IOWA INITIATIVE
A PUBLICATION OF AAUW of IOWA
VOLUME 93, ISSUE 3, WINTER/SPRING 2013
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
STATE CONVENTION OVERVIEW
DECORAH WELCOMES YOU …
… to the eastern Iowa Division Conference to be held on Saturday, April 13.
The Decorah Area Branch is proud to host this spring gathering and looks forward to having you join us to experience the ‘power’ of Decorah, Luther College (a College and University Partner), and the surrounding area. Members
needing to stay overnight are urged to make reservation as soon as possible.
The Conference will be held on the Luther College
campus. Registration, large and small-group sessions,
and breaks will take place in the renovated and expanded Valders Hall of Science; the luncheon will be
served in Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union
– a short walk from Valders. Parking is easily available; both buildings are handicap accessible. Details
about the campus will be available in the newsletter
and may be viewed on the College’s website –
luther.edu (including a campus map).
Our branch is pleased that the Conference program will include local ‘powers of
one’ – Luther’s recently named Rhodes Scholar, a College English professor
speaking about her cancer journey, and our area’s unique Seedsavers Exchange (seedsavers.org).
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DENISON WELCOMES AAUW-IA TO THE BOULDERS
It has been a long time since IA-AAUW came to Western Iowa! If arriving Friday afternoon, April 26, try to arrive before 4:00 PM, in order to enjoy preconvention activities. Denison Branch committee members have scheduled a
tour at 4:00 of the historical McHenry House ($3). Following a short time while
you get settled in, we will meet at 5:45 at Cronks Restaurant for dinner ($10 per
person). At 7:00 we will explore the museum of the Donna Reed Theater and at
8:00 enjoy a live performance onstage in the Donna Reed Theater (small cost
of approximately $10 depending on the number of persons attending). Boulders
has a wonderful golf course, so bring your spouses. Send reservations for Friday activities to: Norma Coret, President, Denison Area Branch, 606 Walker,
Woodbine, IA 51579, or email: [email protected].
IN THIS ISSUE:
Iowa 2013 AAUW State
Convention in Decorah
1
Iowa 2013 AAUW State
Convention In Dennison
1
Convention Speakers
2
Convention Schedules
2
AAUW-IA President’s
Welcome
3
AAUW President’s Letter
3
President-Elect Nominee
3
Membership Recruitment
Grants Awarded
4
Membership Marketing
Display Available
4
Public Education &
Well-Being issues of
Women/Children
4
Legislative Issues
5
Bylaws Action at State
6
eNetwork Online Branch
Atlantic, Loess Hills, Siouxland, and Storm
2013 Conference
Lake branches will be helping the Denison
branch with conference activities on April 27,
Registration Form
with registration beginning at 8:00AM at the
Community Conversation
Boulders,
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Project Extension
State Silent Auction Info
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Luther College student and athlete Annie
Whiteley, speaks first at the conference
on her “Experiences in Northern Tanzania.“
A Luther College English faculty member
since 1990 teaching creative
nonfiction, poetry and women’s literature, Nancy Barry (Ph.D., University of Illinois), and playwright of
“Lessons from Cancer College” will
share her perspective on “How We Survive and Cope.”
The closing speaker is Diane Whealy, cofounder of Seed Savers Exchange; in 1986
Diane helped develop Heritage Farm,
SSE’s scenic 890-acre headquarters outside Decorah. An optional tour of Seed
Savers is available at the close of the conference. (seedsavers.org).
site of all conference activities, including all greetings,
talks, and meals. Parking is readily available.
Speakers include Pamela Lassiter Cathey and Dr.
Wind Goodfriend on the topic
“Voices of Hope,” from their
larger work Voices of Hope Breaking the Silence of Relationship Violence. Ms.
Cathey is the Founder and
CEO of The Institute for the
Prevention of Relationship Violence and A Frog in the
Pot. Dr. Wind Goodfriend is an Associate Professor
of Psychology at Buena Vista University and is the
Principal Investigator for The Institute for the Prevention of Relationship Violence.
