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3Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Volume 50, No. 3 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017
Join us for our annual lunch with the Humphrey Fellows!
International Perspectives on Women in Society
Friday, January 27 Nittany Lion Inn—Alumni Fireside Lounge
11:30 am — 1:30 pm
This year’s event features lunch and conversation with the co-sponsors listed below, which will be followed by a program moderated by branch member Charlene Harrison featuring two Humphrey Fellows, Mayda Ramos Alemán from Cuba, and Xinping He from China. Learn more about the Penn State Humphrey Fellows program at: https://ed.psu.edu/international-programs/humphrey-fellowship-program.
AAUW State College presents this program with Altrusa International of Centre County, Community Diversity Group, Global Connections, Penn State Humphrey Fellows, Penn State Commission for Women, and Soroptomist International of Centre County.
Xinping He was born in Beijing, China. She worked in business management in Beijing for eight years, and travelled to the United Kingdom in 2005 to obtain a Master’s degree in International Business and Management from the Leicester Business School of De Montfort University. After returning to China, Xinping joined BN Vocational School in 2010 and later worked in its Sanya Branch as School Principal. As a Humphrey Fellow, Xinping is studying education leadership, teacher training, student affairs and Sino-U.S. cooperation. While here, she also has volunteered at the AAUW Used Book Workshop.
Mayda Ramos Alemán was born in Havana, Cuba. She is the advisor of the Ministry of Education for teaching English as a foreign language. Ms. Ramos has worked as a teacher, principal, sub-director of vocational schools, and as general sub-director of education in her
municipality. She is focused on the development of English learning in Cuba, curriculum development, and applied linguistics. Mayda has always encouraged women to move forward and break stereotypes. She actively participates in the Women’s Cuban Federation in her community, an organization created to improve women’s role in society.
RESERVATIONS TO ATTEND ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 20. Please send your $22.00 check payable to “AAUW, State College Branch” to Christine Bishop, 205 First Avenue, State College, PA 16801. While late payments will be accepted at the lunch program, a reservation by the January 20 deadline is still required. Questions? Contact Christine Bishop, (814) 441-3571, [email protected].
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Volume 50, Number 3
Presidents’ Greetings
Hello and happiest of New Years!
It seems that we are routinely entering into a “new” something. That’s the “normal” for folks who are actively engaged in what really matters to us as individuals and as a group. Such is the case for AAUW State College members. We have remained active throughout the fall and now on into the winter.
Our wine-tasting social in late November gave many members a chance to just slow down and relax. A number of new members and those of us who have “been around awhile” moved from group to group throughout the evening just chatting with each other, and in many cases getting caught up on what was going on in our lives, both professionally and personally. It was fun. And the Membership Committee has determined that we will do it again. So, please watch for upcoming socials and try to plan for them on your ever-busy calendars.
As you are remembering the “old” and thinking about the “new,” there are two thoughts that would really be helpful to the Branch. First, as you read the article on Awards (page 6), think about a member whom you would suggest be considered for acknowledgement. Run through the Branch Handbook/Directory to reacquaint yourself with the membership.
Next, please take a moment to think about our mission. Within that mission, what really gets your attention, that is, what is it that you are passionate about, and how can that be applied to our branch activities? Would you please email your passion and specific interest to [email protected] some time this January? It will assist us in planning our activities in the future.
All the best to you this new year. Alison and Billie
Used Book
Workshop Update After a successful Open House in December, this time for our building neighbors, we feel very grateful to be sharing space with some generous, interested, and helpful people.
Our new location, 176 Technology Drive, in Boalsburg, is perfect for our operation. People who have books to donate are finding us. We are encouraging donors to donate books during the hours that we are working so
we are able to help them with their donations and give them a tax receipt. Our hours of operation are Monday night, 6:00-8:00 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 am — 2:30 pm.
We are delighted that we have new people helping us sort and price books. We also appreciate the three men, Mike, John, and LeRoy, who lift and tote for us every week.
We have processed about as many boxes by this stage as in previous years—so donations have not fallen off because of our move. We are grateful for the people who are working to spread the word.
