The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
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BRANCH NEWSLETTER Branching Out published September through May
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INTEREST GROUPS Book Review, Friendly Friday Bridge, Couples Gourmet, Great Decisions, Creative Cooks, Just for Girls, Local Field Trips, Reading is Fundamental, Travel |
| Position | Name | Contact Information |
| President | Elaine Graham | ebebeg@aol.com |
| President-elect | Jill Hershfield | Jillshershfield@yahoo.com |
| Co-Program VP | Joann Kratzmiller | jbk33@verizon.net |
| Co-Program VP | Charlene Collins | scarlettmcollins@aol.com |
| Co-Membership VP | Anne Marie McShea | aemcshea@aol.com |
| Co-Membership VP | Dolores Domermuth | dollorbill_2@yahoo.com |
| Finance/Treasurer | Carol Checovich | rccheck@gmail.com |
| Co-Public Policy | Linda Guilfoyle | Llguil9@aol.com |
| Co-Public Policy | Elaine Johnston | cedwardj@aol.com |
| Newsletter | Sandra Hiland | hilandski@aol.com |
| Publicity | Ellen Bell | ellenbell411@hotmail.com |
| Secretary | Paulyne Bostick | Polly2468@aol.com |
| Public Relations | Ellen Bell | ellenbell411@hotmail.com |
ABOUT US
Each year we sponsor Reading is Fundamental Programs at an elementary school in Manatee County. Four times a year we read to the children in the 2nd & 3rd grades, provide snacks, and give every child a book to keep.
Our scholarship foundation offers scholarships to Manatee County residents 25 years and up who have completed at least 60 credit hours toward a BA or BS degree and can demonstrate a need for financial aid.
We also support Just for Girls with various items and some financial support.
MEETING DATES, PLACES AND TIMES:
The Bradenton Branch meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, September through May at various locations in Manatee County. Contact the Membership Chair for more information or for reservations send email aauwmtreservations@yahoo.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011-2012
Tuesday, January 17th 5:45 pm. STEM Program at Bayshore High School. Speaker: Martha Proulx, Program Mentor.$20 per person. Renaissance on 9th -1816 9th Street West. Make a reservation by emailing aauwmtreservations@yahoo.com
Saturday, February 4th - 6:30 pm. Trivia Night at Peridia Country Club. Trivia begins at 7:15. $20 per person. Come with a team or join a team when you arrive. Contact dollorbill_2@yahoo.com to make a reservation or for more information.
Tuesday, April 17th - Equal Pay Day
April 20-22 Annual AAUW Florida Convention. Hutchinson Island Marriot Beach Resort and Marina. 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996.
May 31- June 2 - Annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. University of Maryland, College Park.
Read the most recent issue of our newsletter, Branching Out for information about other branch activities.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Community Project:
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is a
government-sponsored project in which volunteers go into local schools to read
to 2nd and 3rd grade students and give them books to take home. Often these are the first
books the students have ever owned.
Members interested in participating in RIF may contact either of the co-chairs. We
will be reading and distributing books to the 2nd & 3rd grade children at G.
D. Rogers Garden
Elementary School on Tuesday, January 24th and Friday,
April 13th from 8,:30 am to noon.
As a participant you might be asked to read to the children, to help each of the
children select a book, or to bring cookies for the refreshment portion of the
program. RIF Co-chairs are Rosemary Leas
rleas308@tampabay.rr.com
and Catherine Fischer -
cathfisch@aol.com.
Scholarship
Foundation:
The Bradenton Branch AAUW Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization
established to assist female and male students in Manatee and Sarasota Counties,
25 years or older, who have completed at least 60 credit hours toward a BA or BS
degree, or who are in advanced degree program and can demonstrate financial
need.
The Bradenton Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering
scholarships to applicants who meet the following criteria:
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demonstrate financial need,
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are 25 years of age or older by September 1,
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have completed at least 60 hours of credit toward a BA or BS degree by June 1 or who are in an advanced degree program,
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have been a legal resident of Manatee or Sarasota County or the surrounding area for at least one year,
- have been accepted for enrollment and will attend an accredited Florida college or university.
Scholarships will be at
least $1000 dollars per semester for full time students and $500 per semester
for part time students. Aid for the second semester will be contingent on the
recipient's maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and continuance
of class loads.
A completed application and most recent official transcript through the spring
semester of the application must be postmarked by
June 1 2012.
Applications are available on the websites of MCC, USF, Eckerd College, Ringling
School, New College, Gulf Coast University, and others in the area. To request
information or an application, call Mary Ann Jensen at 941-756-7603 or email
aauwscholarships@verizon.net.
Completed applications should be sent to the following address:
Bradenton Branch of AAUW Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 14099
Bradenton, FL 34209
LOCAL AREA LINKS
- Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- City of
Bradenton
- Manatee County Schools
- State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
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