For more than two decades, the Raleigh/Wake County branch of AAUW has assisted visitors to the Triangle by compiling a list of volunteer interpreters who are willing to be called on in an emergency to assist those with limited English skills.
This is a partnership with the City of Raleigh that prints and distributes the booklet.
It’s time to update our list of interpreters. If you’re willing to be listed, or have other resources to suggest for the booklet, please read more.
The Second Statewide Conference on Financial Education and Asset Building will be
October 8-9
UNC Chapel Hill
The Friday Center for Continuing Education
The conference provides valuable information and training on financial education and asset building resources available in our state.
This fits with the AAUW national theme of “Education as the Gateway to Women’s Economic Security” and plans for a branch project focusing on financial literacy. At least one branch member will be attending.
Branch meeting.
6:30 - 8:30, Meredith College Jones Chapel Common Room (campus map; directions)
Speaker: Sharon Schulze of the Science House will lead an interactive session with an introduction to the National Girls Collaborative Project and other strategies to engage girls in paths that lead to careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
This state-wide event draws world-class speakers and hosts excellent workshops. AAUW North Carolina will have a booth to publicize the efforts of the Association and the Foundation.
Contact info@rwc.aauwnc.org for car pooling or room sharing options, or if you’d like to help with the AAUW NC booth.
The filing period for candidates for the October 9 Wake County Board of Education Election has closed. Board members will be elected by the voters in districts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.
See your voter registration card or this map to find your district.
Names of candidates who have filed for the Board of Education as well as Raleigh and Cary municipal elections
In three of the districts, candidates are running unopposed. In district 3 there are three candidates, and in district 6 there are four candidates.
AAUW Raleigh/Wake County and the League of Women Voters of Wake County are doing a survey of the candidates and the results will be posted here in mid-September.
Note that unlike in the election for county commissioners, Board of Education members are elected by the voters in their district.
The terms of Carol Parker (district 3) and Susan Parry (6) are up in November, and they are not running for reelection. There is a contested race in district 3 and one candidate in district 6.
Incumbents Rosa Gill (4), Beverley Clark (5) and Ron Margiotta (8) are running for reelection. Margiotta and Gill are unopposed.
Board members Lori Millberg (1), Horace Tart (2), Patti Head (7) and Eleanor Goettee (9) are serving terms that end in November, 2009.
