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President s Message Dear AAUW Camarillo Members Year of Growth & Retention This is an exciting time for our branch and we have a lot going on over the next few months.

Thank you to those members who have been recruiting. Let's continue to tell our friends about the wonderful activities and opportunities with AAUW!

For those of us who attended the IBC Luncheon, we had the opportunity to hear Captain Overstreet s fantastic presentation and see a video, from the cockpit, of her landing her plane on an aircraft

IBC Brighter Horizons We are currently seeking volunteers for the IBC Brighter Horizons, as IBC will take on a more substantial role for the three branches (Camarillo, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks).

1 President s Message Dear AAUW Camarillo Members Year of Growth & Retention This is an exciting time for our branch and we have a lot going on over the next few months. Our Year of Growth and Retention has started off very well. I am excited to announce we have applications for 2 new members, on track toward our goal of 25 for the year. Thank you to those members who have been recruiting. Let's continue to tell our friends about the wonderful activities and opportunities with AAUW! IBC Luncheon Success One of our new members is Captain Valerie Overstreet, a Navy pilot stationed at Pt. Mugu Naval Airbase. For those of us who attended the IBC Luncheon, we had the opportunity to hear Captain Overstreet s fantastic presentation and see a video, from the cockpit, of her landing her plane on an aircraft carrier! Thank you to all who attended this important event. IBC Brighter Horizons We are currently seeking volunteers for the IBC Brighter Horizons, as IBC will take on a more substantial role for the three branches (Camarillo, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks). This program will introduce science, technology, engineering and math opportunities to young people from all of Ventura County. Please let Linda Stinebaugh know if you are interested in volunteering. The event is Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Cal Lutheran University, from 9am- Noon. Upcoming General Meeting There are several items that need our members attention. Our bylaws have to be updated and completed by the end of March. Do we have enough money for Tech Trek and Scholarships this coming season? These, along with other items will be on the agenda for a general meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Los Posas Country Club in Camarillo, from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. We are looking forward to a full house, so please RSVP to me as soon as possible. I would also like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of our members who have passed away, and to those who have lost loved ones. I would also like to wish our members who are dealing with poor health a "HUGE" get well wish. Please remember to always take care of your health. NEXT BOARD MEETING Warmest regards to you all, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm at Terri McDaniel's Home Pamela

The IBC Luncheon Was A Success Captain Overstreet.

A dynamic speaker, Captain Overstreet told her life story in a way that kept everyone listening, while we were also entertained by her terrific

The pictures of her Numerous landings on a ship in the middle of an ocean were captivating, and though she mentioned her many flight missions over

The hour Captain Overstreet spoke was fascinating, organized, to the point, had just the right amount of visual aids, and it showed what

This also brings to mind the nearly limitless possibilities that may become available for the young women we support in our Tech Trek Program.

2 The IBC Luncheon Was A Success Captain Overstreet. What a career path she shared with those of us fortunate enough to hear her speak last month at the IBC luncheon. A dynamic speaker, Captain Overstreet told her life story in a way that kept everyone listening, while we were also entertained by her terrific sense of humor. The pictures of her Numerous landings on a ship in the middle of an ocean were captivating, and though she mentioned her many flight missions over Kandahar and Afghanistan, she was very thoughtful about not including the actual horrors of war she must have witnessed. The hour Captain Overstreet spoke was fascinating, organized, to the point, had just the right amount of visual aids, and it showed what determination she had to get to where she is today, second in command at Pt. Mugu. This also brings to mind the nearly limitless possibilities that may become available for the young women we support in our Tech Trek Program. - JoAnn Cataldo Gloria Regen & Captain Valerie Overstreet SAVE THE DATES! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR DETAILS ON OUR UPCOMING EVENTS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS SUNDAY, February 21 General Meeting Los Posas Country Club, Camarillo Noon-2 p.m. Please RSVP Saturday, October22, 2016: Authors Day Luncheon For more information regarding upcoming evens please contact: Los Robles Golf Club Judi Gill Judy Pfiel, Maureen Everakes, Pamela Perkins-Dwyer, and Sally Hibbits (See next page for dates of more upcoming events)

GREAT DECISIONS February 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 21 Meet at the Las Posas Country Club AAUW Board Meeting with members invited to attend. Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 12 Noon-2 p.m. Please RSVP to aauw.

If you would like to attend, see the Women s History article in this Beacon to contact Kathy Van Slyke. APRIL The general meeting date and time TBD.

