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April 2012 Long Beach Branch, Vol. 41 Issue 8
April 5th for International Dinner Program! The April Branch meeting will be an International themed dinner on Thursday evening, April 5 at the
Recreation Park Clubhouse, 5001 Deukmejian Drive, Long Beach. The speaker will be Huong Tran
Nguyen, Ph.D. who is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at California State
University, Long Beach.
Along with much involvement locally with bilingual education and culturally diverse classrooms, Dr.
Nguyen taught at Dankook University in South Korea this past summer and at the Hanoi University of
Agriculture in the northern part of Vietnam. Her presentation will center on how education in these
countries has been highly structured, teacher-centered and rote memorization focused. Though the
teacher role is held in high esteem, the salary is not commensurate with the efforts put forth by these
men and women. Her experience of two brief 4-week teaching periods in 2008 to 2010 includes
observations of increased presence of young women in college.
Ms Nguyen received her BA with honors in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University, an M.A. in
Curriculum Development and Supervision from Point Loma College and a Ph.D in Curriculum
Instruction. from the University of California, Riverside. She has had several articles and manuscripts
published in educational publications and have made many presentations at conferences.
AAUW-Long Beach VANTAGE
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AAUW's Mission Statement: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
AAUW's Value Promise: By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all
women have a fair chance.
B r a n c h N e w s
SAVE THE DATE!
The Second Annual Author’s Luncheon is planned for
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Old Ranch Country Club.
Mary Orr Courtesy Happy Easter, (I always received a new outfit!)
April showers bring Mayflowers.
We have a new bride! Jere Millington was married on
March 10, A card was sent from our Group and members
to note this joyous occasion.
Sadly we were advised that Florence Wilson's husband
Donald passed away on February. 4. A condolence card
was sent on our behalf with our prayers and thoughts at
this difficult time for her.
"Few sunrises are greeted as eagerly as those viewed through
the eyes of Love". Anon
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
All will be held on the third Monday of the month, social time at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be at
the Unitarian Universalist Church at Atherton and Bellflower Blvd. Room 2. Meeting dates: 4/16/12.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
All will be held on the third Monday of the month, social time 6:30 p.m., and meeting at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be
at the Unitarian Universalist church, Room 2. Meeting dates: 5/21/12
CALENDAR EVENTS & NOTICES
April 5th Huong Tran Nguyen, Ph.D.
Birthday greetings to all April honorees!
AAUW-LONG BEACH WEBSITE:
http://www.aauw-longbeach.org.
AAWU email Address:
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Daphne Ching-Jackson Budget Committee News
The Budget Committee has the responsibility for soliciting input on where our hard-earned interest money should be allocated. In
1998, the Ethel Black Fund was established with a bequest of $25,000, with a bequest of $3,000 by Irene Holmes later added to the
fund. Interest from this fund is used to support projects that support the AAUW Mission Statement. Each spring we ask members for
suggestions on how the money should be spent. Some of the projects supported in the past are Tech Trek, Mentor Program, Math-
Science Conference and Convention Fund. We need your input now on how this year's interest money should be allocated. You may
recommend more than one project. Please e-mail me with your suggestions before May 1st. The Budget Committee will take the
suggestions to the May Board meeting for its consideration and in June, the Branch membership will consider and vote on the
recommendations. Put your thinking caps on and let me hear from you at [email protected]. Thanks!
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Carol Smith Membership Garden Party
The lovely flowers of Spring remind us that our annual Membership Garden Party will soon be happening.
The Garden Party this year is scheduled for May 5, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the lovely home of Kay
Hudnall. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring your friends and family members and introduce them to
our programs and activities. Perhaps they will want to join us in our work on behalf of women and girls. At
the March and April Branch meetings, I'll be circulating a signup sheet for refreshments and for volunteers
who may assist with set up and clean up at the event.
