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Indiana Bulletin
AAUW— Advancing Equity for Women & Girls
through Advocacy, Education, Philanthropy, and Research
Volume 80, Issue 3, August 2014
AAUW INDIANA FALL SUMMIT
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ISSUES: WHAT WOMEN WANT
September 13, 2014 from 9:00 to 2:45 Central Standard Time
Andorra Banquets
1112 Rt. 41
Schererville, IN
An AAUW website states: “International outreach became a priority to AAUW members immediately fol-lowing World War I, when AAUW member Virginia Gil-dersleeve and two British women, Caroline Spurgeon and Rose Sidgwick, established the International Feder-ation of University Women to promote peace and under-standing among women in different countries.”
We invite you to join us as we explore not only Interna-tional Women’s Issues, but also learn about what really works on the branch level. In addition, we will have a delicious hot lunch of Lemon Pesto Chicken Breast with a lemon and fresh basil cream sauce, salad, potato, green beans almondine, and peppermint ice cream with cookies. A vegetarian option is available.
SCHEDULE:
9:00 – 9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 - 9:40 Welcome and Introductions
9:40 – 10:45 “International Women’s Issues: What Wom-en Want” – Dr. Meg Rincker, Asst. Professor of History and Political Science at Purdue University Calumet
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:30 “My Life in Iran” – June Stealy, AAUW Warsaw
11:30 – 12:30 Luncheon
12:30 – 1:15 “Laughter Yoga” – Tanaz Bamboat, certi-fied teacher for Laughter Yoga
1:15 – 1:30 “Elect Her Initiative” - Brianne Rogers, Pur-due University West Lafayette
1:30 - 2:30 Branch Successes
“Successful Fundraising” and “Finding and Keeping New Members” - Sandy Holt and Clare Porkony, Valparaiso Branch
“How to Get an Indiana Gambling License “ – Bonnie St. John, Calumet Branch
“NCCWSL on the Branch Level” –Joy Hess, Goshen Branch
“Collaborative Successes”- Penny Kyker, Indianapolis Branch
“Community Partnering” – Phyllis Thompson, Ft. Wayne Branch
2:30 – 2:45 Evaluation and Closing Remarks
We hope to see you on September 13th!
Directions: Andorra Banquets is located at 1112 Rt. 41 (Indianapolis Blvd.)
From I-65 take the Rt. 30 west exit. Drive to Indianapolis Blvd. and turn right (north). Andorra is about ¾ of a mile north of Rt. 30.
From the north and I-80, take the Indianapolis Blvd. south exit. Andorra is about 5 miles south of I-80. An-dorra Banquets has a detailed map on its web site.
A good landmark is Buffalo Wild Wings, located on the west side of Indianapolis Blvd. directly across from An-dorra. There is parking in front and on the south side of Andorra. The rooms we are using are all on the bottom floor – no stairs to climb.
*Reminder: Schererville is on Central Standard Time.*
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hello Friends!
Welcome to AAUW year 2014- 2015! I say that because our AAUW organizational year runs from July 1 through June 30 each year. I often have to remind myself of that. Working in state government as I do I find myself jumping back and forth between federal fiscal years, state program years and of course, cal-endar years. It’s like living in my own version of the Outlander series…. which year am I in now?
One thing is for sure….right now I am in the first year of my second term and I truly want to thank all of you for the opportunity to have served you and AAUW Indiana for the past two years and for your confidence in me to make it for two more. We have a great State Board with directors who are passionate about AAUW and with are committed to representing all AAUW members in the state.
Our program co-directors Barb Wellnitz and Phyllis Laslo planned a wonderful state convention on April 26 at Conner Prairie in Noblesville. And our Noblesville branch, led by branch president, Elaine Petro and State Board Public Policy Director Nancy-Waltz Stern (also a Noblesville member) executed the plan perfectly. The decora-tions and refreshments were outstanding, the speakers wonderful and the hot air balloon right outside were all delightful. Thank you to all who attended and to our planners and hosts.
