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June 2010 Long Beach Branch, Vol. 39 Issue 10
By: Darlene Daclan Saturday, June 5, 2010
INSTALLATION of OFFICERS LUNCHEON
Join us on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Old Ranch Country Club, for our final meeting of the 2009-2010
year. As is our tradition at the June meeting, we will be installing our
officers for next year and presenting the Connie Inskeep Leadership
Award honoree. Additionally, we use this meeting to decide the
distribution of interest earned from the Ethel P. Black and Irene
Holmes Fund.
After our business meeting, we will be presented with the musical stylings of one of our local Long
Beach City College students, Melanie Harvey.
Melanie is a Vocal major at LBCC but also serves as the Assistant Director of Choral Studies, Voice for
the College. Melanie’s talents cover various vocal genres that include classical, opera, and musical
theater. Her talents not only lie in voice but in musical instruments – piano, guitar, and bass – she also is
a member of LBCC’s Band. While Melanie would like to direct choirs, she loves teaching and currently
teaches private voice and piano lessons to 15 students. Melanie recently received a music scholarship to
Cal State Fullerton, where she expects to major in Music Education and pursue her goal of teaching
music to middle school and high school students.
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AAUW-Long Beach VANTAGE
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AAUW's Mission Statement: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
AAUW's Value Promise: By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic
barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
B r a n c h N e w s
SAVE THE DATE!
The Second Annual Author’s Luncheon is planned for
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Old Ranch Country Club.
This year we will feature three women mystery writers
who live in the Southern California area: Wendy Hornsby,
whom many of you know from her column in the Grunion
Mary Orr Courtesy Our member, Louise Grifone, fell in her home and fractured 3 ribs.
She is housebound and hopefully her pain will ease. A get well card
was sent but cheery notes would perk up her spirits.
Tech Trek Update: Jean Friedrich's granddaughter, Savanah, has
been accepted in the San Jose area. Also Linda Patten's
granddaughter, Sarah, was sponsored in our branch but the Pattens
paid all of her scholarship. Great members, great grandmothers!
Birthday greetings to all June honorees. Any June brides?
HOPE. "Of all the forces that make for a better world, none is so
powerful as Hope. With hope one can think, one can work, one can dream.
If you have hope, you have everything". (Unknown)
SAVE THE DATE!
The Second Annual Author’s Luncheon is planned for Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Old Ranch Country Club. This year we will feature three
women mystery writers who live in the Southern California area: Wendy Hornsby, whom many of you know from her column in the Grunion
Gazette and from her mystery books; Pamela Samuels-Young, who writes from her viewpoint as an attorney; and Naomi Hirahara who has based
her mystery character on her Japanese father. Three very different writers that should piqued your interest. Hopefully, you will read one or two of
their books during the summer. As you know this is our big Educational Foundation fundraiser, so start talking to your friends about attending this
event. The ticket price will remain the same as last year: $60 per person. There will be silent auction baskets and door prizes too.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Planned Monthly Branch Meetings
6/5/10 AAUW Long Beach Installation of Officers
Old Ranch Country Club
3901 Lampson Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Prospective New Members
Welcome at Every Meeting
AAUW-LONG BEACH WEBSITE: http://www.aauw-longbeach.org
AAWU email Address: [email protected]
Board Brief
The Board of Directors met on April 19, 2010 at 6:45 pm at the home of Judith Kaho. Regular business was conducted.
The following motions were made:
Motion: It was moved by Sharon Westafer that Pat Sargeant pay this month’s bills. Motion seconded and passed.
Motion: It was moved by Judith Kaho that the Long Beach Branch of AAUW participate in the Membership Payment
Program of AAUW for paying dues with a credit card.
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CO-PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE
Patricia Ferrer & Frances Rozner
Wow! Where did this year go? It seems like just yesterday that we met together to discuss a Vision for the
future of the Branch. Here is it time to install the new officers and wish the new Board all the best as they
move forward.
In between, we were treated to amazing, informative speakers and fun social events. Philanthropically, we
outdid ourselves, raising $4855 to send 7 students to Tech Trek this coming summer, $382 for the Virginia
Gildersleeve Fund, close to $2000 for the Legal Advocacy Fund and more than $5600 for the Educational Fund,
of which over $2000 was raised through our very successful first annual Authors’ Luncheon. Our membership
rose to 129 – with our new members more engaged than in the immediate past.
