DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING - WEDNESDAY, December 16, 2020 - AAUW Sarasota (FL) Branch
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Vol. MMXXI– Number 4 The Newsletter of the Sarasota Branch of the AAUW DECEMBER 2020
DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING
WEDNESDAY, December 16, 2020
AAUW SARASOTA BRANCH MEETING
via ZOOM: 2:00 p.m.
Festival of Holiday Cheer
Our December ZOOM meeting will serve as a celebration of all our dedicated Sarasota AAUW
members. Although not our usual annual Holiday Luncheon and entertainment in our usual lovely
restaurant setting, we hope you will all join us on Wednesday, December 16 at 2 p.m. for an unusual
“virtual” celebration!
Meeting Highlights and Fun Activities
Secret Santa Gift Exchange Holiday Food Celebration
It’s not too late!! The deadline for
the Secret Santa Gift Exchange is
extended for another few days.
Each of you can be a “Secret Santa” for another member
who lives near you. Send your name to Carol Bernasconi
(mrsclbread@aol.com) if you haven’t already done so.
Also include any dietary restrictions or if you live in a gated
community. Santa (via Carol) will then send you the name
of another branch member who lives near you and you
will be the Secret Santa for that member. You will then
choose a gift or gifts (up to $20) that might be humorous,
surprising, yummy, or simply thoughtful (a basket of Even though we can’t have a luncheon, plan to share
goodies from a dollar store, a basket of cheese, crackers your holiday specialty with us. We can still eat and
or breakfast items, some paperback reading, writing drink comfortably in our own home, and perhaps
items, etc.) we’ll have a recipe exchange in the future.
You will then deliver/receive a surprise gift at your
doorstep (unless you live in a gated community or need
Please know that even if you don’t plan to participate
to call the recipient for directions). Please deliver before in either of these activities, we still hope to see you
or on December 14 with a note, “Do not open until at our meeting to talk, share laughter, and spread
December 16 at 2 p.m.” holiday cheer.
Plan to open your Secret Santa gift during our meeting.
Joan Nasser, Program Director
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE December, 2020
This holiday season, I think we’re all more than ready for some fun. Carol Bernasconi
and Joan Nasser have been busily collaborating with Santa and his elves to assure that
our branch Holiday Festival is a jolly affair. Join in the fun on December 16 at
2:00 pm by wearing your holiday finery and having your favorite traditional treat(s)
ready. This will be a time for us to relax and enjoy each other.
In the past, we’ve passed the stocking at our Holiday Luncheon to collect donations for
the Season of Sharing.
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This year, instead of a stocking, address an envelope to:
AAUW Sarasota
P.O. Box 3554
Sarasota, FL 34230
Enclose your check (no cash please) made out to The Community Foundation of
Sarasota County and put it the mail no later than December 11.
May you all have a safe and joyous holiday season filled with wonderful new traditions
and some old favorites as well.
Lois Fisch, President
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Public Policy Report
Now that the election is over and we know who our local representatives will be, the plan for
Public Policy is the dissemination of the Gatta report titled Aging Women, and Economic
Insecurity in Sarasota County, FL.
I am making it a priority that each legislator will receive a printed copy, hand-delivered if possible, with
the hope that we can have a conversation about possible ways to address the problems described in
the report.
At the very least, the legislators at all levels of government will begin to know the AAUW name.
Diana Sells, Public Policy Director
Women Inventors: Did You Know?
Monopoly
This popular board game was designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1904, originally called
the Landlord's Game. The purpose of this game was to expose the injustices of
unchecked capitalism. Her game was ripped off by Charles Darrow who sold it to
Parker Brothers 30 years later. However, Parker Brothers later paid Elizabeth $500 for
her game. Gee, thanks!
Thanks to Sue Casey.
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DECEMBER 2020
To place items in the Calendar,
get in touch with Lois Fisch
by the 10th of December for the January 2021 newsletter:
lfisch@utica.edu
Date Time Event Location / Contact Notes
Tuesday, 11:00 AAUW Sarasota Sign in on your All members welcome.
December 1 am BOARD MEETING computer or phone via
via ZOOM Zoom. An invitation
will be sent a day or
two before the
meeting.
Contact: Lois Fisch
lfisch@utica.edu
Tuesday, 11:00 North County Book Sign in on your If you are not currently
December 15 a.m. Group computer or phone via a member of this group
via ZOOM Zoom. An invitation and would like to join,
will be sent a day or please email Lois.
Book: Life Undercover: two before the
Coming of Age in the meeting. Discussion led by
CIA Contact: Lois Fisch Lois Fisch
lfisch@utica.edu
Author: Amaryllis Fox
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Date Time Event Location / Contact Notes
Wednesday, 2:00 AAUW Sarasota Sign in on your Join us for our Festival
December 16 p.m. BRANCH MEETING computer or phone via of Holiday Cheer!
via ZOOM Zoom. An invitation
will be sent a day or
two before the
meeting.
Contact: Lois Fisch,
lfisch@utica.edu
Tuesday, 11:30 Gulf Gate Read and Sign in on your Discussion led by
December 22 a.m. Discuss Book Group computer or phone via Jocelyn Baskey.
via ZOOM Zoom. An invitation
will be sent a day or
Book: A Long Petal of two before the All members welcome
the Sea meeting. to join the group
Author: Isabelle Allende regardless of whether
Contact: Sylvia or not they live in the
Rosenfeld Gulf Gate area.
sylros10@yahoo.com Contact Sylvia if you
wish to join.
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AAUW Sarasota Branch
Elected Officers and Directors 2020-2021
Officers
President Lois Fisch
(2020-2022)
Vice President Susan Casey
Visit us on Facebook at
(2020-2022)
www.facebook.com/AAUWSarasota
Secretary Susan Teel
Or on the web at:
(2019-2021) Louise Oleyourryk
Treasurer Susan Serling https://sarasota-fl.aauw.net/
(2019-2021) https://www.aauw.org/
(national organization)
Directors
Program Joan Nasser https://aauw-fl.aauw.net/
(2019-2021) (Florida branch)
Membership Sue McGowan
(2020-2022) or
Public Policy Diana Sells email us at: Sarasota.AAUW@gmail.com
(2020-2022)
Communications Sue Casey
(2019-2021)
Education Programs Jackie Zukley
(2019-2021) Synthesis is published monthly September
Nominations Ellen Roche through May by the American Association
(2020-2022) of University Women
Past President, (ex-officio, Ellen Roche Sarasota Branch
non-voting) Diana Sells P.O. Box 3554, Sarasota, FL 34230
Parliamentarian Mimi Welch
Synthesis Editor Virginia Waring Deadline
December 10th is the deadline for the January
issue of the Synthesis. Please submit either an
email or attached Word document to me,
Virginia Waring. Photos are appreciated. I
cannot edit a PDF file. Thank you.
Virginia Waring, virginia.waring@gmail.com
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