AAUW Board of Directors, Director-atLarge, Amy Blackwell’s address is
“Immigration and Its Effects on Iowa
Girls.” Ms. Blackwell is a members of
the AAUW Douglas County, CO branch
We also welcome you to allow time to explore downtown and serves as AAUW Colorado public
policy co-director among other numerous endeavors.
and many area attractions. A display table, with brochures supplied by the Decorah Area Chamber of ComAlso speaking will be Kesho Scott, an inmerce/Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors Buternationally renowned Diversity Trainer/
reau, will be located in the registration area. Lodging,
Consultant, an Associate Professor of
restaurant, and areas of interest information also can be
American Studies and Sociology at Grinfound at these websites - decorahareachamber.com and
nell College; her topic is “Tight Spaces
visitdecorah.com; the address and phone number of this
Women Must Overcome.”**
joint office is: 507 West Water Street, 563-382-2023.
*Book available for sale at conclusion of the presentation.
(Coincidentally, the area’s annual Women’s Weekend
Out is April 12 & 13 – details at visitdecorah.com.)
**It is recommended, but not required, that attendees read Tight Spaces by Kesho
Decorah Area Branch Host Committee contact: Elizabeth Kaschins, [email protected]
Decorah April 13, 2013
Scott, Cherry Muhanji, and Egyirba High in advance of the conference. The book is
available from the University of Iowa Press for $21. Dr. Scott will sign books after
her talk.
Denison April 27, 2013
8:00AM Registration opens (yogurt parfaits & beverages)
& Silent Auction set-up
8:00AM Registration opens & Silent Auction set-up
8:45 Welcome - Board Introduction & Parade of Past Presidents
8:45 Welcome
9:00 Annie Whitely - Rhodes Scholar, Luther College
9:15 Voices of Hope - “Breaking the Silence of Relationship Violence”
Pamela Lassiter Cathey,Dr. Wind Goodfriend, & cast
10:15 Break & Begin bidding on Silent Auction items
9:45 Speech Trek Finalist Presentations
10:15 Break - Begin bidding on Silent Auction items
10:30 Amy Blackwell, AAUW Board of Directors on “Immigration”
10:30 Nancy Barry - Cancer Survivor & Playwright
11:15 Business Meeting & Speech Trek Presentations
11:15 Business Meeting & Parade of Past Presidents
12:30PM Lunch and Awards
2:00 Kesho Scott “Unlearning Racism Inside & Outside the Classroom”
12:30PM Lunch and Awards
2:50 Break & Final Silent Auction Bidding
2:00 Greetings from AAUW
& Kesho Autograph Session
2:50 Break & Final Silent Auction Bidding
3:00 Diane Whealy - Co-founder of Seed Savers
3:45 Closing of Conference & Optional Seed Savers Tour
3:00 Greetings from AAUW
3:45 Closing of Conference
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Message from the AAUW-IA President
The Power of One! What an appropriate
theme for our Spring Conferences. This
year we are trying two one-day state conferences - one for the Eastern side of the state
in Decorah on April 13 and one for the
Western side in Denison on April 27.
Seed Savers after the day’s conference ends.
As you look at the two programs you can decide which you would
like to attend or if a group from your branch would like to attend
both. National has been very supportive of this idea and has
agreed to send Amy Blackwell, our national liaison to both sites.
We hope we will have increased attendance as a result. Our attendance in the past few years has been very low and it is important for you to support the work of both your local branch as
well as the state. You deserve a day of growth, networking and
fun!
There will be a parade of past state presidents, recognition of 50
year members, and each branch that has turned in a REAP application will be recognized for the work you do. Each member in
attendance will have an opportunity to vote on our new public
policy priorities for Iowa, bylaw changes and elect officers during
the annual business meeting. The day will culminate at each site
with the results of the Silent Auction.
