President’s Message – September 2019
Our power is shown in our ability to achieve, our strength is shown in commitment, our actions are shown in what we do.
From July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, we added 25 new members, five new activities, plus our standard hits—THANK YOU! Here is what we did and what we’re doing:
- AAUW CA said Karen Wilkes’ Days for Girls“…is an excellent example of engaging with our local communities in support of our mission to enhance opportunities for women and girls.”
- AAUW CA praised Mary Toutonghi and Charmen Goehring’s October Ballot Forum, stating CHAR is “…helping our public become informed voters.”
- While celebrating 20-years in Tech Trek, Mary Duval created CHAR’s first Tech Trek Alumni Association.
- Charlene Eberwine encouraged American River College to join AAUW, started a CHAR/ARC Partnership, and helped start the first AAUW@ARC student club.
- Samantha Brady, AAUW @ ARC President, received a National scholarship and attended the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders in Baltimore, Maryland.
- CHAR Erin Saberi received Blue Ribbon Commission status from Sacramento County to establish a Commission for Women and Girls.
- CHAR sent five eighth graders to Tech Trek camp.
- CHAR awarded seven ARC scholarships to Moms who are head of household.
And our members are working to make 2019/2020 an exceptional year.
With news that members were dwindling and money was tight, 2019/2020 was looking drab, even with 25 new members. Then Vern Chang happened. Under Vern’s lead we are raising funds through Corporate Grants, matching funds, and corporate donations—not from member’s pockets. Only 3 of 11 general meetings are fundraisers to which members contribute. As our programs become more exciting we will attract members who are active and want challenges. See Charmen’s article (p. 6) Sept. 2019 Ripples Newsletter.
Equal Means Equal
Lee Battershell-Baird