Directory and
New Members
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We have so many new members to tell you about that we've made it a special article this month!
Sheila Beall reports that the new directory will be handed out at the November luncheon meeting. If you won't be there, help us keep postage down by asking a friend to pick up your copy.
We'll also publish it on the secure, members-only section of our new website.
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Kingston AAUW Calendar
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Tues., 11/8, VOTE!3 PM, Open Board Meeting, Kingston Library 9:30 pm, Virtual AAUW Cocktails and Convos 130th Celebration on Google+ Monday, Nov. 14, 9:30 am: Meet & Eat Discussion Group, Family Restaurant, Thanksgiving Traditions
Sat., Nov. 12, Trip to the Frick and MOMA. See below.
Sun., Nov. 13, 5 PM, Potluck & a Film at ViVi's, See article.
Tues., Nov.15, 1 PM, Book Discussion
Wed., Nov. 16, 3-6 pm, Solid Waste Management in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, Past and Future. See Public Policy below. Sat.,Nov. 19, noon - Branch meeting, The Future of the Golden Hill Health Care Center. Panel: LWV Margaret Sellers and U.C.Legislators Walter Frey and Fred Wadnola Lunch at Fred's Place, Lake Katrine. $15. Sat., Dec. 3, 1-4 - AAUW 130th Birthday Celebration - Popcorn, cake and Iron Jawed Angels. See article. Tues., Dec. 6, 3pm Open Board Meeting Tues., Dec. 13, 1 pm, book group, 3:30 Holiday Party, Library Community Room
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Want to print the calendar? Click this link |
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Meet 'n' Eat
| A series of monthly get-togethers for AAUW members and their friends.
Come have breakfast and share your Thanksgiving stories and traditions.
Meet'n'Eat
9:30 am
Nov. 14, Monday morning The Family Restaurant Route 28 Kingston
Hope to see you this month. |
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Fall Trips
| Still a couple of spots available for the Frick!
A one-day bus trip is planned for Saturday, November 12th, going to the Frick (for a special exhibit of drawings by Picasso), and MOMA for the highly-praised, special deKooning exhibit.
Participants will have their choice of stopping at the Frick for two hours before the bus returns to take them to MOMA or simply going directly to MOMA.
The cost: $59 which will include bus, driver tip and admission to MOMA. Admission to the Frick is an additional $15.
For reservations, call ViVi at 331-0155 or write vvhlavsa@aol.com.
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Potluck & a Film
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On Sunday, November 13th, 5 PM at ViVi's, following a covered dish supper, we'll be watching the 2004 film, Dear Frankie
Here's the story: After having responded to her son's numerous letters in the guise of his father, a woman hires a stranger to pose as his dad when meeting him. It's directed by Shona Auerbach and stars Emily Mortimer , Jack McElhone , Gerard Butler .
Directions on request. Hope to see you there.
ViVi
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Public Policy Updates
by Susan Holland, Chair
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A few Public Policy dates to remember:
Women, War, and Peace - A 5-Part PBS Series
Tuesday, November 8: War Redefined (Part 5)
Coming Soon:
Showings and discussion at Irene Miller's home in Palenville
(dates/times TBD)
Election Day
Tuesday, November 8
6 AM to 9 PM
Your local polling place
Get out and vote!
Call Susan H. ASAP ( 845-389-3961 ) if you need a ride to the polls!
Solid Waste: A Conference for County and Municipal Leaders and Concerned Citizens
Presented by
League of Women Voters - Mid-Hudson Region ,
SUNY New Paltz Center for Research, Regional Education, and Outreach,
AAUW Kingston and others
Wednesday, November 16 3-6 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Student Union Building, SUNY New Paltz
Register: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LWVSolidWaste For more info (and to RSVP on Facebook):
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About AAUW
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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! | Last month was filled with wonderful events. Some of us attended the AAUW NYS briefing at the United Nations. Some made it to the wonderful Anita Hill conference. Adele Calcavecchio kicked off a great discussion about our experiences on the stage, and the film Hot Coffee led to a discussion on liability and suits.
