Perspective Page 2
AAUW Petaluma
Board of Directors 2007-2008
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Presidents
Kay Kerriden
763-2395
Nancy Sutton
778-6343
President Elect
Tiffany Reneé
766-9917
Vice Presidents Program
Janet Roselle
795-4525
Esther Schau
765-1496
Vice President Membership
Rory Keller
763-2072
Vice Presidents Ed. Foundation
Nancy Blake
765-9231
Pam Granger
778-6411
Vice Pres.’s Legal Advocacy Fund
Nancy Sutton
778-6343
Sandra Blaze-Stokes
763-7117
Vice President Finance
Sherri Anderson
585-1210
Secretary, Board of Directors
Pat Riley
766-4648
Secretary, General Meeting
Kathleen Collins
766-8604
COMMITTEE LEADERS
Historian
Nancy Henry
Hospitality
Sara Cummings
& Norma Jean Walsh
International Interests
Open
Publicity
Sara Cummings
Public Policy
Barbara Guggemos
Sections
Patty Shribbs
Community Projects
Patricia Sousa
& Dea Steigner
Tech Trek
Nancy Lefler
Expanding Your Horizons
Patricia Souza
Membership
New Members
Doris Tolks
& Joanne Garvey
Dues Treasurer
Corey Benjamin
Membership Concern
Connie Mahoney
SSU Liaison
Jeanette Koshar
SRJC Liaison
Wendy Porter
Communication
Perspective Editors
Janet Silverberg
& Patti Prichard
Gold Book Editor
Beth Alderman
Publication Sponsors
Dea Steigner
& Patricia Souza
Email Contact
Kathy Schmidt
Distribution
To be determined
Web Master
Ray Hendess
The Petaluma Perspective is published 10 times
a year, September through June, by the Peta-
luma Branch of AAUW for general information to
the membership. P.O. Box 7054, Petaluma, CA
94955-7054. The deadline for submission of
articles is the 10th of the month. E-mail to both
& .
Janet Silverberg/Patti Prichard Editors
Phone: 707-765-4585/707-763-1354
From the Presidents
R
ecently we attended the New and Prospec-
tive Members’ section, hosted by Doris
Tolks and Joanne Garvey. It was fun and infor-
mative and we enjoyed getting to better know
five women who’ve recently joined our branch.
Those of us who’ve been around a while repeated, “join a section”, “join a
section”, “join a section”, as a mantra of how to get the ‘best and most’ out
of membership. While we firmly believe this, it brings up a troubling ‘secret’
of some sections. There are Branch Sections who allow ongoing attendance
by folks who’ve not paid their dues.
This is NOT ok. We know it’s hard for some of you ‘section heads’ to ‘get
tough’ but it is not unreasonable to enforce our Branch bylaws. $81/year is
a very modest price for belonging to a National, State, and Branch organiza-
tion with the dynamite vision and mission of AAUW. And, as a reminder, in
Couples Bridge, or Gourmet dining, or Wine Tasting, etc., only one member
of the couple needs to belong, so in the case of husband/wife teams, we’re
not asking for a “double” membership. And it can be either the woman or the
man!
Not requiring dues-paying membership in a Section sets a terrible example
for new and prospective new members. Our membership committee will be
working with Patty Shribbs, Section Chair, over the next few months to en-
sure that all section members are fully enrolled. Your cheerful respect and
cooperation are much appreciated.
Kay and Nancy
PS….Watch next month’s Perspective for a full article about our Branch par-
ticipation in the AAUW-CA State Convention, April 4 -
6, 2008, at the
Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park.
Kay Kerriden
Nancy Sutton
The Importance of Sections
T
ake time during your busy holiday schedule and join your
AAUW friends for a Holiday Fancy Tea.
We will meet at Jacqueline's High Tea Restaurant, 203 Western Avenue,
Petaluma on Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 11:30 am until 2:30 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by members of the Sonoma County Rep-
ertory Theater.
Seating is limited. November 30th is the final day to make reserva-
tions.
Your reservation can be confirmed by mailing a $30. Check payable to
Petaluma AAUW to:
Esther Schau
Please contact us if you have questions:
Esther Schau Tel: 799-6077;
Janet Rosselle Tel: 795-4525;
Holiday Tea Reservations Due November 30