SUMMER NEWSLETTER
AAUW Mission and Vision
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Our new Value Promise
By joining AAUW we belong to a community that breaks through education and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
Dear Members:
Ten members stayed overnight at the Waimea Plantation Cottages during the last week of June. After a dinner at the Wrangler’s restaurant, members attended a star program presented by 4 persons for the Astronomy Club. 2 powerful telescopes and a laser beam helped us identify constellations and view the craters and mountains on the moon. Breakfast was at the Obsessions Restaurant, the only place in Waimea that serves breakfasts. Kay Koike, member of our branch and a docent for the Waimea Sugar mill Museum gave us a guided tour of the Waimea Plantation Camp. Her stories of her childhood at the Kekaha Plantation added much to the tour.
Linda Sciaroni received a grant form the National Girls Collaborative Project–AAUW (the 2 organizations are partners) to conduct her Science Olympiad Camp here in Kauai this Fall.
AAUW’s year starts July 1 so the treasurer would appreciate your mailing in renewal fees. You have received the schedule from Rachel by now.
Welcome to 2 new members: Jackie Howar of Kalaheo, who had been a member of an AAUW branch in CA and Diane Sands, Student affiliate, who is working on her Master’s degree in Education, on line through U. of Phoenix.
Sept. meeting will be Sat. Sept. 12, 10 am. Program and place to be announced later. Pot luck lunch. Please bring shampoos, soaps, shower caps, etc collected during your vacation in hotels, etc. We will put them together into Welcome Bags for the Women’s Center. A friend of AAUW has donated sewing kits to add to the items.
Remember our Web Site: aauwkauai.wordpress.com. Send pictures, etc if you wish to have them posted on the web site.
At the National convention in St. Louis, June 26 to June 28 the by law to change the membership requirements was defeated. An Associate degree or higher is still required for membership. The by law for branches to have no minimum number of members and not required to have all the traditional officers was approved.
Info for hikers:
Wonder Walks on sundays during the Summer at Kokee State Parke. They are guided hikes with knowledgable naturaists. meet at the Museum at 12:15pm. Reservations—call 335-9975 ext.0. Donations would be appreciated.
June 7, July 12 and Aug. 16–Kaluapuhi Trail, moderate
June 21,July 19, and Aug 23—Berry flates Loop moderate
June 28, aug 2, Sept. 6 Kokee Halemanu Loop moderate
June 14, July 26, Aug. 30—Canyon Trail to Waaipoo Falls–strenuous
July 5, Aug 9, Sept. 13 Pihea trail strenuous
Save Sat. Dec. 5 for our holiday breakfast get-together.
By: Jane Asher
