wcc scholarship luncheon 2010
to see more pictures from the WCC luncheon click here
eyo showcased at nys convention
At the AAUW NYS Convention, four to five branch
programs from the state are showcased each year. This year, our
Explore Your Opportunities conference for 7th grade
girls was selected as an example of how to work
effectively with a local college. Lorrin Johnson, co-director
of the EYO program from the AAUW NYC
branch, and Roli Wendorf made a joint presentation. Roli was
standing in for Wilma Gitchel, the EYO co-director
from our branch.
Lorrin covered the overview and history of the
conference, and Roli showed several pictures from the
day of the conference. It was quite a challenge
completing the combined talks in eight minutes! The
presentation was very well received. We got very
good comments about the EYO conference, as well as our ability to work together effectively with other
AAUW branches.
The EYO conference encourages seventh grade girls to pursue the study of science, technology, engineering
and mathematics through interesting hands-on workshops, inspiring talks, and by exposing the girls to a
number of professional women working in these fields, who serve as role models.
awards and honors 2010
Westchester was one of seven branches named a Platinum Branch in the
category for Overall Programming. In the Individual Project/Program Awards, Westchester was named
number one in the STEM category with our Explore Your Opportunities- the Sky’s the Limit conference for
Seventh Grade Girls. Our own Wilma Gitchel and Lorrin Johnson from the NY City branch co-chair this
project, which is also hosted by the AAUW Manhattan branch. We also received a Public
Policy Taking Action Award, a Website Award, and an Award of Excellence for our Newsletter, CHIPS. As
everyone who reads CHIPS knows, Sue Lambert is exceptional as the editor, graphic designer and illustrator
of CHIPS. We were second in the state for total branch contributions to EF and to
LAF.
Barbara Hirschman received the Emerging Leader 2010 award at the New York State Convention. Barbara is a member of our coordinating council, and our board of
directors. She holds the elected office of corresponding secretary. She is a member of our EYO committee and volunteers on the day of
the conference. She volunteers at the scholarship luncheon and Pay Equity event at Westchester Community College by explaining the importance of pay equity to
students. She is also an insightful member of our Southern Westchester literature group, an active member of our Art Interest Group, and a generous hostess who volunteers to have meetings in her home.
Barbara is friendly, good humored, responsible, conscientious and committed to AAUW. |
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final fling
You are invited to the Final Fling that will take place at the clubhouse of the St. Andrews Golf Club at 6 PM on Wednesday, June 2nd. St. Andrews
is located very near the Jackson Avenue exit of the Sprain Parkway at 10 Old Jackson Avenue, Hastings on
Hudson, N. Y. , (phone 914-478-3500). There is ample parking. Reservations are
$50 per person, including tax and gratuities. Friends and spouses are welcome.
We have an elegant, large spacious room, and if the weather cooperates, we can move our pre-dinner festivities
outdoors onto a very large, lovely deck where we can sample served hors d’oeuvres and a fruit and cheese
display while we enjoy a drink from the cash bar. A served dinner follows.
The St. Andrews Golf
Club has graciously volunteered to pay for dinner for two of the three scholarship recipients who will be our
guests that night.
coming events
June 2 : Final Fling at St Andrews Golf Course at 6 pm
June 23 : Picnic and trail walk at Greenburgh Nature Center at 11:00 am
July 12 : Bronx Zoo at 10:45 am
July 21 : X20 luncheon and Hudson River Museum
Aug 4 : Guided tour of Val-Kill (Eleanor Roosevelt's home) and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America
Aug 13 : Indian buffet lunch at Royal Palace and maybe a movie
...plus meetings of all interest and action groups. For more information, see the June Chips.
Reading lists
Reading lists from our three book groups are now available: Day Group, & Evening Group, & Central & Southern Group
recipes from our members
Carolyn Lansberry has collected many of our member's own recipes from Potluck Supper meetings , and
here they are for all of us to enjoy. Recipes_from_Members
About us
We are the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Westchester Branch, an award winning branch with over 200 members. One of 1300 branches across the country, we are committed to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
When our talented and resourceful membership gets together they make a difference in the lives of women and girls, and benefit by receiving a powerful local and national network for personal and professional growth.
Our Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
Our 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.
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.
The Association is comprised of:
- the Association, a national network of like-minded individuals engaged in both grassroots activism and large-scale support of national programs and international initiatives contributing to a more promising future for women and girls,
- the Educational Foundation, which provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change, and
- the Legal Advocacy Fund, which provides funding and
a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.
Action and Outreach
The Westchester Branch proudly maintains over 10 action groups and community outreach projects, where members' talent and creativity serve as a catalyst for community outreach. Members' involvement can range from gathering items for women in shelters to actively participating in workshops focused on encouraging girls to continue their studies in math, science and technology to keep all career paths open to them.
Special interest groups and social activities augment lifelonglearning in exciting and personally rewarding settings. We welcome your participation.
Educational Foundation
One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
Legal Advocacy Fund
Since 1981 the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund has helped students, faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education challenge discriminatory practices such as sexualharassment, denial of tenure or promotion, pay inequity, and inequality in women's athletics programs.
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