Here’s some of what’s happening with the branch this fall! (See our website calendar for more details.) —

– Fri., 11/22, RSVP to Adele by today for The Realistic Joneses on 11/24.

– Sun., 11/24, 1:30 PM, The Realistic Joneses, Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock.

– Thurs., 12/5, Bus trip to Met Museum, NYC

– Sun., 12/8, 5 PM, Potluck and film, ViVi’s home, Kingston.

– Thurs., 12/12, Winter branch meeting and holiday party with Energy Dance Company, Kingston Library, Community Room (2nd Floor).

Come to one, come to all! See you soon!…Susan H.

The Kingston Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held its annual meeting, open to all members, at 5 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the home of outgoing President Adele Calcavecchio. An election of officers for the 2019-2020 term was held. Lynn Gore will be our new Kingston Branch President and Karen Aspromonte will replace Lynn as Membership VP.

Treasurer Marjorie Bot reported that income and expenditures this past year came very close to what was forecast. The Kingston Branch was able to donate $2000 to SUNY Ulster and $1000 to Kingston High School for scholarships, and $500 to the Kingston Library. The Gift Card Program proceeds of $500 was divided evenly among students in need at Kingston and Saugerties High Schools as part of their Holiday Gift Funds.

The SUNY Ulster donation contributed to scholarships for two women, Brittney Partridge and Ava Hricisak. Ava attended the meeting, thanked the group, and described her future plans as she pursues an English degree in adolescent education. Brittney sent a recording of a vocal piece that represents her talent as she pursues a degree in Fine Arts.

President Adele Calcavecchio has completed five sequential one-year terms. During her tenure, she organized events with other groups, including the League of Women Voters and the Center for Creative Education. As an actor, she was successful in encouraging members to attend shows by Coach House Players and Performing Arts of Woodstock as a group. Adele provided her leadership and skills organizing our Fall and Spring luncheons, which are major fundraisers for the scholarship program.

Past Membership VP Lynn Gore also organizes trips that have earned profits for the group. Our branch will host the AAUW New York State District IV Annual Conference on Sunday, October 20, 2019, and Lynn is working with a committee planning this conference. She was instrumental in designing tote bags and a branch banner that can be used as a background for photos. Lynn debuted the banner at the meeting.

When Lynn was asked about her plans for the next year, she replied that “I look forward to carrying on the good example of my predecessor. I am happy to take on the position of President of AAUW and work with the executive board to hold successful fundraisers.”

Members attending this picnic meeting brought salads and desserts to complement the entree prepared by our host. Jazz musician Dennis Yerry provided background music as members enjoyed the evening.

Photos to be posted soon on our branch Facebook page.

The Kingston branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) participated as donors in the SUNY Ulster Scholarship Ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the campus.  AAUW Kingston Branch President Adele Calcavecchio and Membership Vice President Lynn Gore joined ~200 student recipients, their families, and other donors who gave to the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc.

A reception for donors and recipients was held before the award ceremony, giving Adele and Lynn a chance to meet the two SUNY Ulster students we sponsored this year – Brittney Partridge and Ava Hricisak.  Brittany will be pursuing an English degree in adolescent education.  Ava will continue her studies in Fine Arts. Both women attend SUNY New Paltz. Adele discovered that Ava’s father had been one of her students in the past.

In 1976, the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. awarded $15,000 in scholarships.  In 2016-2017, they were able to give approximately $400,000 to more than 260 students. AAUW Kingston is proud to be an annual participant in their growth and achievement.

Several branch events throughout the year raise money for these scholarships. Most recently, proceeds from our May 4 Spring Luncheon at Reginato Restaurant were donated to the Foundation. AAUW Kingston events are open to members and non-members. All are welcome.

The pictures (to be posted soon) on our branch Facebook page were taken by the official photographer at the reception, where appetizers, fruits, vegetables, and cookies were served in the SUNY Ulster cafeteria.

The NYS Health Care Act: Information Session 
Friday, June 21
1 PM to 3 PM
Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street, Kingston

Gail Myers, Deputy Director of the NY Statewide Senior Council, will speak about the proposed NYS Health Care Act. With many years of prior experience working with aging and health care issues, Gail is the Council’s spokeswoman and representative on this important issue.

For more information about this legislation, go to:
https://www.nysenior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NY-Health-and-Medicare.pdf

Please plan to attend this session if you can.  There’ll be plenty of time for discussion, so bring your questions and concerns.

Sponsored by: Settled and Serving in Place (SSIP) Kingston

A letter from New Paltz Women in Black:

We are very excited about the rally we are helping to organize this Saturday, June 8 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM, in front of Elting Library on Main Street, called “Rise against Hate”!

On the day of the event, a poster-making party will be held at Ryan Cronin: CronArtUSA in the Water Street Market from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Some materials will be available, or bring your own.

