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Mission Statement:

“YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”

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Think racism is over.

Think again. The YWCA is currently creating a Racial Justice Library. Below is a list of books, DVDs, videos and articles that will be available to YW members and volunteers. For more information, please call 343-5808 or stop by the Main Office.

YWCA Genesee Racial Justice Library Inventory

Books:

⇒ Allen, Theodore W., The Invention of the White Race: Racial Oppression and Social Control. (Volume I). & The Ori-gins of Racial Oppression in Anglo-America (Vol 2). London: Verso Press, 1994.

⇒ Edsall, Thomas Byrne & Mary D., Chain Reaction: The Impact of Race, Rights and Taxes on American Politics. NY: Norton, 1991

⇒ Brant, Beth, ed. A Gathering of Spirit: A Collection by North American Indian Women. NY: Firebrand Books, 1988.

⇒ Weatherford, Jack, Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World. NY: Fawcett Columbine, 1988.

⇒ Giddings, Paula, When & Where I Enter: The Impact of Black Women on Race and Sex in America. NY: Random House, 1984.

⇒ Malcolm X: The Autobiography of Malcolm X. NY: Grove Press, 1965, also On Afro-American History. NY: Path-finder, 1990

⇒ Sertima, Ivan Van, They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America. NY: Random House, 1976.

⇒ Acuna, Rodolfo. Occupied America: A History of Chicanos. Seventh Edition. NY: Harper 1988.

⇒ Anzaldua, Gloria. Borderlands, La Frontera. The New Mestiza. 1999

⇒ Martinez, Elizabeth: 500 Years of Chicano History in Pictures. Albuquerque: South West Organizing Project, 1991.

⇒ Martinez, Elizabeth: De Colores Means All of Us: Latina Views for a Multi-Colored Century. Cambridge: South End Press, 1998

⇒ Aguilar-San Juan, Karin, The State of Asian America: Activism and Resistance in the 1990's. Boston: South End Press, 1990

⇒ Asian Women United of California, ed., Making More Waves: An Anthology of Writing by and about Asian American Women. Boston: Beacon Press, 1989.

⇒ Ching Yoon Louie, Miriam, Sweatshop Warriors: Immigrant Women Workers Take On the Global Factory, July 2001

⇒ Moore, Marijo. ed. Genocide of the Mind: New Native American Writing. Foreward by Vine Deloria, Jr. 2003.

⇒ Lerner, Michael & West, Cornel. Jews & Blacks: NY: Penguin Group, 1996

⇒ Brodkin, Karen. How Jews Became White Folks: & What that Says About Race in America.1998

⇒ West, Cornel. Race Matters: Beacon Press: Boston. 1993

⇒ Kelley, Robin D.G. Yo’ Mama’s Disfunktional: Fighting the Culture Wars in Urban America. 1997.

⇒ Rothenberg, Paula S. White Privilege: Essential Readings on the Other Side of Racism. Third Edition. NY: Worth Publishers. 2008

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⇒ Ruiz, Vicki L. From Out of the Shadows: Mexican Women in Twentieth Century America. 10th Anniversary Edition. 1998

⇒ Bonilla-Silva, Eduardo. Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Racism & Racial Inequality in Contemporary America. Third Edition. New Chapter of the Obama Phenomenon. 2010

⇒ Tochluk, Shelly. Witnessing Whitness: First Steps Toward an Antiracist Practice and Culture. 2008.

⇒ Height, Dorothy. Open Wide the Freedom Gates: with a Foreword by Maya Angelou. “A humble account of a mag-nificent life’s work.” 2003

⇒ Brown, Michael K., Martin Carnoy, Elliott Currie, Troy Duster, David B. Oppenheimer, Marjorie M. Shultz, and David Wellman. White Washing Race: The Myth of a Color-Blind Society

⇒ Roediger, David R. Working Toward Whiteness: How America’s Immigrants Became White. 2005

⇒ Brown, Juanita with Isaacs, David and the World Café Community. The World Café: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations that Matter. Foreword by Margaret J. Wheatley and Afterword by Peter Senge

⇒ Robertson, Nancy M. Christian Sisterhood, Race Relations, and the YWCA, 1906-46. 2007

⇒ Stockett, Kathryn. The Help. 2009

Articles:

⇒ Identity Safety and Student Achievement ⇒ Chronic Disparity: Strong and Pervasive Evidence of Racial Inequalities. POVERTY OUTCOMES. Structural Racism

- by Keith Lawrence

⇒ Invisible Bias A group of psychologists claim a test can measure prejudices we harbor without even knowing it. Their critics say they are politicizing psychology. – by Chris Berdik, December 19, 2004.

