THE MONTAGE
Turlock-Modesto Branch Newsletter
Volume 54 Issue 6
February 2014
FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON
February 22, 2014
Turlock Golf and Country Club
Time is running out to reserve your place at this month’s luncheon meeting where we will hear Wendy Stoltz speak
about her experiences and goals as an AAUW grant recipient. A silent auction of many wonderful gift certificates is
planned.
Lunch, @ $25.00 per person, is a choice of a vegetable or ham & cheese quiche with a mixed green salad, fresh
vegetables and dinner roll.
Please call me @ 544-8141 or mail the attached receipt with your check and menu selection to me, Arlene Ison, 2401 E.
Orangeburg Avenue, Ste 675-236, Modesto, CA 95355, by February 10. Thank you. (Registration form is on page 4.)
If you have not already made your reservation, please look for a phonevite message regarding this event.
MARCH MEETING
Save the date for our Women’s History Month Event
Thursday March 27 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Honoring Local women Leaders
Speaker- Solange Altman-recipient of Stanislaus County Women of the Year Award -2013
INSIDE SCOOP
Page 1-Fellowship Luncheon n; March Program
Page 2- President’s Message-; Community
Activities; National election; State Dues Increase–
Page 3 -Calendar of Events-; Susan B. Anthony;
Newsletter Deadlines
Page 4-; AAUW CA Convention; Campus Reps;
Reservation Form-Feb program
Page 5.Non-Profit Workshop; By-Laws changes
Page 6, 7- By-Laws Changes; Officers,
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Our AAUW Funds event, scheduled for February 22 at the Turlock Golf and Country Club is coming up soon. Please call
Arlene Ison at 544-8141 with your reservation. If you cannot attend contribute to this event anyway as this will help the
branch contributions to AAUW funds, which provides funds for many grants.
It is time for Tech Trek applications to go out to our 7th grade girls for STEM camp at California State University Fresno
coming up on June 15-21. Our Tech Trek Chair, Valerie Doherty is working with Viji Sundar sending out applications. These
are returned with parent signatures and a 2 page essay written by the girls. The committee reads the essays which helps
a decide who to send to camp.
The Tech Trek girls will be presenting at the AAUW September General Meeting outlining their experiences with handson presentation and dialogue. This is always a special event. They have also helped with our fundraiser.
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Tech Trek has grown beyond California borders. It has extended to five more states with a plan of going national. Thanks
to Marie Wolbach for her foresight, tenacity, and inspiration in developing and a program for our young girls in the STEM
program. Thanks to Valerie for being the steering committee that makes this happen.
Our parliamentarian, Elizabeth Vestal, and her committee have revised the branch bylaws. The bylaws will be emailed to
all members. The Board voted to accept the bylaws as written at the February Board meeting and the members will be
able to vote to accept at the February 22 branch meeting.
There is also a mandatory change which will be printed in the Montage (see pages 6 and 7). This was voted upon and
approved by the Board at the February board meeting. The membership will not vote on these as they are mandated by
the State.
Hoping for more rain!!
See all of you soon.
Carol Anderson - Co-President
Community Activities Rex Klein Insurance on 1325 S. Center Street, Turlock, CA has a gallery in his office. He has an exhibit by a young artist,
Mark Ivan Cole, on display currently. His work is in Pencil Pastel. The office is open 8:30-4:30 - M-Th., Friday 8:30-12
noon. The office is open for groups but call 634-8911 to make arrangements. Individuals may visit any time.
-------------------------Don’t forget to visit the University Art Gallery located in the lobby of the Theatre Building. The events are free and open
to the public. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri., 12-4 pm, Thurs. 6-9 pm and sat. 12-4 pm. The Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
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National election is coming up on April 15.
AAUW now has One Member, One Vote so all can cast their vote. This year voting will take place online, because it is
fast, efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and green! Online voting opens on April 15 and closes on June 10. If you are
voting online, use your own member numbers. You can request a paper ballot.
