AAUW Petaluma Programs 2020-2021

“Breaking Through Barriers”

 

AAUW does not sanction in-person meetings during the COVID pandemic.

We are committed to the health and safety of our members and the community.

All programs for 2020-2021 use virtual platforms.

 

Times and dates are listed in the Branch Newsletter.

 

July 2020

Maintaining Good Mental Health Despite COVID-19

Presented by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

 

August 2020

100 Years of Suffrage: Where Are We Now?

TED Talks to spark conversation

 

September 2020

Annual Fall Social: Better Together!

Preview of activities and projects for 2020-2021

 

How to Be An Anti-Racist Voter

Presented by Standing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and AAUW San Jose

 

October 2020

Petaluma Election Forums: City Council and School Board

 

Helen Putnam and the Supreme Court

Courtesy of Petaluma History Museum with local historian John Sheehy

 

November 2020

Schooling During the Pandemic: Progress, Issues and Concerns

An education forum with Petaluma educators

 

December 2020

Holiday Luncheon

A conversation with inspirational speaker Leslie Riley

 

January 2021

Heart Health for Women – What Do We Need to Know

Dr. Sheryl Garrett, Cardiologist

 

February 2021

Dr Sundhari Mase, Sonoma County Health Officer

Dr. Mase’s path to Sonoma County and Update on the Pandemic

 

March 2021

Tri-Branch Luncheon – Petaluma, Novato & Marin Branches

“Reproductive Rights, Human Rights, and Climate Change”

Dr Cynthia Boaz, Associate Professor of Political Science, Sonoma State University

 

April 2021

Local Actions to Address Global Warming

Panelists from local organization share how members can support their efforts

 

AAUW CA Annual Meeting

Review of the Year for AAUW California, Speech Trek Finals & Equity Award

 

May 2021

Petaluma Branch Annual Meeting

Board Installation and Announcement of Named Gift Honoree

 

June 2021

All Member Gathering