The 7th STEM Conference earned recognition as one of the Top Ten AAUW CA Projects for its number of
community partnerships. Now enrolled with AAUW CA’s Special Project Fund (giving it 501(c)3 status) and
due to a longstanding relationship with one of its workshop speakers, the Conference was able to secure its
first sponsorship - $3000 from BP. With a dynamite team of volunteers, more girls participated than ever
before.
Administratively, it was a challenging year. Our Articles of Incorporation have been updated and new
Bylaws, required by AAUW, will be completed shortly. The economy took a toll on organizations everywhere.
Our Building Fund CDs income dropped precipitously, providing the impetus for us to seek alternate housing
for our needs. St. Luke’s opportunity to rent our space for much more rent accelerated our plans to move. By
June 1, our historical records will be safely stored and accessible to the public at the Historical Society of Long
Beach, and our legal records stored, for now, in a much smaller space at St. Luke’s. A classroom at the
Universalist Unitarian Church on Atherton will be the location for all of our Executive Committee and Board
meetings next year.
Our financial position will be improving. With decreased housing expenses, we should be able to fund our
expenses within the income generated. In addition, the Blust bequest of $5000 was received and will be rolled
into the Holmes/Black CD when it comes due. Out of the blue, the director of the defunct Laurelcrest School
for Girls contacted us regarding contributing its remaining assets to us. Its attorney is reviewing the 501(c)3
credentials of AAUW CA SPF. If approved, our SPF funds at AAUW CA, both STEM and Tech Trek, will
receive a significant influx of cash.
As Co-Presidents, we thank you for your faith in our leadership, and your support, as we worked through
changes that were necessary for the Branch to be able to strengthen its focus on AAUW’s mission. We are
excited about Sharon Westafer’s upcoming tenure and that of her Board - her team has an excellent blend of
experience and new member exuberance. It’s going to be a great 2010-2011!
(The Vision process started in 2009 is still in the works – it will be completed later in 2010. Frances will be
contacting the committee in July.)
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Educational Foundation News By Dianne Bradfield & Betty Shaw – co-Educational Foundation VPs
“Our Thanks from EF”
As we look back on the past year, we are grateful to each of you who so generously contributed to the
Education Fund. Special thanks to Fay Denny and her committee for the outstanding Author's Luncheon
which was a major fundraiser for EF!
A big thank you to Barbara Cottrell for opening her home for a Bunco Night fundraiser, and to Jean
Friedrichs for securing 40 tickets to the Long Beach Playhouse. We hope you will take time to stop by the EF
display table at the May 15th Garden Party. Some unique items will be available for purchase as a final
contribution to this year's EF Fund.
Rental Properties Group The Rental Properties Group will be dark in June, but they will meet again July 21st, at 10am. The meeting
location will be 221 Bennett.
By: Sharon Westafer
International Cuisine Mediterranean Adventure
The International Cuisine interest group will enjoy a Mediterranean meal at Preveza at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 15th. Preveza is located at 10931 Los Alamitos Blvd., on the northwest corner of Katella and Los
Alamitos Blvd. in Los Alamitos. The menu selection at Preveza features Greek and Italian dishes as well as
chicken, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. RSVP to Sharon Westafer by June 13th at 562-493-4749 or
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Judith Kaho & Fay Denny, co-Membership VP
Membership News
Membership Garden Party
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the members who made our Membership Garden Party a success by
donating the tasty finger foods and refreshments. Prospective members and branch members enjoyed the
wonderful garden area of Kay Hudnall’s home in Signal Hill. The interesting front yard landscape and
friendly atmosphere of her garden provided a perfect setting for our party.
Dues Renewal
This year you will have the opportunity to pay your dues using a credit card. To do this, you must use a
computer to go to aauw.org. Once there, you will need to log in as a member on the Membership Services site.
If you have not done so before, you will need to create an account. Once your account is created, you will have
an ability to click on the link for paying dues. Be sure to pay the dues for National, State, and Branch, a total of
$91. You will receive an email receipt for the payment of your dues; and our Membership Treasurer will
receive an email that you have paid your dues. Paying on line should be prior to July 1st.
Should you prefer to pay using the paper dues renewal form that you received lately, be sure to return the
form with your check to Norma Grady by June 18th, 2010. Please note: Check Yes or No on the form if you
agree to receive the Vantage electronically. The more members choosing to receive the Vantage electronically,
the more savings will be generated for our budget.