We welcome two new members who have recently joined our Branch! Please look for them at our meetings
and activities and give them a warm welcome:
Yvonne Boudevin is a semi-retired psychotherapist who practices in the San Bernardino/Riverside area and
has homes in that area as well as in Seal Beach. She stays frequently at her home in Seal Beach and plans to
attend our Branch activities as her schedule allows her to. She was previously an AAUW member in the
Pasadena and the Santa Clarita Branches.
Nicole Kronebusch has a BS in Social Work, but decided to return to school to become a nurse. She will
graduate from Golden West College this Spring with her nursing degree. Nicole is an AAUW Member at
Large who is also in the Army National Guard and is active in Bethany Church.
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Judith Kaho
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
The public interest in remedying gender discrimination is strong and promoting compliance with Title IX is an
important societal value: Equal athletic treatment is not a luxury. It is not a luxury to grant equivalent benefits and
opportunities to women. It is not a luxury to comply with the law. Equality and justice are not luxuries.”
These words are from pg. 30/31 of the judgment against the Sweetwater School District, San Diego, CA signed
by M. James Lorenz U.S. District Court Judge. It was declared that the Sweetwater School District violated
Title IX across the board and retaliated against the girls’ softball team when they complained about the
violation. The parties were directed to jointly prepare a proposed compliance plan to be submitted within 45
days of the order dated 2/9/12. This is the case that Cacilia Kim spoke of at the November branch meeting.
It is very important to keep our eyes and ears open for the positive outcomes of challenges to Title IX.
Be sure to check out the latest LAF information on the AAUW website.
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Sharon Westafer & Daphne Ching-Jackson
AAUW FUNDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (EO)
The effectiveness of the AAUW Funds EO is demonstrated in the study projects of the Fellows who receive
grant money, in the work of community action grant recipients, and in the groundbreaking research funded
through the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund. The Eleanor Roosevelt Fund was established by EO in 1988 to offer
teacher fellowships, commission research, and sponsor community action projects in the areas of math and
science. This research has brought public awareness to the differences in the quality and quantity of education
among girls and boys, as well as ensuring that girls are prepared in an increasingly technological world. The
research has also changed the way scholars, policy-makers, and the public think about the experiences and
needs of girls and women. As mentioned in a previous LAF article, Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at
School is the latest study published by AAUW. The study was funded by The Eleanor Roosevelt Fund,
The Legal Advocacy Fund and The Mooneen Lecce Giving Circle. Crossing the Line presents new evidence on
sexual harassment, including cyber-harassment, in middle and high schools. It examines sexual harassment as
reported in a nationwide survey of students in grades 7-12 conducted in May and June 2011. To read and/or
download the report, go to the AAUW National website.
Board Briefs The following motion was passed by the Executive Committee as a recommendation to the Branch:
Motion was made by Carol Smith and seconded by Ellen Mathis that the branch dues for undergraduate
college and university students enrolled in accredited schools be set at a reduced rate of one-half of branch
dues.
Our Bylaws require that the membership must vote on any changes made to Branch Dues. Action will be
taken on the above motion at the April Branch meeting. You will find the bylaws reference in 2011-2012
Yearbook, Article V Financial Administration, Section 2, Amount of Dues .
Other Motions Made:
Motion was made by Ellen Mathis, that the Branch purchase a horizontal 3’x5’ and 18” x 24” podium sign
from AAUW with grommets. The motion was seconded by Kay Hudnall. The motion passed.
Motion was made by Fay Denny, that the Public Policy Committee be authorized to spend up to $100 to
purchase postcards advertising AAUW Long Beach and registering to vote in California elections. The motion
was seconded by Kay Hudnall. The motion passed.
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Frances Rozner & Sharon Westafer
Long Beach Branch STEM Career Conference (February 24, 2012)
Thank you to the many volunteers who helped make this year’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math) Career Conference the most successful to date. Special thanks go to the chairs who oversaw the many
details: Darlene Daclan (Volunteers), Pat Ferrer (Facilities & Food), Norma Grady (Registration), and Deloris
Mayuga (Program). The conference, held at Long Beach City College Liberal Arts campus, began with keynote
speaker Emily Woodman-Nance telling the 7th and 8th grade girls about her experiences growing up and the
challenges she faced during her earlier years, including the death of her mother and grandfather, molestation
and date rape. She told the students that at a very young age she was determined that nothing would stop her
from achieving her goals. She also encouraged the girls to stay in school and finish their educations. Emily is
an Information Technology Consultant and Career Coach who has authored two books, hosted a talk radio
program on KUCI 88.9 F.M. and has been featured on a FOXLA Jobshop segment.
