September 2009 Highlights Newsletter
GENERAL MEETING
GUEST NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
Charter House, Edwards Hall, FIRST Floor
6:30 PM – Coffee and Special Interest Group Displays
7:15 PM – AAUW Meeting
7:30 PM - Program
Old Cells, New Tricks
You cut your skin, and the skin heals. It repairs itself. What if we could prompt other cells, such as damaged heart cells, to renew - just as the skin rejuvenates itself.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Timothy J. Nelson M.D.,Ph.D., Mayo Clinic fellow, who will speak on the scope of regenerative medicine. From bone marrow transplants five decades ago to the most recent stem cell-derived organ transplantation, regenerative medicine is emerging as a core
component of modern medical practice.
Yalanda Rishovd and Maryette Braithwaite – Program Vice Presidents
Remember! September is a preview of all the Continuing Interest groups in AAUW this year. Be sure to sign up for the door prizes at each group's table.
Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars
- Oct. 21 - Dr. Karlyn K Campbell (U of M, Mpls.) "Men Cannot Speak for Her"
Rochester UM Center, Peace Plaza
- Nov. 18 - Randy Chapman, Publisher, Rochester Post-Bulletin Co.
Edwards Hall, Charter House
Soup and Salad Buffet
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FROM PRESIDENT PAULI
AAUW is now “One.” The delegates to the 2008 National Convention in Phoenix, AZ, voted to merge the three divisions of AAUW into one organization to be effective July 1, 2009. It was so noted at the 2009 National Convention in St. Louis, MO.
Alice Laudon, Diane Hellie, and I were reinvigorated with the mission of AAUW at the stimulating sessions, workshops, and business meetings of the convention in June. Discussions at the business meetings were lively and sometimes emotional. The amendment relating to the open membership proposal commanded intense debate. When the vote was tallied, the amendment was defeated. AAUW preserved its identity.
On the last day, a motion to define the non-discriminatory objective of AAUW membership created an intense discussion due to the inclusion of the word “lifestyles”. The motion to open membership to all persons without regard to gender, religion, race, or lifestyles provided they are legal (my italics) who meet the degree requirements was passed.
Featured speakers at the convention stimulated our intellectual curiosity. We, of course, heard from our National President, Ruth W. Sweetser, and our Executive Director, Linda D. Hallman. The “Star” of the Convention was Lilly Ledbetter of the Fair Pay Act fame. She not only gave the Keynote Address, she stayed for the entire convention and gave generously of her time and autographs. Other featured speakers were Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Lorie Jackson (human resources professional), Linda Brodsky (LAF plaintiff). Irma Herrera ( Exec. Dir. Equal Rights Advocates), and Ruth O’Brien (Editor, “Telling Stories Out of Court”). The Guest Speaker at the banquet was Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA).
We have an exciting, stimulating program for AAUW Rochester Branch this year also. The schedules for the Fall General Meetings follow. Mark your calendar. Plan to participate in the interest programs and opportunities for service. If you are interested in participating on a national committee, apply online at the AAUW website by August 31st.
The General Meeting September 16th is Guest Night. Share this intellectual opportunity with a friend.
IN MEMORIUM: Adrienne McConahey; Dorcas Speer; Nancy Selby
Pauline Krieger, President
288-1969, mpkrieger1@charter.net