Interest Groups &
Action Projects
For more information about any of these groups consult the
Chair or Coordinator (contact information in the member
directory) or Amy Noon, Program
VP.
Power of One Vote
Did you know that Pennsylvania ranks 49th in female voter
registration and participation among the states? We are looking
for volunteers to work on a Voter Registration Campaign in time
for the 2008 elections. To volunteer contact
Amy Noon
Contemporary Literature Group
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 1:00
pm. An assigned reviewer discusses a book of her choosing.
Guests are welcome. Meetings are held in members' homes. For
additional information, visit our
Calendar
of Events. Group Coordinator: Judy Papineau
Second Tuesday Study Group
This Group meets at a member's home each month at 1:00 pm to
discuss the assigned book for that month. If you are interested
in attending or want more information, visit our
Calendar
of Events. Group Coordinator:
Vera Leidy
(814-749-0629)
New: Ethnic Dining
We will meet bi-monthly to experience world culture through
ethnic restaurants, and discuss world affairs. For dates, times,
& locations visit our
Calendar
of Events. Group Coordinator: Rita King
Gateway to Equity Award
This Award will be announced at our May 21st Branch
Meeting. The honoree will epitomize the theme "Education as the
Gateway to Economic Security". Candidates (individuals, groups
or organizations) will be judged by a committee based on a 1 to
2 page essay. To obtain nomination criteria or submit a
nomination, contact Amy Noon
New: Bridge Group
Can't golf? Have fun practicing your people reading, logic
and memory skills with bridge. Beginners welcome! For additional
information, visit our
Calendar
of Events. Coordinator:
Mary DePra and Judy Papineau
Women's History Essay Contest
This contest for 7th thru 12th graders was inaugurated in
2006. Our goal is to encourage students to develop research and
writing skills and learn more about women's contributions to the
development of our society. The topic is "Women who Made a
Difference in the 20th Century". Essays are judged in two
divisions, Grades 7-9 and 10-12. Chair: Kay Kusibab
Used Book Sale
The oldest and one of the largest Annual Used Book Sale in
the community; according to our archives, this event has been
carried on since 1957. In 2008 the Sale will be June 11-14th at
the Johnstown Galleria. Our 2006 Book Sale profits were
distributed to the AAUW Educational Foundation, two scholarships
to local high school seniors, gifts to the Cambria County
Literacy Council, the David E. Glosser Memorial Library and the
Highland Library. Sale Coordinators: Cindy Bennett and
Lee Rager;
Distribution Chair: Maryann Minahan
Reading in the Schools
Branch members read to elementary school students. In the
2005-2006 school year Westmont Hilltop School District's Goucher
Street Elementary was visited by four members who read to 23
classes. Coordinator:
Barb Papinchak
Write, Read, Write
Students in a chosen fourth grade class each write a letter
to one of our members. The members purchase a book that seems
suitable for their 'pen pal', and send the gift along with a
letter back to their student. The students get a book especially
chosen for them and have the opportunity to write a thank you
letter. This program promotes both reading and writing skills.
Coordinator: MaryLou Wyandt
Local Scholarship Program
Two area high school seniors planning to attend college or
university are awarded $1,000 scholarships annually. The award
rotates among the school districts that participate in the
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center. Chair:
Maryann Minahan
"Freedom Train"
A live theater performance of "Freedom Train" has been
sponsored every other year at Westside Elementary School
starting in 2003, in collaboration with the Johnstown NAACP.
This nationally acclaimed play about the life of Harriet Tubman
introduces positive role models to students in a district with
significant African American enrollment and also provides a live
theater experience to a group of children who may have few
opportunities to see this type of cultural programming.
Coordinator: Anne Fattman
National Women's History Month Display
During March, branch members prepare an exhibit on a Women's
History topic at the Cambria County Library. If interested,
contact Jo Romani |
