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Special EventsSpecial Events such as fund raisers and conferences will be reported here. We will include printable fliers in pdf format if available. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to read them. You may download it from the Adobe site. Each event name below will link you to more details further down the page. Fall Dollars for Scholars Bridge Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser 2012 AAUW-Washington State Convention Spring Dollars for Scholars Bridge Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser High School Scholars Recognition Dessert Reception 50+ Connections Expo Program Planning Meeting Event Details
Fall Bridge Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser When: Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2011, 1:00-4:30pm Where: Clark County Genealogical Society , 717 Grand Blvd.(South of E. Mill Plain Blvd.) Why: Raise money for local college scholarships for women and girls. 
Who: Anyone who plays bridge. Cost: $20 donation Perks: Delicious snacks and beverages. Prizes
Have fun and socialize for a worthy cause. Please Help: Prospective players, as well as members who are willing to supply refreshments for the bridge players, are asked to contact chairperson Retta Dykstra RuettaDykstra @ aauw-vancouver . org Reservations Required by October 18: Reserve your place by sending a check, payable to Vancouver Branch AAUW, to Retta Dykstra, 852 West Z St., Vancouver WA 98671. Phone: 210-465, email:
RuettaDykstra @ aauw-vancouver . org Photos: See photos of the 2011 Fall Bridge Tournament 2012 AAUW-Washington State Convention When: April 13-15, 2012 Where: University of Washington, Tacoma campus, (UWT) in William Philip Hall located at 1900 Commerce Street in downtown Tacoma What: The convention theme this year is Smashing Barriers to Equity in Education.
Who: All AAUW members Cost: $145 early bird rate if paid by March 23, $160 regular rate if paid by April 2, $170 late rate if paid after April 2. More Information: Detailed information and registration forms can be found in the spring edition of the Evergreen Leader:
Spring Bridge Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser When: Saturday afternoon, April 21, 2011, 1:00-4:30pm Where: Clark County Genealogical Society , 717 Grand Blvd.(South of E. Mill Plain Blvd.) Why: Raise money for local college scholarships for women and girls.
Have fun and socialize for a worthy cause. Who: All bridge players. AAUW member and non-members. Perks: Free Buffet Luncheon and Beverages. 
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Cost: Players make a scholarship donation--Suggested amounts: $20 non-AAUW members, $15 *members. Make checks to Community Foundation of SW Washington for a tax donation - please note AAUW Vancouver in the memo section. Reservations Required by April 17: Please reserve your place by sending a check, (payable to AAUW-Vancouver Branch or Community Foundation SW Washington) to Elsie Chan, 14009 NW 44th Ct, Vancouver WA 98685. More Information: For more information contact chairperson Elsie Chan, 360-597-3554, ElsieChan @ aauw-vancouver . org. Please Help: Prospective players, as well as members who are willing to supply refreshments for the bridge players, are asked to contact chairperson Elsie Chan Elsie Chan @ aauw-vancouver . org. Photo: See photo of the 2011 Spring Bridge Dollars for Scholars Event. High School Scholars Dessert Reception Why: Honor and encourage local high school girls to study science, math, and technology. Who: All AAUW members. Please come to meet the girls and their parents. Plan to bring a finger food, either sweet or savory, for our buffet table. Please arrive at 12:30 to help set up for our honored guests at 1:30pm When: Sunday April 22, 2012, 12:30pm Where: Firstenburg Student Commons at WSU-V campus. What: Vancouver Branch's Annual High School Scholars Dessert Reception honors local students who excel in math, science and technology. Contact: Contact Kara Lynn Rankin (573-1607), KaraLynnRankin @ aauw-vancouver . org 
50+ Connections Expo When: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 11:00am-4:00pm Where: Vancouver Hilton Hotel & Convention Center, 301 W 6th Street, Vancouver What: The 16th annual Expo will give you the opportunity to encounter exciting services, ideas, and resources available for your active, healthy, independent lifestyle! Nowhere else in Vancouver can you find one place that provides such an array of business and non-profit agencies that have the information you need as a Vancouver/Portland resident over 50. This is also a wonderful opportunity for families to gather information for their parents and grandparents, and still walk away with some beneficial information for themselves. Help: Vancouver Branch AAUW has participated in the 50+ Expo for the last two years and gained great exposure and some new members. Please contact chair Marilyn Lasof at 954-5237, if you would like to assist at the booth this year. Why: Learn about exiting services, ideas, and resources available in your community. Who: For the 50-plus generation and their families. Cost: A suggested $3 donation at the door helps to support the Retired and Senior Volunteer program. For 38 years RSVP has provided volunteers with opportunities to give their time to benefit several hundred agencies throughout the county, such as schools, museums, hospitals, libraries, civic offices, clinics, charitable organizations and many others. More Info: Learn more at 50plusconnectionsexpo.com Program Planning Meeting When: Saturday, June 9, 10:00am - noon Where: Glenwood Community Room What: Help plan the programs for the 2011-12 Vancouver Branch general meetings. Who: All Vancouver branch members are encouraged to attend. Bring: Your ideas |
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