The Public Policy group attended the world premier of Service: When Women Come Marching Home, a documentary about women soldiers in their most fierce and intimate battle to overcome visible and invisible wounds. We shared the Service audience with about thirty female vets. Their comments during the discussion brought home yet another dimension of war and women.
I trust you'll find this month's events just as thought provoking.
Ruth Wahtera, Editor P.S. Here's a link to the trailer for Service. |
Branch Luncheon Meeting
Golden Hill: To Privatize or Not
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 A Panel Discussion of the Golden Hill Debate Saturday, November 19 Noon - 2pm Margaret Sellers, League of Women Voters Fred Wadnola, Ulster County Legislator Walter Frey, Ulster County Legislator Join us for a luncheon meeting at Fred's Place as we hear the pro's and cons of privatization. Choose from four entrees, $15 including tip. |
Celebrate AAUW's 130th birthday! |
Popcorn and birthday cake! Kingston Library Community Room Saturday, December 3rd1-4 pmAAUW members have been advancing equity for women and girls for 130 years. Our members were leaders in the suffrage movement, opening educational opportunities, and in improving conditions for working women and their families.
To celebrate our 130th birthday, on December 3rd, we will have a public showing of Ironed Jawed Angels, the Golden Globe award winning film about suffragettes fighting for the right to vote. This film has become an annual event for our branch. It fills in the gaps and underscores the challenges -- personal and political -- in the story of these remarkable women.  Come cheer them on, hiss, cry, and celebrate.
If you've never seen it, you MUST.
If you have seen it, SEE IT AGAIN. Katja von Garnier's "Iron Jawed Angels" tells the remarkable and little-known story of a group of passionate and dynamic young women, led by Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and her friend Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), who put their lives on the line to fight for American women's right to vote. Everyone is invited to celebrate 130 years of progress. Bring your friends, your neighbors, your colleagues, and your kids. You'll be amazed at what you don't know. |
Eleven New Members Join the Branch by Ruth Bean, Membership VP |
I'm thrilled to tell you about the eleven new members who have joined us recently. Their contact information is in the directory, which will be distributed over the next few weeks.
June Brady of Kingston has been an executive in an automotive business and is presently the president of a real estate corporation in New Jersey. She moved to the Kingston area about 1-1/2 years ago and is anxious to be more involved locally. She enjoys playing the piano (classical) and golf. She also loves to read and plans to join our reading group.
Lillian Burd of New Paltz. Liilian retired as an External Learning and History Specialist and Coordinator for Special Education in City As School High School in NYC. Lillian loves singing and Yiddish and is also interested in women's studies. She currently teaches "Divas and Yiddish Folk Songs" at L.L.I. in New Paltz and is a member of the New Paltz College-Community Chorus.
Marion Corbin of Rhinebeck: Marion was a V.P. at Bankers Trust in NYC and has had her own computer consulting firm. She has a special interest in environmental, local public policy and, of course, women's issues. Currently she is an active member of L.L.I. at Bard. She especially loves our trips.
Evadne Giannini from Mountaindale is an environmental consultant, green business developer and gardener. She cross-country skies when possible. Evadne likes our trips and is interested in our book group.
Elaine Jaffe of Bearsville is very interested in advocacy for women and girls. She loves bridge and reading and hopefully will join one or both of these groups as well as joining us on our trips. Other interests she has are gardening, clay sculpturing, finance and investing.
Abby Johnnes of High Falls is a writer and very involved in politics and our upcoming elections. She supports AAUW public policy issues and advocacy for women and girls. She also enjoys our trips and Sunday movies
Jennifer Mayfield just moved back to this area after grad school in Boston. Jennifer is a specialist in international relations with a special focus on women's issues. She also has a "professional working proficiency" in Spanish and a 'limited working proficiency" in Japanese. She is currently employed in Kingston as a Grant Writing Intern for RUPCO (Rural Ulster Preservation Company). She has agreed to become our International Chair.
Ethel Michelson of New Paltz has been an actress and director (Tour Show creator) and a social worker. She is very interested in women and girl's issues and has done some organizing for political concerns such as anti war, pro choice etc. Ethel hopes to join one of our book and bridge groups as well as go on our trips. She is a dual member of the Kingston and Poughkeepsie branches.
