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September 2010

Volume 6, Issue 1

Nuggets of News

Delta-Contra Costa Branch AAUW

Welcome to another season of AAUW service to East County 2010-11!I hope everyone had a great summer and are ready to join together in “BreakingThrough Barriers for Women and Girls”. I look forward to a productive year withexciting programs (ice cream social), fundraisers (Gary Bogue, garage sale, Barnes& Noble, gift-wrapping), and gatherings (holiday party)!

It will be great to see your smiling faces at our annual Fall Membership Luncheonscheduled for Oct. 14. I joined back in the early 80s when I was invited to a similar event. The people I met that day were friendly and seemed to be committed toimproving the lives of women. I thought it would be a great opportunity to give back tothe community. Now, many years later I am proud and honored to be part of anational organization that creates possibilities in so many ways every day! Thefriendships I’ve formed and the people I’ve met are priceless! Invite someone youknow to join – just as someone did for me – and someone did for you... It will be a giftand a new generation of AAUW-ians is essential to continuing our work. My goals for our branch are to increase membership, our treasury, and visibility in our localcommunity.

THANK YOU for being part of my team and bringing your creativity and energy!

AAUW CA’s interest is”...promoting equity for all women and girls, lifelong educationand positive societal change.” I appreciate your continued support and commitment.Please feel free to send me any ideas or comments you may have.This is YOUR branch!Patty Chan(925) [email protected]

President’s Message

Summer Branch Leadership Workshop

On July 31, the Branch Liaison Committee with Alameda and Contra Costa IBCsoffered a Branch Leadership Workshop at The Stratford in Pleasant Hill. Over 40

women from local branches attended including 6 AAUW State and National electeddirectors. The opening presentation for the whole group thoroughly examined thecurrent structure of the AAUW Funds, formerly EF and LAF. In two separatebreakout sessions relevant topics: from the CA Website to Community Networking,Program Planning to Alternate Leadership Structures, were discussed in variousformats. There was an Open Discussion Forum for each of the two sessions. Thefeedback from the attendees was very positive. It was like a mini convention! Ideasare already in the works for another next year. Unfortunately I was the only personfrom Delta attending this year. Keep the last weekend in July open for next year asthat is probably going to be the date. Everyone can benefit from such an event—andthe cost was only $10 with lunch included! -- Debbie Cummings

Contact Information

Patty [email protected](925) 754-4122

Linda LockeVP [email protected](925) 754-2161

Jacquie Wandry

VP Membership(925) 757-6255

Deborah [email protected]

(925) 439-7665

Gail Meyer Treasurer [email protected](925) 757-6136

Billie Pfotzer

EF or AAUW Funds(925) 757-1612

Jennifer WestermanLAF or AAUW Funds& Public Policy VP jenniferwesterman@com

cast.net(925) 779-1079

Jacquelyn HigginsNewsletter & Web Manager [email protected]

(925) 754-6804

Joyce BlakleyTech Trek [email protected]

925-757-4885

Joan CossTech Trek [email protected]



Nuggets of News

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.”

Groucho Marx

The next Book Club Meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., at DebbieCummings house. We will be selecting books for coming year. Be sure to come and

brin our choices for us to consider.

Book Club Meeting

AAUW Spokeswoman Makes TV Appearance to Discuss Issues Facing Women and Girls Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) invited Lisa Maatz, AAUW director of public policy and governmentrelations, to the U.S. House of Representatives recording studio to discuss a variety of topics affecting women and girls.Go to the AAUW YouTube page to listen to excerpts of their discussion, which first aired on The Washington Report, aweekly cable show created to educate and inform Texas’s 30th Congressional District. The clips focus on health care,AAUW’s STEM work, jobs, preparing tomorrow’s workers, and retraining in a recession.Why Women Should Vote – Now More than Ever! AAUW Dialog AAUW Membership Director Christy Jones this week blogged about Women’s Equality Day in a post that told thecompelling stories of the suffragists through incredible photos. “This is the story of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers; they lived only 90 years ago,” Jones wrote. “The women were innocent and defenseless, but they were jailed nonetheless for picketing the White House, carrying signs asking for the vote.” Click here to read the full post.Journalists from the La Crosse (WI) Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, San Diego Gay & Lesbian News, and the Contra Costa(CA)Times turned to local AAUW branch members to find out how they were marking the 90th anniversary of the 19thAmendment, which granted women the right to vote. AAUW of Illinois held a Women’s Equality Day program titled: Changing WHY SO FEW to QUITE A FEW. AAUW was also mentioned in a Huffington Post article titled, “Don’t Popthe Bubbly Yet for Women’s Equality Day.”

