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 |
| Co-Program VP | Joann Ktatzmiller | jbk33@verizon.net |
| Co-Program VP | Lisa Herlache | lisa.herlache@homeinstead.com |
| Co-Program VP | Charlene Collins | scarlettmcollins@aol.com |
| Co-Membership VP | Anne Marie McShea | azmmcshea@aol.com |
| Co-Membership VP | Dolores Domeruth | dollorbill_2@yahoo.com |
| Finance/Treasurer | Jill Hershfield | Jillshershfield@yahoo.com |
| Educational Foundation | Patricia Bissell | pbissell@gmail.com |
| Co-Legal Advocacy | Ricki Cunninghis | bcunninghis@tampabay.rr.com |
| Co-Legal Advocacy | Jean Crabb | doncrabb@tampabay.rr.com |
| Newsletter | Sandra Hiland | hilandski@aol.com |
| Corresponding Secretary | Ellen Bell | ellenbell411@hotmail.com |
| Scholarship Foundation | Mary Ann Jensen | mjensen110@aol.com |
2010 - 2011 Calendar of Events
Meeting dates, site and time: 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.
Tuesday, September 21st- 5:45 pm. Dinner at Peridia Country Club.
Saturday, November 6th - Women of Achievement Luncheon
April 1-3, 2011. Annual AAUW Florida Convention at the Sheraton Orlando North, 600 North Lake Destiny Drive.
June 16-19, 2011 -AAUW
National Convention. Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC
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 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.
As a participant you might be asked to read to the children, to help each of the
children select a book, or to bake 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.
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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