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December 2021 AAUW Little Rock, Inc. News
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Action Needed Now


A Special Legislative Session begins Tuesday, December 7th. Call & email your lawmakers now! Urge them to 1) reject tax cuts that benefit the rich and instead choose to INVEST that $600 million in Arkansas, and 2) reject any political grandstanding bills, like a Texas copycat abortion bans. For more information on the tax cuts and the potential damage to programs for women, children, the elderly and disabled, and specific things you can do click here.

Keeping Elections Fair and Equal


Saturday, December 11
11:00 a.m.
(Zoom Meeting Link Below)


Disappointed about the recent Redistricting results? Frustrated with elected officials? Want to do something about it? Find your options for fighting voter suppression by working with outstanding local activists. There is way more than voter registration available to you.

Discover how you can support local nonpartisan organizations seeking fair and equal elections. Our scheduled speakers are Senator Joyce Elliott (Get Loud Arkansas), Loriee Evans (Indivisible Little Rock and Central Arkansas), and Devita Harden (League of Women Voters of Pulaski County).  Find the voter engagement organization/activity that best fits you, your talents and your time. 

About the speakers:

Senator Joyce Elliott represents Senate District 31,
comprising parts of Little Rock and Pulaski County.  She was elected to the Senate in 2008, after having served three terms in the House of Representatives, from 2001 through 2006.  She has recently launched a non-profit organization named Get Loud Arkansas and is speaking to us about this effort.

Loriee Evans is the lead organizer for Indivisible Little Rock and Central Arkansas, a grassroots all-volunteer organization that advocates for voting rights and coordinates voter registration, education, and mobilization campaigns.  Loriee is passionate about an Arkansas in which every eligible voter votes, knowing their vote will be counted.


Devita Harden has been a member of the League of Women Voters since 2011. She started her League membership in Ames, Iowa. Currently Devita is a  member of the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County. She is a member of the Leadership Team and serves as co-chair of Voter Services. Devita works to ensure that all eligible citizens have a fair and equal opportunity to register to vote and participate in elections.

Topic: AAUW Little Rock December Branch Meeting
Time: Dec 11, 2021 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
 
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 829 3610 7076
Passcode: 102804
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AAUW is committed to open and fair elections, nonpartisan voter education efforts that will promote equitable political participation and representation in appointed and elected office, and the expansion of voting rights.


 

White Elephant Rummage Sale a Success

 



Amanda Potter Cole, AAUW Little Rock Fundraising Chair, reports a net total of $1,670.72 for this year's fundraiser.  This is just shy of our fundraising record in 2019 of $1,700! We engaged the public much more than ever before this year, with a larger percentage of funds coming from non-members. Your contributions are still needed to help us break the 2019 record. All donations will be matched by the AAUW National Board.  You can make a contribution online by clicking here.

Co-Presidents Zenobia Harris and Maria Jones send their gratitude and appreciation to all the wonderful people that made this Sale successful.  The weather was fabulous. The Unitarian Universalist Church parking lot was spacious and proved to be a great location. Amanda's planning team included herself, Nell Matthews, Lottie Adams, and the Co-Presidents.

Thanks to the all AAUW members and friends and family who donated items. Thanks to Amanda who chaired the event, doing all the hard work it took to make things go well before, during and after and who successfully guided our team of strong-willed women. Thanks to Nell Matthews who rented and managed the storage unit, made all arrangements with the Church, talked customers into buying things, and much more. Thank you to Lottie Adams and Mary McGehee who staffed the AAUW information table and helped customers, and to volunteers Gloria Bastidas, Jean Pennucci, Maureen Terrafranca, Debra Tillery, Ella Walker Roth, Sandy Smith, Pat Landes, Madge Helm, Sondra Hushaw, and Winnie Stamps. We also recognize Nell's son, Nell's friend with a truck, various UUC members, Lottie's daughter, and Maria's husband and granddaughter; their assistance made the difference at critical times.

See below for pictures.

AAUW LITTLE ROCK 2021-22 CALENDAR

REGULAR MEETINGS AND EVENTS


Regular meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month and begin at 11am.

December 11 -Regular Meeting - Engaging Voters

The December 11th meeting is virtual and begins at 11 a.m. The Zoom link is

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82936107076?pwd=ZGZ6WlZLa0FVZG9zL0N4TWErTE56dz09

The Branch will reassess in January to decide whether to continue meeting online or to resume in-person meetings. Make your preference known by clicking here.

February 12  Regular Meeting - Addressing Period Poverty

March 12 Regular Meeting

May 14 Annual Meeting



AAUW TUESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB


     

The AAUW Tuesday Afternoon Book Club held their November meeting in Shelley Wold's home. She provided afternoon treats along with the book review. The next meeting is December 7th with Debra Tillery hosting at the Pulaski Heights Baptist Church parlor, 2200 Kavanaugh. She will also do the book review.

COVID-vaccinated AAUW Little Rock members are eligible and invited to participate. The Book Club meets at 12:30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month, October through May. They do not meet in January. Contact Diana Glaze, Book Club President, if you would like to attend the next meeting or join the book club.

 


BRANCH BULLETIN BOARD

Share your announcements, events, awards, pictures, greetings and activities with other members.  Send to Maria Jones by clicking here and she will add to the next newsletter.


White Elephant Rummage Sale Pictures

 
It was a busy, fun day. You can still donate by clicking here.
 

AAUW Little Rock Branch


CO-PRESIDENTS - ZENOBIA HARRIS & MARIA JONES
PROGRAM VICE PRESIDENT - DEBRA TILLERY
MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT - MARY MCGEHEE
POLICY CHAIR - LULA BROOKS

SECRETARY - SUSAN HOLT
FINANCE - NELL MATTHEWS
PARLIAMENTARIAN -  DIANA GLAZE

DIVERSITY CHAIR - GLORIA BASTIDAS
NCCWSL - LOTTIE ADAMS
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY PARTNERS - KATHRYN BURIL

Visit the AAUW Little Rock Website
http://littlerock-ar.aauw.net/
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

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