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AAUWSAN ANTONIOBRANCHAdvocating for Womenand Girls Since 1908NEWSLETTERMARCH 2019Volume 110 Issue 7From the PresidentGreetings,2018-2019 THEMEEmpowerment Through EducationBRANCH OFFICERSPresidentSuzanne BensonCo-Vice President for ProgramsEleanor SkelleyCo-Vice President for ProgramsEva NwokahVice President for MembershipPat SanfordSecretaryCheryl FullerTreasurerMary HeyeMarch is women’s history month. I always look forward to the March meetingbecause it uplifts me and renews my belief in the power of women toaccomplish great things.Now is a great and important time in history to do everything possible to helpforge a more gender-balanced world. Women have come a long way, yetthere's still more to be achieved. March 8, 2019 is International Women’sDay. There is a new push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment by extendingthe deadline. I didn’t find an official march or rally in San Antonio for thisevent, though there are events worldwide. Maybe you can take time on March8 to write or call your state representatives and urge them to get on the list ofthose who are in favor of ratifying the ERA.What else can you do to make your voice heard on other issues? I am gratefulto AAUW for creating the Two Minute Activist which gives us easy access toour representatives. If you haven’t signed up for the Two Minute Activist, goto www.aauw.org. It is easy!March is a reminder of the work yet to do as well as the strides that have beenmade. As always, I am grateful for all of you for being members of AAUW andpromoting equity at all levels with your dollars and your presence. Togetherwe can make a difference.Suzanne comP1
MARCHMEETINGSATURDAY, MARCH 2, 11:30 AMALDACOS MEXICAN CUISINE20079 Stone Oak Pkwyat Hardy Oak Blvd, 78258 25 cash or check payable to AAUWPlease RSVP to Eleanor Skelley by Wed., Feb. 27eleanor.skelley@gmail.comCancellations should be made prior to the meeting.No-shows will be charged.Welcome New MemberRejoin AAUW NowWe are pleased to welcome newmember Mary Margaret Fulton toAAUW. We hope to see Mary Margaretoften at meetings and interest groups.Welcome, Mary Margaret!We begin collecting dues for next year(2019-2020) on March 16. The currentAAUW 2018-2019 fiscal year beganJuly 1 and ends on June 30. Memberswho pay dues at the May 4 meeting orbefore will be entered in an Early BirdDrawing. The drawing will be held atthe May meeting and the winner willreceive free membership for the 20192020 year.March SpeakerThe title of the presentation at the nextAAUW meeting will be “My Life as aRefugee Woman: Challenges of FemaleRefugees and Resettlement in theUnited States” by Dr. Lopita Nath,Chair of the History Department andthe Director of the Asian StudiesProgram at the University of theIncarnate Word. She is also the ViceChair of the Ettling Center for CivicLeadership at the university. Dr. Nathis an expert on migration in Asia andissuesofhumandisplacement,refugees, and human rights. In 2003,she authored her first book, TheNepalis in Assam: Cross BorderMovements and Ethnicity, (Minerva:Kolkata, India). She is the pastpresident of the Southwest Conferenceon Asian Studies, Coordinator ofEuropean, Middle-Eastern, and AsianStudies at the Southwest HistoricalAssociation, and serves on the CatholicCharities Refugee Advisory Board andthe Faculty Advisory Board of theInstitute of Texan Cultures.This is the time to think of friends youwould like to invite to join AAUW too.Beginning March 16, new memberswho join AAUW will be members forremainder of 2019 and all of 2020.You may pay your dues by cash orcheck made payable to AAUW-SA.Send to Pat Sanford, Membership VP,18314 Beargrass Court, San Antonio,TX 78258, or make your paymentdirectly to her at the March, April, orMay meeting. Dues are 88. Thank youfor your continued support of AAUW!Meeting MenuChips and QuesoPollo Half Chipotle, Half Cilantrowith Rice and Borracho BeansVegetarian Fajitas withEnsalada Tres Marias and White RiceGrilled Tilapia Half Chipotle, HalfCilantro, with Ensalada Tres Mariasand White RiceTea, Coffee, and Soft DrinksScholarshipsThe scholarship applications okapplications. The committees are busyreviewing them. Be sure to attend theApril 6 meeting and meet thescholarship recipients.Change of VenueThe April meeting has been changed from Los Patios to Pappadeaux on IH 1O whenwe announce and honor our scholarship recipients. Los Patios has closed theirrestaurant. It can be rented out only with your own hired caterer. This cost would goover our budget. I want to thank Eleanor Skelley for her many phone calls andnegotiations with Los Patios and caterers before making the decision to respect ourfinancial goals. She solved our issue quickly and with a wonderful venue that I knowwe will all enjoy.P2
