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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS Upcoming branch events October 6 - New Member Meeting, 2:00., 29 Caulfield Court October 14 - Green Music Center Tour, 10:00 (see article on "Pop-Up Program") October 26 - Travel Program "Volunteerism Abroad," 10:00., Library November 12 - "Cannabis and Women’s Health", 7:00 p.m., Petaluma Community Center Upcoming events at nearby AAUW branches October - Healdsburg Fall Forum: British Revolutions and Understanding Russia October 5, 6, and 27 - AAUW Fund Luncheons AAUW-related events October 19 - Play, "Manya", 2:30 (Oakland)

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UPCOMING PROGRAM   Petaluma Public Library October 26, 2019, 10 a.m – 12 p.m Volunteerism Abroad   Have you ever volunteered abroad, wondered what it was like, or thought about doing so? If so,  please join us for our October program, “Volunteerism Abroad”.   Our featured speaker is Tina Hittenberger, Certified Orthotist Emeritus, and is an AAUW Petaluma member (having joined recently). Tina’s experience is vast and amazing! She has done volunteer work through the US, Mexico, Canada, and Vietnam.  As a private pilot, she flew with “Los Médicos Voladores” (The Flying Doctors) to rural villages providing orthopedic braces for people with polio, scoliosis and spinal injuries. In Vietnam, she worked with “Kids First” providing artificial legs and rehabilitation services to victims of land mines.  At the Special Olympics in Squaw Valley she volunteered repair and replacement services to amputees. This led her to serve Team USA at the Vancouver Olympics in Canada in 2010.      Tina’s professional skills have allowed her to integrate high tech, medicine, and sports with personal service and compassion for all ages and abilities. Hope to see you on October 26th.                      Kris U'Ren, Program VP   Photo: Tina Hittenberger, initial steps in making an artificial leg

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AAUW on Campus POP-UP PROGRAM Green Music Center Tour on October 14 Another opportunity to connect with SSU!  As announced at the Fall Social, I am taking signups for a Behind the Scenes tour of the Green Music Center and a conversation with the Executive Director, Jacob Yarrow. This event is scheduled for Monday, October 14, at 10 a.m. and space is limited.  Please email me at kuren@sonic.net or call me at 763-2529 if you are interested. Kris U’Ren Program VP

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TECH TREK At the Fall Social, we celebrated the accomplishments of women and girls in Sonoma County, which included three Tech Trek campers from Petaluma.        Gia Bettinelli, Ashlyn Byous, and Julia Bilal shared their memorable experiences from the week-long science and math camp held in June at Sonoma State University. A whopping $2,405 in donations was collected at the Fall Social, which included an $800 matching donation from an AAUW member. To all who donated, thank you for your donation in support of Tech Trek, Petaluma. It is greatly appreciated.    Dee Short

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President's Message We had a wonderful turnout at the Fall Social. The event was a celebration as promised by Programs VP, Kris U’Ren, and with thanks to Hospitality Chair, Norma Jean Walsh, and the many volunteers who helped set up, decorate, and provide munchies; and Lace House Linens who provided the tablecloths. Many members who are leaders in our community were recognized as were the future leaders.   This year’s NCCWSL scholarship recipient, Leticia Garcia Arango, shared highlights of the conference and her activities at SRJC that led to her selection for this conference. She was very grateful and felt her experience bolstered her self- esteem as she transferred to UCLA.  She has already completed a summer quarter. She and last year’s NCCWSL recipient, Lina Mendez, who also joined us, became good friends at UCLA. Lina will graduate from UCLA in June 2020 and plans to enter law school. More about AAUW's future leaders: three Tech Trek girls enthusiastically described some of the amazing experiences they had during the STEM camp; and we also welcomed two of AAUW Petaluma Branch's three scholarship recipients. See the stories below. Please plan to participate in this year’s exciting programs and events. Michele Meyer, President

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