Programs, Projects & Activities

President: Nancy Duncan
Email: lakewashington@aauw-wa.org
Archives: Contact Branch
Awards: 21st Century Recognition Platinum Award for 2007 and 2006

MEETING INFORMATION

Monthly Meetings start with a 9:30 a.m. coffee, 10:00 business meeting and 10:30 program and are held on the 2nd Wednesday in September, October, November, January, February, March and April. We have a special event in December and May which will be announced.

Location: 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue The church is in the Factoria area of Bellevue, just off Richards Road near I-90.

From 405 Southbound, take exit #12, turn left (east) onto SE 8th, turning right onto Lake Hills Connector. Make a right onto Richards Road, then continue on Richards Road to the Chevron Station at SE 32nd Street.
>From 405 Northbound, take exit #10, turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway, then left onto Factoria Blvd. Go through the shopping district and under I-90, then turn left onto SE 32nd Street.
>From I-90 Eastbound, take exit #10B and turn left onto Richards Road, then left onto SE 32nd Street.
>From I-90 Westbound, take exit #11 towards 156th Street and turn left onto Eastgate Way. Continue westbound to Richards Road and turn right. Go left immediately onto SE 32nd Street.

Once you have turned onto SE 32nd Street, continue up the hill until you see the sign indicating the lower parking lot. If you find it more comfortable to park close to the building, you may proceed to the church's driveway, parking to the left of the building complex. There are spaces designated for handicapped access, as well as several non-handicapped ones. The lower lot is a gravel lot. >From that lot, proceed up the gravel path to the main building. We will be meeting in the North Room of the main sanctuary building.

If you would prefer a map drawing of the new location, you may find it on MapQuest or on Google Maps.

Program: January 9, 2008      

CELEBRATING ASIAN NEW YEAR

The Wing Luke Asian Museum is excited to share the Lunar New Years traditions of the Asian Pacific American Community.  See the unique and yet common celebrations shared by the community.  Learn popular games and folklore of the different Lunar and New Years celebrations.  The Wing Luke Asian Museum strives to preserve and share the history, art and culture of the Asian Pacific American Community.  The Wing Luke Asian Museum is located in the heart of Seattle's historic Chinatown-International District neighborhood at 407 Seventh Avenue South.  Visit us online at www.wingluke.org.

Program:  February 13, 2008    

KIDNEY DISEASE-IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART

Did you know that one of the most important things you can do for the heart health of your family and yourself is to learn about kidney disease?  That’s because people with kidney disease are at extremely high risk for cardiovascular problems.  Come learn about the heart-kidney connection.

Joyce Jackson, President and CEO of the non-profit Northwest Kidney Centers will share information about the epidemic of silent, but deadly kidney disease in this country and explain who is at greatest risk.  She’ll provide tips on prevention, early detection and ways to slow kidney disease.  Many major advances in kidney research and treatment were developed in this region at the University of Washington and the Northwest Kidney Centers, which was the first dialysis program in the world and currently serves thousands of people in the region who have kidney failure and need special services.  Ms Jackson will explain how dialysis “adds birthdays” and why organ donation is the ultimate philanthropic gift.

Joyce Jackson is a health care administrator with over twenty-five years of professional experience in this community.  She spent fifteen years as administrator at Virginia Mason Medical Center and has been CEO of the Northwest Kidney Centers for the past nine years.  Ms. Jackson is an active volunteer on community boards, and currently serves as a Trustee of Horizon House, a Seattle continuing care retirement community

BRANCH PROJECTS

Education & Equity

AAUW SCHOLARS RECOGNITION PROGRAM  April, 2008

EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS
High School Conference is Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Middle School Conference is Saturday, March 29, 2008
EYH site: http://eyh.pugetsoundcenter.org, all conferences
EYH e-mail: go_girls_EYH@hotmail.com

LOCAL COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
Community Grants Auction "May Fest" Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,  12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue/Factoria. Our auction this year will feature many of the popular items of years past, along with new surprises. This is our time to meet the 2008 Grant Recipients and visit with friends, while browsing and enjoying the delicious appetizers and desserts and bidding on some special items too good to pass up. Lake Washington Branch AAUW supports local communities each year by awarding grants to foster positive societal change, equity, and/or educational growth. These grants go to help finance existing programs or to develop new programs. Your personal commitment to this fund is important. You and AAUW are greatly appreciated by those whose lives we impact. Come, browse, buy and enjoy! And, please bring friends!

MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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