⇒ An Open Letter to My White Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Sisters and Brothers. – by Diane Finnerty. Octo-ber 13, 2004.

⇒ Confessions of A recovering Racist. My “aha” moment – by Donna M. Hauer. 2006.

⇒ Detour Spotting: for White Anti-Racists. A Tool for Change. – by Jona Olsson.1997

⇒ Fighting White Supremacy in Progressive Movements – by Sharon Martinas. August 1991

⇒ Sterotype Threat and African American Student Achievement – by Claude Steele

⇒ From White Racist to White Anti-Racist: The Life-Long Journey – by Tema Okun.

⇒ White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack – by Peggy McIntosh

⇒ Conflict Management in Higher Education Report. The Culture of Power: Volume 5, Number 1. – by Paul Kivel. September 2004.

VHS/ Videos:

⇒ Eyes on the Prize, Parts I & II (Video series)

⇒ Viva La Causa (Video of "500 Years") SWOP, 1997

DVDs:

⇒ Film: "4 Little Girls", a Spike Lee film about the Birmingham Four.

⇒ “I Have a Dream”, Martin Luther King’s electrifying speech that changed the hearts and minds of a bitterly divided nation.

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A Message from the Executive Director:

2010 has been an exciting year for the YWCA of Genesee County as we continue to celebrate our 100th Anniversary.

We marked the date that our official charter was signed on February 2nd, 1910 at our February 2nd, 2010 Board of Directors meeting. The Board was joined by members of the YWCA staff, volunteers and representatives from our local and state government offices. We received proclamations and citations from the Batavia City Council; Genesee County Legislature; Assembly-man Stephen M. Hawley; Senator Mike Ranzenhofer and Congressman Chris Lee.

As you read through this newsletter, you will learn of more events that are planned during the remaining months of the year.

On Sunday, September 12th at 4 pm, I invite you to join us at our Cornerstone Ceremony. The original ceremony on September 10, 1968 was solemn and impressive. Placing cornerstones and time capsules in buildings is a time-honored tradition. At our event this year, we will be opening the receptacle that was placed in the cornerstone to reveal the contents. We know that there are 364 names of individuals and businesses who received Cornerstone Certificates in recognition of their financial contributions to the Building Fund that raised the monies to construct our building. Over the next weeks, we will be selecting items to add to the receptacle before it is again placed in the cornerstone and rededicated. After the ceremony, the YWCA will be open for light refreshments and tours.

The YWCA of Genesee County works with all women who seek to improve their lives. Through advocacy and direct services, the YWCA guides women towards their chosen destinations. The skills of the YWCA staff and volunteers offer the help women and girls need to find their route to success.

High quality child care is a priority so women can work outside the home or obtain more education.

Frontline professionals who can respond quickly to calls for help from women who are victims of domestic violence are on-call 24/7 every day all year. Women are only just beginning to under-stand the importance of caring for their body.

Public education initiatives implemented by the YWCA raise awareness of economic empowerment and racial justice.

The YWCA is recognized worldwide as a safe haven for women who seek shelter, security and support.

Please show your support for us by taking part in our 100th Anniversary celebrations.

Barbara A. Hale, Executive Director

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

YWCA’s Tea & Fashion Show!

“Tea & Tiaras”

Holiday Inn, Batavia

2-4 pm

$20.00/person

Call the YWCA for reservations at 343-5808 by Monday, September 13th

Friday, October 15th...9am-6pm

Saturday, October 16th...9am-Noon Donations accepted!

SAVE THE DATES

An Evening of Messages

with Medium & Intuitive Consultant Kelly M. Ballard

Friday, September 17, 2010, 7pm, at the YWCA, 301 North St., Batavia

Tickets are $30.00 (a portion of each ticket will be donated to the

YWCA’s Domestic Violence and Children’s Services Programs)

To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 585-343-5808.

Pre-sale tickets are strongly encouraged!

Reminder: In celebrating 100 years, the YWCA will be having a Cornerstone Ceremony on Sunday, September 12 at 4pm.