AAUW Members Across the Nation Call for Swift Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act Dorothy E. McBride, president of the AAUW Tacoma (WA) Branch, rallied for the Paycheck Fairness Act in an Aug. 24op-ed for The News Tribune that compared the fight for suffrage 90 years ago with today’s struggle against the gender-based wage gap. Linda Lumley, public policy director for the AAUW Battle Creek (MI) Branch, and Kathy BanfieldShaw, public policy director for the AAUW Marshall (MI) Branch, co-wrote an Aug. 22 guest column for the Battle Creek Enquirer , urging broader support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, while Patricia L. Ehret, of the AAUW Camarillo (CA)Branch, highlighted California’s wage gap statistics in her Aug. 25 Ventura County Star article.Arizona Newspaper Highlights AAUW Salary Negotiation ProgramThe Arizona Republic AAUW’s $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop was mentioned in an article titled, “Negotiate the best pay from new job.” In the story, Patricia Estrada, of Phoenix, said: “I didn't know benefits could be negotiated. I always thought you gotwhatever was offered.”AAUW Why So Few? Research Report Spurs Dialogue at Manhattan Community College (Monday, Aug. 23) Borough of Manhattan Community College

The AAUW report Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics continues to informdiscussion surrounding women’s underrepresentation in these fields. An article titled “Are You Sure You’re Not a MathPerson?”— appearing on the Manhattan Community College website— quoted statistics from the AAUW report.AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Program Manager Blogs about Street Harassment (Wednesday, Aug. 25) Feministing Holly Kearl, AAUW legal advocacy fund program manager, continues to speak out against street harassment in a blogabout her new book, Stop Street Harassment: Making Public Places Safe and Welcoming For Women. Kearl describedthe experiences that prompted the book, and encouraged readers to speak out as well: “This is an issue that impactswomen worldwide, especially young women, but few people talk about it.”

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Renaissance Hotel • June 16–19, 2011Washington, D.C.

Add your voice to the "Big Teal Machine" asAAUW members from across the country take our message

to Capitol Hill on Lobby Day.

In the meantime, don't miss your chance to speak truth to power by calling your senators now and urging them to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act before they leave

town for the November elections.Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202/224-3121.

2011 AAUW National Convention

Mark your calendar to celebrate AAUW-CA's 90 years at our 2011 Convention in

Irvine, CA April 8-10, 2011. We are looking forward to an amazing celebration andhope that you will join us.

As we did last year, we are asking anyone who is interested in doing a workshop atConvention to fill out a Request For Proposal. If the link doesn't work, the RFP canbe found on the AAUW-CA website under Convention 2011.

Also, Exhibitor/V endor information is posted on the website under Convention2011.

Please contact me with any questions. See you in Irvine!Carlynne McDonnell 909-964-3187

AAUW-CA: Convention 2011 -- Celebrating 90 Years

Add your voice! w w w.aauw.org

Calendar of Events for Delta-Contra Costa AAUW

Monday, September 13th, 7pm - Book Club Meeting at Debbie Cummings’ home

Thursday Sept. 16th, 6:30pm –Board Meeting at Patty's office, Rivertown ResourceCenter 301 W. 10th St (corner D St.)

Thursday, October 14th – Fall Membership Potluck Dinner at Linda Locke’s home. Invitea friend! A-L Bring a main dish M-Z Bring a side dish or dessert

Thursday, March 24, 2011, 6pm – Gary Bogue Fundraiser Dinner

April 8-10, 2011 – AAUW – CA Convention in Irvine

June 16-19, 2011 – AAUW National Convention in Washington, D.C.

July 2011 – save the last weekend for the Summer Branch Leadership Workshop




Call to Order, Introductions and Announcements: The meeting was called to order by Patty Chan, President, at 8:00 PM. Therewere 12 members present. Patty thanked Lura Cota for hosting the potluck dinner and meeting. Debbie announced that there will be

officer training on Saturday, July31, 2010.

Minutes: There were no minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: Patty reported that the club has approximately $9,000 minus $2,000 for the two Los Medanos scholarships for atotal of $7,000 in the checking account.

President’s Report – Patty Chan: Patty stated that the garage sale at Jennifer’s house on June 11 and 12 brought in $288 on Fridayand $220 on Saturday for a total of $508.00. Jennifer said that the remaining items not sold were donated to several charities.

Membership – Jacquie Wandry: Doris said that Jacquie purchased a gift card to Target to be raffled off for members who paid their 2010-2011 dues. Doris gave the members tickets and a winner was selected. Jacquie also made a lavender basket as a raffle prize.The tickets were 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each. Linda Locke won the basket.

