Reminders:

• NC Women United Women’s Advocacy Day, June 18. Organize a carload to come to Raleigh!
• Women’s Agenda Assemblies around the state this fall. Organize one in your community!

You can find the recording at the ngcproject.org web site, and more resources on the topic at techbridge.org. In particular

• Resources for this event
• TechBridge “Guide for Classroom Visits and Field Trips for K-12 Students“

Potential role models in the Triangle, and teachers looking for role models from across the state, are also encouraged to look into the Expanding Your Horizons event, held at NC State University each March. For more info, see http://science-house.org/student/eyh/index.html

Other resources mentioned in the web cast, including Society of Women Engineers, also have a presence in North Carolina

July 25-26, 2008
Salisbury, North Carolina
Holiday Inn (704-637-3100)
Take exit 75 off of I-85; travel ½ mile north and the hotel is on the right.

Carolyn Garfein of Georgia, member of the Association board and an announced candidate for AAUW president for 2009-2011, will be attending to share information about the changes in AAUW and what’s in store for the future. The agenda will include strategic planning as well as more segments from the Association leadership training curriculum. Watch for an updated agenda to be posted closer to the meeting.

The AAUW rate at the Holiday Inn is $98.76 (including tax and free hot breakfasts for up to two guests). This rate will be available until June 15 after which reservations will be made at the regular rate of $99.99 + tax per room. Luncheon arrangements include a deli buffet; however, an attempt will be made to honor any special dietary requests and these should be made at this time along with your meeting registration. The Holiday Inn restaurant is no longer open for lunch on a regular basis but will open at 5:30 for dinner Friday.

The registration fee for the meeting is $15.00 and reservations should be made by July 12, 2008. Please make your checks out to AAUW-Salisbury Branch and send your check to:

Harriett Murphy
152 South Milford Drive
Salisbury, NC, 28144.

For any future questions or assistance with this meeting you may contact Harriett at 704-630-1153 or write info@aauwnc.org.

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To get to this point, the Chapel Hill branch had to find (1) a school where the program could be held, (2) women in different STEM fields to be presenters, (3) women from our branch who would serve as volunteer aides (4) have all presenters and volunteers register and be screened for the Durham Public Schools (DPS) and (5) have a committee to organize the program for a balanced presentation of STEM fields.

When the school year begins in the fall of 2008, there will be registration for this program that will not have any additional cost to the girls that attend the after school program at the Oak Grove Elementary School. The demographics of the school is 85 % African-American, 10 % Hispanic and 5% other. If this program is successful, we plan to sponsor a second session in the spring, 2009 for 4th grade girls. Later, this program may become a model for other schools in North Carolina.The program will encompass both presentations by women in different STEM fields and projects to draw the girls into considering STEM fields for their eventual career. The girls will both learn that they can do this work and will learn how they can get to their goal of a STEM career.

If there’s something in your branch newsletter that’s of general interest, please do mail it separately — or post it! — to be sure it’s considered for the state newsletter.

Dr. Restrepo, a recipient of a prestigious American Association of University Women International Fellowship, studied Public Health at the University of Alabama. Dr Restropo spoke to the group, in both English and Spanish, about her studies and experiences with her International AAUW fellowship and of her appreciation for this award. She is a native of Colombia, South America where she received her medical degree. She continues at the University of Alabama, now studying under a Fulbright Scholarship. Dr. Restrepo plans to return to Colombia to help women gain control over their reproductive lives. Of vital importance to her, is improving the welfare of Colombian children.

The Sandhills/Southern Pines Branch of AAUW is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year; on the national level, the AAUW 125th anniversary was recognized in 1996. Locally, the branch supports four projects: the Ruth Pauley Lecture Series, a tuition scholarship for a Sandhills Community College student, the Sally Ride Awards in the Moore County Middle Schools, and the Christmas Book Tree for needy children at the Country Book Store. In addition, nationally, AAUW awards nearly $4 million in fellowships, grants and awards for outstanding women around the globe. For more about AAUW fellowships and grants see

• Information on fellowships and grants
• Directory of fellowship and grant recipients

Anyone holding an associate or higher degree is eligible for membership in AAUW. Consider joining to support our efforts to fund remarkable scholars like Dr. Restrepo or participate in our other work to advance equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. For more information on joining, see

• Contacts for Sandhills/Southern Pines branch
• Joining AAUW NC or one of the other branches
• Joining AAUW as a member-at-large (national benefits only)

Related story and picture published April 9, 2008, in the Southern Pines Pilot.

March/April AAUW Mission & Action - you should have received this directly from AAUW. If not, check it out on the web, then check your e-mail address in the national records.

Read the Late-April EdEqChange Briefing (April 24, 2008)
Issue #16 of the memo to AAUW member leaders shares highlights from Equal Pay Day 2008 and news from the pay equity press conference on Capitol Hill, and recognizes states and branches sponsoring students at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

AAUW Disappointed in Senate Pay Equity Vote
Under heavy pressure from women’s and other civil rights groups, the Senate Wednesday narrowly failed to pass a test vote on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (H.R. 2831).