There will be the installation of officers and a docent-led tour of the museum. Learn about the fascinating history of Pleasant Valley and Camarillo.

com PM Book Review Please join us On February 22, at 7:30 PM, to review the book, The Life We Bury, by Allen Eskens. The author won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel.

3 GREAT DECISIONS February 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 21 Meet at the Las Posas Country Club AAUW Board Meeting with members invited to attend. Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 12 Noon-2 p.m. Please RSVP to MARCH There is no general meeting. Please help with Knowledge Bow, and support the Women in History program. You may attend a presentation. If you would like to attend, see the Women s History article in this Beacon to contact Kathy Van Slyke. APRIL The general meeting date and time TBD. Recognize Equal Pay Day, hear both pro and con speakers on the SOAR Initiative, and elect next year s AAUW officers. MAY 21 Meet at the Pleasant Valley Historical Society and Museum from 12-3 PM. There will be the installation of officers and a docent-led tour of the museum. Learn about the fascinating history of Pleasant Valley and Camarillo. For more information, contact Judi Gill, (805) , or , jygill@roadrunner.com PM Book Review Please join us On February 22, at 7:30 PM, to review the book, The Life We Bury, by Allen Eskens. The author won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Our hostess that evening is Mary Rockwell 116 Camarillo Drive. Please call (805) or leave an to let her know if you are coming. Need A Ride? No member of AAUW should miss an event because she is no longer driving or can t drive at night. If you need a ride to any event or can offer a ride to someone, please let me know. A permanent list will be established. Let s help our members participate in our wonderful activities. Contact Judi Gill (805) , or (see membership directory.

GREAT DECISIONS February 2016 Volunteers Are Needed This is a fun and easy way to get involved in AAUW KNOWLEDGE BOWL 2016 The annual Knowledge Bowl 2016 will be held on March 2nd, March 9th & March

A minimum of 12 volunteers are needed for each night of the competition during the hours of 5:00pm and 9:30pm.

com or 805-207-5405. No experience is necessary!

4 GREAT DECISIONS February 2016 Volunteers Are Needed This is a fun and easy way to get involved in AAUW KNOWLEDGE BOWL 2016 The annual Knowledge Bowl 2016 will be held on March 2nd, March 9th & March 16th at three different high schools in Ventura County. Volunteers are needed for each of those dates to serve as question readers, judges and timers. A minimum of 12 volunteers are needed for each night of the competition during the hours of 5:00pm and 9:30pm. Knowledge Bowl is a friendly "Jeopardy" style quiz bowl competition between local high schools. If you are available and would be willing to help Please contact Rebecca Pecsok at rpecsok@gmail.com or No experience is necessary! In Observance of African-American History Month Camarillo Public Library and Ventura County Genealogical Society presents: Kenyatta Berry Star of PBS Television's Genealogy Roadshow Saturday, February 6, 2016, 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA Ms. Berry's topics will be: "21st Century African-American Genealogy: How the Media and Technology are Changing Research and "Finding the Last Master: Researching your Enslaved Ancestors" Kenyatta Berry is an attorney, genealogist and business woman. She is a Past-President of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and is well-known as one of the on-screen talent for the PBS television program "Genealogy Roadshow", and is widely known for her research expertise. Berry will discuss how media and technology are changing genealogical research and the work she does. Discover Genealogy launched slavegenealogy.com, which enables African Americans to access records which identify and trace the roots of their enslaved ancestors. By connecting the missing links between slavery and emancipation, African Americans will be able to reclaim their histories.

Our goal is $2,500, so we can give another student a scholarship. Please make your donations TODAY.

5 DONATION MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR NORMA MAIDEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Two supporters have offered to match up to $1,000 in donations to the Norma Maidel Scholarship Fund at CSUCI. For each dollar you donate, another dollar will be donated. Our goal is $2,500, so we can give another student a scholarship. Please make your donations TODAY. Please make your checks out to AAUW Camarillo and send your check to : AAUW Camarillo, Attn: Janet Lindgren, P.O. Box 862, Camarillo, CA Please clearly mark it NORMA MAIDEL SCHOLARSHIP.

AUTHORS' DAY LUNCHEON NONFICTION BOOK GROUP. October 24, September 2015

AUTHORS' DAY LUNCHEON NONFICTION BOOK GROUP. October 24, September 2015 AUTHORS' DAY LUNCHEON October 24, 2015 WE NEED BOOKS We are in need of more gently used books to be used as part of the table decorations and prizes for our upcoming Authors Day. Please drop off your donations