Election of OfficersL Patty presented the slate of officers for 2010 -2011:President Patty ChanSecretaryTreasurer Gail Meyer Membership Jacquie WandryProgram Linda LockePublic Policy Jennifer WestermanNewsletter/Website Jacquelyn HigginsTech Trek Joyce Blakley and Joann Coss

Patty opened the meeting to nominations from the floor. Jennifer nominated Debbie Cummings for Secretary. Linda Seiden will assistDebbie with the position of secretary. Linda Locke made the motion and Jennifer Westerman seconded it to elect the slate of Officers.Motion carried.

Program: Debbie reported that the Ice Cream Social was successful. There was no administrator from Deer Valley High School to

present the awards to their students. Pittsburg High School has a new representative. She recommended that we remind the schoolrepresentatives about the need to be present at the Ice Cream Social. The guest speaker was Trine Gallegos. Lisa Vorderbrueggenwas the guest speaker at Linda’s Locke’s home for the Holiday party.

Funding Raising: Patty reported that the club made $1,190 from the Gary Bogue dinner and fundraiser. Gift wrapping at the AntiochSport Authority took in $684, the book fair at Barnes & Noble $510 and Z-Best Coupon books $80. Future fundraising ideas are PinkyCar Wash will give us a percentage from all car washes on Wednesday. Debbie suggested that we also sell lemonade and water.Cold Stone Creamery has members sell ice cream on Monday or Tuesday from 4:00PM – 9:00 PM. Patty is checking into both of these ideas.

State Convention 2010: Debbie and Patty volunteered at the AAUW State Convention in San Ramon and received a reducedconvention rate. There were 300 members, good vendor were present and it was a well done convention. There was voting for 8 newdirectors. The top four people are voted for President, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer. Debbie said that Northern California hasgood representation on the state board. We had a display to get our club name out into the AAUW community.

Scholarship: Joan said that two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to two female students from Los Medanos College. ChristinaCannon, first finalist, who has been accepted at Idaho State University and Nicole McCurry, the second finalist, accepted at Universityof California at Davis. There were five candidates. Patty explained that the club writes a $2,000 check to Los Medanos CollegeFoundation and it sends the money to the universities when the students are registered.

Tech Trek: Debbie reminded the club that Joyce and Joan will help with 2 other branches to host the Trek Tech social for the femalestudents. There is a possibility that JFK University has a room available.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Seiden

Delta-Contra Costa AAUW General Meeting Minutes: June 14, 2010




March 24, 2011 is our date for the Gary Bogue Dinner. I hope this works for everyone as it gives us time to print and sell tickets.Linda Locke

Reserve the Date for Gary Bogue

Check out your public access television station for our 2010 Election Previews,recorded round-table interviews with nearly 100 candidates in 24 Contra Costa races.The Times has helped produce, along with the League of Women Voters and ContraCosta TV, the election previews for 18 years, and I moderated during the three-day

recording schedule this week.

(Click here for my full story on the previews.) We will also post the 24 segments on www.contracostatimes.com starting nextweek. Here are the air dates:Congressional District 7 — Contra Costa TV Channel 27, and AT&T Channel 99:Sept. 2, 6 p.m.; Sept. 5, 9 p.m.; Sept. 9, 8 p.m., Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 19, 9 p.m.;Sept. 27, 8 p.m.Congressional District 10 — Contra Costa TV Channel 27, and AT&T Channel 99:Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 5, 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 9; 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8:30 p.m.; Sept.19, 9:30 p.m.; and Sept. 27, 8:30 p.m.Assembly District 11 — Contra Costa TV Channel 27, and AT&T Channel 99: Sept.

2, 8 p.m.; Sept. 6, 8 p.m.; Sept. 9, 6 p.m.; Sept. 12, 9 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 26at 9 p.m.Contra Costa County District Attorney — Contra Costa TV Channel 27, and AT&TChannel 99: Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 5, 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, 9:30p.m.; Sept. 19, 10:30 p.m., and Sept. 27, 9:30 p.m.Antioch City Council — Comcast East Contra Costa Channel 24: Sept. 20, Sept. 27and Oct. 4, 8 p.m.Brentwood City Council — Comcast East Contra Costa Channel 24: Sept. 21, Sept.28 and Oct. 5, 5 p.m.Oakley City Council — Comcast East Contra Costa County Channel 24: Sept. 20,Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.Antioch Unified School District — Comcast East Contra Costa Channel 24: Sept.20, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 9 p.m.Liberty Union High School District — Comcast East Contra Costa County Channel

24: Sept. 20, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

2010 Election Preview air dates set

By Lisa Vorderbrueggen

The author of the article above, Lisa Vorderbrueggen, will be our guest speaker at the Fall Membership Dinner at Linda Locke's home on October 14th




B 929 (Pavley), the bill co-sponsored by AAUW CA to ban Cadmium from children’s jewelry, has successfully passed the California Assembly. Our lobbyist, CharlotteNewhart, worked very hard on AAUW’s behalf and we are grateful to her for her efforts. Thanks to all of you for sending messages of support to your legislators!

