Alabama Branch
Proclaims AAUW Month
AAUW of Alabama members worked with their governor to proclaim Nov. 28, 2006 "American Association of University Women Day" in the state. "It was awe-inspiring to have state leaders gather together for the celebration of this historical event," said AAUW of Alabama Communications Director Candice J. Rigsby. "Celebrating AAUW's 125th Anniversary with the Governor of Alabama was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am thankful to have had the chance to be involved."
Pictured from left to right: Candice J. Rigsby, Audrey L. Salgado, Dr. Elaine W. Hughes, Governor Bob Riley, Mildred Lanier, Elizabeth Hendrix, and Melinda "Mindy" J. Bicknell.
Missouri Branch
Proclaims AAUW Month
AAUW of Missouri has posted
photos and event descriptions from 125th anniversary celebrations across the state. Seventeen branch celebrations are featured on the site, with information about proclamations, local news coverage, and 125th anniversary parties. AAUW of Missouri Web site.
Pictured: Lynne Roney and Jan Scott hold the proclamation signed by St Louis County* Executive Charlie Dooley proclaiming Nov. 28 "AAUW Day." Pictured also is Shirley Breeze (AAUW Southwest Central regional director).
Clarion, IA
Proclaims AAUW Month
AAUW Clarion, IA Branch members proudly display a 125th anniversary proclamation.
Southern New York
Proclaims AAUW Month
On Nov. 28, 2006 Mayor Matt Ryan of Binghamton, NY hosted a brief ceremony recognizing the 125th anniversary of AAUW Southern NY Branch at City Hall. WBNG-TV, a local channel, covered the ceremony.
New Jersey
Proclaims AAUW Month
AAUW of NJ celebrated the Association's 125th anniversary at the New Jersey State House on December 11, 2006. Assemblyman Thomas P. Giblin and Assembly President Joseph J. Roberts proclaimed the day "American Association of University Women Day."
Tucson, AZ
Proclaims AAUW Month
AAUW members in Tuscon, AZ asked Mayor Robert E. Walkup to proclaim November 2006 "American Association of University Women Month" in Tuscon.
Delaware
Proclaims AAUW Day
Deleware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner proclaimed Nov. 28 "American Association of University Women Day" in the state. Minner has been a member of AAUW Dover (DE) Branch since 2002. Branch president Maisha Britt says of the governor, "She attends AAUW events when she has a speaking role or to make a presentation...[despite] her demanding role and schedule." The governor and lieutenant governor both signed the proclamation, and the Mayor of Dover made a special proclamation to the Dover Branch on Dec. 6, 2006 as well.
Iowa
Proclaims AAUW Day
Marshalltown, Iowa Mayor Gene Beach signs Proclamation for AAUW 125th Anniversary with AAUW members in attendance.
Flagler County Florida Branch is celebrating AAUW's 125th Anniversary at its Nov. 11, meeting. Past Presidents have been invited to attend and share a birthday cake and memories with members. A talented member, Muriel Levy, has written a "short history" of AAUW accomplishments to be read by members.
At its meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners will proclaim Nov. 28 AAUW Day.
Muskegon County Board
Proclaims AAUW Day
In honor of the 125th Anniversary of AAUW, The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners proclaims Nov. 28, 2006 American Association of University Women Day.
The proclamation was presented to the membership at a special luncheon on Oct. 26 by branch member and County Commissioner Nancy Waters.
» Read the Muskegon County proclamation text.
Congratulations to the branch for getting their city's mayor to proclaim American Association of University Day in Indianapolis, in support of AAUW 125th anniversary!
Other AAUW branches and states are encouraged to get their mayors and governors to do the same.
Sample proclamation language can be found on the AAUW website.
Las Vegas branch is celebrating AAUW's 125th anniversary at their Nov. 11 branch meeting with a panel discussion of AAUW Nevada's past and future. Byllie D'Amato Andrews, the current AAUW Nevada president will lead the panel, which also includes Janette Smith and Bobbie Gang, former AAUW Nevada presidents.
A proclamation from Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman proclaiming Nov. 28 to be American Association of University Women Day will be read at the meeting.