Dues Increase
A proposed dues change of $4.00 for California AAUW will be considered for 2015-16. All members are encouraged to
check the CA AAUW website for a detailed discussion of the increase :( www.aauwca.org/Assets/resources/winter_2014_perspective_web.pdf). Members may vote between April 15 and June 10, 2014.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Day
Date
Time
Place
Monday
February 10
1:30 pm
Monday
February 10
7:00 pm
Saturday
February 15
11:30 am
Tuesday
February 18
1:00 pm
Tuesday
Saturday
February 18
February 22
5 to 7:00 pm
11:30 am
Monday
February 24
Monday
February 24
Wednesday
February 24
7:30 to 9:00 am
Monday
February 24
1:30 pm
Monday
March 3
7:00 pm
Bridge Group- Call Marilyn Brunton at 667-5450 for
meeting place.
Book Group- The Paris Wife by Paula McLainHome of Elizabeth Vestal, 1023 Woodland Drive,
Turlock
Lunch and Conversation Group, Call Marie Slate at
634-0513 for meeting place
Busy Fingers Group, Call Marie Slate at 634-0513
for meeting place
Chamber of Commerce- Pet Avenue Mixer
Fellowship Luncheon- Turlock Golf and Country
Club
Articles for the Montage (Newsletter) are due to
Pat Wright for the March Newsletter
Scrapbooking- Call Valerie Doherty at 634-3778 for
location and details.
Chamber of Commerce- Annual Membership
Breakfast, Carnegie Arts Center
Bridge Group- Call Marilyn Brunton at 667-5450 for
meeting place.
Board Meeting-
Susan B. Anthony
This month is significant in that Susan B. Anthony, born on February 15, 1820, early on developed a sense of justice and
moral zeal.
After teaching 15 years, she became active in temperance. Because she was a woman, she was not allowed to speak at
temperance rallies. This experience, and her acquaintance with Elizabeth Cady Stanton led her to join the women’s right
movement in 1852. Soon after, she dedicated her life to woman suffrage.
Ignoring opposition and abuse, Anthony traveled, lectured, and canvassed across the nation for the vote. She also
campaigned for the abolition of slavery, the right for women to own their own property and retain their earnings, and she
advocated for women’s labor organizations. In 1900, Anthony persuaded the University of Rochester to admit women.
Anthony, who never married, was aggressive and compassionate by nature. She had a keen mind and great ability to
inspire. She remained active until her death on March 13, 1906.
She contributed much to the rights and privileges, we as women, have today.
One of Anthony’s quotes is “Oh, if I could live another century and see the fruition of all the work for women!! There is so
much yet to be done.”
AAUW is one of the organizations that is about making Anthony’s dreams come true.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
If you would like articles published in the Montage, please send articles by email to [email protected] or
US mail to Pat Wright at 3813 Atwood Drive, Modesto, CA 95355 by the dates below.
02/24/14- March Newsletter
04/28/14—May Newsletter
03/31/14—April Newsletter
Reservation for Fellowship Luncheon, February 22, 2014
Name ___________________________ Number of tickets @ $25.00 each ______
Luncheon choice  Vegetable Quiche (#__)
 Ham & Cheese Quiche (#__)
Check amount enclosed: $____________
Mail to Arlene Ison, 2401 E. Orangeburg Ave, Ste 675-236, Modesto, CA 95355
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Campus Reps get involved providing student workshops and grants.
College Reps can apply for AAUW career Development Grants ($2000 to $12,000) that provide funds for course work
beyond a bachelor or master degree.
$tart $mart is a workshop teaching students how to negotiate salaries and benefits
National Conference for College Student Women Leaders (NCCSWL) is a Conference held each year in Washington, DS to
help prepare students in leadership roles on campus and careers. Go to aauw.org to connect with further information
and forms to register for the conference.
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CALIFORNIA AAUW CONVENTION
April 11 to 14, 2013
The theme of the California AAUW Convention at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott is:
ENERGIZING AAUW CALIFORNIA
E3-ENGAGE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
Details about the convention are in the Perspective which was mailed in January and on the CA-AAUW website. On line
registration will be coming soon to the website.