Suzanne Kerlin and Sherry Crassweller
Book Sale Facilities Co-Chairs
Mark Your Calendar for this Spring’s Book Sale May 13—16 9:00 am—9:00 pm Daily
Penn State Snider Ag Arena Details provided in coming newsletters and online: http://www.aauwstatecollege.org/booksale.html
Angela Sommers has found that sorting books takes some concentration, but she likes the challenge.
Over 2,000 boxes are sorted and priced. We’re about half-way there!
Peggy Schlegel takes a break from pricing.
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November 2 Science Pub
“Totally Rad”
Our November 2 STEM program, a “science pub” titled Totally Rad: Myths and Truths About Radiation, was held at Big Spring Spirits, a Bellefonte distillery. About 15 branch members were joined by 40+ non-members, so it was a nice opportunity to mix with others, and introduce AAUW, along with the science.
Candace Davison led an interactive game for people to learn more about radiation, and all of the STEM people present wore glow-in-the-dark bracelets so that others knew who to ask for help on the answers. Looking forward to more science pubs!
STEM Committee Working on Summer Camp Scholarships
The STEM Committee is working to expand the areas in which girls can use our Summer Camp Scholarships. The Science-U camps, conducted by the College of Science, have been our major source. We are looking at whether other colleges at Penn State, or other places in the area, are offering camps to which our girls could apply. If you know of any, please tell us.
We are also working with other groups who put on particular programs. Expanding Your Horizons, sponsored by the Graduate Women in Science, will be held January 28. It’s a full day of fun for girls grades 6-8 and 9-12. Interactive sessions will be held, and a general space for information sharing will be available. AAUW will have a table at that event. If you’d like to help staff the table, contact Kristin Dreyer or Michele Crowl. Last year more than 100 girls attended. AAUW is a co-sponsor of the event, so our logo is included on the tote bags the girls are given, as well as other materials.
The committee’s February meeting, on February 6, will include teachers from all four districts with whom we’re working. Come and meet them at 5:00 p.m. in the Borough Building, downtown. For further information on the committee’s activities, contact Michele Crowl or Mary Dupuis.
Education should not be the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. — William Butler Yeats
Branch Participates in UN Dinner As an organization member of the Centre County United Nations Association (UNA), AAUW State College participated in the annual UNA Dinner Celebration on October 23. Branch member Naana Nti (right) greeted people who were interested in learning about AAUW.
Program leads Candace Davison and Michele Crowl greet incoming attendees.
Left, branch member Julia Glover enjoys a moment before ordering a drink. Right, Program Co-VP Jen Karch (right) gets acquainted with Christie Holloway.
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Meet AAUW International Fellow: Ruth Pobee
My name is Ruth Pobee, and I am a 3rd year Ph.D. candidate in the Nutritional Sciences Department, at Penn State University. I am currently working on a study in Ghana which seeks to establish the prevalence of micronutrient deficiency (iron, zinc, selenium, vitamins A and D), among pre-pregnant Ghanaian women.
My dissertation will focus on assessing the relationship between genetic markers known to affect depression and its relationship with iron status at three time points throughout pregnancy. Prior to pursuing my doctoral study, I worked as a research scientist at the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Ghana) Food Research Institute, developing complementary foods for infants using locally available ingredients rich in iron and vitamin A (AfricaRice Project). I also worked on a program that sought to add micronutrients to cereal flours as a strategy to help combat micronutrient deficiencies in Northern Ghana.
I count myself privileged to be a part of this amazing organization, AAUW. This award will help take care of my family and provide support for child care while I focus on pursuing my Ph.D. degree. I am indeed grateful to AAUW for granting me this award. I look forward to working with women scientists in this prestigious organization.
Volume 50, Number 3
AAUW State College
About AAUW International Fellowships
AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. They then return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the arts, and sciences. Learn more:
http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/
The application deadline is March 1st. The AAUW Scholarship Committee has posted
information about the availability of our four scholarships for the 2017–2018 academic year on campus sites and numerous sites around town, plus other academic venues, libraries, day care, and other resource centers for women. If members know of women who might qualify, we urge you to contact them and encourage them to apply. Following are the minimum requirements: Applicants must be seeking a first
associate or baccalaureate degree on a part- or full-time basis.
