So many gods, so many creeds;
So many paths that wind and wind,
While just the art of being kind
Is all the sad world needs.
Dear Toledo Branch Members,
Our March 12th viewing of the film “Miss Representation,” was a very successful collaborative effort with Bowling Green branch. The film’s interviews with well-known women and stories from teenage girls highlighted the problem of sexist images of women in the media and how this contributes to under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. Thanks to Michelle Radtkin for bringing the film to our attention and making arrangements for the meeting. We hope to make the film available to area schools.
AAUW members can still register for AAUW/OH convention on April 14 -15 in Findlay. See the winter newsletter of AAUW/OH for details of sessions. On Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. members can attend at no charge, a discussion of: Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education, by Diane Ravitch, former assistant secretary of education.
Plan to attend the April 25th branch meeting at Plate 21. Ann Hartmann and Sandra Towns will present “New Trends in Managing Your Finances.” Enjoy tastings provided by Plate 21 and a very informative program, and support the fundraising committee’s “Dollars for Scholars” effort.
Toledo Branch is sponsoring three area girls attending AAUW/Ohio’s Be Wise Camp at Denison University this summer: Lydia Archambo, grade 8, fall 2012, Otsego Jr. High school; Olivia Bukowski, grade 7, fall 2012, St. Pius X, Toledo; and Clare Helmer, grade 8, fall 2012, Franciscan Academy of Lourdes University. Two are receiving a partial scholarship from AAUW. We look forward to hearing about their math and science camp experiences at our September meeting!
Yours in AAUW,
Carol Leupp