Please join us on Saturday, September 17, 2016 for GRAB AAUW’s annual Card Party.

The card games and fun starts at 10 am, includes lunch and lasts until 3 pm.

Cost is $20/person. Dr. Nora Wilcox will match all proceeds in honor of her mother, Francie Wilcox.

This year’s proceeds are earmarked for updates to the men’s and women’s restrooms.

For Reservations: Call Carol Achilles at 585-421-0876 or email Carol at bobachilles@aol.com by Friday, Sept. 9th!

For further information, please click on the following link.

Date: June 9, 2016, Thursday
Time: 5-8 pm

GRAB AAUW Branch Annual Picnic Dinner and Program will be on Thursday, June 9 from 5-8 pm.

Cost is $25.

Please RSVP to Stephanie Augonis at stephanie.augonis@gmail.com or 585-233-6180.

ANNUAL MEETING – THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016
Time: 5-8 PM

GRAB AAUW IS CELEBRATING OUR 100TH ANNIVERSARY (1916-2016)
Come one, come all to the GRAB AAUW 2016 Annual Meeting
Where you will hear about:

• The State of the Branch
•  The State of the GRAB AAUW Charitable Trust
•  The Women Helping Girls Program
•  The Educational Loan Fund
•  Vote for new 2016-2017 officers and leaders of or our branch
•  Honor and memorialize those Great Women of our Branch who have passed this year
•  See “Memories of GRAB AAUW” video
•  Meet the class of 2016-2017 and more!
•  Up for elections are several board positions with the nominees. Each position will begin on July 1, 2016 and serve for a two year term.

VP of Program – Barbara Baer
VP for Membership – Stephanie Augonis
VP for Development – Cheryl McKeiver
Corresponding Secretary – Marlene Gordon
Treasurer – TBD
Assistant Treasurer – TBD

Nominations will be taken from the floor at the annual meeting with the written consent of the nominee before hand.

If you are interested in running for one of these positions, or if you would like to nominate someone who has agreed to serve, please call one of us on the Nominating Committee: The Nominating Committee is chaired by Stephanie Augonis 585-233-6180. Other members include Gwen Clifton, Lorraine Cappellino, Sharon Clark and Bea McCloud.

DINNER MENU

• Grilled Chicken w Artichoke and Lemon
• Baked Eggplant (vegetarian option)
• Roasted Veggies
• Wild Mushroom Risotto
• Field Green Salad
• Chocolate Mousse with Berries

ALL ITEMS ARE GLUTEN FREE

REGISTRATION
RSVP to Stephanie by Monday, May 23 at (585) 233-6180 or email her at stephanie.augonis@gmail.com, with your dinner selection (meat-chicken or vegetarian-eggplant).

Cost $20, Cash Bar

Note: Special menu price for Annual Meeting.

All reservation costs must be honored. If you need to cancel after Monday, May 23, or if you have RSVP’d and do not show, you are still responsible for the cost of your ticket.

Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Time: 5 – 8 pm
Please join us on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from 5 – 8 pm, for GRAB AAUW’s April branch dinner and program to hear guest speaker Luticha Doucette talk about Intersection of Women’s Rights, Racism, and Disability Rights.

Please invite your friends and family for the branch dinner and to hear guest speaker Luticha Doucette talk about Intersection of Women’s Rights, Racism, and Disability Rights.

Luticha is a former Ms. Wheelchair New York (2011) and was 2nd Runner Up at Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 with a platform of science education for those with disabilities. She has also served as a judge and head judge for the New York pageant. Her passion for science translated to her previous job as a researcher/bio-informaticist in genomics at the University of Rochester.
In the summer of 2015, she embarked on a different career path as a research analyst for the newly formed Mayor’s Office of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, a data driven research and development team whose current efforts are focused towards reducing poverty in a targeted area in partnership with the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative.

In her free time, she enjoys facilitating discussions on racism, serves as a peer mentor for people with disabilities and serves as a board member of Rochester Adaptive Adventures—a nonprofit organization founded by Luticha which focuses on bringing inclusive recreational activities into existing community programs. When not engaging in social justice, Luticha loves to fence at the competitive level, crochet, read, and loves to travel and has experienced great countries such as Hong Kong. In 2008, she was an ambassador to Costa Rica through Mobility International USA exchange.

April 14 Branch Dinner Menu is baked Chicken, green bean almandine, ziti with broccoli and mushrooms in white wine sauce, tossed green salad, and roasted potatoes with rolls and butter.
Cost $25 and $15 for students.

RSVP by April 11 to Stephanie at (585) 233-6180 or email: stephanie.augonis@gmail.com.

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Hours: 8—9:30 pm
Venue: AAUW Perkins Mansion, 494 East Ave, Rochester

Join us for two big events on Tuesday, April 12 in honor of Pay Equity.

Please join the Susan B. Anthony Center, GRAB AAUW and the Coalition on Pay Equity (COPE) on Tuesday, April 12 at 8 am at the Perkins Mansion when we will announce the results of our Rochester pay equity survey.

This event is free and open to the public.

Coffee and refreshments will be served.

To attend, please RSVP to the Susan B. Anthony Center by e-mail at sbac@ur.rochester.edu or by phone at 585-275-8799. Please refer to the linked flyer for further information.

Date: Friday, March 18, 2016
Hours: 5-7 pm
Venue: Perkins Mansion Solarium

GRAB AAUW is hosting a Nights Out for Friends, Members and Guests, from  5-7 pm in the Perkins Mansion Solarium, $5 includes snacks and a drink.

Please reach out for more information and RSVP to Stephanie at 585-233-6180 or at stephanie.augonis@gmail.com

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016
Hours: 5-8 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Party Branch and Dinner Program featuring St Patrick’s Day fare and a visit and conversation with Valerie O’Hare, Owner of Pike Stained Glass Studios. Valerie will discuss her work and art.

$25/Member and Members’ Guests.

$15/Student.

Cost includes 1 free drink, snacks, program and dinner.

For further information and to RSVP (by March 8), please contact Membership VP Stephanie Augonis at 585-233-6180 or at stephanie.augonis@gmail.com.

Date: Thursday, March 10
Hours: 6-8 pm

International Women’s Day event on Civic Engagement.

GRAB AAUW Branch President Gaynelle Wethers will address a group of SUNY Brockport students on the value of Civic Engagement.

Members are invited to attend.

There is no cost to attend.

RSVP is requested to Gaynelle Wethers before March 7 at gwether9@gmail.com.

GRAB AAUW November 2015 Branch Dinner and Program – Women in the Military

Thursday, November 12, 2015

GRAB AAUW is fortunate to bring a panel of women veterans to speak and answer questions about their experiences in the US military.

Please join us for dinner of chicken, greens, rice or yams, corn bread or muffins and bread pudding, catered by “Unkl Moe’s”.
SCHEDULE
5:00-5:45 – Social
6:00-6:45 – Dinner
7:00-8:00 – Program

RSVP by phone or text to Beth by Friday, November 6 at 585-736-1681 or e-mail her at grabaauw@gmail.com.

Ticket Cost: $25
Program Only: Free
Students: $15

All reservation costs must be honored. If you need to cancel after Friday, November 6, or if you have RSVP’d and cannot attend, you are still responsible for the entire cost of your ticket.

(5- 7 pm Friday event $5 snacks and 1^st drink free unless otherwise noted) (Membership committee is working on dates and themes)

• Friday, November 20
• February
• March
• April