UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
November
What: “Nevertheless They Persisted: Women’s Voting Rights and the 19th Amendment”
When: Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave.
When: Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave.
Join us for a guided tour of the Oregon Historical Society’s exhibit. Jan Dilg, an independent historian and AAUW member, will lead us through the exhibit that depicts the many ways Oregon history connects to the national history of woman suffrage and to the complex history of democracy in the United States.
Through storytelling, interactive experiences, and original artifacts and documents, visitors will connect to the past and feel the struggles and triumphs of the women (and men) who demanded the vote and used their rights to shape our nation and our world.
We are hopeful that this planned in-person activity will be possible in November. However, please watch for emails about postponement or cancellation due to Covid surge. We are asking that branch members register for this meeting and mid October, you will receive an invitation to register for the tour. When you receive that email, just click on the Register Now button which will create an email to Linda Loftin to let her know that you will be attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Linda.
Through storytelling, interactive experiences, and original artifacts and documents, visitors will connect to the past and feel the struggles and triumphs of the women (and men) who demanded the vote and used their rights to shape our nation and our world.
We are hopeful that this planned in-person activity will be possible in November. However, please watch for emails about postponement or cancellation due to Covid surge. We are asking that branch members register for this meeting and mid October, you will receive an invitation to register for the tour. When you receive that email, just click on the Register Now button which will create an email to Linda Loftin to let her know that you will be attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Linda.
December - Save the Date!!
AAUW HOLIDAY FUNds Event
Saturday, December 4, 10:00-12:00
Full details of the event will be mailed to you in early November
Saturday, December 4, 10:00-12:00
Full details of the event will be mailed to you in early November
As many of you know, traditionally we have met the first Saturday in December for a Holiday Luncheon and Annual Fundraiser.
With Covid, large in-person gatherings do not seem wise. Therefore, this year we will have a Zoom Holiday Celebration. Continuing our theme of street outreach, Molly Pringle, Executive Director of Portland Street Medicine, will discuss their mission to provide quality medical care to Portlanders who are facing unstable housing or are sleeping on the streets.
We will also have an opportunity to raise funds for National AAUW that will help them continue their amazing work in advancing equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.
Most importantly, we want to put some FUN into fundraising. You are encouraged to consider celebrating this Zoom event with a small in-person group of members. There will be several raffles and an auction of some wonderful items we are just beginning to organize. A list of auction items will be included with the November mailing.
With Covid, large in-person gatherings do not seem wise. Therefore, this year we will have a Zoom Holiday Celebration. Continuing our theme of street outreach, Molly Pringle, Executive Director of Portland Street Medicine, will discuss their mission to provide quality medical care to Portlanders who are facing unstable housing or are sleeping on the streets.
We will also have an opportunity to raise funds for National AAUW that will help them continue their amazing work in advancing equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.
Most importantly, we want to put some FUN into fundraising. You are encouraged to consider celebrating this Zoom event with a small in-person group of members. There will be several raffles and an auction of some wonderful items we are just beginning to organize. A list of auction items will be included with the November mailing.
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PORTLAND BRANCH ONGOING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Monthly Board of Directors Meetings
Portland branch Board of Directors meetings are open to all members. Attending is an excellent way to get to know the board members and to learn about what's being planned for our branch. Branch Directors meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month. For specific dates and time, please see the Portland Branch Calendar above.
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Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity??
Our branch members partner with the Portland area Girl Scouts and the Saturday Academy to offer beginning programming classes to young girls in support of our commitment to STEM education for girls and women. No special tech skills are necessary - just a desire to help young girls expand their knowledge of STEM. If you would like to know more about this program, please contact Lisa Perrine our STEM volunteer coordinator, who will be happy to talk with you about time commitments and responsibilities. And if you would like to know more about the great work Saturday Academy does, check out their website
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OTHER EVENTS & ITEMS OF INTEREST
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YWCA Events & Workshops
The YWCA of Greater Portland's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. To support that mission, the 'Y' offers a wide variety of events and workshops every month. Check out their website to find an event or workshop or to get on their email distribution list to be notified of upcoming events.
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Did you know that women in Oregon earned 82 cents for every one dollar men earned in 2017? Teaching women to better negotiate salaries is one way to help close the gender pay gap and AAUW has rolled out two programs to help close that gap. Start Smart is a workshop aimed at helping college women build skills and confidence to negotiate salaries. Work Smart is designed to help women at any stage of their careers negotiate better salaries and benefits and is now available in an online version! Ready to get started? Click here to register for a FREE online Work Smart salary negotiation course. |
League of Women Voters Civic Education Programs
The Portland League of Women Voters Civic Education Tuesday evening programs are free and open to the public. Programs are designed to inform the community about relevant issues. For a complete listing of the programs or to view a video of previous presentations please go to their website.
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