Non-Profits Talking Taxes
Free Workshop with Kim Klein
Tuesday, March 18, 10 AM
CSU Stanislaus Event Center
In the past few years we have all become aware that non-profits of all types are struggling. Government funding for
needed social services is being cut, fund raising is becoming more difficult, there is more and more demand on the hours
we have available for volunteer activities and both the cost for providing services and the need for those services is
increasing.
The League of Women Voters Stanislaus County in partnership with the Turlock/Modesto Branch of AAUW and the
Politics and Public Administration Department at CSU Stanislaus is presenting a workshop for members of local nonprofit groups. The presenter, Kim Klein, is an internationally known fundraiser and consultant. Kim believes it will take a
concerted effort on the part of a broad range of non-profit groups to address these issues. She is best known for her
work adapting traditional fund raising methods to meet the needs of organizations with small budgets working in the
social services sector. Kim believes that non-profits need to develop collaborative strategies to meet common goals.
One step in this process is for non-profit groups to come together to identify the common good and areas they can
coordinate efforts. Kim feels another important first step is for non-profits to understand the California budget process
and tax structure, as well as possible areas of reform. This knowledge will give them the tools to discuss financial issues
and options with their membership, potential donors and both local and state legislators.
From 10 AM to 12 noon Kim will present information needed by those active in non-profit organizations to understand
basic public budget issues. This presentation is appropriate for anyone interested. In the afternoon, from 1 to 3 PM, she
will work on a more personal, in depth level with those most active in their organizations. The afternoon session is
limited to 25 people. You must attend the morning session to attend the afternoon session. Lunch will be provided for
those staying for the afternoon. The entire workshop day is free. Please reserve a spot by e-mail:
[email protected], or phone 632-8996 and let me know if you will be attending morning only or all day.
I have heard Kim speak at a couple of LWV California state conventions and she is dynamic, informative and
entertaining. It is not often we have the chance to tap the expertise of someone with Kim’s extensive background and
at no cost. I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. - Submitted by Mary Giventer
By-Laws Changes
As a result of changes with California AAUW, all branches are required to make by-laws changes. Elizabeth Vestal
chaired the by-laws changes which are provided for your information. The Board voted to approve the changes on
February 3rd. The Branch will vote on the proposed changes on February 22 at our next branch meeting.
Branch Motions to Amend the Bylaws - 2013 Mandatory Amendments
Motion #1. Delete Article VI (Membership and Dues) and replace with new Article VI:
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section 1. Composition. The membership of AAUW shall consist of individual and partner members.
Section 2. Qualified Institutions. Qualified institutions are educational institutions that offer recognized associate,
baccalaureate, or higher degrees and that have full regional accreditation or appropriate professional association
approval.
Section 3. Basis of Membership.
a. Individual Member.
(1) Eligibility. A graduate holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree
from a qualified
educational institution shall be eligible to receive admission to AAUW membership; such membership shall be granted
upon payment of AAUW dues. The provisions set forth in this section are the sole requirement for eligibility and
admissibility to membership.
Refusal to admit an eligible graduate to branch membership shall result in loss of recognition of a branch.
(2) Determination of Admissibility to Membership. Any graduate who claims qualification for membership in AAUW
and who has been refused admission to membership by an officer of a branch or of AAUW may present credentials to
the AAUW Board of Directors for review. The decision of the Board of Directors shall be final.
(3) Saving clause. No individual member shall lose membership due to any change in the status of the educational
institution upon which qualification for membership was based.
(4) Categories of Membership.
(a) A national member is an individual who pays annual AAUW dues and who may or may not belong to a branch,
state, or multistage organization or other AAUW-affiliated entity. A national members shall be entitled to vote and to
serve on AAUW committees and the AAUW Board of Directors. A national member of AAUW may become a member of
the branch upon payment of branch and state dues.
(b) A state members is an individual who pays annual AAUW and AAUW CA dues and who may or may not
belong to a branch. A state member may become a branch member upon payment of branch dues
© A branch member is a national member who has also paid state and branch dues. A branch member shall be
entitled to vote, hold office, and participate in all branch activities and programs of each branch where membership is
maintained.
