Stand on Racism

AAUW joins the country in mourning the losses of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless other people of color who have been unjustly killed across our nation. Our country needs healing. But healing will only come with justice. As an organization we condemn racism.

Systemic racism is firmly rooted in the U.S. and today’s injustices mirror our shameful history — from police brutality to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. There can be no justice or equality when Black and Brown communities are seen as less deserving of basic human and civil rights.

On behalf of our 170,000 members and supporters, we commit to fighting for justice, long-term and lasting change, and we stand in solidarity against racism. We also acknowledge that as an organization we have our own work to do.

And, as a member of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, we will work to advance the policies and systemic changes identified in the New Era of Public Safety: A Guide to Fair, Safe, and Effective Community Policing and Vision for Justice platform.

January 2020 Branch Meeting, Jan 18, 10:30am Noel Wien Lib, Conf Rm

January 2020 AAUW Branch Program

GIRLS WHO CODE

Learn about the program sponsored by the Noel Wien Library to teach coding skills to Junior High age girls here in Fairbanks.  There is a potential  opportunity for Fairbanks Branch AAUW to help with this STEM project

Come hear Christine Osiak, administrator of the program explain it

Saturday, January 18th, 10:30 am in the Noel Wien Library conference Room

If you have any questions, call Ritchie at 479-5336 or email her ritchiemusick@gci.net.

October 2019 Meeting

October Branch Meeting:

Topic: Women in Local Government

Date/Time: Saturday, October 19,  10:30am

Location: IBEW Hall, 2000 Airport Way

Description: Come hear from women who have served on the School Board, Borough Assembly,

State Legislature, Planning Commission, and GVEA Advisory Board

-What calls one to serve?

-What costs are involved?

-How much time is involved?

-What unique moments did you experience?

-What are the benefits of service?

Why not you?

   These women will be here to answer your questions about their active roles in government

For information, call Ritchie Musick 479-5336 for further information or ritchiemusick@gci.net

Fairbanks AAUW Branch Sept 21 2019 Fall Meeting

Please join us for our annual fall Membership Meeting. This is a chance to reconnect with fellow members, review the plans for the year and introduce potential new members to the group. As usual, half-price memberships will be available to new members. And look for the “Blind Date with a Book” basket.

ANNUAL WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS BRUNCH

Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 am

Home of Melody and Jerry Springer

3825 Venture Lane

Bring a potluck dish to share

Beverages will be provided

Bring a Guest!!!

 

Directions: From Chena Pump Road turn onto Rosie Creek Rd

Follow to the end and turn right onto Becker Ridge Rd

Turn left onto the second road which is Venture

The Springer house is the first home on the left

 

Enjoy the fall colors!

 

For further information contact Ritchie Musick

479-5336 or ritchiemusick@gci.net

Get Free Salary Negotiation Training

Would you like to be better able to negotiate for a higher salary or promotion?
Sign up for the free training at:  https://salary.aauw.org/.
One member writes:  “I thought I didn’t need the training.  I’ve been out of the workforce for more than 20 years.  But then I started thinking about all of the ways that training in negotiations could have helped me in the last couple of years.  I bought a new car.  I helped my 93- year-old friend secure an apartment in an assisted living facility.  I’m a certified parliamentarian and I must negotiate contracts with groups who need parliamentary services.    So, the negotiating training really is designed for me.  It’s probably designed for all your members as well, regardless of whether they are in the workforce.”

2019 AAUW House Tour

The Annual AAUW House Tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 13 2019, 1-5pm.

Tickets ($20, cash or checks only) for the 2019 Fairbanks AAUW House Tour are now available at the following locations:

  1. Team Cutters Hair Salon — 2950 Airport Way
  2. 2 Street Gallery (Co-op Building) — 535 2nd Ave
  3. In My Element –Artisan’s Courtyard, 1755 Westwood Way
  4. The Alaska House Art Gallery — 1003 Cushman

Or from AAUW members.

May 2019 Meeting

May Meeting: Chocolate, Cheese & Wine Social
Date: Monday, May 20
Time: 7pm
Location: Home of member Nikki Kinne (479-2695, 388-3235)
2175 Charlijo Loop
Directions: from Farmer’s Loop Rd, turn onto Ballaine Rd, left onto Yankovich Rd., right onto Dalton Trail, and left onto 2nd entrance to Charlijo Loop, house will be on right. (Note from Nikki, I would put one more line of warring to not take the first opening to Charlijo Loop.  It is only a “Loop” in the minds of dreamers – or early Alaskan adventures.)
Note about parking: Across the front of the yard, going all the way down the road is OK.  Also, people can park in the scrub across the road, but not on the airplane landing strip, and the road has to be kept open enough for a car to get through on the road.
Details: AAUW’s social event of the year! Please share your favorite chocolate dessert, favorite cheese, or favorite wine and introduce a friend to AAUW. Coffee and Tea will also be available. (Half price memberships will be available) And Margaret will be bringing the “Blind Date with a Book” basket.
Please
RSVP
to Brenda Birdsall (bfayebird@gmail.comor 388-0557) by the Saturday before the event so we will know how many chairs to arrange. But if you find out you can come at the last minute, come anyway, we can always make space for you.