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During Women’s History Month30 Years ofcan we talk!When the coalition of Can We Talk started, it was with a handful of organizations. Come hear whatthose organizations are up to now and how the coalition helped them grow their mission and/ororganization. Then meet and learn from some of the others that have joined.Enjoy spectacular entertainers and a videopresentation featuring our founder, Ginger Purdy!Table sponsorships available for seating of 10: 350 by February 22, 2019 450 by March 1, 2019 550 after March 1, 2019 Wednesday 3/27/19Institute of Texan Cultures801 E Cesar E Chavez BlvdSan Antonio, Texas 78205Event Schedule: Shop ‘til you Drop Displays– 5:00 to 8:30 Networking – 5:30 p.m. Dinner – 6:15 p.m. Program – 7:00 p.m.Can We Talk is a coalition of over sixty-five women's organizations in San Antonio, Texas. Can We Talk events are scheduled each year inMarch, to commemorate Women's History Month, and on or near August 26, to commemorate Women's Equality Day and Texas Women'sIndependence Day. Can We Talk events are coordinated by a steering committee made up of representatives from member organizations.Alamo Breast Cancer FoundationAlpha Home, Inc.American Association of University Women– San Antonio BranchAmerican Society of Women AccountantsAnnie’s ListAssociation for Women in Communications, Inc.Bexar County Democratic WomenBexar County Women’s Bar AssociationCenter for Women in Church and SocietyDaughters of Charity Services of San AntonioDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Dress for Success San AntonioEsperanza Peace and Justice CenterExecutive Women’s Golf AssociationFamily Assistance Crisis Team (FACT)Family Violence Prevention ServicesFederally Employed WomenFinancial Women in TexasFriendship BridgeFuerza UnidaGirl Scouts of Southwest TexasGirls Inc. of San AntonioHispanas UnidasHispanic Women’s Network of Texas-San Antonio ChapterIGNITEIMPACT San AntonioInstitute of Texan CulturesLeadership Texas Alumnae AssociationLeague of Women Voters of the San Antonio AreaMartinez Street Women’s CenterMayor’s Commission on the Status of WomenMujeres Unidas Contra El SIDANational Association of Professional Mortgage WomenNational Association of Women Business OwnersNational Coalition of 100 Black Women, S. A. ChapterNational Council of Negro WomenNational Organization of Women (NOW)National Ovarian Cancer CoalitionNational Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.Network Power/TexasP.E.A.C.E. InitiativePan American LeaguePlanned Parenthood South TexasProject MENDRape Crisis CenterSLEW Wellness CenterSan Antonio College Women’s CenterSan Antonio Feminist Film FestivalSan Antonio Society of Women CPAsSan Antonio Women’s Chamber of CommerceSan Antonio Women’s Hall of FameSistas in Business, Inc.South Texas Women’s Business CenterSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer FoundationTexas Business Women – Mexican American TBW; TBWof San AntonioTexas Nurses Association, District 8University of Texas at San Antonio ArchivesUnivision Women Leadership CouncilWELEAD San AntonioWINGSWoman at the Well HouseWomen of AT&TWomen’s Faculty AssociationWomen’s Global ConnectionWomen’s Pavilion at HemisFair Park, Inc.Women’s Studies Institute - UTSAYoung Women’s Christian AssociationYoung Women’s Task Force San AntonioZonta Club of San Antonio
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Attendees should complete contact and registration information, and enter total enclosed Vendors/ad purchasers should fill in contact information, meal if desired, and enter totalRegistration and meal: EARLY BIRD 25 postmarked by 02/22/19; 35 after 02/22/19 - 45 after 03/01/19CONTACT INFORMATIONPLEASE PRINTName on Check Phone/CellOrganization EmailAddress City/ZipREGISTRATION AND MEAL RESERVATIONS 25 35 45CIRCLE APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION FEE 25 35 45Name: Name:Name: Name:Name: Name:Name: Name:Name: Name:MEAL RESTRICTIONS:PROGRAM ADS AVAILABLECIRCLE CHOICESProvide camera ready ad to: can we talk sa@yahoo.comby March 15, 2019.Please add 10 if you would like your ad in color.YESSUBTOTAL NOBusiness Card. 25Quarter Page. 35Half Page. . 60Full Page . 100(Don’t forget the 10 for color if needed) SUBTOTAL LIMITED VENDOR TABLES AVAILABLECHECK APPLICABLEComplete contact info above. 6’ table provided. Please bring table coverEnter type of booth/merchandise here :If meal is desired, circle: 25, 35, 45 based on date mailed, & fill in meal registration above. Vendor Table - 60Vendor Table reserved ONLY when Registration Form and Payment received.Electricity is needed ?Vendors questions ONLY, Herlinda Sifuentes, 210-414-4177 or h sifuentes@sbcglobal.netSUBTOTAL Make check payable to Can We Talk and mail form to Pat Jasso, 326 Anton Drive, San Antonio 78223Registrations postmarked after March 16th also require an RSVP to (210) 422-2245.Thank You!TOTAL ENCLOSED
AAUW NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019 Volume 110 Issue 7 From the President Advocating for Women and Girls Since 1908 SAN ANTONIO BRANCH 2018-2019 THEME Empowerment Through Education