As our program ended on April 26, we bid a fond farewell (and big thank you) to outgoing State Board members Janet Brewer and April Lidinsky. Janet has faithfully produced our State Bulletins for a number of years, and April was a terrific and energetic Mem-bership Director. Janet passed the Microsoft Publisher baton on to Anne Langlotz (Indianapolis Branch), and April passed the Membership duties on to Ora Adams of the Gary-Merrillville Branch.
Other new State Board members include Sara Curtis (AAUW funds co-chair) and recent appointee Diane Scholfield (College/University representative). Sara and Anne both fall into the group you have heard so much about lately, “the Millennials” and they bring a fresh perspective to our discussions. Diane Scholfield is an AAUW transplant from New Mexico where she has been an ac-tive member, serving in a number of branch and state level capacities. We appreciate her experience and fresh perspective.
You can see why I am excited about what our State Board for 2014-2015 has in store for us
Please plan on attending the AAUW Indiana Fall Summit on September 13 in Schererville – I promise you will enjoy the topic “What
Women Want”….in terms of international women’s issues, that is! I am really looking forward to hearing Dr. Meg Rincker and the
other speakers. Branch leadership members will be very interested in the afternoon “Branch Successes” panel. Barb and Phyllis
have done it again – great programming!
As we move into fall and begin our branch programs, let’s work toward our mission of empowering women and girls and remem-
ber the AAUW value promise, “By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barri-
ers so that all women and girls have a fair chance.”
Sharon Langlotz, Indiana President
My favorite meetings are those in which the discus-sions get a bit unruly with lots of “yes, but what about…” and “yes, but what if we did….”., and yes, but did you think about……?”
Volume 80, Issue 3, Aug 2014 Page 3
Cindy Felsten from Columbus IN who is an Indianapolis Branch member has agreed to serve as our very first STEM coordinator. She works at IUPUC as the Assistant Director of the Office of Development and External Affairs. Cindy along with the Indianapolis Branch and IUPU Columbus will be hosting a Tech Savvy one-day STEM camp in November. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Cindy at [email protected].
These great bags keep cold lunches cold and hot sandwiches and sides hot. They make great speaker/special guest
gifts from your Branch - with the AAUW of Indiana logo on the front outside pocket.
They will be on sale at the September 13th AAUW IN meeting. Begin now to gather orders from your Branch members who are unable to attend. Take some back to your branch on consignment to sell at your next Branch or
Board meetings.
We sold 40% of the ordered bright orange lunch totes at our April Convention. Help us again send a young gal to NCCWSL in 2015 by selling the rest!
If you need lunch totes before the Sept. meeting, call or e-mail me: 260-432-5228 or [email protected]
Thanks, Barb Kanning, Co-Director of AAUW Funds
BUY INSULATED LUNCH TOTES! SEND A YOUNG CAMPUS LEADER TO NCCWSL!
President Sharon Langlotz reports that Kat Braeman, our National Board Liaison called recently to congratulate all of us on having such strong representation for Indiana on AAUW National Committees. Congratulations to the following: Jahanara Qayum (Evansville), Branch Program Resources Committee Catherine Cleary (Indianapolis), Fundraising Committee, Agnes George (Gary-Merrillville) Legacy Fund Committee and Cheryl Berry (Indianapolis) Membership Committee.
AAUW INDIANA HAS A STEM COORDINATOR!
2014 Sept 13 - AAUW IN Statewide Fall Summit - Schererville 2015 April 25 - Indiana State Convention - Ft. Wayne June 18-21 - AAUW National Convention in San Diego, CA
FOUR AAUW IN MEMBERS NAMED TO NATIONAL COMMITTEES
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
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AAUW IN is proud to announce that Mitzi Witchger has been named an AAUW Title IX champion.
Mitzi is a dual member of the Noblesville and Indianapolis branches. For more about Mitzi and all
AAUW Title IX Champions visit http://www.aauw.org/resource/title-ix-champions/
As a gender equity consultant, Mitzi Witchger advocates for equitable sports opportunities for girls
as well as boys. Soon after Title IX became law, she joined the Women’s Sports Foundation
Advisory Board and the Women’s Athletics Task Force and eventually created her own consulting
company, GREAT (Girls Really Expect a Team). Mitzi was a pioneer in implementing a girls’ ice
hockey program at Minnesota high schools; today, there are girls’ teams at more than 140
Minnesota high schools. “Mitzi Witchger has worked tirelessly to help [Title IX] become a
reality,” says nominator Sharon Langlotz, “Thanks to Mitzi, more and more girls are
learning [that] sports are about so much more than the score!”
