Advancing Gender Equity through Research, Education and Advocacy
- Received 4 Stars of AAUW’s 5 Star National Recognition Program in 2022-2023.
- Instrumental in the building of the first library in St. Johns County.
- Spearheaded the formation of Learn to Read in St. Johns County.
- Established scholarships for students who have completed their first year of college.
- Initiated a Read-A-Loud Program in local schools.
- Started STEM Spark, a STEM career event for middle school girls to meet women STEM professionals.
- Instrumental in supporting three research studies on Women’s Economic Security.
- As a non-partisan organization, encouraged every citizen to vote.
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Game/Card Party and Buffet Luncheon Saturday, October 26, 10:30-3:00 PM RSVP required
Card/Games Party and Buffet Luncheon
Bring Cards, Games, and Friends for a Fun, Relaxing Time Non-Gamers Welcome to Enjoy a Delicious Luncheon with Friends
BENEFIT FOR AAUW JEAN LUOMA and DIANE BOYCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Tech Trek STEM Camp for Girls, Legacy Fund and Other AAUW Initiatives
Saturday, October 26, 2024 ~~ 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Westminster St. Augutine
235 Towerview Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092
$35/person, inclusive
Garden Salad with Choice of Ranch and Creamy Balsamic Dressings Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Roast Turkey in Giblet Gravy
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus
Baked Squash, Apple, Cranberry Casserole
Dessert ~ Rolls/Butter ~ Coffee, Iced Tea, Water ~ Cash Bar One Complimentary Bar Beverage
Name and Address:______________________________________________________ Phone and Email:_______________________________________________________
Reserve ____Card/Games Tables of 4 for $140 per table
Reserve ______single reservations for luncheon beginning at noon ($35 each reservation)
Cash, Checks and Credit Cards Accepted On the Day of the Event Raffle Winners Need Not Be Present To Win
Reservations are payable in advance. If you would like to contribute an amount above the $35 luncheon cost to the scholarship fund, please include that amount in your check. Your additional donation is deeply appreciated. Please make non-tax deductible check payable to: “AAUW St. Augustine Branch” and mail with this form to:
Debbie Shepherd, 601 Forest Park Bend, St. Augustine, FL 32092
410-310-4562
Please Advise of Food Allergies
Deadline for Reservations is Wednesday, October 23, 2024
October meeting at Al Dente Restaurant
Speaker Nancy Tray, Branch Member and member of St. Johns County Voters for Strong Public Schools discussed Public Education in St. Johns County as well as other related topics.
St. Johns County School Board Candidate Forum
The St. Johns Public Library was the site of our recent school board candidate forum co-hosted with League of Women Voters Jacksonville/First Coast and moderated by Noah Hertz, from Jacksonville Today. Candidates from District 2; Anthony E. Coleman and Frank Cummings, and District 5; Lynn Strangham, Linda Thompson, Bethany Hilbert and Liliana “Lily Bee” Bristol (in order of photo below) participated. The event was well attended and the audience got to ask a few questions.
Moderator Noah Hertz, League of Women Voters Rhona diCamillo and AAUW Mary Gatta
District 2 Candidates
District 5 Candidates
Postcard Writing
2024 AAUW Florida Tech Trek Participants
Annual Meeting, Scholarship Awards and New Board Member Installation
President Cathie Altman and Scholarship Chair Cathie McGinn
Attendees
Member Carol Rothfeld introducing the Lisa Brasero Scholarship Recipient
STEM Spark at Anastasia Mosquito Control District – Middle School Girls interested in STEM April 27
Members Met with Sen Marco Rubio’s Staff
Gayle Diamant-Holland and Kristi Pierce met with Ashley E. Cook, Senior Regional Director for Senator Marco Rubio’s Northeast Florida Office. They advocated for the Paycheck Fairness Act and provided research done by Dr. Mary Gatta on Economic Insecurity in Florida. They asked Sen Rubio to watch House bill 7137 Trafficking Survivors Relief for criminal records from traffickers forced crimes.
UnHappy Equal Pay Day Hour – March 21, 4:30 -7:00
STEM Spark at Anastasia Mosquito Control District – Middle School Girls interested in STEM April 27, 9-12
NEW! AAUW 2025 Scholarship-App form
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