Empowering Women Since 1881

Vol 90 No 4 AAUW Wausau (WI) Branch THE LEAFLET September 2013

Walking Our Way to Scholarships for Women and Girls

Hiking Long and Strong – AAUW-Wausau members have been walking our way to scholarships for women and girls for more than a decade. We’ve walked all over the area while learning about places and views as well as having fellaship and good fun. Our AAUW Wausau 2013 Eleanor Roosevelt Walk is scheduled for Monday, Sept 30th 4 pm at Schofield Park on the NW side of Wausau (at the end of E Randolph St east of Marathon Electric). If you want to walk a little then sit on a park bench, that’s just fine too.  Please RSVP to Alana Holt at daahholt@company23.com and then bring a check for $25 (or more) payable to AAUW—and wear your most comfortable shoes!! –Rain date is Oct 7th. “Virtual” walkers can support the ER Fund by sending a check for $35 to Alana.

$avvy $ession – Taxes: How to Lighten ThemOur Finacial $avvy $essions are back by popular demand, and we will begin with Ms. Sherry Knauf of

Wausau Tax and Accounting speaking on how to navigate the tax issues relative to deductions for medical premiums, appointments, issues, care, transportation, care-giving, and mileage.

Tues. Oct 1 Marathon County Public Library Downtown

Second floor meeting room

AAUW Legislative Day in Madison on Oct 16

Learn how to make your voices heard. The best way to have a voice is to stand before our legislators or staff and tell them your sto-ries, your issues, and concerns. Legislative Day is all about that, so come to Madison to learn and be heard.

To carpool and for details – Call Marian Seagren Hall by Oct 9.

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You’re invited to join us in welcoming the fall season.

CASUAL AAUW FALL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

Men are also invited to attend this event.

WHERE: Lil’ Ole Wine Maker Shoppe ~ Wausau602 6th St. (corner of 6th & Jefferson) plenty of level parking in lot

WHEN: October 24, 2013 ~ Thursday

TIME: 6:30-8:30 Socializing and Complimentary wine tasting will be held in front of a roaring fire.

(You do not have to drink wine to attend this event;

other beverages will also be available)

Brief tour of the wine cellar and an explanation of how wine is made. There is also a viewing of rooms in other parts of the building for public use.

*ONLY LOCAL PRODUCTS ARE SOLD IN THE STORE*

Holiday gifts, Wine, Coffee, Cappucchino, Soda, Slushies,

Mini Cheesecakes, Cheeses, Specialty Crackers, etc.

Something for everyone at nominal prices!!!!!!

See you there!

Questions? Call Barb Keller 715-675-9756

 

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LUNCH BUNCH AND MONK GARDENSLunch Bunch and our tour of Robert Monk Gardens has been rescheduled due to the intense rainfall that happened on our original date. On Weds. Oct 23 we’ll have lunch at at A & W @ at 11:15 followed by tour at 1:00 at Robert Monk Gardens. Come see how the gardens are progressing. We’ll learn about the master plan for our area’s new ecological attraction. Please let Sande Sliwicki know if you plan to attend. sandesl@frontier.com

AAUW 2nd TUESDAY BOOK CLUB

SELECTIONS FOR 2013-2014

Join us for lively discussion from our multiple perspectives ~ that means some agree while others have different viewpoints; all are respected.

Call Ruth Grauer to join: 715-842-1592

Oct. 8 ~~~ Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein Carol Potter, Discussion Leader

When “Verity” is arrested by the Gestapo, she’s sure she doesn’t stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she’s living a spy’s worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution. They'll get the truth out of her. But it won’t be what they expect.

As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage, failure and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from a merciless and ruthless enemy?

Edgar Award WinnerPrintz Honor BookBoston Globe/Horn Book Awards Honor BookGolden Kite Award Honor BookNov.12 The Cat's Table Michael Ondaatje Ruth GrauerDec. 10 The Blue Fox: A Novel Sjon Mary Virginia Quarles Jan. 14 Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Jon Meacham Alberta Cunningham

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Feb. 11 Quiet: The Power of Introverts...

Susan Cain Marlene Bunton LauMarch 11 Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe

Lucy Peterson

April 8 Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker Jennifer Chiaverini Kathy PleinMay 13 Luncheon

Bring ideas for next year. .

A LETTER WRITTEN FOR THE WAUSAU DAILY HERALD BY AAUW MEMBER LON NEWMAN

WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY . . . Monday, August 26, 2013Theme – The Gender Agenda“A promise is a promise.”