Dinner at Home-An Evening Out

Sunday, November 14 at 6pm

Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner at one of many designated host homes. The YWCA secures the hosts and then each guest is

matched with a specific home. Fol-lowing dinner, all guests and hosts are invited to gather at one venue for dessert, coffee and jazz music. For more details, contact the YWCA at

343-5808.

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Daily Saturday schedule:

8:30 – 9 AM Breakfast/Networking

9 AM – 2:00 Workshops, Lunch provided

Office Hours: By Appointment only, call 343-5808

TIMELINE:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Kick off Session & Career Exploration 9AM-2PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Computer Class 10AM-12PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4

Computer Class 7-8PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

Resume 9AM-12PM; Goal Setting 12:30-1:30PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11

Computer Class RESUME 7-8PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

Computer Class RESUME 10AM-12PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18

Computer Class 7-8PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

Computer Class, 10AM-12PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25

Computer Class 7-8PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30

Dressing for Success 9-10:30AM

Motivational Speaker 10:45-11:30AM

Interview with Confidence Instruction 11:30AM-2:00PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Mock Interviews; individual schedules to follow 9AM-3PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Budgeting Tips – Mary Yunker 9-9:15AM Money Management 9:30AM-12:30PM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Reunion 6-7PM Graduation 7-9PM

“Power Up” 2010 FALL SESSION

“Power Up” is a workforce initiative that will assist women in their efforts to either get a job, receive more pay

for the work they do, advance in their current job, or get a better job. Call 343-5808 for more information.

YWCA’s Women’s Monday

Night Volleyball League

8 Team League will begin play on September 13th!

Teams will be registered on a first come first serve basis. If

interested in playing or for more information, call 343-5808 and

ask for Brenda.

THANK YOU!

Summer Food Service Volunteers!

The YWCA was so fortunate to have

over 30 volunteers who

helped prepare food, pack coolers,

deliver food, and serve the children.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

Over 400 children were served

nearly 6,000 lunches this summer.

Thanks to our volunteers and partners:

RSVP, Kiwanis Club of Batavia, GC Democratic Party,

COGIC, Batavia City Youth Bureau, St. Marks Church, LeRoy,

LeRoy Rec. Program and ARC Concession Stand Staff.

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YWCA COMPUTER LAB

Open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:15pm

Free internet access. Minimal fees for copies made. Must be 18 years of age or older unless accompanied by

an adult.

The YWCA couldn’t fulfill its mission without talented and dedicated volunteers! Help is always needed in the areas of child care after school programs, My Sister’s Closet, domestic vio-lence, food service helpers, Children’s Center at the Genesee County Courts Facility and more. For more information on how you can help, contact Linda Olson at 585-343-5808, ext. 23.

ROOM RENTALS

Planning a business meeting, birthday or holiday party, wedding, bridal or baby shower? Why not consider renting a room at the YWCA. We can accommo-date up to 120 people. Newly furnished with tables and chairs, you’ll be pleased with our facility. Handicap access and kitchen facilities are also available. For more information call 343-5808.

Have an old cell phone you don’t know what to do with? Why not donate it to the YWCA? All

donated phones are turned into cash or provide a lifeline for the Domestic Violence Program.

My Sister’s Closet Fall Changeover

Tuesday, September 14th

Please hold off bringing in your fall &

winter donations until then!

Please note: MSC will be closed

Monday, September 13th.

MY SISTER’S CLOSET:

Monday 9am-4pm

Tuesday-Thursday 9am-7pm

Friday 10am-4pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

YWCA OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Senior Meals on the Road!

Wednesday, November 3rd, the Office for the Aging will hold the Senior Meal at the YWCA,

301 North St., Batavia. Please call the Genesee County Office for the Aging at 343-1611 to make your reservation!

YWCA ADVENTURE PROGRAM

-OVER 20 YEARS OF NYS LICENSED

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE-

BATAVIA, LEROY & PAVILION SCHOOLS

MAKING BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL TIME A SAFE AND FUN EXPERIENCE!

STOP IN NOW, OUR SITES ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY!!!!

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YWCA

IS YOUR LOCAL CHOICE FOR CHILD CARE IN LEROY:

YWCA LOVEY CHILD CARE YWCA ADVENTURE PROGRAM

2 TOUNTAS AVE. LEROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(6 weeks – 5 year olds) (School Age Children)

768-8025 343-5808

“Caring for Your Children in Your Community”

Lovey Child Care Center

20th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, October 2nd 11am-3pm

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of activities and experiences for young and old alike.