Applicants must have interrupted their studies, at some point, for a period of at least two years or delayed higher education for at least two years after graduating from high school.
Applicants must have completed at least 15 credits for an associate degree or 30 credits for a baccalaureate degree.
Applicants must live in Centre County and may attend a college or university outside the county.
Applicants must be studying during the academic year of the scholarship: fall 2017—spring 2018 and/or summer 2018.
In awarding scholarships, the committee seeks to recognize someone who exhibits financial need, academic excellence, and community service. Falene Hamilton and Suzanne Kerlin
Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs
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On Your Ballot 2017
Some seats on every school board, borough council, and township board of supervisors will be up for election. You know you can run for those offices, so please think about it or talk somebody else into it.
At the regional level, the Magisterial District Judge seat based in Patton/Ferguson/Halfmoon and parts of College; at the county level, the District Attorney is up for election.
County judges Pam Ruest and Thomas Kistler are up for retention. Retention is the way judges run for reelection, where voters say yes or no to giving them another term. Some state-level judges are also running for retention.
The other statewide elections are for vacancies on Commonwealth, Superior, and Supreme Courts.
Nominating petitions begin to circulate on February 14, for three weeks. Please sign for your preferred candidates, and better yet, circulate their petitions to friends and family of your preferred political party. Once candidates are officially filed, we will give you their names and details prior to May's primary election.
Education Committee Studying Charter Schools
Become an AAUW “Two-Minute Activist”
AAUW Action Network members and supporters submitted 8,896 comments to the federal government by reading about the latest issues in Congress and personalizing e-mails to their representatives. Make your voice heard in Congress through AAUW’s Two-Minute Activist: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/public-policy/two-minute-activist/.
EDUCATION End Sexual Violence on Campus Create STEM Gateways Today Take Action on Education Action on Student Loan Debt No Voucher Schemes Protect Students from Bullying/
Harassment
ECONOMIC SECURITY Protect Funding for Planned
Parenthood Urge Congress to Move on
Paycheck Fairness Support Paid Parental Leave for
Federal Workers Raise the Federal Minimum Wage Support Paid Family and Medical
Leave Support Paid Sick Days Legislation
CIVIL RIGHTS Support Fair and Equal Judicial
Confirmation Ratify the Equal Rights
Amendment Petition for Campaign Finance
Reform Reform Our Broken Immigration
System Help End Violence Against
Women Worldwide End Sexual Assault in the Military Stand Up for Voting Rights Fix the Hobby Lobby Decision
Dianne Gregg and Mary Dupuis Public Policy Co-Chairs
The Education Committee is busy looking at charter schools, both the brick and mortar ones such as we have here in State College, and cyber charters. We have learned that the cyber schools have some serious problems with oversight and financial recordkeeping; we’ve also discovered that several of the national charters are for-profit schools which are reaping quite extensive profits. Much of the material is online and in stories recently published in the Centre Daily Times. The Pennsylvania Auditor General, Gene DePasquale, recently published a report looking at various issues with charter schools, including funding, oversight, and academic success. You can find his report on his website.
The committee is working on a position statement which will be submitted to the CDT for possible publication. We are also looking into talking with our state legislators. A bill was presented in late fall that would take away oversight of charter schools from local school districts and generally lessen the oversight of all charters. It is possible that the same bill will be re-introduced in January, and we’ll keep tabs on that.
Anyone who is interested in being on this committee is welcome to join us. We generally meet once a month, usually on the second Tuesday, at Wegman’s Café at 5:00 p.m. If you’re interested, contact Mary Dupuis to see when and where
the meetings will occur. —Mary Dupuis, Education Chair
Education Committee Studying Charter Schools
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Volume 50, Number 3
Recognizing Our Best
Help us recognize our Branch’s best by submitting nominations for the awards described on this page. Nominations
should include a paragraph on how the person, group, or organization meets the award criteria. Nominations should be sent to Billie Willits, [email protected]. The nomination deadline is January 20, 2017.
