Mt. Vernon
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Programs, Projects & Activities |
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| President: Judi Edwards Email: mountvernon@aauw-wa.org Archives: Bellingham Awards: 21st Century Recognition Silver Award for 2005 |
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| BRANCH PROJECTS | |
| Education & Equity | |
| High School Scholar Awards - Five local high schools eagerly participate. In May, the award winners are honored at a brunch. The event is always well attended and the speaker is always inspirational. | |
| Public Policy | |
| League of Women Voters - Our branch works with the league to provide public forums on local, state and national issues. | |
| Fundraising | |
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Antiques Discovery Days - For 1 day in March, the branch puts on a road show type event with noted appraisers. Net proceeds support EF, The Champions of Diversity Program at Skagit College and our Amy Light Scholarships. Rest Stop - For a full weekend in June, branch members, spouses and friends provide respite for weary travelers of Interstate 5 between Mount Vernon and Bellingham. Coffee, tea, home made cookies and lots of other goodies are available. Donations support EF and our Amy Light Scholarships. |
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| Raffles - Wonderful raffle items are made available at branch meetings. Monies support EF. | |
| CONTRIBUTIONS | |
| MEMBER ACTIVITIES | |
| District Winter Brunch - This event is held in January and is attended by members of all the branches in our district. A good time is had by all. | |