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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS See articles below and/or in the newsletter for more information. Upcoming branch events February - Kick-off for Non-Event Fundraiser for local scholarships February 21 - Walt Disney Familt Museum February 29 - Tri-Branch Brunch in Novato, 10 a.m. March 25 - General Meeting: Panel of Young Women (details TBD) Other AAUW events April 17-19 -  AAUW-CA convention in No. CA, at Westin by SF Airport in Millbrae. Plan to attend. Volunteers will be needed (TBD).

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FEBRUARY PROGRAM Tri-branch Brunch in Novato Do You Know the Answers to these Questions? Why are we the only species that menstruates? Why do women live well beyond child-bearing age? What are peptides, and why do they matter to us as women? Why is there so little basic research on women’s health issues?   Come Join Us at the Annual AAUW Tri-Branch Brunch and Find Out Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Garrison, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Buck Institute Dr. Garrison is leading ground-breaking research into women’s health issues, with particular focus on reproductive longevity. 1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato Homeward Bound 10:00 AM Saturday, February 29 Annually, we meet with the Novato and Marin branches to share a meal, ideas, and strategies. If you are planning on attending, send a check for $27 (payable to Petaluma AAUW) to Dianne Trumpy, 1568 Filippini Way, Petaluma 94954. Please indicate if you want to carpool when you send your check in. Program Committee

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SRJC NEWS --Spring Cinema Series   The Spring Cinema Series at the Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma Campus starts up January 29 with the Peanut Butter Falcon followed in February as follows: February 5: Joker February 12: Call Me By Your Name February 19: They Shoot Horses, Don't They February 26: Daughters of the Dust March 4: Windows on the World Each Wednesday night at the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, there's a pre-film lecture at 6 p.m., followed by the film and a post-screening discussion until 10 p.m. The public is welcome for both the lecture and the film -- or just the film. The cost is $6 (or $5 for seniors). Doris Tolks, SRJC Liaison

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AAUW-CA NEWS Save the date for the AAUW California 2020 Convention   April 17-19, 2020 Westin San Francisco Airport, Millbrae Information about the convention is now posted on the AAUW-CA website (click here to read). More information to come in next month's newsletter.

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Free AAUW program on salary negotiation for AAUW members and the general public WORK SMART AAUW continues to offer the FREE online “Work Smart” program on salary negotiation for pay equity and economic security. Participants learn to use objective research to negotiate for a raise or a new job. Please share this gift with relatives, friends, and co-workers. For more information click here.

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Leadership Crisis Yes, there seems to be a crisis as we plan for next year. We still need a VP for Programs. Although members have stepped forward to help plan the programs, we do need a leader. However, the most pressing and important need is for a President! Michele has presided over our branch for the past two years, but we must call on our members to make a commitment to ensure we are able to continue. If you have not held a board position in the last few years, please consider taking a turn as president. In order to have a branch with sections that we all enjoy, we need a leader. A few years ago, three past presidents stepped up to steer us forward, so leadership can take many forms. Several important roles have been filled: Dee Short will be our as Membership Treasurer Pat Riley will take on Membership Corey Benjamin will continue as VP Finance Barbara Guggemos, Sandy Smethurst, and Anne Taylor will continue as Perspective Editors Please contact us if you have questions and suggestions. Nominating Committee: Pat Riley, Doris Tolks, Patricia Souza

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PUBLIC POLICY Women's March in Santa Rosa   The January 18 Women's March attracted about 500 people, including Pam Granger, Kris U'Ren, Patricia Webb, Anne Taylor and Patricia Souza from AAUW Petaluma. The Santa Rosa and Healdsburg Branches were also represented. After many speeches, there was a short march. The weather was perfect! Photos from Kris U'ren and Anne Taylor

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Mission Statement

AAUW advances equity for women and girls, through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. View this video on the history and mission of AAUW nationwide.

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In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks diverse membership.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.