In Denison we will hear Middle School Speech Trek finalists tell
us their ideas on how the Power of One can help stop bullying,
“Voices of Hope” will feature the Power of One in dealing with
violence against women and we will also become aware of the
Power of Women in Immigration. Kesho Scott will talk about how
she is helping people unlearn racism inside and outside the classKnowing how busy people are and how tight
room. There will be breaks during the day to bid on Silent Auction
budgets are the board felt this would cut
down on driving time as well as showcase two wonderful AAUW items with proceeds going to the fund of your branch's designabranch communities. I have visited both sites and they are equal- tion. Two of our speakers will be doing book signings. Look for
more detailed information in other parts of the Initiative.
ly excited.
The Power of One will be demonstrated in Decorah by three
women: a 2013 Rhodes Scholar; a women who fought cancer;
and a women who had the courage to start what is now Seed
Savers. You will be treated to locally produced products at lunch
and during breaks. The day will begin with yogurt parfaits once
you have registered. For those interested there will be a tour of
Dear AAUW members,
On behalf of the AAUW Board of Directors, I extend our best wishes
for your 2013 state convention. I am pleased that we will have a national board or staff member at each state convention to meet you
and your officers; to learn more about your interests, priorities, challenges, and triumphs; and to share some of the portfolio of programs
and activities AAUW is providing to help you manage and market
your branch. This will also be a great opportunity to discuss the national voting process that opens April 15 and closes June 10 during
the AAUW National Convention.
I encourage you to make plans now to attend our national convention in June. Not only will it be great fun—it’s in New Orleans, after
all!—but it will also feature an outstanding program. Of course, we
will also announce the results of our national election at the convention and introduce you to the new national board members. This is a
very exciting year for AAUW, and it really all begins at our state conventions. I hope you have a wonderful meeting.
Warm regards,
Carolyn Garfein
AAUW President
(excerpted from her letter
for this publication)
Thanks to each of you for all that you do as an AAUW member in
working for equity for all women and girls in Iowa. I look forward
to seeing you at one of our conferences. This is your chance to
find out what you can do to make a
difference. “One life can make the
difference. You see - it's up to you.”
Maxine Lampe
AAUW Iowa President 2012-14
Nominee for President-Elect - Maureen White
The AAUW-IA Nominating Committee is happy
to announce that Maureen White has consented
to be nominated for the position of PresidentElect of AAUW-Iowa for 2014-16. Maureen
joined the Cedar Falls branch in 2006 and has
served as Branch Public Policy Director and
President, as well as coordinator for the Cedar
Valley Community Conversation for the Iowa Initiative to Prevent
Unintended Pregnancies.
Maureen is no stranger to the AAUW-IA Board as she is currently
Co-Public Policy Director for the state. She also serves as facilitator for the Black Hawk County Gender Balance Coalition, is
coordinator for the Cedar Valley United Nations Association and
is on the state board of the United Nations Association Iowa division. More information can be found on the website regarding
educational and employment activities.
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IOWA MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT PLAN GRANTS
AWARDED TO FOUR IOWA BRANCHES
Our congratulations to the four branches in Iowa who, upon application, were awarded grant funding for their Membership Recruitment Plans: Loess Hills ($150), Oskaloosa ($250), Storm Lake
($250), and Waverly ($150). Go Teams!
At the 2012 Summer Board Retreat, the Board approved funds for
a new experimental program developed by the membership committee. The 2012-13 AAUW Iowa Membership Recruitment
Plan Grant Program was developed to assist branches with
membership recruitment. During the fall, each branch received
information about the program, along with an Application and
Grant Timeline. The Grant time period is January 1, 2013 through
November 30, 2013, with a Final Report due on
December 15, 2013. The Application was set up to help branches
think through and develop a Recruitment Plan of Action. We are
encouraged by the interest in this new endeavor and would like to
thank the seven branches for making application to the program.
It is our hope that the plans implemented and results achieved will
yield new strategies to be shared with other branches for possible
replication. Once the Final Reports are received, the Membership
Committee will evaluate the results. A report and further recommendations will be made to the Board.
We would welcome any feedback on branch membership needs
so we can help you continue to increase membership and
strengthen your branches.
