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NYS AAUW My Sister’s Keeper 2010-2011 Hall of Fame

NYS AAUW My Sister’s Keeper 2010-2011 Hall of Fame. “I believe that each of us - no matter what our age or background or walk of life – each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.” U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. Adirondack Branch. Half the Sky” Book Discussion.

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NYS AAUW My Sister’s Keeper 2010-2011 Hall of Fame

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  1. NYS AAUWMy Sister’s Keeper2010-2011Hall of Fame

  2. “I believe that each of us - no matter what our age or background or walk of life – each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.”U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama

  3. AdirondackBranch • Half the Sky” Book Discussion

  4. Alfred/Hornell BranchSponsored talk with Joyce Steiner, Youth Desk of the Christian Coalition in Ghana regarding child trafficking

  5. AmsterdamGloversvilleJohnstown • “Half the Sky “ book discussion • Adopted a senior citizens home • Collected for a food bank • International Women’s Day Program • Fair Trade Raffle Basket

  6. AAUW MARCH MEETING DATE:   Tuesday, March 15, 2011 LOCATION:   Partner's Pub 21 South William Street    Johnstown TIME:   Gather @ 5:30 p.m.            Dinner @ 6 p.m.            Program @ 7 p.m.TOPIC:  Ireland TodayPRESENTER:  Bonnie Van WeePartner's Pub will be serving Corned Beef & Cabbage that week, however, we may order from the menu.Salads and entrees range from $6 to $11.If you would like to attend, please call or e-mail:Bonnie Van Wie     762-9377     bonnywee@gmx.com

  7. BathBranch • Encouraged reading of “Half the Sky” • Featured the MSK project in their newsletter

  8. BuffaloBranch • “Telling Stories” about campus & domestic violence at UB • Focus on Haiti: Past/Present/Future International Women’s Day • Human Trafficking Presentation 4/11

  9. Telling Stories: Amy’s Story

  10. International Women’s Day

  11. April Program: HumanTrafficking Saturday, April 2, 2011 Guest Speaker: Ms. Eliz. Fildes Director of the Western District of NY Human Trafficking Task Force & Alliance The International Institute 864 Delaware Avenue 10:00 Registration & Refreshments

  12. Human Trafficking - 4/2/11

  13. CortlandBranch • Read “Half the Sky” and formed a subcommittee • Donated craft & person care items to Lansing School for Girls • 3 Part Film series for the community

  14. Mission Based Movie Series

  15. Dunkirk Fredonia Branch • November speaker addressing educational needs of migrant workers from Nicaragua

  16. Elmira/Corning Branch • Supporting Natascha Yoganchandra’s Fund for Women on November 8th • January presentation by volunteers for Habitat for Humanity discuss their experience in Ethiopia

  17. Fairport Area Branch • “Half the Sky” book discussion

  18. Islip Branch • October MSK Program presentation by J. Monk • November presentation of “Women in the World” to Crucial Issues group • November presentation on Child Marriage and distributed postcards to urge the passage of the Child Marriage Act • November Beads for Education presentation • February “Walk to Beautiful” discussion about 5 Ethiopian women suffering from obstetric fistula

  19. Islip Area Branch AAUW How can I be your Keeper, my Sister? September 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM Bay Shore/ Brightwaters Public Library My Sister’s Keeper “I am my sister’s keeper. We are in this together- to educate, to nurture, to help.” Presentation by Joan Monk “Half the Sky” Book talk by Literature Group What’s Happening - Introduction of this year’s AAUW programming by Officers and Interest Group Chairs

  20. Islip Area Branch AAUW Helping Women in Africa A Super Saturday Luncheon November 20, 2010 Noon-3:00 PM Guest Speaker Debby Rooney Founder of BEADS Beads for Education, Advancement, Development & Success (BEADS) is committed to help women and girls in Africa in three ways: provide scholarships, support conservation through education, promote business development. There will be a Holiday Boutique too West Sayville Country Club 200 Montauk Hwy. West Sayville