Congrats, Mitzi - AAUW IN is so proud of you!!
MITZI WITCHGER NAMED AAUW TITLE IX CHAMPION
AAUW FUND$
For some of you, you have read this article at convention. However, I think it bears repeating for everyone.
Four years ago, Mary Lou Thomas and I were elected to new positions as Directors of AAUW Funds. Many mem-bers asked, " What is this position, what will they do and what will we do?"
This has been a new adventure for all of us in AAUW Indi-ana. AAUW Branches of Indiana, as well as individuals have developed ideas and innovative ways to raise money for all AAUW Funds. During this time, AAUW Indiana con-tributions to AAUW Funds have increased monetarily, and individual Branch members have seen the need to educate themselves about our Funds and then found ways to con-tribute.
2013-2014 found Barbara Kanning replacing Mary Lou Thomas, who ventured on to become Recording Secretary for AAUW Indiana.
The year 2013 brought challenges, adventures and a great ending. Each and every Branch in AAUW Indiana has con-tributed to AAUW Funds. This is the first time we have had 100% Branch participation. AAUW Indiana also exceeded
its contribution from the previous year.
The total amount given was: $13,176.97. That is $2000.00 more than last year.
I truly want to thank each and every one of you for making philanthropy such a vital part of your work to advance our mission. Because of each of you we shall move onward and upward. Remember, philanthropy is based on volun-tary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life.
HAPPY FUNDRAI$ING TO EACH OF YOU!!!!
Phyllis S. Thompson, Barbara Kanning and
Sara Curtis
Calling all Branches:
It's time to compile the 2014-15 AAUW Indiana Resource Guide.
Please send your officer information to Jane Allerton at [email protected] ASAP. Include office (at least Presi-dent, Secretary, Finance, and AAUW Funds offices-more if you have them!), officer's name, address, telephone num-ber, and email address; also indicate who is to be labeled Contact Person for the branch to receive email and mailings from State Board and other branches. If you would like a copy of the format, email Jane and request it.
Questions? Call Jane at 765-282-5448.
Resource Guide Update & Compilation
INDIANA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015
Volume 80, Issue 3, Aug 2014 Page 5
AAUW RESOURCES 2014-2015
STEM Coordinator ▪ Cindy Felsten
AAUW Advocate ▪ Mitzi Witchger
209 Sedwick Court, Noblesville, IN 46062 -
h ▪ 317-877-4058 [email protected]
Leadership/College Connection ▪ Patricia G. Crouch
PO Box 446, Gosport, IN 47433
h ▪ (812) 879-4886 w ▪ (812) 855-3991 [email protected]
Must Reads ▪ Agnes George
1145 Matthews St., Gary, IN 46406
h ▪ (219) 949-6015 [email protected]
Nominating Committee Chair ▪ Agnes George
(See Must Reads)
Nominating Committee Members ▪ Jane Allerton, Coy Halpern, Sharon Schafer, & Susan Trout
Jane Allerton & Sharon Schafer—See Above)
Coy Halpern
7459 B Somerset Bay, Indianapolis, IN 46240
h ▪ (317) 257-2640 [email protected]
Susan Trout
8700 W. Tulip Tree Dr., Muncie, IN 47304
h ▪ (765) 759-9496 [email protected]
President ▪ Sharon Langlotz
9454 Hadway Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46256
h ▪ (317) 842-2436 c ▪ (317) 431-8583
Director of Public Policy ▪ Nancy Waltz-Stern
2170 East 266th Street, Arcadia, IN 46030
h ▪ (317) 984-9208 [email protected]
Co-Director of Program ▪ Phyllis Loslo
10311 Mourning Dove Dr., Munster, IN 46321
h ▪ (219) 922-4421 [email protected]
Co-Director of Program ▪ Barbara Wellnitz
331 N. Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
h ▪ (317) 431-2148 [email protected]
Co-Director of AAUW Funds, ▪ Barb Kanning
(Past President)
9227 Starland Ct., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804
h ▪ (260) 432-5228 [email protected]
Co-Director of AAUW Funds ▪ Sara Curtis
920 W. Jefferson Blvd. Mishawaka, IN 46545
h ▪ (574) 309-3366 [email protected]
Director of Finance ▪ Marcy Stemp