AAUW Iowa Membership Committee
Mary Ann Ahrens, Membership Vice President
Diane Patton
Kathie Farris
IOWA AAUW MEMBERSHIP
MARKETING DISPLAY DEVELOPED FOR YOU
REQUEST IT, USE IT, BENEFIT FROM IT!
Last fall we developed an AAUW Iowa Marketing Display for your
use at special meetings and outreach, networking or conference
events. This information was shared with each branch, with an
option to purchase a display for your continuous use if interested.
This professionally printed portable display can be requested at
any time for your use or purchased by contacting Ahrens.
This display was developed with an “Opportunities” theme to educate people about who we are and what we have done. It includes a section on Leadership Opportunities, Membership Opportunities, Advocacy Opportunities, Community/Campus Action
Opportunities, and Grant Opportunities. This is a great tool to
increase your visibility. Request it! Use it! Benefit from it!
Mary Ann Ahrens, Membership Vice President
[email protected]
515-664-8933 (h) 319-240-5904 (cell)
Public Education and Well-being of Women and Children
are high priorities of AAUW (Both are AT RISK)
What’s Happening As We Speak! January 2013
Reported by Sue Jorgenson, ejorg04juno.com
Governor Branstad is traveling the state to promote his budget which
does not adequately fund public education or mental health services.
The Governor and Republicans in Des Moines have recommended that
($800,000,000) in cash reserves be refunded to taxpayers (refunds
would be approximately $750 per household).
I propose that we urge all AAUW members and concerned citizens to
call Governor Branstad’s office at 515-281-5211 or you can write a
message (include personal stories) and post on Gov. Branstad’s site:
UEN Web site - http://www.uen-ia.org/legislation.htm It’s equally important to contact state legislators, so that the budget reflects the needs
of Iowa’s citizens.
I attended 2 legislative forums this past week. Legislators reported that
both mental health services and public education are not adequately
funded in the Governor’s proposed budget. Cash reserves are full
($800,000,000+). Let’s capitalize on this opportunity to invest in Iowa’s
future.
Mental Health: Services are in Transition
1. A $20 million MHDD transition fund is needed (Governor proposing
3.8 Million)
2. Fulfilling the state’s promises for a regional fund ($13.4 million) and
an equalization fund ($29.8 million) vs. the Governor proposing "$0".
3. Support is needed for additional inpatient beds, community outreach,
community-based services, and statewide emergency services. (Each
inpatient bed is $300,000 per year). This is not the time to slack off on
services.
4. Expanded Medicaid
The Governor’s goal is that Iowa be the healthiest state in the nation. If
mental health services are not adequately funded, this is not a realistic
goal. In a recent speech, Iowa Supreme Court Judge Cady told legislators that without treatment the first intervention for the mentally ill is
at the court house or the ER. The untreated are more likely to end
up in prison where they do not receive necessary treatment. (30%50% in prison are mentally ill).
“Iowa Cares” has been a vital safety net for poor and uninsured.
Urge the governor and legislators to continue Iowa Cares.
Education
The Governor is promoting a “Transformation Plan” for k-12 education. One proposal is to raise pay for beginning teachers to $35,000
which is a reasonable amount, but other key components of the plan
have had almost no input from educators.
The Governor’s budget proposal doesn’t include allowable growth,
so funding for public education would actually be cut. Pink slips
(lay-offs) are coming as districts are forced to stretch $$.
(Transformation with less?)
Nationally, Iowa has one of the lowest per pupil funding ($6001).
Ignoring poverty and At Risk children is a huge mistake. Early
interventions are by far the most cost effective…avoiding school
failure, future unemployment and incarceration.
Let’s make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation with an excellent
Education System.
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STAYING CURRENT ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES Rosanne Krubsack and Maureen White, Public Policy co-chairs
Building on the Momentum
AAUW has achieved a high profile at the national level due to
the respect generated by our quality research. This success
has resulted in two new initiatives that will be important to us
at the state and branch levels as emphasis is placed on helping us increase our own visibility.