AAUW-PA created the Gateway to Equity Award to honor individuals or groups who, by action and philosophy, have advanced equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Our branch has added a $250 honorarium to go with the award. Past recipients include:
2008—Nick Gildow, SCASD Delta Program 2009—Youth Aid Panel, Center for Alternatives in Community Justice 2010—Community Diversity Group of Centre County 2011—State College Area School District— Community Education 2012—Penn State Engineering Ambassadors 2013—Centre County Women’s Resource Center 2014—Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania 2015—State College Area School District CSI Program (Challenging Science Investigations) 2016—Mid-State Literacy Council
Outstanding Woman Award
This award is given to a member of the branch for meritorious service to the branch and to the community. Awardees for the past 10 years include:
2007—Chriss Schultz 2008—Alex Broyles 2009—Talat Azhar 2010—Sherry Crassweller 2011—Connie Schroeder
2012—Candace Davison 2013—Linda Friend 2014—Susan Werner 2015—Charlene Harrison 2016—Billie Willits
Making a Difference Award The Making a Difference Award (formerly the Spotlight Award) is given to a member who has made a big difference in something important to the Branch within the last year. This person represents the spirit of AAUW. One may be new to the branch or an unsung hero, and need not be a branch officer or committee chair. Past recipients include:
2013—Sally Kalin 2014—Kristin Dreyer
2015—Jennifer Karch 2016—Connie Schroeder
Centre County Council
for Human Services
Branch Volunteer of the Year
The CCCHS award honors an individual who has devoted outstanding volunteer service to an organization. The recipient will be recognized at the April CCCHS Volunteer of the Year dinner (details TBA). Awardees from the past 10 years include:
2007—Nancy Weinreb 2008—Connie Schroeder 2009—Sherry Crassweller 2010—Talat Azhar 2011—Jeanne Weber
2012—Pat Kephart 2013—Charlene Harrison 2014—Connie Wheeler 2015—Donna Trapp 2016—Del & Steve Scott
AAUW Recognition Opportunities
Award recipients will be recognized at two events:
April 22, 2017 - York, Pennsylvania AAUW-Pennsylvania Annual Meeting
May 25, 2017—Ramada Inn, State College AAUW State College Branch Award
& Scholarship Banquet
Always show appreciation.
What’s taken for granted will
eventually be taken away.
Then you end up missing most
what you least appreciated.
—Unknown
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“There we were, mostly strangers, all in a circle. A pile of drums and other instruments in front of us. Before long,
we were pounding, listening to the beat inside our heads, each taking a turn to lead and a turn to follow. It was amazing, I have never experienced anything like it. I wish I could do it every day!” – 2016 Spring Wellness Forum Participant
Jana Marie Foundation prides itself on finding unique and innovative ways to spark conversations about mental health and building self-awareness and confidence in young people.
This year, 80 middle and high school girls grew their self-confidence through mindfulness, self-defense, creative expression and teamwork at our day-long Wellness Forums. More than 60 middle and high school students have participated in our new resilience course, Mind Matters, helping students learn techniques to help them bounce back faster when faced with adversity; 473 people participated in community art projects about important mental health topics.
Through the generous support of the community and organizations such as AAUW, Jana Marie Foundation has become a vital resource for young people and their families in our community. Adolescents are growing in their self-confidence and self-appreciation, community members are talking openly and with compassion about mental illness, and parents and caregivers are developing tools for raising children who are resilient and equipped to fulfill their greatest potential. Learn more about the Jana Marie Foundation at:
www.janamariefoundation.org
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Resilience training Self-defense wellness forum
AAUW Dollars at Work Last spring, our AAUW State College community grants program, which is administered through the
branch’s Philanthropic Priorities and Funds Distribution (PPFD) committee, awarded $84,620 in local
grants and projects. Featured below are two groups who received AAUW dollars—Discovery Space and
Jana Marie Foundation.
