| Celebration Events |
The AAUW San Clemente-Capistrano Bay (CA) Branch celebrates 125 years. Members are pictured with balloons and the anniversary cake.
Members presented a dramatic look at some historic women who courageously advanced the cause of women at the November branch meeting. Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias, Abigail Adams, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sandra Day O'Connor, Margaret Sanger and Sally Ride were presented as women whose lives advanced the achievements of women in many arenas.
The presentation was followed by a discussion at the luncheon tables. One representative from each table then presented the group with highlights of her table's ideas about where we see women as they conquer the future! Really intriguing prospects!
AAUW Mansfield (OH) Branch celebrated AAUW's 125th anniversary - and the branch's 72nd anniversary - with a tea party. "We're still doing the same types of things we were doing in 1984 and 1934. We learn to adapt and do things in a new way," said Carol Loveless, former branch president. "We're a group of women who value education and equal rights." The Mansfield News Journal published a story about the party and the branch's history in November.
At an AAUW Venice (FL) Branch celebration, members dress up to portray women activists of the past, give rousing speeches, and participate in an authentic rally to the tune of "Sister Suffragette" from Mary Poppins.
From Left to Right: Joyce Ottinger as Paulina Wright Davis; Diane Kreutzer as Lucretia Mott; Marion Mahoney as Ernestine Rose; Fran McClurg as Abby Price; Judy Thuer as Harriet Hunt; Shirley Reid as Sojourner Truth; June Lee Reninger, narrator; Carol Newnam as Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Barbara Harris as Lucy Stone; and Barbara Stevens as Abby Kelley Foster.
Valley-Huntington luncheon
Westminster-Fountain Valley-Huntington Beach celebrated the 125th Anniversary at their AAUW luncheon on Oct. 21. Invitations were sent to past and present community and coalition leaders who have partnered with AAUW, inviting them to come to a luncheon in honor of AAUW's 125th.
The luncheon meeting also featured a women's economic security component with financial specialist presenting the 10 myths of financial success.
On the left image: Westminster-Fountain Valley-Huntington Beach Branch Program Co-VP, Diana LoSchiavo (left) arranged for cake and balloons to add to the party. She is joined by Marilen Steiger (center) and Lori Klebeck (right), Branch Co-President.
Members attending the AAUW North Carolina Fall Conference, Oct. 20-21, enthusiastically pose for a photo in front of an AAUW 125th anniversary banner.
Brevard will celebrate by creating an exhibit for the 125th anniversary of AAUW. The exhibit will be shown at the new Transylvania County library during November.
Athens celebration took part in the Ohio University homecoming parade on Oct. 21, "Back on the Bricks in 2006," with other local women's groups. They stressed "back on the bricks for educational equity".
Two of the many brick campus buildings are named for pioneer branch leaders, the late Irma Voigt, PhD, Dean of Women at Ohio U., 1913-48; and Edith Wray, PhD, first woman to head an academic department at Ohio University.
Over 120 members and guests gathered at the AAUW Hot Springs (AR) Branch Scholarship Luncheon on Dec. 2 to celebrate the 125th anniversary. The room was decorated in white and teal, anniversary balloons floated above the tables, and photos showing highlights of the branch's history were displayed around the room. Read the December newsletter, The Hot Sheet, and see photos and a description of the event.
The Ukiah branch honored AAUW on Oct. 4 with a luncheon and speakers. The branch was also give a plaque by the city in recognition of AAUW's 125 years.
The Maryland division celebrated 125 years of AAUW at the its annual Fall Conference, scheduled for Oct. 7, in the scenic mountains of Western Maryland.
The program encompassed a look at AAUW's past, present and future.
Branch Celebration
Members of the North Shore Milwaukee (WI) Branch celebrated the 125th anniversary in style. At their November meeting, members enjoyed balloons, decorations, and a cake with AAUW's logo on it. Some performed a short play, acting out key events from AAUW history, and a timeline showing AAUW's efforts over the years was prominently displayed.
of NS Milwaukee's celebration cake!
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On the top image: Group of past presidents, including Patt Braley, also formerly a Missouri State President, show the anniversary cake. Past presidents were also presented with a carnation tinted with teal.
On the Bottom Image: President, Jane White, with the vase of carnations before they were presented.
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On Nov. 28, 2006, members of AAUW of Michigan gathered in Detroit to celebrate 125 years of dedication and service to the goals of equity, opportunity, and higher education for women and girls. Recognition was given to the founding mothers of AAUW of Michigan, and members applauded the Detroit branch, as it was the first AAUW branch in the state. Beverly Coleman Alexander, ordained minister, gave an inspiring account of her trials and achievements as an African American woman living in Detroit, and thanked AAUW for the scholarship she was awarded years ago.