MEMBERSHIP DOINGS

MEMBERSHIP DOINGS By Gloria Yost, Hedda Smithson

Fall is in the air.  The weather is more changeable and the leaves are beginning to turn.  We, members who attended the October meeting, experienced a stimulating learning opportunity about how California’s political redistricting processes have historically operated, and the pros and cons of Proposition 50, on the November election ballot.

We also recognized our two latest 50-year members, Pat Morehead and Cherril Peabody, with the presentation of their certificates.  We now have 35 of these dedicated members who continue to work for women’s equity.

Congratulations, Pat and Cherril, on your achievement!

 

We have new members!

Leslie Oberst

  • Works at CapRadio and is hoping to get involved with several branch activities, including public policy. She lives in the 95819 zip code area.

Erica Dias

  • Is finishing a PhD program and serves on the AAUW CA public policy committee. She wants to be involved locally with us as well and lives in the 95822 zip code area

Susan Hamilton

  • Found our AAUW table at the Jewish Food Faire and is interested in participating in both outreach and interest group programs. She lives in the 95818 zip code area.

Welcome Leslie, Erica and Susan.  We’re glad you joined.

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Membership Ambassadors Program Continues!

  • Bring in a new member — get your name on our Wall of Honor
  • Bring in a new member — get your name added for our drawings
  • Monthly drawing for prizes at meetings
  • Recruit the most new members — WIN a free AAUW membership for 2026-27

Join Ambassadors Fran Clarke, Donna Holmes & Hedda Smithson
Get your star on our Wall of Honor

Monthly drawing winners
September — Fran Clarke, October — Donna Holmes

Help us Strengthen our Branch connections and friendships

Gloria Yost and Hedda Smithson – Our contact information can be found in the Membership Directory.

Celebrating November Birthdays! 

  • Kathleen Asay                         11/2
  • Esther Gaines                          11/3
  • Julie Sporrer                            11/10
  • Ann Arneill                               11/11
  • Lee Battershell                        11/11
  • Eileen Heaser                          11/12
  • Joy Allender                             11/13
  • Donna Holmes                        11/14
  • Rebecca Stone                        11/15
  • Linda Lawrence                      11/16
  • Carole Rouin                           11/16
  • Carole Cline                             11/18
  • Elaine Ellers                             11/23
  • Susana Mullen                        11/28
  • Elaine Moody                          11/30

Membership Recruitment Meets Membership Engagement

<OR> Tabling 101

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure has nothing on Gloria and Hedda’s Wonderful One! It all began with a suggestion from Bonnie Penix that the branch participate in a very popular event called the Jewish Food Faire. After much discussion, the membership team of Gloria, Donna and Hedda said “Why not?” and “It will be fun!” So, we signed up.

Oct.12 arrived. The doors opened for the event at 11. We were to be set up by 10:30. Gloria and Hedda loaded the faithful Prius and headed toward the Scottish Rite Temple near CSUS. We had no idea what to expect but we were ready! We had a bright red table cloth, some colorful flowers, free pens, free cell phone wallets, membership brochures and flyers, AAUW CA Public Policy Principles, copies of articles about Tech Trek, the October branch meeting, examples of books we have read, a couple of Great Decisions books, sign-up sheets, chocolate brownies, and more! We were joined by Linda Sparks and Joan Hammond, who willingly sat at the table while Gloria and Hedda wandered. Here are some of the highlights:

  • A former Tech Trek student recognized Gloria and reconnected. She is now a senior at CSUS, majoring in biology. That student’s dad came up later to say thank you and to tell us that Tech Trek had made a big impact on his daughter.
  • More than 20 people expressed interest in AAUW Sacramento.
  • There was a wine garden that shared space with SMUD and a group from CSUS. One booth advertised beans. Another had dreidels, Hanukkah candles, coloring books and more. One could buy jewelry, local honey, homemade soap and more!
  • We sat next to representatives from the National Council of Jewish Women whose flyer was titled “Get Involved! Let’s make good trouble.”
  • By the time we were hungry, the lines of people were everywhere. We settled for a couple of cold brewed coffees.

A few days later, Gloria reached out to the potential members to invite them to the Oct. 18 branch meeting. As of this date, we have recruited one new member and have ties to several more. This is one of our ways to get the AAUW Sacramento Branch name to the public.