Paper science is thousands of years old and has made many of the civilized world’s greatest innovations possible. From nanotechnology to sustainability, join us to learn some surprising things about the science and engineering of a material that we all often take for granted.
For more information: www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/scicafe.html

Tuesday, Sept. 16
5:30-9pm
NCAE Center
700 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh

This event brings women from across the county to discuss public policy issues in small groups. The results of the discussions, and information about what these women in Wake County consider important, is forwarded to NC Women United and used in local and state-wide advocacy efforts during the 2009-2010 legislative session.

Don’t miss this once every two years event to put advocacy into practice.

See www.wakewaa2008.org for more information.

Tuesday, September 2
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The branch will celebrate its 100th anniversary in February, 2009, and you will want to be a part of the events surrounding that!

Details will be announced soon. Please contact info@rwc.aauwnc.org if you’d like to help with the planning.

• Collaboration with the Wake County League of Women Voters to publish a candidate’s survey for the Board of Education election.
• Progress on the next edition of the Interpreters Directory, a service to the community that is still valued by the City of Raleigh who publishes it.
• A successful Holiday Reception to raise funds for the Educational Foundation and to meet several international scholars supported by AAUW and going to school in North Carolina.
• Co-sponsoring a program at NCCU for female law students and faculty on the importance of Title IX and equity in university hiring and pay scales.
• Working with the YWCA to present a six part seminar on Financial Literacy for middle school girls who attend the Y’s after school program at Ligon Middle School and partnering with the Y for a repeat of our “Mom’s Turn to Learn” project from February, 2007.
• Our annual author’s brunch at Peace College featuring Sarah Shaber, a local mystery author. Funds from the brunch went to support both the Educational Foundation and the Legal Advocacy Fund.
• We also sent a delegation to the AAUW state convention and Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo was elected as State Membership chair.

Newsletters

• September, 2007

2007-2008 Branch Leaders

2007-2008 Events

The branch council is still finalizing plans for the year. Please mark your calendars for these events and watch for updates to be posted soon.

Tuesday, September 18

AAUW Raleigh/Wake County Branch kickoff meeting.
6:30 - 8:30. Potluck supper.

Focus on the October 9 Board of Education election and a presentation by Stan Norwalk of WakeUP Wake County. More details.

Meredith College Jones Chapel Common Room (campus map; directions)

Tuesday, October 30

NC Conference for Women, Charlotte

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.

Tuesday, October 30

Branch meeting. Girls and STEM. More details.
6:30 - 8:30, Meredith College Jones Chapel Common Room

November 3-4

International Festival of Raleigh, State Fairgrounds. We recruited volunteers for the Interepreters Directory.

Sunday, December 2

Educational Foundation Fellows’ Reception.
An annual gathering to hear from those in the area who are recipients of AAUW Educational Foundation fellowships and awards.
2:00 - 4:00, Meredith College Jones Chapel Common Room
Light refreshments will be served. More details.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Title IX/Legal Advocacy Fund event at NC Central University. More details.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Amanda Bryant on the legal aspects of immigration. More details.

Saturday, March 8

Author’s Brunch for the benefit of the Educational Foundation. More details.

April 18-20

AAUW NC 2008 Convention, Greensboro. Branch member Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo was elected AAUW NC membership vice president, joining branch members Nancy Shoemaker and Etta Alston (who will be past-president and program vp, respectively) on the AAUW NC exec committee. Sheila replaces branch member Barbara White in the membership position.

Tuesday, May 13

Annual meeting of the branch. More details.

Saturday, May 31

Your Turn to Learn event at the YWCA

More information

For additional information, go to our web site, http://rwc.aauwnc.org and

• Use the search.
• Click “events” to walk through the calendar and find an event in a particular month. We list many events that are sponsored by allied organizations, not just the branch.
• Use the archives section to find a post from a particular month

Branch members are welcome to subscribe to the e-mail lists by sending messages to the following addresses:

• members-subscribe@lists.rwc.aauwnc.org - messages to all members. Key items go out over a phone tree to those without e-mail.
• council-subscribe@lists.rwc.aauwnc.org - discussions of branch projects and programs. Summaries go out to the members’ list.

Tickets are $50 and may be purchased online or by calling the Literacy Council office at 787-5559.

For more information: www.wakeliteracy.org

Left to right: Elizabeth Laney (former branch member, also representing her granddaughter, Allison who is a member), Treka Spraggins, Nancy Shoemaker, Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, Leslie Syron, Janet Weber, Barbara Ann Hughes.

Also attended convention, but not present for the picture: Grace Knechtel, Nancy Henderson.

Branch president Denny McGuire had a family commitment that kept her from registering for convention. AAUW NC Program VP and branch member Etta Alston had an emergency crop up which kept her from attending the convention.

AAUW Raleigh/Wake County 2008-2009 form for new members

Please complete that form and send it with your check to the address on the form. If you’d prefer to pay online, you may send  an e-mail with your contact information and information about where and when you received your degree(s) to treasurer@rwc.aauwnc.org who will send you an e-mail invoice to pay with a credit card or PayPal.

More about the value of membership.

Start Preparing for a Better Future Today!

• Enrollment and financial aid information provided by Triangle colleges and universities
• Approved NC DHHS-DCD credits for child care workers (3 hrs.)
• Child care provided (children 3-12 yrs.)
• Lunch with motivational speaker

An ideal opportunity for women ages 18 yrs. and over who have not attended college or would like to continue their college studies.

Saturday, May 31, 2008
11 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person

(Lunch for children and child care provided at no cost to participants)

Paid Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008
(Late registration does not include lunch)

Location: YWCA of the Greater Triangle
554 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh NC

More information call 919-834-7386 x12 or 582-3841

Co-Sponsored by the
YWCA of the Greater Triangle and
AAUW of Raleigh/Wake County

The following colleges are among those that will be participating:

• East Carolina University
• NC Wesleyan College
• Shaw University
• Strayer University
• University of Phoenix
• Wake Tech Community College

In addition to information on the colleges, there will be material from the College Foundation of North Carolina, and AAUW members who completed degrees after a break in their education will be available for conversations about how they met the challenge. See www.turntolearn.org for additional resources.

Aleasia McNair and Brenda Sutton Williamson, graduates of Shaw University, will also share their experiences. Ms. McNair is married and the mother of 3 teenagers. She graduated from Shaw this month, and she already has two associate degrees. She is anticipating enrolling in graduate school. Ms. Williamson is employed with NC State Government.

Please distribute: Flyer and Registration Form

Hawg Wild Smokehouse and Grill
Harrison Pointe shopping center
243 Grande Heights Dr, Cary, 27513
at corner of N. Harrison Ave and Maynard Rd.

Tuesday, May 13
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Menu is at http://hawgwildsmokehouse.com/Menu.aspx
This is a smoked meat barbeque restaurant that does have vegetarian options.

This is the annual meeting of the branch. We’ll be

• Discussing this year’s projects and successes (including the Financial Literacy training)
• Looking ahead to the May 31 event and next year’s plans (the 100th anniversary of the branch!)
• Electing the governing council for next year (contact Denny if you’d like more information)

Bring your ideas and your enthusiasms!