7223 Jarnecke Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
h ▪ (219) 932-2010 [email protected]
College/University Rep/NCCWSL ▪ Diane Scholfield
131 the Woods, Bedford IN 47421
h (812)275-5515 [email protected]
Director of Membership ▪ Ora Adams
20399 Tyler Drive, Lynwood, IL 60411
h ▪ (708) 251-2349 [email protected]
Parliamentarian, & IN Branch Recognition Program ▪ Phyllis Thompson Contact Information Above
Newsletter Editor ▪ Anne Langlotz
9511 San Miguel Dr., Indinapolis, IN 46250
c ▪ (317-694-6050) [email protected]
Recording Secretary ▪ Mary Lou Thomas
11708 Redding Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46814
h ▪ (260) 672-0803 w ▪ (260) 459-1650 [email protected]
Communications ▪ Jane Allerton
600 N. Cherry Wood, Muncie, IN 47304
h ▪ (765) 282-5448 [email protected]
Bylaws & Resolutions Chair ▪ Vacant
Indiana Webmaster ▪ Marsha Miller
522 S. Center, Terre Haute, IN 47807
c ▪ (812) 878-1679 w ▪ (812) 237-2606
International Relations/Diversity Coordinator/Historian ▪ Sharon Schafer
23453 Broadwood Dr., Elkhart, IN 46514
c ▪ (574) 264-7281 [email protected]
New in 2014-15 ▪ Summer meeting changed to Fall Summit ▪ Bulletins from three to two – not to save work, but because of the timing of State Convention in spring (winter edition) and Fall Summit in Septem-ber (summer edition). An informal Board letter will take the place of a third full bulletin and will be issued in mid-November after the elections and before the holiday mail rush.
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Effective July 1, 2014, new State laws became effective.
Concerning women and families: families seeking the adoption of a child may be eligible for a State income tax credit; the State Police Agency will issue standardized test kits for the medical staff who gather forensic evidence from victims of rape and other sexual assault ; a study is being conducted to determine the facts as Indiana has the high-est ranking in the nation regarding sexual assaults of our teenage girls; Indiana Veterans may ben-efit from legal counseling through the de-velopment of legal clinics Indiana Schools of Law (to be funded by grants); the Inter-agency State Council on Black and Minori-ty Health Council has been extended to July 1, 2017; Home buyers are to benefit through the “buyer beware” listing as man-dated by PL 180 which requires the State Police Agency to develop and maintain a database of methamphetamine (“meth”) decontaminated sites. Tanning beds may not be used by persons younger than 16 years old, and football coaches who are “on the spot” must conduct a concussion screening in order to identify children and youth who may be injured while play-ing organized football activities. A Military Family Relief Fund is to be established with priority for Indiana qualified service members or an eligible dependent and the previous time period of coverage (three year window of opportunity) has been removed, and separately as law, the Hoosier Women Veterans Program was established to provide in-formation and services. An Indiana Statute concerning Human Trafficking has been broadened to include provi-sions for inclusion and legal action by the State Attorney General.
Concerning public health: a change has occurred in the collection of specific data concerning individuals who are found to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at any age may now be included in the State Birth Registry (under the Dept. of Health) and parents will be advised of available community resources (previously the data collec-tion timeline impacted the availability of Indiana resources for some persons with autism spectrum.) A Telehealth pilot project is set to begin by August 1, 2014 to establish a telehealth pilot program and to report the associated out-comes to the General Assembly (telehealth programs are being practiced throughout the nation and world and are especially effective when patients are geographically locat-ed far from a specialty medical provider.)
