2009-2010 Officers

President:
Chris Buchert
Co-Program VicePresident/Newsletter:
Suzy Tadych
Co-Program Vice President:
Anita Shew
Membership Vice President:
Sharon Dowden
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Wilson
Treasurer:
Katie McNeil
Corresponding Secretary:
Becky Ward
Diversity:
Melissa Worbis
AAUW Educational Foundation:
Kiki Demetrion
Scholarships:
Debbie Worbis
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund:
Betty Elworth
Book Group Coordinator/Webmaster:
Virginia Palmer

Links of Interest

	AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
	AAUW-OHIO
	JOY LUCK CLUB BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
	MIDDFEST INTERNATIONAL

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Founded in 1925, Middletown-AAUW is a branch of the American Association of University Women, a national organization that contributes to a more promising future and provides a powerful voice for women and girls.

Mission Statement - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.

Vision - AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.

AAUW's Diversity Statement - In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

Value Promise - As a member of AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

Join us for these informative programs:

Monday, November 9, 2009: 100 Levey Hall Miami University-Middletown, 7 pm

• Speaker: Dr. Susan A. S. Hershberger, Center for Chemical Education, "Scientific Literacy: Quality Science Education"

Monday, December 14, 2009: First United Methodist Church, 7 pm

• Festive Fundraiser, Dessert, Holiday Entertainment

January 2010: Fireside Chats, Locations and times TBA

• All branch read: Telling Stories Out of Court: Narratives about Women and Workplace Discrimination, edited by Ruth O’Brien, 2009 AAUW National Convention Speaker
• Branch Movie Night: North Country

Saturday, February 13, 2010: The Manchester Inn, 12 noon lunch, 1 pm speaker

• Speaker: Frances Yates, Library Director, Indiana University-East, 2008-2009 EF Community Action Grant Recipient, "Who’s in, Who’s out? What’s hot, What’s not?: Life in a Teen Girls Book Club"

Monday, March 8, 2010: Book sale site, Towne Mall, Annual Book Sale Dinner and Sorting, 5:00 P.M.

• Book sale, March 18-21, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010: Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 7 pm

• Speaker: Judge Kathleen Dobrozsi Romans, Butler County Juvenile Court, "Raising the Bar: Becoming Judge; advocating for kids"

Monday, May 10, 2010: The Golden Lamb, Butler Room, 6 pm, Dinner & Dessert

• Introduction of Scholarship Winners and Installation of Officers

See what we've enjoyed so far this year:

Monday, September 14, 2009: Verity Lodge Miami University-Middletown, 6 pm - Potluck dinner, 7 pm

• Speaker: Deborah Schultz, Owner, Trans-Borders Learning Solutions, "Indonesia: Women, Religion & Middfest"

Monday, October 12, 2009: Atrium Medical Center, Auditorium 5A, 7 pm

• Speaker: Vonnie Bittikofer, PhD, LPCC, Highview Center, "All About W.H.I.I.M.S.: Women’s Health Issues In Miami-Valley Sisterhood"

In cooperation with AAUW Mason-Lebanon Branch

Tuesday Mornings, 10am-11:30am, except November 25, December 22, and December 29

Saturday Mornings, 10am-11:30am, beginning January 9, 2010

Donations may be dropped off at the AAUW sale site at Towne Mall, Loading Dock D, which faces State Route 122. Look for the AAUW signs at Store 456 near Elder-Beerman.

For more information and to arrange for book pick-up, call

• 513-424-4725
• 513-424-5458
• 513-424-7551

Last day to accept donations is Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Contributions of gifts to AAUW are not deductible as
charitable contribution for Federal tax purposes.