The Boston Branch, AAUW has invited neighboring branch members to participate in a program about Human Trafficking in the U.S. It is a dinner meeting beginning at 6:15 p.m.,Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Legal Seafood, Copley Place, 100 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
What is Human Trafficking in 2011? Who is affected? What can we do to help people move from modern bondage to freedom. Barbara Anderson, founder of "All Hands In" will lead us in the conversation.
Read one woman's story in an NPR related article that brings this problem close to home.
Friday, January 28, 2011
The Status of Women of Iran, Saturday, January 29, 1 PM, Beverly Library
Sanaz, an AAUW member will give a presentation with real life experiences.
Sanaz came to the United States from Iran 5 years ago. She grew up in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Sanaz has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. She worked for 5 years as an Instrument Engineer and lead engineer in one of the biggest oil and gas companies in Iran. Sanaz received an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, Florida.
The public is welcome to the event. There is no charge for attendance. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Saturday, October 23, 2010, Leadership Training with Lisa Maatz
Mission NOT Impossible: Getting What You Need to Make It Happen, was the topic of the morning. Lisa Maatz, AAUW Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, led a leadership training for members of all the North of Boston branches. The session was held at Brooksby Village in Peabody, with breakfast included.
Members learned about lobbying and making political contacts. Lisa also explained how members could develop skills and strategies in Outreach and Campus connections.
Liz Fragola, MA AAUW president invited all to attend the State Fall conference, held in partnership with Babson College Center for Women's Leadership on Saturday, November 6, at Babson College.
Members learned about lobbying and making political contacts. Lisa also explained how members could develop skills and strategies in Outreach and Campus connections.
Liz Fragola, MA AAUW president invited all to attend the State Fall conference, held in partnership with Babson College Center for Women's Leadership on Saturday, November 6, at Babson College.
Monday, January 17, 2011
AAUW Holiday Party and Silent Auction
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| Guest speaker fellow Erin studying at Tufts On Sunday, December 10, 2010, we held our Holiday Social and Silent Auction at Beverly Library. We enjoyed a homemade potluck lunch, a silent auction of new gifts donated by members, and a conversation with Erin, an AAUW Career Development Grant recipient, studying for a Masters degree at Tufts University, Medford. Erin has a concentration in International Environment and Resource Policy. Erin's hope is to help link low-resource populations, in which women are often the most marginalized, with financing for and application of adaptive technologies and strategies. |
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| delicious homemade lunch |
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| the silent auction raised funds for our programs |
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| After enjoying a scrumptious lunch and genial conversation, the attendees listen attentively to grant recipient Erin's talk about her area of interest |
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| North Shore Area and Newburyport, MA members celebrate |
Erin spoke after lunch
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| members enjoyed a nice Saturday get together |
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