On the public education front: a career council is to ap-pointed that will review the CORE 40 diploma course offer-ings within Indiana’s secondary public education and re-quirements will be written for a new career and technical education diploma as well as the development of dual cred-it courses, including A.P. courses. School Resource Offic-ers will be required to complete 40 hours of training from either the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy or a program approved by that Academy. Charter Schools will be required to complete an annual report to the State board of Education which is empowered to determine if such a school is a “turnaround” school and to identify the means of
additional intervention; and five years is established as the length of a contract with a specialized management team for a turnaround academy. Schools that provide free cur-ricular materials to needy students (without State Educa-tion funding) must now report that data to the Dept. of Edu-cation. The requirements for public schools to allow re-quired education courses to be replaced with specific clas-ses, including A.P. has been mandated; also the State
Workforce Intervention Council is to fund adult and dislocated worker training aimed at high-demand skill sets; addi-tionally criteria was established for the loan repayment for specific public ele-mentary and high school teachers. The Early Learning Pilot Grant program has been established and grants are to be awarded by the Family and Social Ser-vices Administration (FSSA) to eligible children four years of age. The program
is to be funded by Agency Reverted Funds (funding that has been allocated but not been spent by the FSSA’s Divi-sions, Departments and Bureaus.) A grant for an eligible child will not exceed $6,000.00 during the State’s Fiscal Year (July 1-June 30.) The State Board of Education is now required to adopt rules, policies, and administrative procedures concerning secondary level career and tech-nical education programs; the Indiana Professional Licens-ing Agency is required to authorize beauty culture schools to offer postsecondary education programs, and Barber licensing, including cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, barbering and manicuring courses are to be developed into secondary level classes. Teacher preparation require-ments, including the type of information to be annually sub-mitted to the Dept. of Education includes a Transition to Teaching program; participant may obtain a license to teach Kindergarten if certain requirements are met.
Changes in the criminal law code: a person convicted of a violent crime will now serve 75% of that sentence (previously a felon might be released from prison earlier for “good time served”.) Drug offenders will face considerably less time behind bars and now may be eligible for suspend-ed sentences and/or house arrest. Persons arrested for shoplifting will be legally charged as a misdemeananr if the total amount of items stolen is less than $750.00. Persons may now possess guns on school grounds but weapons must remain in a locked vehicle. Indiana’s “lifeline” law was expanded to include anonymous reports of suspected cases of drug overdose, and included a provision for the reporting of sexual assaults (the earlier version of this law provided an opportunity for an anonymous caller to inform the police of an alcohol-impaired underage drinker needing assistance.)
Concerning our Hoosier environment: signed into law, HB 1183 established a uniform means for the reporting of recycling for recycling centers, and the 2015 Legislature is urged to study the benefits of recycling.
Respectfully submitted, Nancy Waltz-Stern, Public Policy
Director IN
AAUW INDIANA PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE
Volume 80, Issue 3, Aug 2014 Page 7
AAUW-IN Registration
Fall Summit
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Andorra Banquets
Schererville, IN
Name ________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________ email address ___________________________
Branch _______________________________________________________________
Special dietary needs: vegetarian ______ vegan ______ other __________________
Accessibility needs ______________________________________________________
Registration includes continental breakfast, plated lunch, and all materials
Registration deadline – Thursday, September 4, 2014
Cost - $32 must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, August 26, 2014
- $37 if postmarked between August 27 and September 4, 2014
Registration is not guaranteed after September 6; contact Marcy Stemp (219-932-2010) to see if you may take the place of someone who has canceled.
Mail checks (payable to AAUW-IN) to Marcy Stemp, AAUW-IN Treasurer,
7223 Jarnecke Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
Anne Langlotz Bulletin Editor
9454 Hadway Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
AAUW-IN Board members are available to speak across the state on AAUW issues.
Let us know the topic (public policy, fundraising, branch health, strategic
planning, STEM) and we will be delighted to arrange for one or more State
Board members to speak at your branch. This is part of what we do. Simply
contact any State Board member by phone or email for further details.
Need a Speaker?
IN AAUW College/University Member Institutions :
Butler University
Franklin College
Goshen College
Indiana State University-Terre Haute
Indiana University—South Bend
Indiana University—Bloomington
Indiana University—Southeast
Indiana University— Northwest
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indiana U.—Purdue U.—Ft. Wayne
Purdue University – Calumet
Purdue University – West Lafayette
St. Joseph’s College
St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Terre Haute
Taylor University
University of Notre Dame
University of Southern Indiana
Vincennes University
