AAUW
The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
| MEMBERSHIP Average (2006-2010) 92 |
BRANCH NEWSLETTER |
INTEREST GROUPS Book Group I Book Group II Book Group IV Bridge Group Dinner and a Movie Lunch Bunch Mah Jongg Veritas Writing Group |
OFFICERS 2011-2012
| Position | Name | Contact Information |
| President | Ellen Schneider | ellenrschneider@earthlink.net |
| Co-Program VP | Barbara Goodwin | begebe@aol.com |
| Co-Program VP | Marilyn Myli | marilynmy7@hotmail.com |
| Membership VP | Dottie Houck | k9116@netzero.net |
| Co-Finance/Treasurer | Carolyn Nance | cnance5240@gmail.com |
| Co-Finance/Treasurer | Judith Sims | judithssims@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Suzan Harden | skh062653@gmail.com |
| Newsletter | Marilyn Workman | workmannfm@embarqmail.com |
| Public Policy | Melanie Jackman | melaniejackman@comcast.net |
| AAUW Funds | Catherine Tucker | cptucker@embarqmail.com |
MEETING LOCATION AND TIME
Members and their guests meet at 11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month from September through May at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in downtown Fort Myers for programs that address issues of interest to women that begin with a delicious lunch. The charge for the lunch is $18.00. An open Board meeting is held at 10:15 a.m. to conduct branch business.
ABOUT US
The Lee County Branch began in 1961 as the Fort Myers Branch. We welcome new members with associate or bachelor's degrees from accredited academic institutions and offer a special membership, Friends, to those who have not earned a degree and support the mission and purpose of AAUW. AAUW membership provides an opportunity to network with local community leaders and women of varied backgrounds
We support the AAUW Educational Opportunities Funds and Legal Advocacy Fund and offer four scholarships for Lee County women. Two are $10,000 endowments: one at Florida Gulf Coast University established in 2000 and another established at Edison State College in 2005. Also in 2005 a bequest from Sue Gottcent's trust established the AAUW/Sue Gottcent Memorial Scholarship Fund with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to at least two Lee County women preferably at least 25 years old.
2011-12 CALENDAR
Saturday, February 18th - 11:30 am. Power Against Frauds. Speaker: Kevin Farrell, Lee County Sheriffs Department Crime Prevention Unit. Royal Palm Yacht Club. $18 per person. Make reservations by Tuesday, February 14th. Contact Sondra at SondMarsha@cs.com to make your reservation.
March 20th - State convention room reservation deadline at the Hutchinson Island Marriot Beach Resort and Marina. Call 1-800-775-5936 and ask for reservations and then state that you want the AAUW Convention rate: Single and double rooms are $115 plus tax. Room rate includes free parking.
Sunday, April 1st. Early registration deadline for state convention. Click on registration to access the registration form.
Tuesday, April 17th - Equal Pay Day
April 20-22 - Annual AAUW Florida State Convention. Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina. 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, 34996. Linda Hallman, AAUW's Executive Director will be the opening night speaker.
May 31- June 2 - Annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. University of Maryland, College Park.
Members and their guests meet at 11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month from September through May at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in downtown Fort Myers for programs that address issues of interest to women that begin with a delicious lunch. The charge for the lunch is $18.00. An open Board meeting is held at 10:15 a.m. to conduct branch business.
ABOUT US
The Lee County Branch began in 1961 as the Fort Myers Branch. We welcome new members with associate or bachelor's degrees from accredited academic institutions and offer a special membership, Friends, to those who have not earned a degree and support the mission and purpose of AAUW. AAUW membership provides an opportunity to network with local community leaders and women of varied backgrounds
We support the AAUW Educational Opportunities Funds and Legal Advocacy Fund and offer four scholarships for Lee County women. Two are $10,000 endowments: one at Florida Gulf Coast University established in 2000 and another established at Edison State College in 2005. Also in 2005 a bequest from Sue Gottcent's trust established the AAUW/Sue Gottcent Memorial Scholarship Fund with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to at least two Lee County women preferably at least 25 years old.
2011-12 CALENDAR
Saturday, February 18th - 11:30 am. Power Against Frauds. Speaker: Kevin Farrell, Lee County Sheriffs Department Crime Prevention Unit. Royal Palm Yacht Club. $18 per person. Make reservations by Tuesday, February 14th. Contact Sondra at SondMarsha@cs.com to make your reservation.
March 20th - State convention room reservation deadline at the Hutchinson Island Marriot Beach Resort and Marina. Call 1-800-775-5936 and ask for reservations and then state that you want the AAUW Convention rate: Single and double rooms are $115 plus tax. Room rate includes free parking.
Sunday, April 1st. Early registration deadline for state convention. Click on registration to access the registration form.
Tuesday, April 17th - Equal Pay Day
April 20-22 - Annual AAUW Florida State Convention. Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina. 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, 34996. Linda Hallman, AAUW's Executive Director will be the opening night speaker.
May 31- June 2 - Annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. University of Maryland, College Park.
For information about all branch activities and current reading lists read our newsletter,
The Torch You may also visit our
branch website: www.aauwleeco.org
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