1. CQ State Tracker
The new AAUW state legislative tracking program is starting
to take shape. To make this Legislative Alert program work
for us, the board approved a list of keywords specific to Iowa
legislative concerns. Examples of such words are: domestic
violence, equal pay, bullying, and health insurance. AAUW
will use the keywords to track bills and amendments making
their way through the current legislative session. When one of
these keywords is triggered, an alert will be sent to our
AAUW Iowa president and public policy chairs. They will read
the proposed bill, and determine if it falls within our state public policy principles. If this alert is deemed actionable, a message will be sent to board members, branch presidents and
branch public policy chairs recommending action – contacting
your legislator/s, etc. Please bear with us: this first year of the
new program will be a learning experience for all of us.
2013 Iowa Legislative Session
January 14: First Day of Session
February 15: Final day for individual Senator and Representative requests for bill drafts
March 8: Final date for Senate bills to be reported out of Senate committees
March 18-March 22: Senate only considers Senate bills and unfinished
business; House considers only House bills and unfinished business
April 5: Final date for bills to be reported out of committee
April 8-April 12: Senate considers only House bills and unfinished business
House considers only Senate bills and unfinished business
April 15: Some bills eligible for consideration
May 3: 110th calendar day of the session
Complete and updated information on the legislative calendar, committees,
and bills can be accessed at www. legis.iowa.gov
Local Legislative Forums
Using the calendar listed above, legislative forums can be set up during the months of January, February and March to discuss issues with
2. Training for Public Policy Committees
local legislators. If you are not already doing so, consider co-hosting
In the next few months, training sessions will be held for
legislative forums during February and March. Local civic groups,
branch public policy chairs. This training will focus on nonteacher organizations, Farm Bureau, and others may welcome the
partisan political advocacy based on AAUW’s public policy
opportunity to work with AAUW. Community Centers, schools, and
principles. Note: According to our records, only 9 branches
libraries are good locations for meetings. Legislators use weekends to
have listed a name in the public policy position. Please apcommunicate with local constituents. Most of them would be pleased
point someone to this position, and let Maureen or Rosanne to have an opportunity to address a larger group for an hour once a
know the name and contact information. It is hoped the public month. For more assistance with this, contact Rosanne Krubsack at
policy training will also extend to membership as a natural
[email protected] or call 563-355-2685.
adjunct to this activity.
Have you purchased your “Pay Day” candy bars?
50-50 in 2020 Update
Equal Pay Day is Tuesday, April 9, 2013. “Pay Day” bars are a fun
More women than ever before ran for the legislature, howev- treat to pass out at events. To help you plan, a Pay Equity Resource
er, not as many were elected as was anticipated. Board
Kit is available on the AAUW.org website.
members of the 50-50 organization have decided to be more
Michigan AAUW has a model Equal Pay Day in which 25 groups and
strategic in recruiting women candidates by focusing on disorganizations participate. Their slogan is: “Women are not worth-less;
tricts with vacancies so that they have a better chance of
Women are not worth less”. Information on Michigan’s activities can
winning. The Board plans to hire a part-time executive direcbe found at: www.aauwmi.org. Click on the red box found in the midtor since the logistics of keeping the organization going have
dle of their site.
become more than volunteers can handle.
Workshops for Women Interested in Running for Political
Office
Don’t forget workshops being offered by The Carrie Chapman
Catt Center for women interested in exploring a run for political
office. These workshops are free and nonpartisan. Registration
is required. Find schedule at: www.event.iastate.edu/
event/28643 or enter: Ready to Run Iowa2013 in your browser.
Note: Maureen and Rosanne would appreciate knowing what your branch is doing regarding public policy issues. Let us know if you are hosting
legislative forums, equal payday activities, or other awareness projects. You can contact us at: [email protected] or [email protected].