Tour the center; meet our staff and recog-nize the philanthropic gift by Vic Blood who established the center as a living memorial to his wife, Maudline “Lovey” Blood. We encourage everyone who has been a part of Lovey’s history – children, parents, family and friends – to attend.

YWCA’s Summer Adventure Program

enjoy a field trip to the Richmond Memorial Library to see the Niagara Falls Touch Tank.

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If you are interested in signing up for the Domestic Violence Support Group, please call 343-5808.

The next group will start on September 16th.

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Genesee Community College Honors Program invites you to participate in the 2010 “Break the Silence...End the Violence” 5K Run/Walk

September 11th at Genesee Community College

Registration begins at 8am—GCC Forum Walk begins at 9am until all participants are finished

Cost is $15.00 per person before Sept. 4th; $20.00 after Sept. 4th.

Price includes: Chicken BBQ Lunch

All proceeds will be donated to the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program. For more information, please contact Lori Mould at lmould@my.genesee.edu or Gretchen Knuth at

gnuth@my.genesee.edu or the Student Activities Office in the Student Union at GCC.

There will be scheduled events throughout the month. Our annual breakfast will be on

October 20th.

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GCC Forum

Food, Glorious Food!

Chef Selby Davis, formerly of The Village Inn in Caledonia, The Penthouse Restaurant and Ellicott Square Restaurant in Batavia, and Lloyd’s and Max at the Gallery in Rochester is going to be teaching cook-ing classes at the YWCA starting in September! Selby, a graduate of the continuing education program at the Culinary Institute of America, has been a long time volunteer at the YWCA, primarily working on our Fabulous Females Brunch, and member of the WIN Committee.

Currently, it is “all the rage” to lean toward preparing and eating food that is good for us. Selby will, as she says, also include “some that is just too yummy to overlook”. She will try to use as many local foods as she can in her preparations. Classes will be mostly demonstration, with some hands-on participation. These are adult classes limited to 8 people. Selby hopes to have classes for kids in the future. Please contact Selby at 585-738-8882 for reservations and any questions you may have, or selbydavis1@gmail.com and reference YWCA classes.

The schedule, menus, and prices for September 2010 classes are:

Wednesday, September 15th, 5:30-8:00 pm Summer Splendor!!

The bounty of our local produce gives us limitless resources for our palates and our menus! We’ll start with a cold glass of crisp Prosecco to enjoy with whole-grain crostini bearing a dollop of homemade ricotta and freshly made tomato confit. Who can resist grilled salmon filets topped with homemade pesto? Luscious local green beans, sauteed with shallots, red peppers and pine nuts, and a pilaf of quinoa, onions, carrots and mushrooms complete the main course. For our sweet tooth, ice cream with skillet-roasted fresh fruit. $40.00 per person.

Wednesday, September 22nd, 5:30-8pm Is it REALLY Fall???

Yes!! But there is still plenty of abundance to have fun with! This evening we will start with marinated, grilled shrimp to dip into a refreshing Thai pesto. Sipping on a glass of New York State white wine, we’ll prepare Chicken Caprese- chicken breasts pounded thin, lauded with a tasty spread, a thick tomato slice, a slice of fresh mozzarella, then pan seared and roasted, served in a sauce of wine-deglazed pan juices. Roasted zuc-chini, summer squash, eggplant, red onion , and red bell pepper mixed with whole wheat pasta and a grating of fresh Parmesan make a colorful accompaniment. A small slice of Chocolate Diabolo Cake follows to finish your evening. $35 per person

Wednesday, September 29th, 5:30-8pm September Swan Song!

At least we know we can cook good things ALL year! A capricious caponata tops wedges of freshly made herb fritatta to begin our class! Let’s share a glass of Pinot Noir and say “Salut” to a wonderful month! Pork tenderloin is gently marinated in a Chiani marinade, then grilled for a minute and roasted to perfection. Served with redskin potatoes and crisp bacon, dressed in a light mustardy-herb vinaigrette. Chard, sauteed with shallots, currants, and pine nuts gives us a little sweetness and a LOT of goodness! It’s time for lemon pudding cake and on to more delicious things next month! $35 per person

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