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In response to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which says the pay gap has narrowed one cent to 78 cents on the dollar, AAUW is launching a new grassroots campaign with a clear message: “Keep the Change until Women Have Real Change.” While women have been hard at work to earn their extra penny, Congress has failed to pass legislation that would give women effective equal pay protections.

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ABOUT US

Mission Statement: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

AAUW is a national organization with a membership of 100,000 and more than 1,500 branches nationwide.   

The Taunton Area Branch was established in 1933, growing over the years into a strong branch with a over forty members.

Members include student affiliate members and honorary life members. 

Our programs and activities support and promote the Mission of AAUW.  The branch is affiliated with AAUW-MA

MEETINGS & LOCATION

The Taunton Area Branch holds regular meetings monthly from October through May on the second Wednesday of the month unless noted otherwise in the newsletter. Most meetings take place at 7:00pm at The Arbors, 763 County Street, Taunton, Massachusetts, unless noted otherwise under programs.

All branch meetings are open to the public.

PROGRAMS FOR 2009 - 2010

We invite you, your family and friends to join us. All meetings are open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009          Opening Meeting                         6:00 PM

Place:                Holiday Inn, Taunton

Program:          Opening Meeting

Presenters:         Ginny Starvish, RN and Dr. Lisa Tito on Women Helping Women

Committee:      Veronica Casey, Margie Sanford     

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009        Bread and Soup Supper        6:00 PM                                             

Place:             The Arbors

Program:        Silent Auction for Legal Advocacy Fund and Educational Foundation

Coordinator:  Sue St. Germain

Committee:    Barbara Burgo, Christina Ajemian, Sherry Pinter   

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009              Holiday Brunch                       11:00 AM                           

Place:            Home of Louise Freeman

Program:       Educational Foundation Graduate Fellow

Committee:   Louise Freeman, Rosemarie Buote, June Cooney         

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010            Movie Night                               7:00 PM

Place:            The Arbors

Program:       Movie Night: The Visitor

Committee:   Karen Messing, Alice Hooper, Gloria Moran

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010  postponed to March                                 7:00 PM

Place:            The Arbors

Program:       "Is That Your Child?"

Authors and Speakers:        Marion Kilson and Florence Ladd

Committee:   Bridget Fancher, Sandra, Sousa, Laurel McGregor

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010                                                                         7:00 PM

Place:            The Arbors

Program:       "Is That Your Child?"

Authors and Speakers:        Marion Kilson and Florence Ladd

Committee:   Bridget Fancher, Sandra, Sousa, Laurel McGregor

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2010                                                                                 7:00 PM

Place:            The Arbors

Program:       Today's Challenges for Professional Women

Speakers:      Therese Sousa, Esq.; Elisa Mulcahy, MD; Carrie Spearin, PhD

Committee:   Barbara Burgo, Amy Pratt, Liz Silvia

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2010                 Potluck Supper                              6:00 PM

Place:            Home of Veronica Casey

Program:       End-of-Year Potluck Supper

Committee:    Margie Sanford, Gloria Moran, Veronica Casey

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010        REMARKABLE YOUNG WOMEN TEA        11:00 AM

Place:             Pilgrim Congregational Church, Taunton

Program:        Honoring Local Remarkable Young Women

Coordinator:   Alice Hooper

Committee:    June Cooney, Rosemarie Buote, Laurel McGregor, Bridget Fancher

SATURDAY, AUGUST, 2010        INTERNATIONAL DINNER                        5:00 PM

Country:         TBD

Location:       

Time:             

Committee:   

A SATURDAY IN JUNE, 2010       YARD SALE AND BAKE SALE                   9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

EDUCATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS AND LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND

         AAUW is the world's largest source of fellowship funds exclusively for graduate women students. The scholarships support aspiring scholars around the world, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.

        The Taunton Branch supports AAUW's efforts to promote scholarship and equity for women through various fundraising activities, such as our Silent Auction in November, sale of Poinsettia plants in December and the yard sale in June.  These funds support the Educational Fellowships, the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination, and scholarships for undergraduate students from the Taunton Branch area.

MEMBERSHIP

        AAUW membership is open to any graduate holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution.
Students may  become AAUW affiliate members.  We welcome a diverse membership.

       For more information about the Taunton Area Branch or general AAUW membership, please contact the Taunton Branch Membership Chair  Sue St. Germain at rssaint@comcast.net. Phone #: 508-822-5236.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS  2008 -2010

NEWSLETTER

Editor:  Valerie Luzinski at vluzinski@verizon.net

    Newsletters are published monthly from October through May and the Summer Newsletter comes out in August. Articles and member updates for the newsletters should be submitted to Valerie prior to deadlines listed in the Year Book.