AAUW of Oregon Statement re the Events of January 6, 2021
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
January
Mission-related Programs for Your Branch
When: Tuesday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. (please note date change)
Where: Zoom - from the comfort of your own home
AAUW of Oregon is offering continuing education classes to enhance your personal growth and leadership experience. You can join any or all of these sessions at no cost, no credit, and no boredom, but a great experience and a chance to network with members around the state. All sessions will be on Zoom. One of the classes this month will be highlighting our very own Linda Loftin who will be discussing how our branch approaches putting together our own programs.
In addition to Linda, Linda Lybecker, Hillsboro-Forest Grove; and Pat Squire, Lake Oswego, will talk about different approaches to programming. To join this upcoming Zoom meeting, watch for the monthly training emails from Events Coordinator, Nancy Brown, for the registration links for each session.
When: Tuesday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. (please note date change)
Where: Zoom - from the comfort of your own home
AAUW of Oregon is offering continuing education classes to enhance your personal growth and leadership experience. You can join any or all of these sessions at no cost, no credit, and no boredom, but a great experience and a chance to network with members around the state. All sessions will be on Zoom. One of the classes this month will be highlighting our very own Linda Loftin who will be discussing how our branch approaches putting together our own programs.
In addition to Linda, Linda Lybecker, Hillsboro-Forest Grove; and Pat Squire, Lake Oswego, will talk about different approaches to programming. To join this upcoming Zoom meeting, watch for the monthly training emails from Events Coordinator, Nancy Brown, for the registration links for each session.
February
Are You Ready To Be Vaccinated?
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Guest Speaker: Christina Lancioni, MD
Where: Zoom - from the comfort of your own home
In record time, several vaccines have been produced, approved, delivered world-wide, and have begun to be injected into people’s arms. When you are called for your first shot do you have all the information you need?
Please plan on attending our February program with Dr. Lancioni, a physician-scientist at Oregon Health and Sciences University where she will update us on testing, vaccines, distribution, etc. In addition to her clinical work, she oversees a translational immunology laboratory focusing on the vulnerability of young children to serious infectious diseases.
Questions related to coronavirus testing, the vaccines, and distribution are welcomed. Please send your questions to Linda Loftin no later than January 29th so they can be forwarded to Dr. Lancioni prior to the meeting.
With good information, not only will we feel more secure about our own vaccinations, we will also be better prepared to disseminate accurate information to our friends, families and colleagues.
We are asking that branch members register for this meeting and in the coming days, you will receive an invitation to register for the Zoom meeting. When you receive that email, just click on the Register Now button, enter your name and email address and click on the submit button. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the program meeting.
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Guest Speaker: Christina Lancioni, MD
Where: Zoom - from the comfort of your own home
In record time, several vaccines have been produced, approved, delivered world-wide, and have begun to be injected into people’s arms. When you are called for your first shot do you have all the information you need?
Please plan on attending our February program with Dr. Lancioni, a physician-scientist at Oregon Health and Sciences University where she will update us on testing, vaccines, distribution, etc. In addition to her clinical work, she oversees a translational immunology laboratory focusing on the vulnerability of young children to serious infectious diseases.
Questions related to coronavirus testing, the vaccines, and distribution are welcomed. Please send your questions to Linda Loftin no later than January 29th so they can be forwarded to Dr. Lancioni prior to the meeting.
With good information, not only will we feel more secure about our own vaccinations, we will also be better prepared to disseminate accurate information to our friends, families and colleagues.
We are asking that branch members register for this meeting and in the coming days, you will receive an invitation to register for the Zoom meeting. When you receive that email, just click on the Register Now button, enter your name and email address and click on the submit button. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the program meeting.
Future Programs - Mark Your Calendars!
TBD: A tour of "Nevertheless She Persisted" at the Oregon Historical Society
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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 Ginny McQueen 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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