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Action on Bylaws Required at State Meetings
The Bylaws committee continues to work to make the AAUW Iowa
Bylaws accurately state the status of AAUW Iowa's organization
and action. Below are amendments to the state bylaws approved
by the Board at the Summer Board Retreat in August 2011. These
amendments will be voted on by the state membership at the
April 2013 Annual Meetings. All except #1 are bylaw recommendations from AAUW following the 2009 National Convention. All of
these amendments to the state bylaws clarify practices currently
used at the State level.
Jo Treadwell, Bylaws Director
Any questions/concerns about these proposed changes to AAUW
Iowa bylaws should be directed to Jo at [email protected]
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Bylaws motion #1: The bylaws committee recommends that the
positions of 'Strategic Planning" and "Leadership Development" be
deleted in Article VI. Officers Section 1. Officers. Item c. in the
state bylaws and be listed only in the AAUW Iowa Policies.
ARTICLE VI. Officers - Section 1. Officers Item c. "The appointed officers shall be Directors of Public Policy, AAUW Funds, College/University Relations, Communications, Strategic Planning,
and Leadership Development and such other officers as may be
considered desirable to carry out the work of the organization."
They shall be appointed by the President who may consult with the
current Board."
Rationale:
1] State bylaws need only list those positions required by AAUW,
thus neither of these positions need to be listed specifically in the
state bylaws. The other state Director positions are listed only in
the Policies, and these two positions should only be listed in the
Policies also.
2] Positions listed in the Bylaws should be filled while positions
listed in the Policies may or may not be filled at the discretion of
the Board and the needs of the state. With both of these positions
in the Policies, the Board would have the responsibility to determine whether to fill or continue the positions.
3] Additional Director positions to the state Board are allowed in
this ARTICLE VI in the phrase: "…and such other officers as may
be considered desirable to carry out the work of the organization."
This gives the Board the opportunity to provide an effective method
for structuring work at the state level through the Policies.
4] Director positions listed in the Policies can be changed/adapted/
revised by action of the Board rather then requiring a vote of the
entire state membership. The Policies allows the Board to meet the
needs of a state with the addition/deletion of positions as needed
by changing circumstances of the state organization.
NOTE: If removed from Article VI Officers – these same two positions would be removed from Article IX. Committees. Section 1
Standing committees.
The following are recommended changes from AAUW following the
2009 Convention and were approved by the AAUW Iowa Board for
state membership action at the Annual Meeting.
Bylaws motion #2: The bylaws committee recommends that the following
amendments be made to AAUW Iowa Bylaws:
1. Article VI. Officers. Section 1. Item d. "Officers shall serve a term of 2
years or until their successors have been elected or appointed and assume
office. Term of office shall begin on July 1." ADD: Each office may be filled
by an officer or co-officers.
Explanation: We already allow co-officers/directors in filling the positions,
but it is not indicated in the bylaws as an option available to AAUW Iowa.
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2. Article VII. Board of Directors. Section 6. Quorum. "The quorum for a
meeting of the Board shall be a majority of the members. ADD: Co-officers
shall be considered as one voting member of the Board unless otherwise
specified in the Policies.
Explanation: This was a recommended addition for bylaws revision after the
2009 National Convention. If added, the underlined phrase would be necessary in AAUW Iowa bylaws.
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3. Article VIII. Executive Committee. This Article does not have a section
concerning meetings for the executive committee. A new section would be
added to indicate how executive board meetings are held: ADD: Section
_3_. Meetings. Meetings of the executive committee shall be held at the
call of the president or by written request of _3_ of its members.
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4. Article VIII. Executive Committee. Section 4. Quorum. The quorum
shall be a majority of the members of the executive committee. ADD: Coofficers shall be considered as one voting member of the executive committee.
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5. Article XI. Meetings Section 1. Annual Meeting. The organization
shall hold a meeting every calendar year to be known as the Annual Meeting, to conduct the business of the organization, including but not limited to
electing officers, establishing dues, reviewing the budget, amending bylaws,
and receiving reports. The exact date, time, and place of the meeting shall
be determined by the executive committee Board of Directors.