We wish to thank all of the members who introduced prospective members to our branch. With your help and
advocacy for our branch, we continue to grow and stay vibrant. Have a wonderful summer!
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By: Sharon Westafer
AAUW State Convention April 30-May 2, 2010
SOAR (Significance, Outreach, Advocacy, and Reinvention) was the recurrent theme throughout the state
convention in San Ramon. Inspiring speakers included Jill Birdwhistell, PhD, Chief of Strategic Advancement
for AAUW, Kate Farrar, Director of AAUW Leadership Programs, Claire Schuster, LAF litigant, Assembly
Member Joan Buchanan, Assembly Member Fiona Ma, Assembly Member Nancy Skinner, Charlotte Newhart,
AAUW CA Public Policy Advocate and Evelyn Dilsaver, past President and CEO of Charles Schwab
Investment Management. Convention attendees were able to choose from a selection of interesting workshops
including Donors, Dollars and the AAUW CA Special Projects Fund, Membership Matters! Strategies for
Recruiting and Retention (Fay Denny, AAUW State Membership Committee, was one of the presenters),
Understanding and Exploring Social Media, From Aid to Impact: The Power of Microfinance, Working
Toward Title IX Compliance and Bullying and Cyberbullying: A Community Concern.
On Saturday evening, at the gala celebration, the State Named Gift honoree was introduced and individuals
and branches who contributed to AAUW Funds were honored. Among the honorees was the Long Beach
branch. Congratulations to Long Beach branch for being 4th in the state for LAF contributions and one of 10
branches named to the 2010 Wall of Fame for collaboration with different agencies to make the 2010 STEM
career conference a success. Thanks for all of your efforts and support in helping the branch with these
achievements!
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Golf Anyone?
I am interested in resurrecting our former golf interest group. I am a beginning golfer that is interested in
playing the local 9-hole courses with like-minded members: Bixby or Recreation Park 9. If you are interested,
call me at 562-597-4781 or email me at [email protected]. Pat Ferrer
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Equal Pay Day Set for 2011
The National Committee on Pay Equity, in conjunction with AAUW and our coalition partners, announced
this week that the next Equal Pay Day will be April 12, 2011. The date symbolizes how far into 2011 women
must work to earn what men earned in 2010. As always, it falls on a Tuesday, which represents how far into
the work week women must work to earn what men earned the previous week. You can also visit AAUW's
Pay Equity webpage and download the Pay Equity Resource Kit and Equal Pay Day Program in a Box for
ideas, tips, and resources to use in your community throughout the year.
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AAUW BRANCH MEETING Saturday, June 5, 2010
Social: 9:30 -10:00am Business: 10:00-11:00am Program: 11:00-12:00pm Lunch: 12:00pm Place: Old Ranch Country Club 3901 Lampson Avenue Seal Beach, CA 90740 Menu: South West BBQ Chicken Salad Side Dish
Dessert Beverage
Price: $29.00 per person
RSVP by May 28, 2010
Questions: Jean Aldrich (562) 430-8688 or Linda Johnson (562) 431-2135
Those making a meal reservation have made a financial commitment and refunds shall not be made.
RESERVATION RETURN Send your registration and check payable to AAUW Long Beach Please mail to Jean Friedrichs, 2912 Walker Lee Dr., Los Alamitos, CA 90720, 562-598-9218.
Deadline for Reservations, May 28, 2010
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INTEREST GROUPS Public Policy: Please contact Betty Ann Rauch 562-431-6679 for information.
Bridge Group: Friday Bridge, 2nd Friday of the month 9:30-12N (contact) Cathy Cunningham 562/424-3166
Book Chat: Call Jean for information, everyone is welcome.
Golf: Interested in playing local 9-hole courses? Call Pat @ 562-597-4781 or email [email protected]. .
Literary Ladies: Meets the second Monday of the month at Jean Aldrich’s home 1PM
Antiques and Collectibles: Antiques and Collectibles will meet tba. Please bring a new find or a treasure to show.
Residential Renters Discussion Group: Residential Renters Discussion Group. We will meet May 19, at 221 Bennett Avenue,
10:00am. We welcome anyone with an interest in residential rentals to our meetings. Reservations are not required but an email/call
to Joan at [email protected] or Ellen Mathis at [email protected] will ensure there is a chair at the table for you.