Daily Archives: January 2, 2015

“Interbranch Council Luncheon on Jan. 24. Don’t miss it!” by Cherril Peabody

Please join on us January 24 at the annual Capitol Counties Interbranch Council Luncheon at Plates Restaurant, 14 Business Park Way, Sacramento. This will be our January branch meeting in conjunction with other branches in our district. It is a great opportunity to meet members from other branches and hear some inspiring speeches from AAUW fellows.

Casey Knifsend, a fellow from last year who is an Assistant Professor in psychology at California State University, Sacramento, received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She researches how adolescent girls connect with their peers through sports and extracurricular activities.

 Jennifer Randles, a fellow from this year, is an Assistant Professor in sociology at California State University, Fresno. She received her Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. She investigates how social and economic inequities affect American families.

The cost of the luncheon is $26, including tax and gratuity. The deadline for reservations is January 19. Please use the registration form located here: 1-24-15 IBC Luncheon Plates

 

“President’s Message” by Cherril Peabody

Happy New Year! The new year brings an opportunity to start fresh, perhaps with personal New Year’s resolutions to get more exercise, eat more healthy food and even to have more fun, travel more often, and listen with a more tolerant ear to the relative whose complaints drive you crazy. I don’t usually make resolutions, but this year I am resolving to take a few minutes more often to respond to the AAUW Action emails asking for support for important issues affecting women and girls.

I think sometimes we all feel overwhelmed when we see all the horrible stuff that’s going on in the world, and we wonder what one person can possibly do to make a difference. I was inspired by our November WOW speaker, Karen Duncanwood, who did such a brave thing when she stepped up to being a Freedom Rider in Mississippi 50 years ago.

Probably none of us is able to take that big a step today, but there are always little things to do to help our community and the world and to be an example to others. It means a lot on our small stage when our branch can help a woman complete her education, or inspire a girl to consider a scientific career, or encourage a teenager to develop an idea about an important issue into an effective speech. Thanks for your help in making our projects bear fruit. Let’s see what else we can do this year on an individual and group basis to make a difference, no matter how small!

 

Cherril Peabody, AAUW Sacramento President for 2014-15

Cherril Peabody, AAUW Sacramento President for 2014-15

“Scholarship Updates” by Molly Dugan

Andrea Weathington and Thanh Ho, two of our four scholarship recipients for 2014-2015, spoke at the holiday luncheon on Dec. 13. The other two recipients, Venice Nguyen and Sharay Robinson, will speak at an upcoming branch event to be announced.

AAUW Sacramento is now accepting applications for 2015-2016 scholarships. If you know of anyone who is interested in learning more, please contact scholarship co-chairs Molly Dugan and Donna Holmes at madugan@hotmail.com. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14.

Thanh Ho, 26, is studying health care administration at CSUS. She wants to help low-income people better access health care services. Ho grew up in Hue, Vietnam, and moved to the U.S. six years and began studying English. She works as an In- Home Supportive Services caregiver for her mother and grandmother, and is active in the CSUS Multi-Cultural Center and plans to join the CSUS AAUW chapter.

Thanh Ho, 26, is studying health care administration at CSUS. She wants to help low-income people better access health care services. Ho grew up in Hue, Vietnam, and moved to the U.S. six years and began studying English. She works as an In- Home Supportive Services caregiver for her mother and grandmother, and is active in the CSUS Multi-Cultural Center and plans to join the CSUS AAUW chapter.

Andrea Weathington, 30, is studying Communications at Sacramento City College after a 10 year hiatus from school. She planned to be a drug and alcohol counselor, but "fell in love" with Communications after taking a General Education class. She plans to transfer to CSUS in the fall to complete a bachelor's degree, and is considering pursuing a master's degree. She is mom to Mackenzie, 10, and just got engaged to be married.

Andrea Weathington, 30, is studying Communications at Sacramento City College after a 10 year hiatus from school. She planned to be a drug and alcohol counselor, but “fell in love” with Communications after taking a General Education class. She plans to transfer to CSUS in the fall to complete a bachelor’s degree, and is considering pursuing a master’s degree. She is mom to Mackenzie, 10, and just got engaged to be married.