After the keynote address, the girls each attended two 40-minute workshops featuring women in STEM
careers. The workshops were presented by:
Meg Beatrice, Architect and owner of Architecture M
Kamaryn Casey, Veterinarian, Rose City Veterinary Hospital
Annie Duong, Chemical Engineer with BP West Coast Products
Annalisa Fernando, Optometrist with Darlyne Fujimoto, O.D. & Assoc.
Sandra Gonzalez, Landscape Architect, City of Long Beach
Taylor Hoang, Senior VP and Senior Financial Officer, Farmers and Merchants Bank
Pam Putnam, Deputy Coroner Investigator, San Bernardino County
Kathy Rantowich, Civil/Structural Engineer, MHP Structural Engineers
Carolyn Duclayan-Vizmanos, Public Health Nurse, Los Angeles County
Christine Whitcraft, Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, CSULB
214 girls, along with approximately 30 adult chaperones, attended the conference from the following
partnering agencies: Conservation Corps of Long Beach, Constellation Community Charter School (member:
Daphne Ching-Jackson), Franklin Classical Middle School (member: William Feliciano), Girl Scouts of Greater
Long Beach, Hill Classical Middle School, Jefferson Leadership Academies (member: Marisela Moreno) and
YMCA of Greater Long Beach.
For the donation of goody bag contents and the discounted use of facilities, we also wish to acknowledge Port
of Long Beach, AES California, Conservation Corps of Long Beach, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Long Beach
City College (member: Ginny Baxter), Long Beach Storm Water, Mario Hernandez of Union Bank, Museum of
Latin American Art, and Runner’s High. The Conference is a collaborative effort – one definitely appreciated
by the young women fortunate enough to attend. Their comments on their evaluation forms and the thank-
you notes they wrote to the speakers are testament to the value of this event. We look forward to seeing our
members out in force again in February 2013 for the 10th STEM Conference. Again, thank you!
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Connie Inskeep Leadership Award
Connie Inskeep, an outstanding leader in our branch, was a Past President and holder of many other offices at
various levels. Her energy and love of AAUW was always an inspiration. Every year an award is given to a
branch member who exhibits her qualities of leadership. The criteria for selection include (1) demonstrating
leadership in the branch that is consistent with the mission of AAUW, that is promoting equity for women and
girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change and/or (2) demonstrating AAUW leadership at the
district, state, or national level. Any of these criteria either solely or in combination is acceptable for a
nomination. Please make your nomination and list the areas of leadership that your nominee qualifies.
IMPORTANT: Nominations must be submitted by April 15. For questions, call/email Norma Grady,
Committee Chair, 596-2819 or [email protected] or committee members, Jean Aldrich, 430-8688, or Betty
Thompson, 430-8436.
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CONNIE INSKEEP LEADERSHIP AWARD
Nomination Form
Long Beach Branch Nominee_________________________________________________
Member making nomination__________________________________________________
Date submitted_________________________________________ (due by April 15, 2012)
Any of the criteria listed below, alone or in combination, is acceptable for a nomination. In making your
nomination, list the areas of leadership that qualify your nominee for this award.
I nominate this member for (1) demonstrating leadership in the branch that is consistent with the mission
of AAUW, which is advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
, and/or (2) demonstrating leadership in AAUW at the district, state, or national level.
Cite examples below, using the back of the sheet if necessary.
