Tuesday, September 21, 5:30 networking, 6:15 dinner
Wurlitzer Events, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Identity Theft, Fraud & Scams – Being a Smart Consumer
In addition to learning about plans for the AAUW year ahead, we had a presentation by Karen Davis, Senior Consumer Fraud Representative with the New York State Office of the Attorney General. The pandemic has provided multiple opportunities for scam artists and computer hackers to use our fear of the unknown against us. Be aware!
Saturday, October 2, 9:30 am-noon
Daemen College (virtual attendance available)
From Suffrage to the ERA: Equity, Resilience, Activism
The Western New York Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration Committee is presenting an engaging and transformative seminar featuring noted historian Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner and esteemed panelists who examined the past, present, and future of the women’s movement.
As the keynote speaker, Dr. Wagner shared her research spanning two centuries on race, class, and gender. Four panelists will break down specific issues that have impeded women from a fair playing field – economic inequality, violence against women, women’s health and reproductive justice, and women’s underrepresentation in government. The panelists included Dr. Karen King, Erie County Commissioner of Public Advocacy; Ava Thomas, Operations Manager for the Family Justice Center; Shanaz Butt, Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia; and Diana Cihak, founder of WomenElect Program and WEPac.
Attached is a document with more details.
Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 networking, 6:15 dinner
Ilio DiPaulo’s Restaurant, 3785 South Park Ave. Blasdell, NY 14219
co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters
Critical Race Theory: what it is and what it is not
Peter Yacobucci, PhD, Associate Professor in Political Science & Public Administration at SUNY Buffalo State led a panel discussion of this controversial and ill-reported topic.
This program was recorded, so you may view it HERE.
Saturday, December 11 at 11:30 am
Banchetti by Rizzo’s, 550 N. French Rd., Amherst, N.Y 14228
A Night on the Town:
History of Entertainment in Buffalo, from movies to music, theater & beyond
This talk revived the exciting history of the entertainment industry in Buffalo. Are you a movie buff? We talked about the variety of theatres that would have shown everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Cary Grant to the original Star Wars. Is music more your speed? We helped you imagine where you would have sat to listen to the likes of Sinatra, Elvis, the Stones, and the Goo Goo Dolls. From vaudeville to live stage productions, Buffalo has been home to wondrous theatres and other venues which are no longer physically with us but, through this talk, can once again be part of our collective memory.
Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Zoom
Unlocking Afghanistan: What about the Women?
The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site co-sponsored this program, presented via Zoom. Bob Poczik, noted presenter and storyteller discussed the rationale for the interest of the US and Europe in this beleaguered country. The program was recorded and is available HERE. Additional information was sent on this topic from viewers that may be of interest –
– https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-business-economy-taliban-7de8c0105a312787d88949273d109bfe
Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 7.00 pm
Persistent Challenges Facing Women in Business
(The Undercapitalization of Women-Owned Businesses)
We Zoomed in to hear Dr. Susan McCartney, director of the Small Business Development Center, speak on this topic. The pandemic has only exacerbated this situation. More details available in the February newsletter.
The program was recorded and may be viewed HERE. Dr. McCartney has also provided a bibliography.
Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm via Zoom
A WNY Woman’s Career Path in Environmental Remediation
We co-sponsored this program presented by the League of Women Voters. Elizabeth Lowes spoke about her own career in this important field. See more details on page four of the March 2022 Advocate.
Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7.00 pm (Women’s History Month)
Women’s Rights, Education, Leadership and Social Justice: What Did Sojourner Truth Say?
We Zoomed in to hear Actor Grace Angela Henry portray Sojourner Truth as she spoke and asked questions that are even more relevant today!
From the time Angela wrote a report on her in elementary school, to the academic award named for her and which Angela won in college, to the occasion Angela happened upon a historical plaque near her birthplace right across the Hudson River from Angela’s home, Sojourner Truth has been a kind of guardian angel and sister spirit in Angela’s life.
This wonderful program was recorded and is now available HERE.
Thursday, April 21 (Earth Month) brought Dr. Steve Vermette, Geography Professor within the Department of Geography & Planning at SUNY Buffalo State at SUNY Buffalo State to speak on “The Fine Art of Walking in Nature: a Prescription for the Earth.” His teaching interests are in physical geography; specifically meteorology, climatology, and on water-related issues.
We met at the Tifft Nature Preserve for an optional short guided walk at 6, then enjoyed a light supper and Dr. Vermette’s talk.
On Saturday, May 21, we held our annual meeting/luncheon at Sean Patrick’s. We honored our Achievement Award winner Terri Parks as well as our new honorary life members, installed our new officers, and just had fun! Details in the May Advocate. And read about Terri’s accomplishments in the April Advocate!