Directory and
New Members
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Correction Lydia Mellos: LydiaSmitMellos@gmail.com We added an "h" that doesn't belong there.
Introduce a friend to AAUW by bringing him or her to one of our events. Have you changed your phone number or your email address? Please check the directory and forward any corrections to Sheila Beall.
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Kingston AAUW Calendar
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Fri., 3/30, 6:30 PM, Bonus film at ViVi's: Game Change
Sun.,April 1, 5 pm, Potluck & a Film - see below.
Mon. April 9 11:30 am -
12:30 pm, Holiday Inn, Meet 'n Eat for LUNCH
Mon, April 9, 5pm, Open Board Mtg. Kingston Library, Note change from Tuesday to Monday.
Tues. April 17, Pay Equity Day and AAUW NYS Public Policy Day in Albany
Tues. April 17, 1pm, Book Group, Kingston Library
Tues. April 17, 5-7pm, AAUW Kingston Unhappy Hour, informal networking for people committed to eliminating the pay gap. Keegan Ales. See article.
Tues. April 24, 5pm, Branch Mtg on Relationship Violence. See article.
Sunday, April 29, 11 am, Public Policy film series. See Article.
Tues., May 1, 7pm, UCCC Scholarship Foundation Awards Ceremony
Sat. May 5, 1 pm, Legacy Letter Writing, Kingston Library
Sat. May 19, AAUW booth at Women's Health Expo
Tuesday, May 22, trip to Pepsico Gardens and the Neuberger Museum. For details.
Mon.-Wed, May 28-30, Branch Planning Retreat at Omega
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Want to print the calendar? Click this link
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Meet 'n' Eat
| LUNCH at the HOLIDAY INN
Meet'n'Eat is a monthly get-together for AAUW members and their friends.
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Come have LUNCH and share what's on your mind.
Meet'n'Eat
12:30 pm
April 9, Monday
The Holiday Inn
Route 28 Kingston
Note: in May we'll switch to dinner.
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Potluck & a Film
| Sunday, April 1, 5 pm
Because Easter comes on the second Sunday in April, I'm alerting you to the change that month. We'll be meeting on Sunday, April 1st.
In April: Night Catches Us: When a former member of the Black Panthers returns to his Philadelphia neighborhood in 1976, he must struggle to overcome the tensions among the people he left behind.
We meet as usual at 5 PM at ViVi's. Share a covered dish supper, then watch the movie, followed by a brief discussion.
Please let Vivi know what you'll be bringing to share and to get directions if you need them. She'll be making a chicken dish. |
TRIPS -- Spring and Summer
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Pepsico Gardens & the Neuberger Museum
Tuesday, May 22
(rain date May 23)
James Taylor Concert at Tanglewood
Monday, July 2
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Aida at the Glimmerglass - Saturday, August 11 
Romeo & Juliet at Boscobel - Wednesday, August 22 Get details for all four trips on our website. |
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! | I don't know about you, but I can't fit anymore on my schedule. There are so many interesting things happening. And, of course, there's still work and family. If you're like me, though, some of these things feed my mind and my soul.
I hope you'll join us for some of them.
Ruth Wahtera, Editor P.S. If you want more information about any of these things, call a board member. We'd be glad to help. |
April Branch Meeting Relationship Violence: Domestic, Dating, Elder Abuse |
Tuesday April 24
5-7pm Kingston Library We see sensational stories of relationship violence when they hit the newspaper, but their are many stories that go unreported in our families and among our neighbors.
We haven't discussed our community response to relationship violence in a long time, so this month we'll have a panel of professionals from the agencies that serve victims of violence: the DA/Court system, the police, Family of Woodstock (victim services and shelter), and the ministry.
The Congress is currently debating renewing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Join us as we learn more about how Ulster County responds to relationship violence and what we can do to educate and help prevent abuse and support victims.
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Pay Equity Day Advocating for Legislative Change |
It takes almost 15 months for women to earn what a man in a comparable position earns in twelve. That gap begins straight out of school and can mean thousands of dollars.
Today, when most families depend on two bread winners and single mothers are often one paycheck away from homelessness, AAUW is taking a leadership position on the state and national level to advocate for pay equity and comparable worth.
The Kingston Branch will be holding two events on April 17, Pay Equity Day.  Public Policy Day: Join us as we meet with other AAUW members in Albany to meet with our state Senator and Assembly Reps about pay equity and other public policy issues. The more the merrier - read more details in the Public Policy article below. register at http://aauwppd2012.eventbrite.com (it's free) and let Susan Holland know so we can travel together.  | | Keegan Ales |
Pay Equity UnHappy Hour at Keegan Ales Bring your friends, neighbors, and adult children to the "Unhappy Hour" -- an informal networking event, 5-7pm, for people who care about pay equity for women and minorities or want to learn more. Come early. Stay late. Or just drop by on your way home after work. We'll gather at Keegan Ales, 20 St.James St., Kingston 12401. Directions.