  21. Islip’s Postcard Campaignfor Child Marriage Act

  22. February 2011 A Walk to Beautiful February 2011 A Walk to Beautiful MSK-Mission Based Movie

  23. Ithaca Branch • “Half the Sky” book group • International Fellowship luncheon, welcoming international graduate students from Ithaca & Cornell • Kristina Torgeson, Secretary General of Doctors without Borders, spoke on 9/15/10

  24. Jamestown Branch

  25. Jefferson County • MSK is the theme for the year • Human Trafficking program in October 2010, chaired by Mary Pallamar • Women in Global Dialogues Presentation by D. McLallen (Israel) & K. Fitzgerald (Cuba) discussing their AAUW trips - December 2010 • Book discussion “Half the Sky” – Jan. 2011

  26. KingstonBranch • “Half the Sky” book discussion in November with Joan Monk • Presentation on Cuba at October Branch meeting • Created MSK Committee for Project Research • Global Conversation about lives of women worldwide with Lois Shapiro-Canter, CEO of the Saratoga Foundation for Women Worldwide, March 2011

  27. KAAUW - MSK Initiatives • The Global Conversation about the Lives of Women & Girls Continues • Adoption of 3 International Charities with a donation of $500 to each • Kiva, a microfinance organization • A local Haitian support group • Samasource, an international training/educational/job placement program.

  28. MSK-Mission Based Movie March 29, 2011 Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price

  29. Manhattan Branch Hosted United Nations Day for New York State members

  30. Mohawk Valley Branch • Domestic violence presentation • Costa Rica presentation

  31. New York City Branch • Nah We Yone Youth Camp De Fambul, Pre- Camp Day held at NYC Branch House on June 19, 2010 • First Lady of Nigeria’s “Women for Change” • Black History Programming for Our 125th Anniversary • “She Touched Me” Educational & Leadership Development Initiatives

  32. Honors 50 Nigerian women of achievement who have contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria, Africa and at the international level by documenting their biographies Promotes the contemporary art of Nigerian women Raises scholarship funds for women to pursue graduate studies in rural development and come back to develop their home communities Funds and supports youth leadership programs “Women for Change Program”

  33. More NYC MSK Initiatives • Legacy Ambassador’s Program Celebrating Black History Month • Featured organizations/institutions engaged in empowering women and girls in Africa • 48th Annual Women of Achievement on March 8, 2011 featuring honorees from 1951-present

  34. North Shore Branch • Support a girl from Beads for Education • Supporting One Shared World Orphaned Teen

  35. Oneonta Branch • Dr. Eta Davidson, former Army officer & current university professor, spoke about how women’s influences contributed to her career and family development

  36. Oswego Branch • “Half the Sky” book discussion

  37. Pough- keepsie Branch

  38. Poughkeepsie Branch • MSK Trifecta – • Fair Trade Discussion 11/23 • Fair Trade Marketplace on 12/1 with 27 different organizations promoting MSK & Fair Trade practices • MSK Branch Meeting 12/8 • MSK task-force, blog & facebook page • Mission Based Movie – “Safe Passage” - A successful literacy program in Guatemala • International Women’s Day March - Hudson River Walkway, March 8, 2011 • “Court Watch” Domestic Violence Program • attending court & monitoring domestic proceedings

  39. Mission Based MeetingMarch 31, 2011 The Canvas Prison

  40. Poughkeepsie Branch My Sister’s Keeper Hall of Fame Sue Osterhoudt Wendy Maragh Taylor Macallan Durkin

  41. Sue OsterhoudtThe Madagasgar Library

  42. Wendy Maragh TaylorThe Liberia Project

  43. A building goes up in Zorzor

  44. The Liberia Project www.liberiaproject.com "All that is necessary for evil to prevail is that good men [and women] do nothing."

  45. Macallan DurkinGoody Goodies

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