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

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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.

1 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 at the following locations: Janet Lindquist Leisure Village Diana Dingler West End Camarillo Anita Kuzas Mission Oaks area Jane Belbusti Ventura/Oxnard area Celina Biniaz Camarillo Estates PUZZLE #2 Whoever makes it, tells it not. Whoever takes it, knows it not. And whoever knows it, wants it not. What is it? Answer on page 11 NONFICTION BOOK GROUP We are inviting more members (new and old) to come and join us. We meet the second Tuesday of every month in one of the group members homes. Our group is friendly, welcoming, and extremely stimulating! Here is the current line-up of books we will be reading: Secret History of the Mongol Queens by Jack Weatherford (September) Words Without Music by Philip Glass (October) Heretic by Ayaan Hirsi Ali (November) The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert (December) Eleanor of Aquitaine by Alison Weir (January) Dreams of Earth and Sky by Freeman Dyson (February) The Wright Brothers by David McCullough (March) Ashley s War by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (month TBA) If you would like to join us, please or call me and I will add you to the list. We hope to see some new faces! For More Information contact Barbara Hilburn hilburndesigns@gmail.com

2 THE BRIDGE GROUPS We ll kick off the Fall Season on September 11 th at Noon. Evonne Peterson will be the hostess for the second Friday group. Diana Hagen will be the hostess for the fourth Friday group on September 25 th at Noon, and the second Friday group on October 9 th at Noon. We always welcome new members and people who would like to substitute for the rest of us when we cannot attend. For more information contact Nancy Jaeger at: or nancyjaeger@verizon.net Women s History Needs Your HELP! 1. We will undoubtedly need a few performers for the school program in March. The majority of performers are parents but there are always a few requests that we would like to meet. Details about what we will be offering will soon be on our internet site. 2. We need help with props. I intend to turn the organization of props over to two people for This is the year to train them so the job will be easy. If you have questions or want to consider volunteering please contact Kathy Van Slyke nkvanslyke@verizon.net PUBLIC POLICY Do you want to have the biggest impact you can? Do you want to be part of creating a better world for women in California and nationally? Are you tired of it taking so long for women to earn the right to the gains they should already have? Then this is perfect for you: Sign up for the Two-Minute Activist! It s easy: Go to AAUW.org/what-we-do/public-policy/two-minute-activist You will receive prewritten letters on AAUW letterhead to send to your representatives. It will only take a click of a button!

GREAT DECISIONS We will be meeting on Wed, Sept 23, to watch a video and discuss, "Human Trafficking: a serious challenge to humanity," from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Linda Cohenour's house.

3 GREAT DECISIONS We will be meeting on Wed, Sept 23, to watch a video and discuss, "Human Trafficking: a serious challenge to humanity," from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Linda Cohenour's house. On Oct 28, we will focus on "Brazil's metamorphosis" for the last meeting of Newcomers are welcome. No experience is necessary to join these informative, non-political discussions. For more information contact Kim Stephenson at kimstep@rocketmail.com or visit Please note that this is Kim's 9th and likely last year of coordinating the group. Please let Pam (and/or Vanessa??) know if you would be interested in taking over. Kim would be happy to show you the ropes. The position involves ordering and distributing the books once/yr then sending out announcements of the 8 monthly meetings.

Meet & Greet Breakfast The last Saturday of each month is the date for our monthly Meet & Greet Breakfast at the Breakfast Café. I hope you will all come and enjoy a pleasant social gathering.

AAUW Camarillo Meet and Greet Breakfast Breakfast Café, 317 Carmen Drive, Camarillo (near Michaels and Trader Joe's) at 9:00am Saturday, September 26, 2015 Come a little early to place your order.

The new badges are more colorful and easier to read. They are comprised of an aluminum plate mounted on blue plastic with either a pin or magnet backing.

4 Meet & Greet Breakfast The last Saturday of each month is the date for our monthly Meet & Greet Breakfast at the Breakfast Café. I hope you will all come and enjoy a pleasant social gathering. Friends and potential members are always welcome. AAUW Camarillo Meet and Greet Breakfast Breakfast Café, 317 Carmen Drive, Camarillo (near Michaels and Trader Joe's) at 9:00am Saturday, September 26, 2015 Come a little early to place your order. Please bring friends and prospective new members! Vanessa and Gloria GET YOUR NEW NAME BADGE New Members here is your opportunity to get a name badge. The new badges are more colorful and easier to read. They are comprised of an aluminum plate mounted on blue plastic with either a pin or magnet backing. If you would like to order a badge, please mail a check for $9.00, made out to: AAUW Camarillo Ann Wasson, 322 E. Santa Cruz Island Ct. Camarillo, CA Please make two notes on the check: your name as you wish it on the badge, and whether you would prefer a magnet back or a pin back. PM BOOK CLUB Our first meeting for the new season is scheduled for September 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Jane Akune 2462 Brookhill Dr, Camarillo At this meeting, we will select the books we wish to read and discuss based on your individual recommendations. Please come prepared to offer some suggestions. I look forward to seeing you all again, and newcomers are always welcome!

5 ADVERTISEMENTS Thank You For Your Generous Support!

joined me on August 19 th at the Las Posas Country Club

We had a great time discussing the coming year.

Thank you all for making it a great success!

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Recording Secretary Anita Kuzas Corresponding Secretary

Treasurer Diana Dingler Co-VPs, Hospitality Teri McDaniel

6 Thank You For Your Generous Support! PLANNING MEETING SUCCESS Twenty-three of our members joined me on August 19 th at the Las Posas Country Club for our annual planning meeting. We had a great time discussing the coming year. I thought I would share some of the photos from our lunch. Thank you all for making it a great success! Puzzle Answers: #1 A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush #2 Counterfeit money Local Chapter Board of Directors Pamela Perkins-Dwyer President Ann Kahng Recording Secretary Anita Kuzas Corresponding Secretary Janet Lindgren Treasurer Agatha Miller Membership Treasurer Diana Dingler Co-VPs, Hospitality Teri McDaniel & Kathy Yanov VP, Membership Judi Gill VP, Programs Vanessa Otto Past President Newsletter Editorial Staff Pamela Perkins-Dwyer Design and Layout

The President s Message

The President s Message Dear AAUW Camarillo Members, My thanks to those of you who came to the April meeting, made a quorum, and voted for the new slate of AAUW Directors. We will now be able to officiate