AAUW Shows the Face of Pay Equity on Capitol Hill
“I am the face of pay equity.” That is the message AAUW and its members have been sharing with policy-makers and the public. AAUW continues to share that message at the National Committee on Pay Equity press conference on Capitol Hill today.

Gender earnings gap data released
AAUW has released updated state-by-state wage gap data (2004-2006) showing the effect of a college degree on women’s earnings.

AAUW Shows the Face of Pay Equity on Equal Pay Day
AAUW will be sharing the simple message that “I am the face of pay equity” with policy-makers and the public all this month as we approach Equal Pay Day, Tuesday, April 22.

2008-2009 Fellowship and Grant Recipients Announced
Each year, winners of AAUW fellowships and grants are posted on April 15. Notification of award status including winner, alternate, and non-selected, will also be mailed to all applicants.
[Aside from American other fellows, there is a Community Action Grant winner in Asheville - watch for more information.]

AAUW in the news

• Letter: Urge Coleman to Support Pay Equity
• ‘We Want to Call Attention to the Inequity’
• On Pay Equity Day Women Say Hurdles Remain
• Valley Women Wear Red to Support National Equal Pay Day
• Local Groups Observe Equal Pay Day, Call for Gender Equality

AAUW Dialog

• Socially Responsible
• Hey, Mom and Dad, Look at Me!
• If Not Hillary, Who?
• Running for Peace
• Girls and “Self Esteem” Tees

Equity issues in the news

• United We Earn: Equal Pay Day Registers Wage Gap Between the Sexes
• White House Threatens to Veto Discrimination Bill
• Our Racist, Sexist Selves

AAUW Legislative Alerts and Updates

• Support Pathways to Career Training
• Your Senators’ Vote on the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
• Urge Your Representative to Support Paid Sick Days for All

Thanks to all who made the 2008 Convention such a success! There are still some reports, pictures, and summaries to post, but you’ll find a lot of information below!

Reminder: the deadline for the Tar Heel News is May 23. There’s already a preliminary list of articles. Post your information in time to get it distributed to all — or e-mail to editor@aauwnc.org. (Apologies, but if there’s something in your branch newsletter that’s of general interest, please do mail it separately — or post it! — to be sure it’s considered for the state newsletter.)

Convention Highlights

• Mark your Calendar: Convention 2009 - Friday, March 27 (05/02/08) - Invitation to Wilmington for Convention and the celebration of 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina!
• Highlights of the AAUW NC Convention (04/21/08) - pictures!
• Convention Workshop Review: Interviewing Skills (05/02/08)
• Convention Workshop Review: Public Policy in Your Hometown (05/01/08)
• Media Success Challenge (04/22/08)
• Fundraising Awards (04/21/08)
• Membership Growth Awards (04/21/08)
• Member-Get-A-Member Hall of Fame (04/16/08)
• Information for the board meeting and business session (04/16/08) - virtual packets that may be easier to share than paper
• Sponsors at the AAUW NC Convention (04/20/08) - please support these organizations and/or thank them for supporting us
• STEM/NGCP at Convention (04/16/08)
• Convention Clarifications and Corrections (04/16/08)
• Notes from the Fundraising Committee Convention 2008 (04/13/08)
• COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 (04/11/08)
• Advocacy Team Updates (04/16/08) - virtual packet from Mary and friends

Other AAUW NC News

• Mark your Calendar: Fall Meeting (04/10/08) - Join us November 1 in Chapel Hill.
• Please report branch officers for 2008-2009 (05/02/08) - It is critical to tell both AAUW and AAUW NC who will be leading your branch next year!
• AAUW NC FAQ (04/16/08) - Nancy’s somewhat idiosyncratic views. Please do write to her or post in the comments if you see things differently.
• Visit to Asheville (04/24/08) - A “virtual” version of Nancy’s visit to Asheville and her discussion with the Asheville branch board.

Public Policy

• Updates for May 6 Election (04/28/08) - links to voter guides and other information
• Call Sen. Dole about the Fair Pay Act (04/22/08) - unfortunately, these calls did not sway her on this vote

Branch annual reports
It’s not too late to submit your own — either e-mail to me or post directly.

• Asheville, 2007-2008 (04/16/08)
• Brevard, 2007-2008 (04/16/08)
• High Country, 2007-2008 (05/02/08)
• High Point, 2007-2008 (04/20/08)
• Sandhills-Southern Pines, 2007-2008 (04/16/08)
• Wilmington, 2007-2008 (04/16/08)

Other Branch News

• AAUW/Jacksonville Regional Branch May/June 2008 Newsletter (05/02/08)
• AAUW/NC Jacksonville Regional Branch April 2008 Newsletter (04/15/08)

STEM

• AAUW High Country offers science camp scholarships (04/22/08)

Do you want to get these messages in “real time” but don’t want to keep checking the web? You can use an “rss reader” to watch the announcements, but if you don’t want to make that leap, you can get messages in e-mail as they are posted. See the subscribe information.

Thanks to the Wilmington Branch for a great invitation to the 2009 Convention — complete with a song!

Save the date: Friday, March 27, 2009!

This event will include a gala banquet celebrating 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina! Spread the word!