Boise, ID
Proclaims AAUW Day
With prompting from the AAUW Boise (ID) Branch, Mayor David H. Bieter named Nov. 28 "American Association of University Women Day" in the city.
» Read the Boise, ID proclamation text.
Using the power of storytelling, the branch celebrates AAUW's 125th Anniversary with a special event on Nov. 12. A Celebration of Stories is the event's theme.
The branch has also secured a mayoral proclamation for AAUW Day on Nov. 28, 2006. The Mayor Pro Tem, who is an AAUW member, will present the proclamation at the branch's birthday celebration on Nov. 12.
Bentonville is holding a meeting at new library in Bentonville with birthday cake to celebrate AAUW's 125th birthday.
The state Public Policy Chair is taking a proclamation to the mayor of Bentonville and inviting her to the celebration. The state president is also approaching the mayors of Little Rock and North Little Rock, and the governor of Arkansas for proclamations in honor of AAUW's 125th anniversary.
Illinois
Proclaims AAUW Day
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich proclaimed November 28th "AAUW Day" in Illinois.
A link to the sample proclamation from the AAUW Website is also included on the AAUW of Illinois site at www.aauw-il.org.
Noblesville, IN
Proclaims AAUW Day
The city's mayor recognized AAUW with a proclamation during the branch's triple AAUW anniversary celebrations on September 5.
From left to right: Carol Folger, Patricia Gibbs, Mayor Ditslear, and Delores (Dee) Nelson, branch president.
The mayor of Beaverton, Oregon has agreed to proclaim Nov. 28, 2006 American Association of University Women Day. Several branch members will have a photo op on Nov. 8 with the mayor during the signing of the proclamation.
The branch is also discussing ways to memorialize the event with a gift to the city or the library, or to a woman/girl in the community.
New Mexico
Proclaims AAUW Day
New Mexico's Governor Bill Richardson has declared November 28, 2006 to be "American Association of University Women Day" throughout the State of New Mexico. Several AAUW-NM leaders gathered in the governor's office on November 9 to receive the official proclamation.
From Left to Right: Michelle Rossbach, Santa Fe Branch President Nancy Scheer, AAUW-NM Co-President Sherry Sandlin, AAUW-NM Past President Nina Thayer, AAUW-NM Co-President Jean Bahr, AAUW-NM Academic Co-Chair & Lobbyist
AAUW of Tennessee
Proclaims AAUW Day
Tenn. Governor Phil Bredesen declared Nov. 28 "American Association of University Women Day" in Tenn. Members in Tenn. will continue their celebration of AAUW's legacy of leadership at the state convention in March.
From left to right: Tennessee AAUW President Ruth Johnson Smiley, and Mayme Roberson Crowell, Tennessee State Board member, holding the proclamation signed by Gov. Bredesen, designating Nov. 28 as AAUW Day in Tennessee
KS AAUW Branch
Proclaims AAUW Day
AAUW proclamation signed by the mayor of Lawrence, KS. The proclamation stirred the interest of the local radio station to do a short news story about AAUW!
From left to right: Marilyn Greathouse, Florence Boldridge and Carolyn Church, members of Lawrence, KS AAUW Branch proudly display proclamation from the mayor, recognizing Nov. 28 as the 125th anniversary of AAUW
Little Rock, AR
Proclaims AAUW Day
Mayor Patrick Henry Hays, Mayor of North Little Rock, AR, signed a proclamation declaring November 28, 2006, as American Association of University Women Day. Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas also signed a proclamation in honor of AAUW's 125th anniversary. The proclamation was presented to Senator Irma Hunter Brown, a member of the Little Rock, AK, Inc. Branch, and to Barbara A. Yarnell, state president of AAUW of Arkansas.
Mayor Patrick Henry Hays (above), of North Little Rock, AR, signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 28, 2006, as "American Association of University Women Day." Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas also signed a proclamation in honor of AAUW's 125th anniversary.
Arkansas Sen. Irma Hunter Brown wrote a letter of congratulations to AAUW of AR.