Anita Milikofsky from Saugerties is a graduate of Slippery Rock State Un, Pennsylvania (B/Education) and SUNY New Paltz (Special Ed). Anita is also a retired Saugerties school teacher. She is very interested in local public policy issues, advocacy for women and girls, literary groups and trips and loves reading, scrapbooking and traveling.
Margi Roberts of Barrytown was born in the area and recently moved back from NYC. Margi met us at Expo in May and came to our picnic at Vivi's. She was impressed with what we do and looks forward to making new friends with similar interests.
We welcome you all and look forward to getting to know you.
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Book Discussion Group
Reading List for Nov. 2011 to June 2012
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Second Tuesday, 1 PM
Kingston Library, Community Room
(For a printable version click here.)
Nov. 15 The Covenant by Naomi Ragen
When Elise and Jon moved into their home in Maaleh Sara, Judea, they didn't realize that they would soon be considered 'illegal occupiers". One day the unthinkable happens: Jon and the couple's young daughter, Ilana, are taken hostage.
Dec.13 Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Simonson tells the tale of Maj. Ernest Pettigrew, an honor-bound Englishman and widower, and the very embodiment of duty and pride. This is a vastly enjoyable traipse through the English countryside and the long-held traditions of the British aristocracy.
Jan. 17 Crossing to Safetv by Wallace Stegner
Two couples meet during the Depression years in Madison, Wis., and become devoted friends despite vast differences in upbringing and social status...Charity is one of the most vivid characters in fiction...arrogant, kindhearted, enthusiastic, stalwart and brave.
Feb.21 Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
This novel spans the life of Aminata Diallo, born in Bayo, West Africa, in 1745. Kidnapped at the age of 11 by British slavers, Aminata does what she can to free herself and others from slavery, including learning to read and teaching others to.
March 20 The Diaries of Sofia Tolstoy edited by Cathy Porter
Sofia was 19 and innocent when her new husband, Leo Tolstoy, 34, handed her his sexually candid diary. Smart and determined, she took refuge in her own diary, chronicling her daunting life as the wife of the self-absorbed genius.
April 17 When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
...tells one Japanese American family's story of internment in a Utah enemy alien camp during World War II. This novel is written in deceptively tranquil prose, a distillation of injustice, anger, and poetry.
May 15 Olive Kittredge by Elizabeth Strout
Thirteen li{ked tales present a heart-wrenching, penetrating portrait of ordinary coastal Mainers living lives of quiet grief intermingled with flashes of human connection.
June 19 Shannon by Frank Delaney
Delaney's novel follows an American priest as he travels along Ireland's Shannon River in search of his family roofs, and while it's peace he seeks, trouble finds him.
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News, Celebrations, and etcetera
November Briefings
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Congratulations to Margaret Armento-McDowell.
Margaret was named Nurse Administrator of the year by the New York State Nurses Association. Margaret has worked in community and public health nursing in Ulster and Dutchess counties for more than 40 years. For 25 of those years, she held administrative positions in long-term home health-care programs in the
Hudson Valley.
Gloria Sender, if you remember, slipped an fractured her hip last winter. It broke into about 17 pieces. This month she's scheduled for more surgery. Wish Gloria the best, send her a card, lend a hand with errands, etc. AAUW research report Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment in Schools will be released Monday, Nov. 7th. Major media -- the NYT, Christian Science Monitor, and AP, for example, have been interviewing staff, so we expect it to generate lots of buzz. We'll schedule a briefing and discuss what we can do locally. Look for the link on our website next week. New Kingston AAUW Branch Website: It's time to upgrade the branch website. It's a work in progress and we hope you'll be pleased. It will have a members-only section that will include the branch directory on-line and secure. New member Jennifer Mayfield has volunteered to be our new International Chair. We look forward to working with you, Jennifer! Thanks for volunteering! And thanks to Rokki Carr who previously chaired the committee.
Here are two sites that highlight international women, many of them illiterate, who have become solar engineers, bringing light to their villages.
Solar Sistersand the TED Talk Bunker Roy: Learning from a barefoot movement.
Keep us posted on member news. Forward items to Ruth Wahtera
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