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 Salem Branch AAUW
A Platinum branch in 2001-2007 recognized for leadership, member outreach, public policy, using technology, local projects, and contributions to the Educational Foundation and the Legal Advocacy Fund.
 Founded in 1881, AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
The Educational Foundation is the largest source of funds for graduate students in the U.S. and abroad, awarding over four million dollars in 2007-2008. www.aauw.org/ef
The Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination. OSU softball coach, Vicki Dugan, was a plaintiff supported by Oregon AAUW in 1994. www.aauw.org/laf
AAUW Value Promise--By joining AAUW we belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barries so that all women have a fair chance.
Upcoming Events-----------
Read about and register for the state AAUW convention in Portland--April 25-27, 2008
Spring Oregon News link!
April 22, 2008 is PAY EQUITY DAY
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Since AAUW's founding over 125 years ago, women have made great strides toward achieving equality of opportunity, and AAUW has long been a key catalyst for such change. Despite gains made in the areas of economic security, education, and civil rights, there is still unfinished business-because equity is still an issue. AAUW members recognize and are proud of the important gains women have made and remain steadfast in the commitment to creating a level playing field for all women and girls. The work of AAUW builds upon a century of responsible public participation, and AAUW encourages you to get involved and take action on issues important to you. |
Interviews featuring AAUW's most recent research Behind the Pay Gap report aired on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and CBS Early Morning, Anderson Cooper 360, and affiliate stations in Portland, Medford, Klamath Falls and Eugene. Pay equity is central to AAUW's biennial theme, Education as the Gateway to Women's Economic Security. Women are working more than ever but remain collectively in undervalued, lower-paying occupations with fewer benefits for themselves, their children, and their elder family members. THe current wage gap in Oregon is 77 cents earned by women for every dollar earned by men based on the 2005 Census.
Salem AAUW has worked in coalition with county and city leaders and Business and Professional W omen's Organization, BPW to highlight the wage gap with Unhappy Hour meetings. At Unhappy Hour, women pay $.77 on the dollar for their refreshments and discuss the options for change in wages, hours, benefits and childcare that could relieve the effects of the wage gap. www.bpwusa.org
AAUW has developed a Pay Equity Resource Kit to develop programs that will have a positive impact on the wage gap and help women become equal earners. http://www.aauw.org/issue_advocacy/actionpages/payequity.cfm
You are invited to the Midsummer Night's Musicale featuring the Tom May folk music quartet
Plan to come for the gourmet picnic by the Willamette University Mill Stream
and concert in air-conditioned Hudson Hall, 900 State Street
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Picnic begins at 6:30, concert at 8 pm
Tickets are $32, $20 for concert only
Contact Marjorie Stoltzfus joemarjst@comcast.net 503/763-0829 before July 12
Tickets are available for the Legal Advocacy Fund and Salem community benefit featuring Pentacle Theater's production of
GUYS AND DOLLS
7:30 pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Save the date and buy your $25 tickets in advance!
Contact Helen Shepard for tickets: 503/364-4755
Pentacle Theater is located at 324 52nd Avenue NW off Hwy 22
You are welcome to attend our meetings!
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Saturday, Sept. 8:
10-noon |
Membership Party and Readers' Theater |
Salem Heights Hall
3505 Liberty Rd S
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Saturday, Oct. 20:
9:30-11:30 |
Behind the Scenes at the Oregon Legislature
Oregon Representative Brian Clem |
St John Lutheran Church
1350 Court St NE |
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Saturday, Nov. 17:
9:30-11:30 |
HOME Youth and Resource Center
Jean Lasater, Laurie Beth English |
Morningside Methodist Church
3674 12th St SE |
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Saturday, Dec. 8:
9:30-noon |
Holiday Melodies Brunch
Women of Willamette Choral Group |
Illahe Hills Country Club
3376 Country Club Rd S |
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Saturday, Jan. 19:
9:30-11:30 |
Transforming Education
Susan Kenney, Intel Director of Global Education |
St John Lutheran Church |
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Saturday, Feb. 16:
9:30-11:30 |
AAUW's Global Outreach
Juliana Mbuthia, EF International Fellow, Kenya |
Morningside Methodist Church
3674 12th St SE |
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Saturday, Mar. 15:
9:30-11:30 |
Rachel Carson Comes to Life
Debbie Dimitre, Story teller |
St John Lutheran Church |
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Saturday, April 19:
9:30-11:30 |
Women's History Month Celebration-
Why I Will be a Woman of History Essay Contest |
St John Lutheran Church |
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Saturday, May 17:
9:30-11:30 |
The Gathering Place
Dr. Cheryl Roberts, Chemeketa Community College President |
St John Lutheran Church |
 Saturday, January 10, 2009
8:20 am-3 pm
Willamette University Campus, 900 State Street
Expanding Your Horizons Conference in Science and Mathematics (EYH) is an annual one-day event to engage middle school girls in careers that involve science and math. This national program is in its 24th year in Salem, and has served over 300,000 girls since its inception at Mills College. www.expandingyourhorizons.org
Each girl selects four hands-on workshops from the registration form. These sessions are led by women who use science and math in their work, and will ask students to solve puzzles, make structures, use a microscope and learn about a career choice they may have never considered. The $18 registration includes materials, lunch, and a snack.
AAUW research showed that girls lose interest in math and science classes in middle school. This can restrict their career options later in life, especially in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields which often are higher-paying jobs. For more in formation, check www.aauw.org RESEARCH tab.
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