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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: red"><FONT face="Times New Roman">This Member
Newsletter is coming to you via AAUW of Washington Member—listserv from Connie
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Association of University Women<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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</SPAN>February<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>We had a very successful Lobby Day on January 29th. Thanks to
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
/><st1:place w:st="on">Dixie</st1:place> and the Public Policy team for an
excellent program.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The timing of
the first hearing of the Washington Learns Omnibus Bill, which the governor
wanted to present herself, gave many of us a chance to attend the hearing, sign
in with our support and hear the governor. Thanks to Sue Schauffler and the
<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Olympia</st1:place></st1:City> branch
we had a fantastic lunch and many visits were made to legislators.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Three members attending from <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spokane</st1:place></st1:City> made seven visits
in a matter of a couple of hours. </FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>AAUW of Washington is again offering a $500 grant for a college student
to attend the National College Women’s Student Conference in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">D.C.</st1:State></st1:place> in June.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The applications are on the public
section of the web site.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Therefore,
the student herself can download the application.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She can also get the information from
the Association web site at </FONT><A href="http://www.aauw.org/"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>www.aauw.org</FONT></A><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>This year DaVina Hoyt from <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Pullman</st1:place></st1:City> is the chairperson of this project. She
can be reached at </FONT><A href="mailto:collegerep@aauw-wa.org"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>collegerep@aauw-wa.org</FONT></A><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>. </FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #339966; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Make Plans for
<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spokane</st1:place></st1:City>!
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>The Evergreen Leader will be out this
month*. The registration forms are already online at </FONT><A
href="http://www.aauw-wa.org/"><FONT size=3>www.aauw-wa.org</FONT></A><FONT
size=3> in the <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Member Corner</I> under <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Forms</I>.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You will be able to read a few of the
convention highlights on line, as well. Branches should plan to send a full
delegation to <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Spokane</st1:place></st1:City>. This will be an investment in your
branch.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will be a lot of
changes and proposed changes at the Association, which will be explained to us
in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spokane</st1:place></st1:City>.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will be your time to ask question and
be a part of this historic process as it unfolds.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">If you don’t get an Evergreen
Leader by the end of the month, you should check your membership records
through the Association web site in the member corner.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You are the only one who can make
address corrections using the web site. I get a few extra copies to give very
new members who are not in the AAUW records.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Contact me at <A
href="mailto:president@aauw-wa.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #003366">president@aauw-wa.org</SPAN></A>.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I may have an extra
copy.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Connie Dunkelberger, State
President<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-VARIANT: small-caps; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT
size=3>Special Announcements from Association<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Share Your Passion on Valentine’s Day—A Challenge to All
AAUW Members!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">On February 14, call
someone you know and explain why you’re so passionate about AAUW—tell them about
the mission, the research, the advocacy, the philanthropy, and why <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">you</I> are a member. Then, invite them to
join or give them the gift of membership!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If you are an AAUW leader,
call your fellow state or branch leaders and make sure they tell everyone to
share their passion for AAUW on Valentine’s Day! Let’s make this day count.
<U><A
href="http://www.aauw.org/member_center/membership_growth/Member-Get-A-MemberCampaign.cfm">Learn
more</A></U>, send </FONT><A
href="http://www.aauw.org/member_center/postcards/MGM.cfm"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">an e-postcard</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman">
“join” invitation, or visit the </FONT><A
href="http://www.aauw.org/join/index.cfm"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">join</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman"> section of
the AAUW website.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-VARIANT: small-caps; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT
size=3>Convention Update<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:place></st1:City>)<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Convention Registration Now
Available: Don’t Miss Special Incentives!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Everyone is invited to
attend the 44th Association convention in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Arizona</st1:State></st1:place>, from June 29 to July 2, 2007.
Convention provides opportunities for individuals to network, educate themselves
about AAUW programs, and hear inspiring speakers. Learn more about incentive
programs and register now at <U><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><A
href="http://www.aauw.org/convention/conv2007/index.cfm">www.aauw.org/convention/conv2007/index.cfm</A></SPAN></U>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">_________News from
Julie Buffington___________<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Adelante! Book Club
Selections for Winter 2007<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Adelante! Book Club
selections encourage members and nonmembers to open a dialogue of women and
diversity in their communities.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>See
http://www.aauw.org/community_programs/adelante/06.cfm for a list of the
2006-07¡Adelante! Book Club selections.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">January<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Let Me Play: The Story
of Title IX: The Law That Changed the Future of Girls in <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> by Karen
Blumenthal (2005)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">A fascinating look at
the birth, growth, stagnation, and final emergence of Title IX. While
acknowledging the controversy surrounding this law, the author is unwaveringly
supportive of its passage and implementation. Interesting and easy-to-follow
chapters highlight the process of creating, revising, fighting for, and
ultimately passing this legislation that gave girls and women equal access to
physical-education classes, gymnasiums, universities, and graduate
schools.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">February (Black History
Month)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Water Is Wide by
Pat Conroy (1987)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The island is nearly
deserted, haunting, and beautiful. Across a slip of ocean lies <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Carolina</st1:place></st1:State>. But for
the handful of families on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Yamacraw
Island</st1:City>, <st1:country-region
w:st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place> is a world away. For years
the people here lived proudly from the sea, but now its waters are not safe.
Waste from industry threatens their very existence – unless, somehow, they can
learn a new life. But they will learn nothing without someone to teach them, and
their school has no teacher. Here is Conroy’s extraordinary drama based on his
own experience — the true story of a man who gave a year of his life to an
island and the new life its people gave him.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">March (Women's History
Month)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Lighting the Way: Nine
Women Who Changed Modern <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">by Karenna Gore Schiff
(2006)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Schiff, journalist,
lawyer, and daughter of former vice president Al Gore, highlights the lives of
nine women who have enormous impact on the social and political history of the
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">U.S.</st1:country-region></st1:place>, though most of them are
relatively unknown. Schiff acknowledges that her selections are entirely
personal. The nine include Ida B. Wells Barnett, anti lynching activist; Mother
Jones, an advocate for coal miners; Dr. Alice Hamilton, a proponent of workers'
rights in the chemical industry; Frances Perkins, who helped establish Social
Security; Virginia Durr, who fought to end poll taxes; Septima Poinsette Clark,
an advocate for the rights of black voters; Dolores Huera, farm worker
organizer; Dr. Helen Rodrigues-Trias, a reproductive rights activist; and
Gretchen Buchenholz, a child advocate.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">You can also join the
discussion online? as AAUW supports an online discussion board for Adelante!
books and related discussions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I hope that you will
join me in reading and discussing the Adelante! books and I welcome your
comments and questions. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Julie<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Julie Buffington, AAUW
of WA Diversity Chair<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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