Kingston AAUW Calendar
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Tues. Dec. 7, 3 pm AAUW Board Meeting
Fri., Dec. 10, 3:30 pm to closing Giftwrapping for LAF Volunteers needed.
Sunday, Dec. 12, 5pm Potluck & a Film
Tues. Dec. 14 2pm - Book Group 4pm - Holiday Party - see article
Fri., Dec. 17, 3:30 pm to closing Giftwrapping for LAF Volunteers needed.
Sun. Jan. 9, 5pm Potluck & a FilmTues. Jan. 11, 3pm Branch Board MeetingSat., Jan. 15, 1pm Branch Meeting, KAL Transitioning to a More Healthful Diet: the joys and benefits of eating vegan, Roberta Schiff, Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society Tues. Jan. 18, 1 pm Book Group
Trips for Scholarships
Spring trips - planning underway. Contact Vivi Hlavsa with your suggestions.
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Potluck and a Film
Intimate Strangers
| On Sunday, December 12, we'll watch Intimate Strangers, a 2004 film directed by Patrice Leconte and starring Fabrice Luchini, Beno�t P�tr�, Ludovic Berthillot:
A Frenchwoman tells her marital troubles to a man she mistakes for a psychiatrist, and soon they form an unusual relationship.
January 9th film - Dear Frankie I hope you can join us. Best wishes--ViVi
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Branch Member Address Updates
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Those directories that were not picked up at a meeting have all been mailed out now. Please let me know of any errors or updates and they will be published in the newsletter, as well as updated in the membership data base. I have extras for any new members.
Thanks, Sheila
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2010-2011 Kingston Branch Officers
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VP, Programming - Beverly Sloane VP Membership - Ruth Bean Treasurer - Jane Riley Recording Secretary- Carol Leib Corresponding Secretary - Joan Reis
Committees Bus Trips - ViVi Hlavsa Communications - Ruth Wahtera Directory - Sheila Beall Diversity - Arlene Bruck Educational Foundation - Doris Goldberg & Gloria Sender Historian - Virginia Kohli Hospitality - Pat Stedge and Ginger Yaple International - Rokki Carr Legal Advocacy Fund- Dolores LaChance Publicity - Rosalie Zimmerman Public Policy - Susan Holland Telephone Tree - Dorothy Henry Click on a link to see a photo and profile. See your directory for phone numbers and email addresses.
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Kingston AAUW Communication Committee
| 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.
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AAUW Member Benefits
Discounted Pet Insurance
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We are passionately devoted to our pets!
While it's hard to anticipate accidents and illnesses, VPI Pet Insurance makes it a little easier to be prepared for them.
From routine office visits to significant medical incidents - even cancer - your AAUW membership makes this coverage more affordable!
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Help Wanted
Apprentice Editor
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Focus editor needs help! If you would like to learn about producing an on-line e-newsletter, I'll teach if you'll help.
If you like to write, I'll help you find ideas.
If you like photography, we'll publish your images.
Contact Ruth Wahtera for more information.
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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! | First off, I wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and invite you to celebrate with us on December14th.
We are so blessed to live in this beautiful region of New York. I hope you have plans to celebrate with friends and family this festive holiday and start with your friends here at AAUW.
I want to thank Beverly Sloane for a wonderful November meeting, over 30 people attended. The speaker, Diana Chesnel, gave a terrific talk on being a Latin Quarter dancer. We were all interested in her memories of an exciting time. I give both Bev and Diana an "Atta-Girl" for a fascinating afternoon.
Our December holiday meeting next week promises to be a great time to visit with all our members and friends. This year we are increasing our fundraising efforts for scholarships, Legal Advocacy, and international women's issues at the party.
We'll hold a 50/50, offer baked goods and small items for sale, and maybe a couple of silent auction items. I hope you will help with both donations and purchases. Is there a delicious food item or a hidden treasure you can donate?
I hope to see you all there. Bring your friends
Your president, Bette Nitzky
PS -- If you haven't yet volunteered for some gift-wrapping time at the mall, please call Dolores LaChance to get on the schedule. See her note below.
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December Branch Meeting
Backstage Preparations for the Show: Preparing for our holiday productions
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Holiday Party! Branch Meeting Tuesday Afternoon, December 14, 2010 Kingston Library 4 pm Celebrate with friends, shop, indulge 5 pm Program


| Rita Kogler Carver & Andrea Newman-Winston
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Emmy award winning lighting designer Rita Kogler-Carver and stage manager (and AAUW member) Andrea Newman-Winston will share stories and tips for preparing for major productions. While their productions take place in the theater, on TV, or the Olympics, you can apply many of their strategies in planning your major productions - holiday festivities, weddings, special parties, for example.
Kogler Carver won her Emmy for lighting design for the 2000 Sidney Olympics. She has worked extensively on Broadway and television productions, including the Montel Williams show. Semi-retired now, she is the artistic director and producer for the nonprofit Dragonfly Performing Arts Center in Green County.
Newman-Winston began her theater career in Boston and has focused on teaching theater arts and managing local theater productions. Both began their backstage careers at a time when both lighting and stage management were considered men's roles.
You can see the results of their planning at the current Dragonfly production of "It's a Wonderful Life," a musical version presented as a 1940's radio drama, December 3-5, 10-12
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Re-Gift to Support Breaking Through Barriers
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Donate a gift. Shop for a gift. Proceeds to benefit the branch's philanthropy fund.
Bring a new, re-gifted, home-made, hand-crafted, gently-used, or delicious gift. Please put a fair price on it.
Bring cash and friends prepared to purchase and party.
