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By AMacKay, on July 20th, 2010
Four members of the Warner Robins Branch will be attending the State Leadership meeting Saturday in Riverdale, GA. Marlene Humphry, Wilhemenia Silbey, Evelyn Merk and Ann MacKay will car pool to the event.
The agenda includes sessions on the computer training for the AAUW website, the membership services database and the membership pilot project as well as public policy considerations for state and branch actions. The new state co-presidents, Debbie Karvey and Marcia Capriotti will chair the meeting.
By AMacKay, on June 2nd, 2010
 Marlene Humphry Welcome to the new branch president, Marlene Humphry. She is no stranger to leadership in the branch having served as President in 1994 – 1996 and 1998 – 2000. She most recently served as the Program Vice President for the branch and also for the state. In 2001 she received the AAUW GA Woman of Achievement Award Community Service.
Marlene retired from a civilian career as a contract specialist at Robins Air Force Base in 2007. During that time she completed a master’s degree Logistics Administration. She has been recognized for her work with the Albert Berger Award National Contract Management Association Outstanding Leader Award (Chapter and National Level) in 2006. Her first career was in education as a teacher.
The Lions Club of Byron has also benefited from her leadership and many years of volunteer service. She served two years at the first women President. Her long standing volunteer activities and leadership were recently recognized by the Business and Professional Women Club. She received the Woman of Achievement Award this year at the chapter and state level.
Other new officers are Wilhemenia Sibley, Recording Secretary, and Stephanie Hays, Corresponding Secretary. They were installed into office at the May meeting.
By StephDHays, on May 3rd, 2010
The Gender-Science IAT that was discussed at our April meeting is not the only test of its kind offered by Harvard. These tests may also be of interest to our members:
- Disabled – Abled
- Black – White
- Young – Old
- Fat – Thin
- Gay – Straight
The tests take no more than ten minutes to complete and a full list can be found here.
By StephDHays, on May 3rd, 2010
In our April meeting, someone brought to our attention that Harvard has a website dedicated to implicit association tests (IAT). The Gender – Science IAT was discussed as part of the Why So Few? report.
I recently took the test, which can be found here. The results of my test follow:
Your data suggest a moderate association of Male with Science and Female with Liberal Arts compared to Female with Science and Male with Liberal Arts.
I found my results slightly confusing. Even though I wrote my first short story at the age of 4 and have always loved reading, the liberal arts was not my first career path. In fact, the first career paths I chose as a child were (in order and also starting around the age of 4): Astronaut, Mission Control person, Veterinarian, something else regarding animals and Attorney (with possibility of running for Judge or moving to another political office).
I now invite you to take the test and post a comment with your results.
By AMacKay, on April 16th, 2010
After 48 years as the AAUW Warner Robins Branch, the membership voted to change the name to Houston-Peach. The new name is more reflective of the geographic make-up of the branch membership. The name change becomes official after approval by the state board and the AAUW Governance Chair
Article I Name now reads, ” The name of the organization shall be the American Association of University Women, Houston-Peach Branch, hereinafter called the branch.”
By AMacKay, on April 3rd, 2010
AAUW Macon Branch is holding a Book and Author Lunch April 10 at 1:00 p.m at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 753 College Street, Macon, GA 31207. The proceeds from the event fund scholarships for non-traditional students.
This year’s book is Tell Them We Are Singing for Jesus: The Original Fisk Jubilee Singers and Christian Reconstruction, 1871-1878, by Dr. Toni Anderson. Dr. Anderson is professor of Voice and Chair of the Music Department at LaGrange College, GA. She didn’t know much about the Fisk Jubilee Singers until she started teaching at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, a historically black institution
“Being on the music faculty, of course the story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers came up, and I was intrigued,” she said. She was so intrigued that she made the group the topic of her doctoral dissertation at Georgia State University. And now, 15 years later, she published the book.
The book tells the story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Between 1871 and 1878, the Jubilee Singers presented concerts featuring the Negro spirituals that won the applause and admiration of the Western world. The rise and renown of the original Fisk Jubilee Singers form one of the most celebrated stories of post-Civil War America.
If you are interested in attending, call Joyce Hudson, Co-President and Treasurer at 478-745-8637. Joy Bernard can also tell you if there will be space. Call her at 478-714-1000. The $40 book will be available for sale for the special price of $25 at the luncheon. The luncheon tickets are $10.00.
By AMacKay, on April 3rd, 2010
Dr. Melody Carter, Fort Valley State University’s vice president of external affairs will be the program speaker on April 13. Carter and former FVSU president Dr. Kofi Lomotey co-edited “The Encyclopedia of African American Education,” released by Sage Publishers, a reference guide about African-American contributions in academia.
She was also invited to speak in Brazil at Federal University of São Carlos’ Center of the Education and the Humanites, Department of Methodology last year.
By AMacKay, on March 13th, 2010
It’s not to late to register for the Siegel Institute Phenomenal Women Conference. In fact go online RIGHT NOW to get the early bird discount which ends March 15. The AAUW convention starts Friday night April 16 after the conference.
The early bird deadline is Monday, March 15. AAUW members get a $60 registration fee on the early bird plan and a $75 registration fee for later registration. That is still a nice break from the $99 registration fee for the general public. The theme is “Women Leading in Challenging Times” and they have a blockbuster program featuring many outstanding women leaders.
The AAUW convention starts Friday evening, April 16, 2010 after the Siegel Conference. The Friday evening banquet will be at the Mansour Center in Kennesaw with lodging available at the Kennesaw Wingate. Saturday programs will be at the Wingate.
AAUW Sessions on Saturday will include:
- An update on AAUW national programs and activities by Marcia Capriotti A lot of great things have been happening!
- A panel of women’s studies faculty from local universities on current issues: What is feminism today? What do young people (their students) think about equity for women and girls? What are the factors that keep women from remaining in STEM professions?
- A guest from The White House Project will speak and talk with us on the importance of women running for office.
- Branch reports on Mission Oriented Activities
State Convention Registration Form
By AMacKay, on March 8th, 2010
 It is International Women’s Day. Celebrated since 1911, it is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday. Check out the website for activities taking place throughout the world.
By AMacKay, on March 5th, 2010
If you missed the movie in the theater last year, here’s your chance to see the documentary, A Powerful Noise as we celebrate International Women’s Day. This movie is about women changing the world. The documentary was the official selection at five leading film festivals. The DVD was provided by CARE in partnership with AAUW. The movie will be shown at 1:00 p.m. March 10 at the MacKay Home.
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