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Attend the Branch Strategic Planning Retreat at Omega |
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The branch board applied for an Omega Institute Service Retreat Grant for the 2012 Women Serving Women Summit. And today we received word that we've been accepted!
Would you like to participate? The dates are May 28-30 and everyone in the branch is welcome to attend. You can stay overnight or come for the days. Expenses are covered by the grant.
Our application, which will give you an idea of what we'll be talking about, is posted here for your review.
We'll enjoy meeting folks from other women-serving organizations on Monday evening, concentrate on our own planning with a bit of playing thrown in on Tuesday and again on Wednesday morning, and share what we've accomplished with the other groups Wednesday noontime.
If you want to attend, please call Susan Holland, Ruth Wahtera, or Adele Calcavecchio before April 13 and we'll provide you with the reservation material.
Not familiar with Omega? They have a campus in Rhinebeck where they run wonderful programs. Check out their website.
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From Memoir to Legacy Letters |
Pass your values to the next generation through the stories of your lifeMay 5, 2012
1 pm
Kingston Library
A legacy letter reflects the voice of the heart. Think of it as a love letter to your family. Every legacy letter is as unique as the person writing it.
The instructor will give examples from biblical times to the present. She will discuss personal reasons for writing a legacy letter. Our goal will be for each participant in the session to write a legacy letter based on the assignments and feedback.
Beverly Lebow Sloane is a writer and writing instructor who has taught at several colleges. She is currently working on her own memoir and has taught memoir writing at both Bard and Marist Lifetime Learning Centers. She graduated from Vassar College and earned her MA at Claremont Graduate University in California and has authored four books. She is the proud mother of Alison Gaylin, author of a mystery bestseller.
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Public Policy Program
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Our Public Policy program this month will be Sunday morning, April 29, 11am.
This month we'll watch and discuss a video of Richard Wolff, an economist, who discusses "When Capitalism Hits the Fan" on the economic meltdown.
RSVP Irene Miller, 518-678-3516 or imiller65@hvc.rr.com.
At the Capital: AAUW New York State has found its voice and it is your voice! We will be holding a Public Policy Advocacy Day in Albany on Tuesday, April 17th. Please join us for an exciting and informative program followed by meetings with our New York State representatives. We are hoping to make this an annual event and need your participation! We will be advocating for issues such as pay equity, violence against women and children, child care, and reproductive rights. We will schedule meetings with Senator Bonicic and and assemble people Cahill, Crouch, and Lopez. between 12:30 and 3:00pm. The Assembly will also issue a proclamation for AAUW in the afternoon. Please let Susan Holland know if you plan to attend and whether you can drive a carload.
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Book Discussion Group
Reading List through June 2012
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Third Tuesday, 1 PM
Kingston Library, Story Hour Room for March
(For a printable version click here.)
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. Note: Books for next year will be selected at the May meeting. Please bring a copy of any book you have previously suggested. thanks... Judee Irwin 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
April Briefings
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Study Group Forming: Much of our scholarship money goes toward text books which can run about $1000 a year. At a recent Meet 'n Eat the conversation turned to the question "What can we do to reduce those costs?" Suzanne Zimbler will chair a study group to look at alternatives and recommend action. If you're interested in participating, contact Suzanne.
Op Ed and Letters to the Editor: Would you be willing to write pieces for the local papers to educate the public about the issues AAUW through our public policy programs? Contact Ruth Wahtera, Communications Chair.
Recycling Batteries and Shredding Records: Susan Holland would be glad to recycle your batteries for you! Just bring them to one of our events. She''ll see they get handled correctly.
This week, through March 31, Staples will shred up to 5lbs of papers for free to help you safely dispose of tax records or other sensitive documents.
The next Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, & Pharmaceutical Collection is Sat. April 28, free by appointment. (845) 336-3336.
Scholarship Ceremony: Our scholarship selection team has selected our two winners. Watch for their profiles next month and attend the UCCC awards ceremony on May 1, 7pm in the Quimby Theater. Meet our recipients and cheer them on.
Read these articles on our website: http://kingston-ny.aauw.net/
- Spring and Summer Trips
- International Panel Sparks Discussion
- Planning for Pay Equity Day
What catches your fancy? Volunteer an hour or two at one of these upcoming events.
- Unhappy Hour - Pay Equity Day - work on publicity, distribute posters, sign people in, serve as one of our hostesses at the event. April 17.
- Annual Meeting and Picnic - Help Evelyn Ness organize food.
- Bridge and Game Social - we need everyone to bring a dessert to this fundraiser on May 16th. And, we need committee members to help sell tickets, set up, and host the event. Contact Dolores LaChance.
- Women's Expo Booth - staff our booth for a two hour shift with three or four other members. May 19, 2012
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