(1)
(2)
The previous recipients of this award, in order received, are: JoAnn Kuroda, Joyce Clark, Jean Aldrich,
Judith Kaho, Fay Denny, Deloris Mayuga, Daphne Ching-Jackson, Betty Ann Rauch, Joan Gustafson,
Barbara Gleason, Ellen Mathis, Elaine Babbush, Julie Mills, and Norma Grady.
Please return form to Norma Grady, 3591 Claremore Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808, [email protected]
or bring form to the April Branch meeting.
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Flo Picket – Chair 2012-13 Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee Nominees for the 2012-13 Board of Directors President Pat Sargeant Co-AAUW Funds Ellen Mathis/Linda Patten
President Elect Open
Program VP Carolyn Magnuson Co-Membership VPs Lamis Hashem/Flo Pickett
Co-Secretaries Cacilia Kim and Elsa Karen-Braden
Treasurer Kay Hudnall Co-Past Presidents JoAnn Kuroda and Darlene Daclan
Voting will take place at the general dinner meeting on Thursday, April 5, 2012. Nominations from the floor
will be accepted at this time. We encourage all members to attend.
Thank you to members who helped with their time and suggestions in the nominating process. In addition,
thank you to the committee! Members of the nominating committee are as follows:
Joyce Blasnek, Dianne Bradfield, Darlene Daclan, Kay Hudnall, Daphne Ching-Jackson, and Ellen Mathis.
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AAUW BRANCH MEETING Saturday, April 5, 2012
Social: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm Speaker: 6:45 pm Meeting: 7:30 pm
Place: Long Beach Recreational Park
Clubhouse 5001 Deukmajian Drive 562-494-5000
Menu: Salmon w/dill sauce Rice, Fresh Vegetables Rolls & Butte New York Cheese Cake Coffee/Tea Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
Price: $33:00
RSVP by March 29, 2012 (Required)
Questions: Betty Shaw, (562) 438-2603
Those making a meal reservation have made a financial commitment and refunds shall not be made.
RESERVATION RETURN Send your registration and check payable to AAUW Long Beach. Please mail to Deloris Mayuga, 6571 El Roble Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-596-8902 or [email protected] .
RSVP by March 29, 2012
Member(s) _____________________________________________ Phone (Day) ______________ Evening _______________ Guest(s) __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ No. of Reservations ____ Amount Enclosed _________
I would like to make ____ reservation(s) for the meeting and program only.
RSVP by December 31, 2009
Questions: Jean Aldrich (562) 430-8688 or Linda Johnson (562) 431-2135
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INTEREST GROUPS
Public Policy: This group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please contact Flo Pickett 562-421-5348.
Bridge Group: Friday Bridge, 2nd Friday of the month 9:30-12N (contact) Cathy Cunningham 562-424-3166
Book Chat Plus: This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00am to discuss your current
reading, a great movie you have just seen or an exciting trip you have taken. The April meeting will be Marjie Arthur's home. For
more information call Marjie at 562-799-8479 or Helen Sebring at 562-596-0180.
Golf: Contact Pat Ferrer, 562 597 4781, [email protected] to set up a day/time for 9 holes of golf.
Gourmet Group: Join this congenial group to share delightful meals at a member's home. Everyone shares in
cooking part of the meal. We meet the fourth Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Call Mary Orr at 562-595-0059 or email her at
[email protected] for more information.
Literary Ladies: This group meets the second Monday of the month at Jean Aldrich’s home at 1 p.m. Please
consult your yearbook for Jean’s telephone number. The April book selection is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
International Cuisine: For information call JoAnn Kuroda @ 562-429-6923 or email her @ [email protected] to make
reservations.
Antiques and Collectibles: This group will meet on April 2 at 1:00pm at the home of Lois Malone.
Residential Rentals Discussion Group: This monthly 3rd Wednesday 10 am to 11:30 am gathering is a discussion group on topics
relating to residential rentals – things of interest/importance/concern. We most often meet at the dining room table at one of our
homes. Ellen: [email protected] . Might you inherit a rental property soon? Do you have that one rental property someone else is
managing? Have you thought about investing in a rental? Do you want to see how your property owner thinks? Come join us!
