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2018 Local Scholarship Application
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January 27, 2018 10 a.m. – 12: The Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek and Concord Branches present Shannon Smith-Crowley, attorney, legislative advocate and AAUW lobbyist. This informative and timely presentation, so closely tied to our AAUW mission, will focus on a recap of the 2017 legislative year, a preview of the 2018 year, and how to become involved whether one has two minutes or two days. Where: Danville Town Meeting Hall 201 Front Street, Danville, CA
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Melanie Wade, DAW president is running for state director
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek and Concord Branches
co-host a special event in January.
When: January 27th, 10 a.m. – 12 noon 
Where: Danville Town Meeting Hall 201 Front Street, Danville, CA
The Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek and Concord Branches present Shannon Smith-Crowley, attorney, legislative advocate and AAUW lobbyist on January 27th, 2018. This informative and timely presentation, so closely tied to our AAUW mission, will focus on a recap of the 2017 legislative year, a preview of the 2018 year, and how to become involved whether one has two minutes or two days.
Ms. Crowley-Smith has been an attorney for 30 years and a registered lobbyist in California for 20 years. Shannon received her Juris Doctor in 1985 and a Master’s in Health Administration in 1992. Her insights are informed by her previous practical experience in managed health care.
Shannon founded Partners in Advocacy to specialize in medical and reproductive health advocacy and has attained a series of legislative successes. She also helped to develop California law requiring maternity coverage in all health insurance policies and the creation of California’s public umbilical cord blood banking program for stem cell transplants and biomedical research.
A member of the Healdsburg AAUW branch heard this speaker and had this to say: “Last March, I left the Healdsburg AAUW meeting at which Shannon Smith-Crowley was our speaker, wishing the meeting had been much longer. Shannon has a wealth of interesting information to share about her lobbying activities on behalf of AAUW.”
A $5 donation per attendee at the door will be appreciated to help cover costs of the program and speaker. You must register to attend by emailing aauwlizwilliams@gmail.com and specify the number of attendees. Light refreshments will be served.
The 2017 Holiday Home Tour
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We had a great turn out for
What You Need to Know for Updating Your Wills and Trusts
This event was solely sponsored by the DAW Branch of AAUW for the benefit of its members and the general public. There have been numerous changes to estate laws over the years.
to protect yourself and to make sure your wishes are followed. Experts recommend these essential documents be updated every few years. Sarah explained what is important and why.
Sarah Nix, an AAUW member and estate attorney for Gagen and McCoy reviewed these changes and the importance of having a will or trust.
2017 AAUW Fund Fall Luncheon
was held at the beautiful Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville to meet and celebrate our 2017-2018 California Fellowship and Grant recipients!
Sunday, October 29th, Noon to 3:00 PM, Crow Canyon Country Club
GIRLS ADD SPARKLE TO THEIR STEM SKILLS AT KIRAKIRA
Annual Membership Brunch
and Speaker Event – Dr. Josh Gressel!
Speaker: Dr. Josh Gressel is a clinical psychologist in the Bay Area and author of “Embracing Envy.” Dr. Gressel spoke about envy, our most shameful emotion, and what it reveals about ourselves. The event was on Sunday, September 24.