AAUW Kingston: Bus Trip to Cooperstown
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

1. Fenimore Museum
Special exhibits:
Floating Palaces of the Hudson
Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits

2. Show Boat at Glimmerglass Opera House

8 AM: Leave Kingston Plaza (near Hannaford)
7 PM: Return to Kingston

Cost:
AAUW members: $140
Non-members: $150

Payment is due by July 1, 2019.

Questions?
Call Lynn Gore at 845-687-9210  or email lynngore54@gmail.com

Did you get an email about the AAUW National election? For example, I got one on April 30 from AAUW CEO Kim Churches —   Subject: Two Weeks Left to Vote in the AAUW Election.

Check your in-box for this (or an earlier) election email from AAUW. Click on the big magenta VOTE NOW button in that email. Or, go to:

https://ww2.aauw.org/omov2019/

and enter your member ID and your voter PIN (listed on the back cover of your Spring Outlook).

Review the ballot and cast your votes.

For questions about the voting process, email connect@aauw.org or call 800-326-2289 (Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM ET).

So, please remember to vote by Tuesday, May 14!

Let me know if you need more information.

— Susan Holland, susan-holland@usa.net, 845-389-3961

Click here for the registration form (PDF)

Sunday, October 20, 2019, 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM

Stonehedge Restaurant, 1694 Route 9W, West Park, NY
https://www.stonehedgerestaurant.com/ ==> ABOUT ==> Directions

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STEMming the Tide: How Women and Girls are Changing the World

10:30 to 11 AM             Registration and networking

11 to 11:15 AM              Welcome        Lynn Gore, President, AAUW Kingston
                                                                  Janice Brown, President, AAUW-NYS

                                           Judith Laughing Owl, Land acknowledgment and thanksgiving address

11:15 AM                          Brunch buffet begins

11:25 to 11:40 AM                  Laura Petit, Ulster County Legislator

11:40 AM to 11:55 AM           Beth Roessler, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

11:55 AM to 12:10 PM           Aliza Krevolin, FeedHV

12:10 to 12:25 PM                  Taylor Voner and Karen Ranney, E. Hodge Community Center

12:25 to 12:40 PM                  Emily Vail, Hudson River Watershed Alliance

12:40 to 12:55 PM                 Lisa Mitten, SUNY New Paltz

1 to 1:30 PM                           Question & answer session with our presenters

1:30 to 1:45 PM                      Announcements, wrap-up

1:45 PM                                   Conference ends

Times might vary. Other possible speakers to be announced.

Brunch buffet: Assorted Muffins and Danish, Bagels with Butter & Herbed Cream Cheese, Fresh Fruit Salad, French Toast, Broccoli & Cheese Quiche, Bacon/Potato/Egg/Cheese Casserole, Garden Salad with Vinaigrette, Chicken Francaise, Italian Cookies, Fruit Punch Bowl, Coffee, Tea. Cash bar.

Logistics: There is plenty of parking available in the parking lot in front of the building. The lot and building are accessible. Enter the building through the farthest door to the left (under the green BANQUET ROOM awning).

Host branch: AAUW Kingston.

This program is sponsored in part by an AAUW-NYS district grant.

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For more information, please contact: susan-holland@usa.net, 845-389-3961

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/962359677441113/

This year, Equal Pay Day is on Tuesday, April 2.

Here are a few things we can all do now to help ensure
equal pay and economic security for all women:

1. Urge your U.S. Senators to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act!
a. NWLC petition:
https://act.nwlc.org/onlineactions/dc3f9MK2p0y7TnRGu16fyw2

b. ACLU petition:
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/pass-paycheck-fairness-act

2. Call your representative today. Urge her or him to vote Yes on the Paycheck Fairness Act!
Call AAUW’s toll-free number, 1-855-973-0824, to hear the call script and automatically
connect to your representative’s office.

3. Go online and take the online AAUW Work Smart salary negotiation workshop.
AAUW’s goal is to train 10,000 women by April 2.
Visit https://salary.aauw.org to start the one-hour workshop online.
Ask other women you know to complete the online workshop by 4/2.

Make your voice heard on Equal Pay Day.
Take a few minutes to sign a petition, make a phone call, or take the online
salary negotiation workshop, because the time is now!
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2019 Equal Pay Days
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Tuesday, March 5: Asian American women’s Equal Pay Day
(Asian women vs. White, non-Hispanic men – $0.85)

Tuesday, April 2: All women’s Equal Pay Day
(Women overall vs. Men overall – $0.80)

Friday, April 19: White women’s equal pay day
(White, non-Hispanic women vs. White, non-Hispanic men – $0.77)

Thursday, August 22: Black women’s Equal Pay Day
(Black women vs. White, non-Hispanic men – $0.61)

Monday, September 23: Native Women’s Equal Pay Day
(Native women vs. White, non-Hispanic men – $0.58)

Wednesday, November 20: Latinas’ Equal Pay Day
(Latinas vs. White, non-Hispanic men – $0.53)
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Susan Holland, Branch Public Policy Chair, 845-389-3961