• AAUW at the National Level

• AAUW at the Colorado State Level

• AAUW was a gold sponsor for Zonta's International Women's Day celebration on March 8, 2012!
• Lindy Conter Receives League of Women Voters Award
  
  If an organization has the word “women” in the title chances are that Lindy Conter will be involved. Now she can count the League of Women Voters among them. Conter has received the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region’s sixth annual Making Democracy Work Award. Conter is involved in many women’s organizations in the Pikes Peak Region and was recognized for her hands-on activism, making the community a strong and vibrant place to live. Conter received the Award Thursday, February 16th, at an evening reception in Bemis Hall, Colorado College. About 70 people were in attendance. 
  
  Conter’s community activism has brought people together to address girls’ and women’s issues in the community. With a focus on self-sufficiency and education, Conter has strived for fairness and equality.  Her collaborative efforts include: co-founder of the Pikes Peak Women’s Coalition, organizer of the first local Pay Equity Day event emphasizing the need for federal legislation on equal pay for women, and
  organizing broad support for a Girls’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program.
  Conter is part of a number of additional organizations and serves on several non-profit boards. Some of these groups are the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, Women’s Resource Agency, and the Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
  
  In addition to these broader efforts, Conter tutors individuals seeking citizenship and volunteers for Pikes Peak Library District, teaching adults English as a Second Language.
  
  “Lindy Conter is a community leader, helping to create equality regardless of gender or economic status.
  The League is pleased to recognize her contributions toward making our community stronger,” said Julie Ott, spokesperson for League of Women Voters. Dee Vazquez Sabol, 2011 winner, presented the Award. She referred to Conter’s tireless energy and
  connections to “all organizations with the word ‘women’ in the title.”
  
  Conter expressed gratitude, saying, “I would like to thank the League of Women Voters for the Making Democracy Work Award. The League has been an important force in giving women an equal standing in our community, and I feel this award acknowledges the strong coalitions the League has built with organizations that work to ensure that women can reach their full potential - from the vote through the
  homes to the schools to the boardrooms and the halls of government. I deeply appreciate your recognizing all the efforts of the women in our community and am grateful for this award.”
  
  The League was pleased to co-sponsor this award with The Colorado Springs Independent.
  

Announcements

• Nominations are now being accepted for the branch Names Honored recipient.  Presentation will be at the May branch meeting.
  
  Selection criteria are:
  
  - Primary consideration - service to the branch
  - Secondary consideration - service at the state and/or national level
  - Other considerations - community, professional and cultural activities
  
  Please send nominations to a member of the committee:
  Georgina Burns,
  Sally Mathewson
  Evelyn Hurr
• Donate your time to your AAUW Branch! It's as important as money!  Contact President Pauleta Terven for projects requiring staffing this year.
• Minutes of the Board are available to any member in good standing upon request to the secretary, Jan McKenzie at janzie@att.net, or 597-7161.

COLORADO SPRINGS BRANCH MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER EVENTS



Saturday, April 14, 2012, 11:30 a.m.
          Lunch buffet at Glen Eyrie
          Program:  Plate Techtonics by Jay Temple
Online Reservations
See Newsletter to mail in checks.



Saturday, May 5, 2012, 11:30 a.m.
          Lunch at the Flying Horse
          Peak Education by Dee Beaudette and
          Intercept Program by Beth Roalstad
          AAUW Branch Elections
Online Reservations
See Newsletter to mail in checks.

Did you know that the Colorado Springs Branch has a large number of interest groups where members can share hobbies, activities, and just have fun?

Here are some members of the Hardy Hikers Group at their recent event, a hike at Mueller State Park, October 5, 2011:

What's New on This Site

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