Monmouth, IL AAUW Branch
Proclaims AAUW Day
Monmouth, Illinois Branch takes photo on the Monmouth College campus, a college/university partner of AAUW, and an integral part of the community. Holding framed proclamation presented to branch by the Monmouth City Council in honor of AAUW's anniversary, is life member Estelle Barnes. Also pictured (L to R), Lila Blum, co-president; Vicki Young, book group chair; and Jonalyn Heaton, EF/LAF chair. In front are Ronda Willhardt, president-elect, and Marilyn Van Ausdall, co-president.
Monmouth,IL, Branch co-presidents Lila Blum (left) and Marilyn Van Ausdall, being presented a framed proclamation recognizing AAUW's 125th anniversary by Monmouth Mayor Rod Davies at the city council meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 , 2006.
David Coss, mayor of the Santa Fe, New Mexico, declared Nov. 28 "American Association of University Women Day." The branch was also recognized by the local newspaper, The New Mexican. Branch President Shelley Rossbach is quoted in the story, "Our members are bright, educated women who are active in the community and dedicated to social progress."
Fairport Area, NY Branch
Proclaims AAUW Day
The Fairport Area (NY) Branch obtained a signed proclamation from a local legislator for the 125th anniversary of AAUW.
Seated from Left to Right: Nancy G. Shadd, current AAUW Fairport Area Branch president; James E. Smith, supervisor, Town of Perinton Standing ( L to R): Eileen S. Hartmann, AAUW NYS VP Membership, Diane Holtzclaw, first president of Fairport Area Branch, Rose Ann Szczepanik, current branch VP of Membership and Programs.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell of Connecticut proclaimed Nov. 28th as "American Association of University Women Day" in honor of the 125th anniversary of AAUW.
The Proclamation was sent to major regional Connecticut newspapers and news outlets. In addition, the information has been shared with various local AAUW partners, including our 12 University Partners
Mayor Miller of Winona, MN named Nov. 27- Dec. 2, 2006 American Association of University Women Week in the city. AAUW Winona (MN) Branch members are proud to be a part of the 125th anniversary celebration.
AAUW of Oregon
Proclaims AAUW Day
Oregon Gov. Theodore R. Kulongoski names Nov. 28 "American Association of University Women Day" in the state.
The group presented the proclamation at a party, where five past state presidents were in attendance.
Mayor Don Larson also proclaimed Nov. 28 "American Association of University Women Day" in honor of AAUW of Oregon's 125 the anniversary. Councilor Diana Schafer thanked her "AAUW sisters." "Every one of you has been outstanding in your work and involvement," Schafer said.
AAUW of Maryland
Proclaims AAUW Day
Governor Robert Ehrlich issued a proclamation on Nov. 28, 2006, naming the date as "American Association of University Women Day" in the state of Maryland.
AAUW Maryland joins with all the state divisions and branches in recognizing this landmark day.
AAUW of York, PA
Proclaims AAUW Day
The Mayor of York, PA, John Brenner, declared Nov. 28, 2006, as American Association of University Women day.
AAUW of Elkhart, IN
Proclaims AAUW Day
Elkhart, Indiana, Branch officers are presented with a proclamation in honor of AAUW's anniversary by The Honorable David Miller, mayor of Elkhart on Nov. 28, 2006.
AAUW of Hawaii
Proclaims AAUW Day
Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii's first women governor and the first Republican elected governor in 40 years, and Lt. Gov. James Aiona jointly proclaimed Nov. 28, 2006 as American Association of University Women Day in Hawaii. AAUW of Hawaii has also received press coverage from the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, which printed a piece on its anniversary.
AAUW of Rockford, IL
Proclaims AAUW Day
Mayor Larry Morrissey proclaimed Nov. 28 "American Association of University Women Day" in Rockford, IL. Faye Marcus, of the Rockford branch, wrote a letter to the editor about AAUW's 125th anniversary that was printed in the Rockford Register Star on Dec. 2.
The
Amarillo Globe-News printed a photo of AAUW Amarillo (TX) Branch President Janette Kelley on Dec. 27, 2006. The caption read:
"Janette Kelley president of the Amarillo Branch of the American Association of University Women, shows off a proclamation from Mayor Debra McCartt and the Amarillo City Commission designating Nov. 28 as American Association of University Women Day marking the group's 125th anniversary."
A group of ten Amarillo Branch members were present to hear the proclamation read by the mayor and be congratulated by the members of the City Commission.