Make this your holiday contribution toward breaking through barriers for women and girls -- Education, Legal Action, Advocacy
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President Obama Recognizes AAUW's Leadership Role on Paycheck Fairness Act
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| AAUW Maatz (center) with President Obama |
President Barack Obama personally thanked AAUW's Lisa Maatz and acknowledged AAUW's leadership role in advocating for the Paycheck Fairness bill at a special Roosevelt Room meeting held after the Senate vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Maatz, who sat next to the president, was among the guests invited to the White House on November 17 for a discussion with high-ranking officials and leaders about how to close the wage gap, create jobs, improve family economic security, and address work-life balance issues. Senate Avoids Discussion of Paycheck FairnessValerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, wrote in a post on the White House Blog on November 17: If you heard that a proposed bill got 58 votes in support and 41 votes against, you'd think that would be a good thing, right? Not in the United States Senate, where the Paycheck Fairness Act died when a vote to move the bill forward failed by just that count -- 58 to 41, two votes short of the 60 votes required. It is the very same bill that passed in the House with bipartisan support in January 2009. Today, only Democratic senators voted to support Paycheck Fairness for women -- not a single Republican voted to allow the Senate to move forward. It is notable that the first vote after the election in which the American people sent a clear message that they want Washington to work better, the Republicans blocked a common sense measure aimed simply to help ensure that women get the pay they deserve. The White House blog includes a video clip of the president talking with Maatz and other equal pay advocates. AAUW's hard work on the bill was also recognized in statements released by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Ms. magazine , which quoted Maatz in its President Meets with Women Leaders story. No Giving UpAs advocates for paycheck fairness for women and minorities, AAUW members are both patient and determined. We will continue our work and remember those senators who don't support it when we go to the polls.
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Public Policy Committee
Film and Book Series
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Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn and My Sister's KeeperSo, what should the branch do?
- Adopt a school?
- Manage a micro-loan fund?
- Support a hospital?
- Other ideas?
There are many possibilities and the board is preparing to set some priorities. If you have thoughts about what to do or where to focus, make your voice heard. Drop a note to Susan Holland or give her a call. By joining together we may be able to make a greater impact.
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Book Discussion Group
Annual Poetry Discussion
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| Magnetic Poetry by surrealmuse |
December 14, 2pm: Join us before the Holiday Party when we will read and discuss poetry selections assembled by Vivi Hlvasa. --Judee Irwin Next Up:
Birdsong by Sebastian Falks, January 18, 2011
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Gift Wrapping for Legal Advocacy
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AAUW's Legal Advocacy Fund, commonly referred to as LAF, works to combat sex discrimination in higher education and the workplace by supporting cases that have the potential to make a difference for all women. This year we will again take part in the holiday gift wrapping project at the Hudson Valley Mall . We have been assigned two Fridays, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, from 3:30 pm 'til closing. Those of us who participated in the past have found it to be a rewarding enjoyable means to raise funds for this worthy cause. Everything is so well organized with different size boxes , lovely holiday wraps, and a variety of bows to easily make gift wrapping a surprisingly creative experience, and it is fun to see what other people buy for gifts. Do volunteer, with a friend if you can. Call Dolores LaChance at 246 4507 or email dlachance18@msn.com
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News and Celebrations
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Fellowships and Grants Deadlines Fellowships and grants deadlines are fast approaching! Do you know anyone who needs higher education funding or grant money for an innovative, community-based project for girls? Check out AAUW's upcoming application deadlines.
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Would your family like to adopt a family less fortunate than your's for the holidays? Amy Cole, the supervisor of the Family Education Program in Ulster County run by Family Services, Inc. is looking for people like us to bring the spirit of the holidays to the families and children they serve. These are families struggling financially but would like to give their children a traditional meal and gifts, whether they celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanzaa.
The Family Education Program provides support and parent education to families who are at-risk. By teaching parenting skills and reducing family stress, we help parents develop the resources they need to provide a safe and stable home for children, prevent child abuse and neglect, improve communication, and rebuild relationships.
You can contact Amy directly at 331-5641 x 223, or the program assistant, Denise Parent at extension 221.
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AAUW Public Policy Fund Pins and a Bonus
For the first time at AAUW, you can show your support for advocacy for women and girls and get a tax deduction. Contribute $100 or more to the AAUW Public Policy Fund and receive the fund's first annual pin. As a special bonus, we will mail you a copy of the book Secrets of Powerful Women (a $14.99 value) personally signed by Lisa Maatz, AAUW's director of public policy and government relations. Lisa is among the women members of Congress, journalists, actors, CEOs, and activists who each wrote a chapter of the book, and she will ask one of the other authors to sign your book as well. Please support this crucial work with a tax-deductible contribution through our secure website
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Have you seen a name in this newsletter and wanted to match the name to a face? Well, you can, now. Whenever we have a photo and/or profile on our website, the newsletter will include a link that will lead you to it. We'll add more information and additional members as we are able. See those member profiles already added here.
Wish your profile had a better picture or different words? Check out your profile on the blog and send additional or corrected text or replacement pictures to the editor.
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Barnes & Noble ends affinity pricing: The AAUW portal site on Barnes and Noble.com closed earlier this week (sorry, just finding out myself). AAUW headquarters does not currently have a retail bookseller affinity partnership that generates proceeds to benefit AAUW. The following message now appears on the Barnes and Noble site:
Due to our recent site-wide price reductions, the discounts previously available to you only through a dedicated portal are now available to all customers at BN.com. Therefore, this portal has been discontinued. We encourage you to shop BN.com and take advantage of our everyday low prices.
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