UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
February: AAUW of Oregon Lobby Day
Monday, February 24, 2020
Salem, OR
AAUW’s annual opportunity to meet our legislators and discuss AAUW priorities is happening during the 2020 legislative short session in Salem. Join your fellow AAUW members for a full day of engagement with politically minded women who are making a difference in their communities. In this important election year, we will hear from speakers and a panel discussing how we can encourage women to run and get elected.
Whether you are thinking of running for office, know of someone who would make an excellent candidate, or you are interested in how candidates get into office and stay there, join us! Look for an agenda, registration form, and hotel information on the AAUW of Oregon website.
This event is organized by the AAUW Ashland Branch
Salem, OR
AAUW’s annual opportunity to meet our legislators and discuss AAUW priorities is happening during the 2020 legislative short session in Salem. Join your fellow AAUW members for a full day of engagement with politically minded women who are making a difference in their communities. In this important election year, we will hear from speakers and a panel discussing how we can encourage women to run and get elected.
Whether you are thinking of running for office, know of someone who would make an excellent candidate, or you are interested in how candidates get into office and stay there, join us! Look for an agenda, registration form, and hotel information on the AAUW of Oregon website.
This event is organized by the AAUW Ashland Branch
February: This Changes Everything
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
University Park Condo Community Room
1500 SW Park Ave, Portland
RSVP by Tuesday February 18
This Changes Everything is an investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the industry.
Discussion following the film will focus on how women are currently portrayed in Hollywood productions and whether or not we have made any significant progress in closing the disparity gap.
We will have a sandwich bar available before and during the film so plan on joining us for lunch too! RSVP's are requested for this event so please reserve your spot by contacting Linda Loftin, linloftin06@gmail.com, or by clicking on the RSVP button below no later than Tuesday February 18.
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
University Park Condo Community Room
1500 SW Park Ave, Portland
RSVP by Tuesday February 18
This Changes Everything is an investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the industry.
Discussion following the film will focus on how women are currently portrayed in Hollywood productions and whether or not we have made any significant progress in closing the disparity gap.
We will have a sandwich bar available before and during the film so plan on joining us for lunch too! RSVP's are requested for this event so please reserve your spot by contacting Linda Loftin, linloftin06@gmail.com, or by clicking on the RSVP button below no later than Tuesday February 18.
March: Annual Meeting & Brunch
Saturday, March 14, 2020
10:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Mirabella - 24th Floor
3550 SW Bond Ave, Portland
RSVP by Friday, March 6th
Please join us for a delicious brunch and catch up on the latest news from colleagues and friends! Our speakers this year are Tyler MacInnis, Coalition Director of the Welcome Home Coalition and Jenny Lee, Advocacy Director of the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO). Ms. Lee presently serves on the steering committee of the Welcome Home coalition. Mr. Tyler and Ms. Lee will discuss the coalition’s progress in addressing homelessness in our community and the policy work they are advancing this year towards funding supportive housing and homelessness services.
Following the presentation, Sue Thomas, President, will conduct our membership meeting which includes reports from program officers and committee chairs. Members will also elect branch officers, as well as delegates to the State Convention in April.
Please RSVP no later than March 6th below or to Linda Loftin: linloftin06@gmail.com or to her phone 917-660-1368.
10:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Mirabella - 24th Floor
3550 SW Bond Ave, Portland
RSVP by Friday, March 6th
Please join us for a delicious brunch and catch up on the latest news from colleagues and friends! Our speakers this year are Tyler MacInnis, Coalition Director of the Welcome Home Coalition and Jenny Lee, Advocacy Director of the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO). Ms. Lee presently serves on the steering committee of the Welcome Home coalition. Mr. Tyler and Ms. Lee will discuss the coalition’s progress in addressing homelessness in our community and the policy work they are advancing this year towards funding supportive housing and homelessness services.
Following the presentation, Sue Thomas, President, will conduct our membership meeting which includes reports from program officers and committee chairs. Members will also elect branch officers, as well as delegates to the State Convention in April.
Please RSVP no later than March 6th below or to Linda Loftin: linloftin06@gmail.com or to her phone 917-660-1368.
April: Save the Date - WA/OR Dual AAUW Convention
Future Programs - Mark Your Calendars!
April 17 - 19: AAUW Dual State (Oregon & Washington) Convention, Vancouver, WA
April Date TBA: A tour of "Nevertheless She Persisted" - Oregon Historical Society
Thursday May 21: Honors Luncheon
April Date TBA: A tour of "Nevertheless She Persisted" - Oregon Historical Society
Thursday May 21: Honors Luncheon
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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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