“Equal Rights – Equal Opportunities ’S DAY

The march to equality for women, including the right to freedom from reproductive coercion, goes on. Today we can sing with activists like Sandra Fluke and Wendy Davis the civil rights refrain: “Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me around.”

Women’s Equality Day is a day to commit to struggle. Lon Newman: Family Planning Health Services Inc. President, Wausau (Retiring) Letter to the Editor of Wausau Daily News for 8/26/13.

Dear Editor: Women’s Equality Day is no time for a nostalgic look at past achievements. When Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott linked arms in the streets of London at the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention, they bound themselves to an ongoing struggle: the march for recognition that women, as well as slaves, deserved full human rights.

American women at the Anti-Slavery Convention, separated from full participation by a strategically placed curtain, forged an alliance and planned a movement to win human rights for women. At the first women’s rights convention in American history in 1848 in Seneca Falls, N.Y., the gathering adopted Stanton’s “Declaration of Sensibilities,” establishing goals for the movement that won women the right to vote in 1920. In 1971, Congresswoman Bella Abzug led the way in designating Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day.

On Aug. 26, let us think about our victories: the right to vote, equal property protections, the right to privacy in reproductive health, equality of employment opportunity, federal protections against sexual harassment in the workplace, federally protected access to safe abortion services, equality of opportunity in education, strong legal and service programs against domestic violence and sexual assault, and insurance coverage for women’s preventive care.

Let us also commit to the struggles confronting us. It might seem lately that on the long march to equality, we have been pushed back. Retrogression appears most consequential where it is most controversial — in reproductive rights and reproductive justice. Many states, including Wisconsin, have passed laws depriving women of access to preventive care and even mandating unjustified medical procedures to block access to safe and legal abortions. To achieve equality, every woman must be free from reproductive coercion, must have access to high-quality health care and information, and must have the fundamental freedom of self-determination as a

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human right.

The march to equality for women, including the right to freedom from reproductive coercion, goes on. Today we can sing with activists like Sandra Fluke and Wendy Davis the civil rights refrain: “Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me around.” -

By Lon Newman. AAUW Member

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Public PolicyPUBLIC POLICY

I know there’s value in “living in the moment,” but this week the AAUW-National public policy staff has been more focused on two

upcoming events, one happening next week and one the week after. I want to share both of these events with you because each one presents an exciting opportunity for AAUW members like you to do what you do best: getting out in your communities and empowering others to take action.

- On Tuesday, September 17, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2012 numbers for the gender wage gap — a key moment for us to bring attention to equal pay. Here at AAUW, we’re all hands on deck for this announcement! We’ll bring you the breaking news and analysis, updated fact sheets, and a special action alert to remind our elected officials of the importance of closing the gender wage gap. Check out the “Get Social” section at the bottom right of this e-mail for ideas on how to spread the word about equal pay in the coming days, and make sure to stay tuned to AAUW’s Facebook and Twitter (and your inbox!) on Tuesday for updates.

- Exactly one week later, AAUW will once again participate in National Voter Registration Day. Hundreds of volunteers across the country will register people to vote as part of this nonpartisan day of action. AAUW staff will be registering voters at our headquarters in Washington, D.C., and we encourage you to organize a similar event in your community. Setting up a voter registration drive is easy and fun, and it can happen on Tuesday, Sep-tember 24, or any day that week! You could register voters on a college campus, at a lo-cal farmers market or street festival, a town parade, and more. Register your activities with AAUW today so we can measure our impact and provide assistance to help your event succeed.

FILM NIGHTS

Want to kick back and relax while viewing films that represent women and girls in various lights?

Let’s gather for film nights and bonding in smaller groups. I’ll be sending out information soon, so let me know if you are interested and willing to bring a few munchies. Barb Keller kell9756@gmail.com or 715-675-9756

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AAUW Wausau BranchContacts

2013-2014

Coordinating Officer Lucy Harvey 715.848.3545 lois3545@aol.com Secretary: openFinance & AAUW Funds Alana Holt 715.359.4329 daahholt@company23.comCo-Membership Coordinator Nancy L. Schulz 715.848.4821 n ancyl.schulz@gmail.com Co-Membership Coordinator Barbara Keller 715.675.9756 kell9756@gmail.comProgram Coordinator Marian Seagren Hall 715.842.7464 marabill1@msn.comPublic Policy Co-Coordinator Yvonne Henning