(5) Life Membership
(a) Paid. An individual member may become a national life member upon a one-time payment of 20 years’
national AAUW dues, based on the amount of AAUW dues the year the member elects to become a life member.
Thereafter, the life member shall be exempt from the payment of AAUW dues. Paid life members are not exempt from
payment of state or branch dues.
(b) Fifty-Year Honorary. An individual member who has paid AAUW dues for 50 years shall become a national
life member and shall thereafter by exempt from the payment of AAUW, state and branch dues.
© Privileges. A national life member of AAUW who maintains a membership in one or more California branches
or other AAUW-affiliated entities on an annual basis shall be entitled to all state and branch rights and privileges. A
national life member of AAUW who does not maintain branch or state membership shall be entitled to national member
privileges only.
b. Partner Member.
College/university partner members are qualified educational institutions, including two-year or community
colleges that pay annual dues to AAUW. Each college/university member shall appoint one or two representatives who
shall each have the membership benefits of a national member and other benefits that accrue to representatives of
partner members. A representative of a college/university partner member may choose to affiliate with the branch by
paying state and branch dues.
Section 4. Student Affiliates. An undergraduate student enrolled in a qualified educational institution shall be eligible
for student affiliate. Student affiliates shall be e titled to attend branch, state, and AAUW meetings and receive the
publications distributed to all members of AAUW. Affiliates may not vote or hold office. Fees for student affiliates shall
be established by the national, state, and branch boards.
Section 5. Dues.
a.
Amount.
(1) Changes in branch dues shall be determined at the annual meeting by two-thirds vote of those present and
voting, provided notice has been given to the members 30 days prior to the meeting.
(2) Branch dues for college/university representatives shall be set by the board.
College/university representatives must pay state dues to join the branch.
b. Payment. New members may join at any time. Dues are payable upon joining. Pro-rated dues paid by members for
less than a full year is determined by national, state, and branch policy.
c. Reciprocity. A current paid member of a branch or comparable AAUW-affiliated entity may
Transfer membership to another branch or comparable AAUW-affiliated entity without payment of additional dues.
Section 6. Severance of Membership. A member may be suspended or dropped from membership for any conduct that
tends to injure AAUW or to adversely affect its reputation or that is contrary to or destructive of its mission according to
these bylaws, with action taken following policies and procedures adopted by the AAUW Board of Directors.
Rationale: Mandatory amendment required by national AAUW to include partner membership and improve legal
definitions. The basic definitions of individual membership are unchanged from current language, but simply
reorganized.
MOTION #2
Article XVI (Amendments to the Bylaws), Section 2 (Prior Approval). Replace “bylaws” with “governance” so the
sentence now reads: “Prior to being voted upon by the members, proposed changes to the Branch Bylaws shall be
submitted to the district representative on the State governance committee for approval.”
Rationale: Mandatory amendment from AAUW CA to reflect the state committee’s name change.
MOTION #3:
Article XI (Membership Meetings), add new section 5:
Section 5: Voting. Voting members entitled to vote at any meeting of members or by ballot shall be all those voting
members in good standing as of the date of the meeting.
Rationale: Defines when a new member has the right to participate in branch voting.
MOTION #4:
Delete Article XVI (Organization), and amend Article VI (Officers), Section 1-a as follows:
President, VP Program, VP Membership, VP AAUW Funds, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
2013-2014
TURLOCK- MODESTO AAUW BRANCH OFFICERS
Co-Presidents-Carol Anderson and Beverley Schlegel
AAUW Funds VP’s-Marie Slate and Committees
Membership VP-Valerie Doherty
Secretary-Mary Giventer
Webmaster- April Meyer
Program Vice- Presidents-Hanna Renning and Pat Portwood
EF Luncheon Chair-Arlene Ison
Publicity/Corresponding Secretary- Mary Allen
Treasurer- Sue Baldwin
TURLOCK-MODESTO BRANCH
Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measureable change in
critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
Value Promise: By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so
That all women have a fair chance.
TURLOCK-MODESTO BRANCH OF AAUW
P.O.BOX 237
TURLOCK CA 95382