The final vote was 52-24, with all Democrats voting in favor except for a no vote byAnna Marie Caballero and Alyson Huber abstaining. Three Republicans voted for the bill: Nathan Fletcher, Danny Gilmore, and Michael Villines. Consider sending athank you email to your legislator if she or he voted in favor of the bill!

Since the bill passed the Senate earlier, it will next go to the Governor for signature.You’ll receive an Action Alert about sending a message to the Governor when the billis forwarded to him for action.

SB 929 to Ban Cadmium Passe d by the California Assembly

AAUW Funds Luncheons Two exciting luncheons have been planned for you – at the Marriott Hotel in Irvine on October 23, and at the CrowCanyon Country Club in Danville on October 24. You will hear California 2010 Fellowship and Grant recipients as well asGloria Blackwell, National Director for Fellowships and Grants. Click HERE to register online with your credit card or Click HERE for a reservation form to mail in with your check. Lorelei Self , AAUW Funds Director Speech Trek

The Speech Trek Committee is pleased to announce that you can view one of the 2010 Speech Trek finalists, ElaBanerjee, Roseville/South Placer Branch, on our website on the Speech Trek page HERE. It is also available onYouTube along with other Speech Trek videos, including a testimonial from the 2009 Speech Trek winner, AlexandriaAiello, the first Speech Trek winner, Anna Torres, and a testimonial from Hayley Thirlwall. Our August Speech TrekNewsletter was inadvertently omitted from the Branch Presidents packet. It can be found in Forms & Documents, under Speech Trek, HERE. Cathy Foxhoven, Program Director and Speech Trek Manager

New Support for Branches This year, an AAUW CA Director as well as a Branch Liaison has been designated for your branch. To find yours, go toBranch Leadership then Branch Connection or click HERE. The Directors and Branch Liaison Team are available toanswer questions, share challenges and triumphs and provide whatever support your branch needs. We look forward toworking with you. Megan Smock and Anne Henke, Branch Liaison Directors

Public Policy News Study the State Budget Process - AAUW branches statewide are encouraged to join in studying the dysfunctionalCalifornia Budget process, and make recommendations about how to change the process. Study details are on our website under Public Policy HERE. Working together we can develop a well-researched report to send to our electedofficials in March 2011. Talk to your branch Public Policy Chair about taking part in this interesting and importantproject. Sue Miller, Public Policy Director

AAUW California: http://www.aauw-ca.org

AAUW-CA news

Please log on to the AAUW CA website's public policy section for a status report on other legislationsupported by AAUW CA in the2010 Legislative Session.




Dear AAUW Member Leader: I’m excited to share information about the 2010–11 AAUW Leadership Programs with you.Each of the programs presents many ways for your branch to be involved in supporting campus women leaders and

college/university relationships. I encourage you to share these opportunities with other members of your branch, collegestudents, and administrators and with the staff of women’s and career centers at colleges and universities in your community.Elect Her—Campus Women Win: Elect Her—Campus Women Win, a collaboration between AAUW and Running Start,encourages and trains young women to run for student government on their campuses. Apply to be one of 10 newcampuses to host a session in spring 2011. Applications are available today and must be submitted by September 15,2010. Selections will be announced September 30, 2010.Student Advisory Council (SAC): Each year, AAUW selects 10 outstanding college student leaders from around thenation to be AAUW campus ambassadors and to advise AAUW on student issues. SAC members participate in monthlyconference call discussions on leadership and campus issues, contribute to the AAUW blog, promote AAUW programs,and build ties to their local AAUW branch. SAC members visit AAUW in Washington, D.C., in the fall for a two-day retreatand orientation, and they fulfill leadership roles at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.Applications to serve on the SAC will be available Aug. 30, and must be submitted by October 1, 2010. The new SACwill be announced October 8, 2010. (Students of C/U partner members receive preference.)Campus Action Projects (CAP): AAUW’s research report Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics, released in March 2010, garnered national media attention, including articles in the New York Timesand Washington Post. To put our research into practice, teams of student leaders and campus faculty nationwide canapply for up to $5,000 in CAP grants to design and implement programs that address barriers highlighted by this report.Each team’s goal should be to help increase the number of girls and women who enter and stay in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics fields. Applications will be available Aug. 30, and must be submitted by October 22, 2010Project awards will be announced December 3, 2010. (C/U partner members receive preference.)