Clarification: The Policies say that the Board of Directors will make the decision on the Annual Meeting, not just the executive committee. The AAUW
Iowa Board has been making the decision on annual meeting date, time,
and place. The MODEL State Bylaws from AAUW also recommends that
the State Board make the decision on annual meeting date, time, and place.
Note: All branches were required to revise their bylaws and send a copy to
National and the state bylaws director by May 15, 2012. If your branch has
not done this or you don’t know if it was done, please contact Jo Treadwell
eNetwork Online Branch News
The AAUW-IA eNetwork Online Branch,
which now has 12 members, uses a webconferencing environment for monthly
programming led by members and
guests.
During this 2012-13 program year, the
eNetwork meetings are scheduled for the
second Thursday evening of each month.
Members and guests participate using
computers—usually from their homes—to
link to the web conference ‘room’ where
they can see, hear, talk, read, and write
during the sessions.
A special focus of programming this
spring is Women:
Women of the UN: Listening to the
International Issues [February 14],
Life for Women in the Congo
[March 14],
Challenges facing Immigrant Families
[April 11],
Women’s voices in public office
[May 9].
Guests are welcome. For information
about the AAUW-IA eNetwork, see aauwiowa.org or contact Jan Mitchell at
[email protected].
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AAUW-IA Newsletter Editor
Pamla K. Hoadley
4705 Old Lakeport Road
Sioux City, IA 51106
Mission Statement
AAUW advances equity for
women and girls through
advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
AAUW Value Promise
By joining AAUW, we belong
to a community that breaks
through educational and
economic barriers so that all
women have a fair chance.
Vision Statement
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.
It’s Not Too Late!!
INITIATIVE, a triannual
newsletter, is published
by the American Association of University
Women–Iowa. The
distribution cost is
included in state dues.
Questions and articles
should be addressed to:
INITIATIVE Editor Pam
Hoadley, 4705 Old
Lakeport Road, Sioux
City, IA 51106.
Submissions are accepted at the discretion of the
AAUW-IA Board.
INITIATIVE is a publication of the AAUW-IA
Board.
Iowa State Silent Auction 2013 -
The AAUW Iowa board voted in January to extend
the Community Conversation Project until June of
2014, even though the Iowa Initiative to Reduce
Unintended Pregnancy project ended December
2012.
Once again the Fundraising Silent Auction will be part of the
State Conferences in April. This is one way members annually support AAUW Funds nationally; giving to these Funds is
an important way to forward our mission of supporting women
and girls.
The Iowa Initiative Research Program analysis
showed that from 2007 to 2012 the four intervention projects, which helped educate the Iowa public, and the funding for family planning clinics and
long acting, reversible contraception resulted in
significant decreases in unintended pregnancies
and abortions in Iowa. During the same period of
time Wisconsin, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri and
Minnesota had much lower decreases in abortions
and unintended pregnancies.
In concert with “The Power of One” theme, it is suggested
that each branch donate recycled baskets that contain foods
that can be shared with others; that is, one basket to share
with many. The contents of the baskets (boxes or bags)
would be non-perishable foods and drinks, perhaps gathered
around a theme such as: a Mexican Fiesta basket, Chinese
foods and tea, Indian cuisine, a Bar-B-Q collection, Wine &
Cheese, Fruit basket, Snack basket with beverages, etc.
Imagination is welcome. We cannot accept homemade
goods, but anything prepackaged is great. Branches are
urged to consider providing more than one basket.
Baskets need to be delivered to the Conference prior to the
opening session, delivery 8:00-8:30 a.m. is best as each conference begins at 8:45.
Your AAUW branch can be a part of this success
story by hosting a Community Conversation with
the toolkit, 10 minute video and a facilitator provided by AAUW IA. For more information please contact Diane Edwards, Gender Equity Director at
515-571-5534 or [email protected]
Each branch may select the fund to support: Educational Opportunity Fund, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund, the Legal Advocacy Fund, the Public Policy Fund, or the general AAUW
Funds (to be used where needed).
Bonnie Smith/Nancy Magnall, AAUW Funds Co-directors
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