American Association of University Women of WA: Bellingham Branch

Bellingham Branch
Programs, Projects & Activities
President: Frances Burkhart Email: bellingham@aauw-wa.org Archives: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies Awards: 21st Century Recognition Bronze Award for 2005
BRANCH PROJECTS
Education & Equity
	High School Scholars Recognition
	University and College Scholarships
Public Policy
	Joint meetings with the League of Women Voters on various ballot issues
	E-mail notification of "Washington Update" and other urgent public policy issues.
Fundraising
	Ongoing Mini-Book Sale
	Wreath Sale
CONTRIBUTIONS
	AAUW Educational Foundation
	AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
	Local Scholarships
	Western Washington University Endowment
PROGRAMS - Open to the Public
Sep 22, 2007 - "Clean Campaign - 101. Public Financing = Voter Owned Campaigns" A joint meeting with the League of Women Voters. Sep 29, 2007 - "Tour of Matthei Place." Kulshan Community Land Trust's 14 green homes, finished in 2007, were built as a pilot for Innovative Permanently Affordable Homeownership Projects. A joint event with the CFUW White Rock/Surrey Branch. Oct 13, 2007 - Dr. Kenneth D. Vedra, new Superintendent of the Bellingham School District. November 10, 2007 - Paula Weaver, Educational Director of the American Museum of Radio and Electricity. December 8, 2007 - Erin Libby, painter, 25 yrs experience in toy design and development. January 12, 2008 - Moonwater, Director, Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center. February 9, 2008 - Carol Simmer, Meals on Wheels. Interfaith Coalition, Friendly Visitor Program. March 8, 2008- Annual Business Meeting, plus speaker: Elizabeth Jennings, Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities.
MEMBER ACTIVITIES
	Dames Who Dine
	Evening Book Club
	Adelante Book Group
	Herb Group
	Women Who Walk and Wine Joint venture with the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) White Rock/Surrey Branch

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