September Welcome Back Pot Luck and Program: News from AAUW National Convention

Join us for the kickoff meeting and Pot Luck Dinner on

Tuesday, September 15th
at 5:30PM
Tuckahoe Library
1901 Starling Drive
Henrico, VA 23229-4607

This is the first joint meeting of the Richmond and Bon Air Area Branches so bring your favorite dinner item to share.

District Meeting in Richmond in October
The Internet: AAUW in the 21st Century

Join us for the Southeast District Meeting to be held October 17th.
Featured speaker will be Kay Koehler, Webmaster for AAUW of Virginia. She will bring us up-to-date on new features of the AAUW National and AAUW of Virginia websites. Also what AAUW is doing on Facebook and Twitter.

Also invited... Jody Wagner and Bill Bolling, candidates for Lieutenant Governor!

October 17 at 11:00PM
Luncheon $18
Hyatt Place
4401 South Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23231
Laburnam Exit off I-64
RSVP to Kathy Kelley by October 10.

Fundraiser in November: Wine Tasting Festival

Save the date! November 13th, 2009, the Wine Tasting Benefit will be the branch's major fundraiser for the year.

St. Matthias Church is at:
11300 W Huguenot Rd
Midlothian, VA 23113-1121

Holiday Celebration

Richmond/Bon Air AAUW branches will meet on December 10th for a Holiday Party from 6:00 to 9:00PM. The party will be held at the 2300 Club and will be for the first 25 members, spouses or significant others who sign up.

Location of the 2300 Club (parking in back or on the street-cobblestone): 2218 East Grace Street (Historic Church Hill, two blocks from the back of St. Johns Church), Richmond, VA 23227 (804 560 4705)


Menu: (no substitutions) Pan-fried trout, house salad with balsamic dressing, oven roasted or sautéed vegetables, and a dessert. Coffee and tea are included as are tax and a 15% gratuity.

Cost: $20.00 per person

Please confirm reservation by December 4th, by email or telephone to Marian Seigla. Checks must be receceived by Marian no later than December 8th and should be mailed to:

6112 Olde Hartley Place
Glen Allen VA 23060


Please bring a $5.00 wrapped gift with no name or tag.

Many thanks to Marian for arranging this party for the branch!

January Meeting
Observations: Virginia Government... What Can We Expect?

Join us for lunch on Saturday, January 16th, at the Tuckahoe Library

10:30 -- Socializing, greeting; meeting starts at 10:45
$5 for light sandwich lunch; pay at meeting, no reservations needed

Our speaker: Nancy Finch served as a legislative liaison, for 24 years at the Virginia General Assembly. She worked primarily for education entities, including the community college system. In recent years, she worked on transportation issues for Virginians for High Speed Rail, and served as a state co-chair for Virginians for Better Transportation in 2004-06. Nancy’s transportation advocacy included work with Virginia’s Congressional delegation. She has worked on political campaigns in Virginia since the 1960s.

We will be streaming the inaugural events as time permits.

AAUW of Virginia's State Lobby Day

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Snow Day: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
See the Fall 2009 Vision for Details

Southeastern District Meeting in Virginia Beach!

Join the branches of Southeast Virginia in this informative session.

ANNUAL BRANCH MEETING

Saturday, March 13 at 10:00pm at the Gayton Library
Join us for this pivotal meeting to vote on the bylaws that create the new AAUW Greater Richmond Branch and elect its officers. Join the celebration!

Financially Fit for Life

Saturday, April 17 at 12:30PM
Bon Air Crossing

Our speaker will be Carl Mahler who founded The Pinnacle Group in 1985 to help individuals and families achieve, manage, and maintain wealth through comprehensive financial planning.

AAUW's Program in a Box offers tips that give women knowledge and tools that will inspire them to take charge of their financial well-being.

Arts Banquet

May 15 at noon
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts