Issaquah
Issaquah
President: Judy Rogers
Email: Issaquah@aauw-wa.org
Newsletter: September issue
Awards: Recognized at AAUW state convention for per capita contributions to AAUW Educational Foundation and Legal Advocacy Fund
Membership Information
DUES: Branch 21
State 10
Association 49 ($46 tax deductible)
$80
New members should download this application form, print and mail it to the address on the form.
Transferring members should contact us prior to sending in the application form.
Programs, Projects and Activities
Education & Equity
· Expanding Your Horizons conferences nurture girls' interest in science and math courses to encourage them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Both high school and middle school conferences are held at Bellevue College, Bellevue, Washington. For more information: http://eyh.pugetsoundcenter.org/
· AAUW STEM High School Scholars Recognition
· $1000 Local Scholarship awarded each spring to Bellevue College woman student
Public Policy
Lobby Day in Olympia
Fundraising
Marathon Bridge: Players contribute to Local Scholarship fund by playing round-robin bridge through the winter months
Contributions
AAUW Educational Foundation
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
Member Activities
Couple’s Bridge
Daytime Bridge
Movie and Lunch Bunch
Move and Dining Out
‘Gourmet’ Cooking and Dining
Daytime Book Group
Evening Book Group
Hiking Group
Hiking Group
2010 - 2011 Branch Programs
Branch meetings are held evenings of the fourth Thursday of each month during fall and spring and Saturday mornings during the winter months. We use several different meeting rooms in downtown Issaquah so the location of the meeting can vary. Please see the calendar below for more information.
Sept 23 – Fall Potluck and Membership Drive at KCLS Service Center. Pot luck starts at 6:00.
Interest group displays and sign-ups will be available.
Interest group displays and sign-ups will be available.
Oct 28 – Mary Ann Sanelli discusses her book Among Friends. Business meeting starts at 7:00 in
the Eagle Room. Short presentation on AAUW Funds.
the Eagle Room. Short presentation on AAUW Funds.
Dec 4 – Cheryl Vermilyea, from Bellevue College, presentation on their new Career Pathways
program, academic opportunities in STEM that don't require a four year degree.
Business meeting starts at 10:00 am in the Eagle Room.
program, academic opportunities in STEM that don't require a four year degree.
Business meeting starts at 10:00 am in the Eagle Room.
Jan 15 - Scott Garrepy, Director of Corporate Relations | Director of Development for
International Programs, Washington State University presents the Ripple Effect. Business
meeting starts at 10:00 am. Location TBD.
International Programs, Washington State University presents the Ripple Effect. Business
meeting starts at 10:00 am. Location TBD.
Feb 26 – Barbara Langdon, Director, Eastside Domestic Violence Program, will discuss how EDVP
helps women get into the work force after leaving an abusive situation. Short
presentation on EYH. Business meeting starts at 10:00 am. Location TBD.
helps women get into the work force after leaving an abusive situation. Short
presentation on EYH. Business meeting starts at 10:00 am. Location TBD.
Mar 24 – Erica Maniez, Issaquah Historical Society, presents "personalities" from Issaquah's early
days. Short presentation on local scholarship and HS recognition. Business meeting
starts at 7:00 pm. Location TBD.
days. Short presentation on local scholarship and HS recognition. Business meeting
starts at 7:00 pm. Location TBD.
Apr 28 – High School STEM recognition program and business meeting. Kat Hughes presentation
on Why So Few?. Business meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Location TBD.
on Why So Few?. Business meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Location TBD.
and students do discuss how the program impacts them. Recognition of Bellevue College
scholarship recipients. Business meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Location TBD
Meeting room locations:
KCLS Service Center is located at 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah (behind Target)
Eagle Room is in the Issaquah Police Station at 130 E Sunset Way, Issaquah