715.359.4065 yhenning25@gmail.com Public Policy Co-Coordinator Barbara Keller 715.675.9756 kell9756@gmail.comCommunications LEAFLET Editor Ruth E. Hawks 715.842.5291 edie2@charter.net LEAFLET Distribution: open Telephone Ruth Grauer 715.842.1592 Branch Directory Carol Ann Okite 715.803.3094 carolannokite@yahoo.com

Technology Mary Virginia Quarles 715.845.7983 mvquarles@yahoo.comCollege/University Partners NTC Laura Martens 715.842.4257 lmartens@gsnwgl.org UWMC Marian Seagren Hall 715.842.7464 marabill1@msn.comInterest GroupsBook Group: Ruth Grauer 715.842.1592Financial $avvy $essions: Diane Echols 715.218.8280 (cell) dechols@wisconsin.net.com

The best way to begin is to begin – Lucy Harvey, Procrastinator Par Excellence

SAVE THE DATEApril 25-26, 2014

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AAUW-WI State Convention at the brand new Holiday Inn South in Eau Claire

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The American Association of University Women and the AAUW Educational Foundation

Mission: The American Association of University Women and the AAUW Educational Foundation advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

Vision: American Association of University Women 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.

The AAUW Educational Foundation (EF) provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change. The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sexual discrimination.

AAUW, founded in 1881, is open to all who hold an associate’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In principle and in 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.

AAUW Association Headquarters1111 16th Street, NWWashington, D.C. 20036-4873800.326.AAUW or 800.326.2289, aauw.org

AAUW of Wisconsin: aauw-wi.org

AAUW Wausau (WI) Branch: click on “Branch” tab, then “Wausau” tab.

JOIN US TODAY! INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN!APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Personal Information:Name __________________________________________________Address ________________________________________________City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________________Phone h______________________w____________________ c_____________________Email _____________________________________________Female _________ Male __________Date of Birth_________________________College/University _____________________________________State_____Highest degree earned _____________________________Major ______________________________College/University _____________________________________State_____Highest degree earned _____________________________Major ______________________________Eligibility: I am a graduate holding an associate or equivalent (RN) baccalaureate, or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution as stated above.Signature___________________________________Date_______________________Member Recruiter: Name________________________City/State_______________Branch___________________Regular Membership: Join AAUW for one year of regular membership: National $49, State $13, Branch $18 = Total $80$46 is tax deductible as a charitable contribution, and $3 is not because it supports the AAUW Action Fund's section 501c4 Lobby Corps and get-out-the-vote activities.Make check payable to: “AAUW WAUSAU BRANCH” and mail to: Alana Holt, Treasurer, 604 Clark Avenue, Rothschild, WI 54474Reduced rates available for graduate, undergraduate, and College/University Partners e-student affiliate memberships. Contact Membership Co-Coordinators for information.

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Calendar

Mon. Sept. 30 Eleanor Roosevelt Walk

Tues. Oct 1 $avvy $ession – Taxes: How to Lighten Them Weds. Oct 2 Action Team Meeting at 11:30-1:00 at Marathon Co. Downtown

LibraryThurs, Oct 24 Fall Festival Wine Tasting Social at L’il Olde Wine MakerWeds. Oct 16 AAUW Lobby Day in MadisonWeds. Oct. 23 Lunch at A & W @ at 11:15 followed by tour at 1:00 at Robert

Monk Gardens Weds. Nov. 6 Action Team Meeting at 11:30-1:00 at Marathon Co. Downtown

LibraryTues. Nov. 12 5:15 – UWMC Cafeteria; 6:30 Terrace Room – New Leaders’

Reflections and Suggestions - with Tiffany Bredeck, Tyler Voyt, David Xiong, Haley Houghton, Doug Hosler and Patti Twait

Thurs. Nov 14) 5:30 Casual International Dinner/Recipes and Status of Women – Barb Keller’s home 1400 Woodland Ridge Road

Sat. Dec. 7 9:30 a.m., Program: Media Matters with Melissa Langhbein, Tammy Stezenski Williams, Amy Pflugehaupt and Shareen Skola Seiwert Panel Location TBA

AAUW Wausau (WI) Branch LEAFLETRuth Hawks3407 Falcon WayWausau WI 54401

AAUW advances equity for women and girlsthrough advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research