Find information about these programs and more on the leadership programs section of the AAUW website and byselecting Educator/Admin on the I AM navigation menu on our home page. We look forward to engaging you and your students in these exciting leadership opportunities. Please send any questions about these programs [email protected].

Sincerely,Linda D. Hallman, CAE, Executive Director

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Washington Update is internal communication for public policy leaders and members of the American Association of University Women.

AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) works to combat sex discrimination in higher education and the workplace. LAFis pleased to report the adoption of a new case, Foltz et al. v. Delaware State University. Fifteen members of theDelaware State University (DSU) women's equestrian team filed this lawsuit to challenge the school's decision toeliminate the team and replace it with competitive cheerleading. The suit, which alleges that the school failed toprovide equal athletic opportunities to DSU's female students, has been approved as a class action. LAF isdisbursing $11,500 to the Women's Law Project, the Philadelphia organization that represents the students, to bringan expert witness to the October trial. Read the AAUW press release for more information.

One Member, One Vote To access the One Member, One Vote online system, log in using your member ID andthen select One Member, One Vote from the left navigation.



Now more than ever, the American Association of University Women needs strengthin numbers. With approximately 100,000 members, 1,000 branches, and over 500college and university partner members, AAUW uses its powerful voice on criticalissues affecting women and girls.

Share in the commitment to speak out on vital social, economic, and political issues.Education. Civil rights. Affirmative action. Reproductive choice. Sex discrimination.Title IX. Health care. Hate crimes.

Who can join?

AAUW membership consists of individual and college/university members. If you holdan associate's or equivalent, bachelors, or higher degree from a regionally accreditedcollege or university, you can join AAUW as an individual (member-at-large) or as amember of one of AAUW's 1,000 branches. Branch members also belong to thenational organization.

If you are an undergraduate in a two-or four-year regionally accredited educationalinstitution, you can join as a student affiliate of a branch or a student-affiliate-at-large.

Qualified institutions are educational institutions that offer recognized associate,

baccalaureate, or higher degrees and that have full regional accreditation (includingtwo-year or community colleges) or appropriate professional association approval.

AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to fullparticipation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexualorientation, national origin, disability, or class.

Since 1881, AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of UniversityWomen) has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. We have a nationwide network of nearly 100,000 members, 1,000branches, and 500 college/university institution partners.

For more than 127 years, AAUW members have examined and taken positions onthe fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in all aspects of our work.

AAUW

Delta-Contra Costa

Branch

Annual Dues

Assoc.: $49

State: $17

Local: $14

TOTAL: $80

(Student dues $48)

Fees are due June 1st.

Make checks payable toAAUW, Delta CC Branchand mail to:

Jacquie Wandry,Membership Chairman, P.O.Box 827

Antioch CA 94509.

Please include your currentaddress, phone number, andemail.

We’re on the Web!

See us at:

www.aauw.org &

http://dccaauw.blogspot.com

Membership Information

About Our Organization…

From your AAUW CA Presidents- Judy Pfeil and Gloria Taylor Communication: one member, one vote excerpts from Linda Hallman Adopted at the 2009 AAUW National Convention, the concept of One Member, One Vote moved AAUW nationalelections beyond a delegate-only process to an every-member opportunity.Under One Member, One Vote, members can now propose and discuss bylaw changes, resolutions, and PublicPolicy Program amendments online and “meet” the candidates through biographies, video, and candidate links.

In addition to frequent website and other online updates, key information will be available to all members in theFall, Winter, and Spring/Summer issues of AAUW Outlook as well.Please log in, explore the One Member, One Vote online system, and familiarize yourself with the process. AFrequently Asked Questions document (FAQ) is available to assist you. To access the online system from theAAUW home page, click on Member Center (in the top right corner), log in with your member ID, and then selectOne Member, One Vote.As a reminder, members can find their member ID on the AAUW Outlook mailing label or by using the Member ID Lookup link, which is also available from the log-in page of the Member Center.For an overview of the One Member, One Vote process, please visit the Current Topics Briefing Series online.Linda Hallman, CAE - AAUW Executive Director Collaboration:Linda Mayo Vice President for Communications

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