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Kingston AAUW Calendar
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Saturday, September 11 4:00pm Branch Membership Coffee
Sunday, September 12
5:00pm Potluck, film, and discussion
Tuesday, September 14
3:00pm AAUW board meeting
Tuesday, September 21 1:00pm Book Group: see article
Saturday, September 25
12:00pm Branch Meeting: Cuba, a country in transition
Tuesday, September 28
5:00pm Public Policy Film/Discussion
Sunday, October 10 5:00pm Potluck, film, and discussion Oct. 19, 1pm Book Club: Peace Like a River by Lief Enger Tuesday, October 12 3:00pm AAUW board meeting
Oct. 21, 1:30 Branch Meeting: Rhinebeck student experience building a school in Nicaragua Tues., Oct. 26, 6:30 pm
Public Policy Book Discussion: Half the Moon
Trips
For details on the fall trips, except Barcelona, click here.
Monday, Sept. 20
Corning Glass Museum
Sunday, Oct. 17
Pepsico Gardens & the Neuberger Museum
Nov. 11-18 Barcelona
Check out the details!
Sunday, Dec. 5th
BAM: Kafka's Metamorphosis
Saturday, Dec. 18
Museum of Arts & Design, NYC
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Potluck and a Film
James's Journey to Jerusalem
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On Sunday, September 12th, 5 PM, we'll meet at
ViVi's house (directions on request) for a covered dish supper and to
watch the 2003 film, James's Journey to Jerusalem directed
by Ra'anan
Alexandrowicz.
Here's a summary of the plot:
In the imaginary, remote village of
Entshongweni, the young James is chosen to undertake a pilgrimage to
Holy Jerusalem. But Israel is no longer the Holy Land that James and his people
imagined.
At the airport, he is suspected of trying to enter
as an illegal worker. He is jailed and destined for deportation. Inside
the dark cell, as James prays to God to allow him to complete his mission, a
miracle: A mysterious stranger posts bail for him.
But it soon becomes
clear that his savior rescues illegal workers in exchange
for enslaving them. From then on, James' journey tours through the
cruel heart of our economic system.
With good teachers, a bit of luck, and some
lateral thinking, James learns the tricks of the game and plays it towards an
inevitable end.
Hope to see you there
--ViVi
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Branch Member address updates
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New email
addresses: Ruth Bean: RuthDBean@gmail.com
Pat Stedge: patstedge@gmail.com
I'm
currently preparing the 2010/11 Directory, so anyone who has changed their
address, email, or phone, please let me know right away.
Thanks,
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2010-2011 Kingston Branch Officers
| VP, Programming - Beverly Sloane
VP Membership - Ruth Bean
Treasurer - Jane Riley
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary - Joan Reis
- Carol Leib Committees
Bus Trips - ViVi Hlavsa
Communications - Ruth Wahtera
Directory - Sheila Beall
Diversity - Arlene Bruck
Educational Foundation - Doris Goldberg & Irwin Rosenthal
Historian - Virginia Kohli
Hospitality - Pat Stedge and Ginger Yaple
International - Vacant
Legal Advocacy Fund
Publicity - Rosalie Zimmerman
Public Policy - Susan Holland
Telephone Tree -
- Dolores LaChance Virginia Kohli
See your directory for phone numbers and email addresses.
Click here for links to leadership profiles.
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Kingston AAUW Branch Communication Committee
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Ruth Bean
ViVi Hlavsa
Susan Holland
Doris Licht
Ruth Wahtera, Editor
If you have something you would like posted on either the Kingston AAUW or the Unofficial Passions site, e-mail the information to a committee member.
| About AAUW
| AAUW's Value Promise
By joining AAUW, you belong
to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so
that all women have a fair chance. AAUW's Mission
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. |
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| Greetings! | Have you noticed how the light changes after Labor Day? There are many signs of a seasons changing, but the lovely autumn light is one of my favorites.
Another sign of a new season is reflected in my calendar. The days are filled with new events. The pace quickens.
I hope your calendar will include some of these branch activities.
Hope to see you soon.
-- Ruth Wahtera, Editor
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This Saturday!
Branch Membership Coffee Hour
| Introduce your friends to AAUW
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 4 pm
Where: Vivi Hlavsa, 191 Lapla Rd, Kingston
Who: All members and guests
It's going to be a fun and informative event for members to reconnect and find out what others have been doing this past year.
It would be great if you could bring along a friend--male or female--who you think may be interested in joining our Branch. Or, how about bringing along the next generation of AAUW members: children or grandchildren!
If you haven't sent the names of friends to Ruth Bean, Membership VP, bring them anyway. We welcome everyone.
At the coffee hour, we will introduce ourselves and explore our Branch's programs for the new year.
Bring some refreshments to share. Questions about food? Call Ginger Yaple at (845) 331-3703 or email gingerlee44@gmail.com. Need directions? Contact Vivi at (845) 331-0155 or find them here. |
Public Policy Committee
Donations of Dignity Personal Care Drive
| Photo by Helga's Lobster Stew  | Ulster County
Personal care items can't be purchased with food stamps so many people often do without.
Please join a county-wide initiative in its 12th year to provide personal comfort and hygiene products, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, diapers, cleaning and laundry supplies to individuals and families in need. Human service agencies, soup kitchens and food pantries will distribute the items to their clients in need.
The Public Policy Committee is asking you to contribute by bringing personal care items to our branch events, including the book, film, and bridge groups, beginning with the Sept. 25th branch meeting through the end of October. |
Public Policy Committee
Film and Book Series: Sept. & Oct.
