The Flagstaff Chapter of the American Association of University Women Starts Its Luncheon Meeting Calendar
Flagstaff's very active branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its first luncheon meeting of the Fall this Friday at the Mandarin Buffett, 702 S. Milton (across from Barnes & Noble). AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. Locally, the Flagstaff branch provides scholarships to certain women students who are attending Coconino Community College. The Flagstaff branch of AAUW meets each month during the school year on the last Friday of each month and also meets throughout the year for an informal monthly breakfast at Brady's. The luncheon meetings usually include a small amount of business and a formal speaker. AAUW has sponsored a number of public forums for issues affecting our community, including two forums in 2007 addressing growth and development issues in Flagstaff, which were attended by over 120 community members. AAUW has also co-sponsored candidate forums with the League of Women Voters.
The speaker on Friday is Margot Julian, Treatment Supervisor for the Exodus Program at Coconino County Detention Facility, which is an in-custody alcohol and drug addiction rehab treatment program for men only now. She will be presenting opportunities to advocate, mobilize and expand this program for women in Coconino County.
The branch board of directors has selected as the theme for this year's programs: Caring About Our Community. Ms. Julian's presentation will kick-off the 2007-2008 lunch series devoted to learning about activities in Flagstaff that are related to this theme. There will be a short membership meeting where plans for the year will be announced and where you can voice your ideas for the direction of our branch. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. Attendees will pay the Mandarian Buffett directly for their own lunches -- the cost is usually under $9.
As of Spring 2007, the Flagstaff Branch had 49 members, three of whom were male. Among our members, we have attorneys, teachers, professors, researchers, photographers, social workers, office managers, nurses, librarians, business owners, Realtors®, counselors, a minister, a veterinarian, and an investment representative. Our members have degrees in forestry, education, philosophy, wildlife ecology, Quaternary studies, law, international relations, psychology, and government. . . to name only a few of many diverse fields. Among our members, 29% have a doctorate and 35% have a master's degree as the highest degree earned. Everyone else has a bachelor’s degree. In all, nearly 60 different colleges and universities are represented among our Flagstaff branch members. Attend a meeting to learn more about our activities and membership.
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