May 4 Healdsburg Homes Tour benefits education

18^th Annual Healdsburg Walking Tour of Historic Homes

From squatters’ settlement to luxury wine country destination

150 years of California architectural history will be open to the public Sunday, May 4, 1-4:30pm

Six vintage homes and gardens within walking distance of the downtown pla za wil l showcase distinctive architectural styles, including 1915 Craftsman, 1915 Mission, 1885 Queen Anne, and 1913 Bungalow. The afternoon self-guided tour features docents at each home. Guests will check in at the Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson at Fitch Street from 1:00-4:30 pm. Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $35.00 day of the tour. Proceeds help fund individual scholarships and help support Healdsburg area public schools. For more information and questions call 707-474-0313 or visit the website at www.healdsburgaauw.com. Ticket purchase is available online after March 15, 2008. Please make checks payable to AAUW and send to P.O. Box 1064, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Come to an AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Luncheon

Come hear Coach Michael Burch share his compelling story of his fight for the women wrestlers at the University of California, Davis:

• Northern California Luncheon at Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn, Sacramento, Saturday, February 2, 2008. Reservation deadline is January 24. See information and registration.
• Southern California Luncheon at Kellogg West Conference Center & Lodge, Pomona, Sunday, February 3, 2008. Reservation deadline is January 23. See information and registration.

It's election season!

Oh. You noticed. The Association has specific policies that apply to elections, including the endorsement of candidates, running for office, hosting candidate forums, and the use of the AAUW name. See the Association's complete policies on Candidates for Public Office and Use of Name.

Contact the AAUW CA Theme Team

The California Theme Team has been created to assist in the planning and execution of mission-based programming around the Association theme: Education as the Gateway to Woman’s Economic Security.

The Theme Team is your contact for programming information and support between AAUW and California branches. Invite Theme Team members to your next function; they will bring a PowerPoint presentation that will revitalize your branch with new program possibilities.

For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact Patricia Toth.

AAUW: Because equity is still an issue

Visit the AAUW video on YouTube to see members of diverse ages and backgrounds share why they felt compelled to join AAUW and why they feel other women should join. The video also highlights AAUW's 125-year legacy, what it offers women today, and why this valued organization still has work left to do — because equity is still an issue.

Read more about AAUW's entry into YouTube at http://www.aauw.org/About/aauwVideo.cfm .

Run for AAUW CA office in 2008!

The call for nominations (for 16 directors) and vitae form are posted in the Members Only area of the AAUW CA Web site. Don't be shy. Nominate yourself!

AAUW Convention Today is online

Did you miss the June 29-July 2 Association convention? Are you looking for a good summary of what you did experience there? Check out the online AAUW Convention Today.