Fifth-grade girls at Bellefonte Elementary School participated in “stEMPOWERed - an
afterschool program that is free and open to girls who like science and want to learn more. This year’s program ran November 16-18. Learn more: http://www.lockhaven.com/news/local-news/2016/11/
young-girls-empowered-by-stem-program/.
stEMPOWERed girls learn about dissected plants with an assist from Discovery Space Education Director (and AAUW State College STEM Co-Chair) Michele Crowl.
https://mydiscoveryspace.org/
stEMPOWERed girls at Shaver’s Creek
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Karen Pollack
My name is Karen Pollack. I am an affiliate assistant professor of Learning Design Technology in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems in the College of Education. I am also the Assistant Vice Provost for Online and Blended Programs at the Penn State World Campus. My research interests include instructional design, collaboration, blended learning, and higher education.
I am responsible for leading the development and delivery of World Campus credit programs, academic advising and disability support services and Continuing Education. I have been with the World Campus since its launch in 1998. It’s hard to believe it has been 18 years. Before that, I spent 10 years in marketing and customer service roles both in sales and in higher education. I earned my bachelor’s degree in journalism, my master’s degree in telecommunications studies and a Ph.D. in instructional systems, all from Penn State.
Welcome also to new member Lynn Babcock—[email protected]
Hats Off to New Member Recruiters Cyndee Graves ~ Dianne Gregg ~ Suzanne Kerlin
New Members! Kim Cavanagh [email protected]
Hello, AAUW Members! Your epic, amazing Used Book Sale first drew my attention to the AAUW when I moved to State College in 2006. When I learned about your mission to support the endeavors of women,
I knew I wanted to be involved. Previously, I was a staff assistant in Penn State’s nutritional sciences department and now spend considerable time helping my elderly mom in Connecticut.
I grew up in New England, attended the University of New Hampshire, and was a stay-at-home mom actively involved in my children’s schools, while my husband’s career moves took us to Georgia, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts along the way. When my youngest began middle school, I was an administrative assistant in the public school system before our move to Pennsylvania.
In addition to books and reading, I love to be outdoors hiking and biking. I look forward to meeting you and helping with the 2017 Used Book Sale.
Did you know that $46.00 of the AAUW $67.00 annual dues is tax deductible?
AAUW Half-year Dues Special Offer for new members joining
now through March 15.
Good news! New AAUW memberships received from January 1—March 15 are subject to half-year dues. This means that dues which are normally $67 for regular members are now available for $33.50. This half-year membership will expire June 30, 2017.
What a great time to join! Share this information with friends and colleagues who might have otherwise planned to wait to join later this year. Memberships received after 3/16/2017 will be applied to FY17 and will expire 6/30/2018. Learn more:
http://www.aauwstatecollege.org/join.html
Susan Johnstown
I recently moved to this area from Exton, Pennsylvania, where I was a 25+ year member of the West Chester-Chester County Branch. Membership in AAUW has been very rewarding and I have made lasting friendships in the association. I was co-president, then president, for the past two years which helped me to understand the state and national organization as well as the mission.
One of my interests is public policy and I hope to get involved in the projects of the branch.
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Wine Tasting with
Old and New Friends
The Branch Membership Committee hosted a festive Wine Tasting Social at Happy Valley Winery on Wednesday, November 30, to welcome new members to AAUW State College. Members and prospective members had the opportunity to taste five wines at Happy Valley Winery and snack on cheese and antipasto boards.
About 40 members attended, including new members Lynn Babcock, Kim Cavanagh, Cyndee Graves, Ann Gray, Sally Heffentreyer, and Karen Pollack. Sue Johnstown attended the social, and joined afterwards. We hope to have another mixer like this sometime in the spring.
Wine hostess Jess was happy to showcase the wine offerings.
Sally Heffentreyer (left) recently retired from Penn State, and is a new Branch member. Sophie Penney (center) has rejoined AAUW State College. New member Kim Cavanaugh (right) was happy to win the gift basket door prize.
¡Adelante!
Book Club
Our next meeting will be January 27 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Café Lemont. We chose to read Louisa Catherine: The Other Mrs. Adams by Margery Heffron. Louisa Catherine was the wife of John Quincy Adams, and she was very interested and involved in politics. Please read the book and join us on Thursday, the 27th. Contact Pat Kephart at [email protected] or 234-2524 for additional information.
¡Adelante! Winter
Reading List
(from AAUW National)
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy
Amy Cuddy teaches us how to use simple techniques to liberate ourselves from fear in high-pressure moments and empower others to do the same.