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Iron Jawed Angels screening and discussion Tuesday, 9/28, 5:30 PM to 8 PM,
Kingston Area Library Community
Room
It's election season and the Public Policy Committee wants to get out the vote. What better way than reminding us all about the mind-boggling struggle to secure women the right to vote. Iron Jawed Angels is the HBO highly acclaimed film featuring Hillary Swank, Julia Ormond, and Angelica Huston -- (munch during the movie or catch dinner with friends after.)  Half the Sky Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn
Tuesday, 9/26, 6:30 to 8pm
Kingston Area Library
In October, let's discuss Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide This past spring, CARE,
an AAUW partner organization, presented Half the Sky Live in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the best-selling book by
Pulitzer-prize winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Half the Sky Live celebrated International Women's Day 2010 with musical
performances, celebrity commentary, and the world premiere of Woineshet, a powerful short film directed
by Academy Award Winner Marisa Tomei. Did you attend? We'd love to hear about
it. Do you have your copy of the book yet? AAUW's partnership with Barnes and
Noble provides discounts when you buy books through the AAUW portal.
Remember your donation of personal care items!
For more information, contact Public Policy Chair Susan Holland. |
Sept. Branch Meeting
Cuba: a Country in Transition
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 Branch Meeting Saturday, September 25th, 12 noon Luncheon program at Deisings, North Front St., Kingston Speaker: Libby Antarash Ross, International Health Consultant Ms Ross will speak about her recent fact finding trip to Cuba in a talk entitled Cuba: A Country in Transition.
RSVP by Sunday, Sept. 20th*Luncheon arrangements: Choose from the following luncheon selections: 1. Veggie-Club Sandwich---avocado, alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Choice of one side: carrot salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad or chips $8.25
2. Chicken Salad Plate--contains pecans, tomato and egg slices, choice of two sides: carrot salad, macaroni salad, or coleslaw $7.95
3. Quiche Lorraine (bacon) or quiche of the day, bread and butter, choice of a bowl of soup or tossed salad $7.95
Note: beverage is extra, plus tax and gratuities.
*Call or email Ginger Yaple with your order by Sunday, September 20th. Remember your donation of personal care items!
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AAUW Opportunity
Participate in a research delegation to Cuba
|  If you're especially interested in Cuba, you may be interested in joining the AAUW delegation to Cuba to lead a research program on the
role of women in contemporary Cuban society. This is an unprecedented
and historic opportunity to research gender equity in Cuba and meet with
Cuban citizens to gain first-hand understanding of the role of women in
Cuban society. Read more here. |
Book Discussion Group
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
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 For our Tuesday, Sept.21, 1pm meeting we will discuss The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon. This story takes place in Sitka, Alaska, where a fictitious
Jewish community has been established after WW2 to welcome survivors of
the Holocaust. --Judy Irwin
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AAUW Member Benefits
In addition to breaking through barriers, your dues bring you ----
| We highlight a benefit in each issue, but you can view them all here. The most benefits are free for you, your family, and friends. And, the companies make a contribution to AAUW funds. This month:  An Author's Website, the leading online directory of authors, illustrators, photographers,
editors and other book contributor, has partnered with AAUW to bring
published members a way to quickly and economically establish a website
and online marketing platform.
It's the perfect place for AAUW authors
to market, promote, publicize and sell their books and, as an AAUW
member, you receive a 5% discount on Premium and Premium Plus
memberships. FiledBy also offers a Basic
membership for free.
For information on FiledBy's memberships and to
learn more, visit here. Simply enter promo code "AAUW" at time of registration to
receive your discount.
Note: to take advantage of any AAUW benefit, you must use the AAUW links found on our website or AAUW.org |
News and Celebrations
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Facebook: Kingston AAUW Communication Committee has started a Facebook page. Why? We want young women in the Hudson Valley to know more about the barriers still holding women back. We want to encourage them to join us in breaking through those barriers. If you are on Facebook, please show your support by "liking" our page.
Want to know more about how and why to use Facebook? Talk to Ruth Wahtera or Susan Holland.
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Young Women and the Wage Gap
A recent study by Reach Advisors
revealed progress for women in the workforce. The
study found that educated, single, childless women between the ages of 22 to 30
earned, on average, 8 percent more than men within this specific age
group. While the headlines show that we are making progress, such studies
also underscore the ongoing reality of pay discrimination.
The average American women still
earns 23 percent less than the average man, with the biggest gap among older
women. Furthermore, much of the improvement in the gender pay
gap has not been the result of female pay increases, but of men's
decreasing or stagnating wages in traditional jobs that don't require a
college degree. Additional research finds that to
achieve similar earnings, women in predominantly female fields have to complete
more formal education than men in male dominated fields. For low-skilled,
female-dominated occupations, wages are more likely to be at the poverty
threshold than low-skilled, male-dominated occupations.
Take Action!Women across the country work just as hard their male
counterparts, yet they continue to receive less pay- just 77 cents on the dollar, on
average. Join AAUW's "Get it Done!" 21 Days of Actioncampaign , and help us make a real difference in
the fight for pay equity!
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Women's Groups Target Sexism in
Campaigns
Advocates for women running for office have launched the "Name It,
Change It" campaign, an effort to track sexist comments in the media and put
pressure on advertisers supporting those media figures. American
University's Women in Politics Institute found that women are less likely than
men to consider running for office because they perceive an unfair political
environment.
Currently, the U.S. is 82nd in the world for representation
of women in political office.
AAUW supports closing the
political leadership gender gap. AAUW's Elect Her initiative
specifically focuses on increasing the number of women running for public
office. Elect Her trains and encourages young women to run for student
government and helps women view themselves as political candidates for the
future. For more information, click here
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