Florynce “Flo” Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical by Sherie Randolph
Florynce “Flo” Kennedy was a vibrant leader of the Black Power and feminist movements. This book traces the life and political influence of this bold and controversial radical activist.
For additional reading ideas: http://www.aauw.org/resource/
adelante-book-of-the-month-club/#lists
Spread the Word about AAUW State College!
Social media plays a large role in sharing what the branch is doing on a regular basis. Follow us on Facebook and share our posts on your page. Follow us on Twitter and retweet our posts. Doing these two things will highlight to your networks what we do and help us spread the word about our impact in Centre County. This is a wonderful way to interest others in joining and/or attending our used book sale and programs, and more. Both Facebook and Twitter are free to make accounts and share info with friends.
On Facebook we are AAUW - State College On Twitter we are AAUW_SC
Michele Crowl, Social Media Chair
Since its first meeting in 1881, AAUW has been a catalyst for change. Today, with more than 165,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 800 college and university partners, AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. AAUW provides millions of dollars in fellowships, grants and awards to outstanding women from around the globe and for community action projects. AAUW also funds pioneering research on women, girls, and education. Through leadership programs, women and girls acquire the skills they need to succeed and assume leadership roles in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
Used Book Workshop 176 Technology Drive, Suite 400
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 466-6041
Branch Co-Presidents: Billie Willits—[email protected]
Alison Franklin—[email protected]
Program Co-Vice Presidents Jennifer Karch
[email protected] Connie Schroeder
Marketing & Communications VP Victoria Sanchez, [email protected]
Finance Vice-President Sally Kalin— [email protected]
To renew or update your membership:
Membership Co-VPs Candace Davison—[email protected]
Cindy Hall—[email protected]
DIVERSITY STATEMENT In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Share Your News Items for the next newsletter are Monday, March 20. Send to [email protected]. Send personal news to Louise Tukey, [email protected].
Want to Volunteer at the Used Book Workshop?
Join us during workshop hours: Monday nights, 6:00-8:00 pm, or Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 9:00 am—2:30 pm.
To find us: Take 322E Business Rte. through the two Boalsburg lights. After the second light, take the third right onto Discovery Drive, then left on Technology Drive. Volunteer parking is in the upper lot on the right. For access, ring the lower center door, left of the loading dock. We look forward to seeing you this winter! Questions? The workshop phone is (814) 466-6041.
Sympathy to the family of Jane Hess, a 50-year life member, who died on October 27 at a nursing home in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Sympathy to the family of Lenore Rutschky a 50-year life member, age 94, who died on October 19 at Brookline Juniper Village, State College.
Congratulations to Chriss Schultz on a job well done as the local Red Cross Disaster Program Manager who organized the evacuation of residents of the Milesburg area due to flooding on October 21.
AAUW Impact on Public Policy in 2016
6 states passed new equal pay laws in 2016. AAUW members played a key role in achieving new equal pay laws in California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Utah.
AAUW collected 2,200 signatures on AAUW’s petition urging Anheuser-Busch to sign the White House Equal Pay Pledge. More than 100 companies have signed on and committed to closing the gender pay gap.
19 AAUW members were elected to state legislatures. 19 AAUW members who were elected to state legislatures or state senates in 2016.
2,786 Lobby Corps meetings were held with congressional staff. The AAUW Action Fund Capitol Hill Lobby Corps held thousands of meetings
AAUW co-hosted U.S. House and Senate briefings on women and minorities in STEM and on sexual harassment in education with the National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education. These coalition events not only educate Hill staffers, but they also show Congress the broad support for our issues.
Action Network members and supporters submitted 8,896 comments to the federal government. These coordinated public comment efforts resulted in better regulations on AAUW priority issues such as equal pay, data collection, and civil rights in K–12 schools.
To view the entire list, visit: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/public-policy/two-minute-activist/
Save the Date for our March Program! Saturday, March 25, 9:30 am
Celebrating Women in Public Office
Bellefonte Art Museum Details in our March/April newsletter.
Thank you, Martha! Martha Hummel has been a wonderful ghost newsletter editor for the newsletter all year. Much appreciated!