Saturday, October 5 Branch Meeting
Food Security in Humboldt County, Food Bank’s Mission, and What Does the Future Hold?”
Our October Speaker Carly Robbins is the Executive Director of For Food for People, the Food Bank for Humboldt County. She has worked at Food for People for nearly a decade serving as the Development Director before moving into the Executive Director role in 2023. She is passionately committed to creating a healthy community in which everyone has an opportunity to grow and thrive with dignity.
The Wharfinger Building, LOWER LEVEL
One Marina Way, Eureka
9:30 a.m. Social
10:00 a.m. Brunch
10:30 a.m. Speaker
Food and Beverage- Apple themed potluck, coffee/tea, apple juice $10.00
Coffee/Tea Only- $8.00
Members are encouraged to bring their favorite apple dish or snack, homemade or bought for the potluck. Examples apple & cheese plate, apple salads or slaws, apple & cheese quesadilla, apple muffins/cookies/bread, apple butter & bread. Cost includes room rental, clean-up, supplies, food &/or beverages.
Please make your reservation by clicking here by Wednesday, September 30, you may also make a reservation by calling Carolyn Miller at 707-798-1503
AAUW-Humboldt Re-Entry Scholarships now being accepted. See our Re-Entry Scholarship page for details. Click here
Honoring our Re-entry Scholarship winners
Julia Cavalli, Michelle Long, Keana Richmond and Tina Taylor
Read more about our 2023 Honorees
Notebook Computers Awarded to Two Outstanding Continuing High School Graduates
Dorothy Skjonsby and Mary Lou Lowry coordinated the awarding of notebook computers to two Humboldt County high school students. These students were selected by their teachers for their outstanding high school performance and interest in continuing education.
Magaly Gema Orea graduated from East High School, Fortuna on May 26, 2023. The faculty at East High recognized Magaly as a hard-working student who is committed to community service and continuing her education after graduation. Teacher Jacey Spies noted that Magaly volunteered in the afternoon with the Life Skills classroom and is currently working hard to get her paraprofessional certification, with plans to go to school after graduation to become an elementary educator.
The other awardee, Shasta Kirby, recently earned her high school diploma from Eureka Adult School and intends to further her education at College of the Redwoods. She completed her diploma while working full time, caring for her family, and tending to her small farm of rescue animals. Her teacher Rebecca Twiss wrote that “Shasta is remarkable for her dedication, perseverance, and positivity. Her high level of engagement and ability to advocate for herself are strengths that will lead to success in all of her endeavors.”
Our chapter has been offering an annual award to one or two outstanding female continuation high school students in the county for about 40 years now, starting out by awarding dictionaries but shifting to digital platforms as the times have changed, with this year’s awardees each receiving a notebook computer.
December 2023 Meeting
December 2022 Meeting
March Tea 2020
Book Group meeting
Book Group Meeting
April 2019
Kyla Baxley, Pres. Nancy Kay, Young Porambo
Kyla Baxley, DA Maggie Fleming, Young Porambo
March 2019 – Women’s History Tea
February 2019
Checking in at the Red Lion
Teck Trek studen Tehya Tuttle and her mother.
Sharon and Mary Lou getting lunch.
Speaker Tom Gage and President Nancy Kay.
Geo Bee Winners
Geo Bee winner from Washington School Ruby Sipma
Geo Bee winners at Zane Middle School (and teachers)
Holiday Gala, December 2018
November 2018 Bridge Group
Carol Kinser, Roseanne Hurst, Deborah Harmon, and Deanne Erks, play bridge in an AAUW bridge group.
Deanne Erks plays bridge with an ACE up her sleeve.
November 2018
Saroj Gilbert taught us about emergency preparedness.
Nancy Dean brought us brochures about emergency preparedness.
Saroj Gilbert
New Member Meeting October 2018
October 2018
Alex Stillman, Alanna Powell, and Nancy Kay.
Alanna Powell explains Humboldt Made
Alanna Powell shows a video about Humboldt Made.
Meeting check-in.
President Nancy Kay shows members our website improvements
September 2018
Speaker Kayla Begay
Nancy Dean, Treasurer, and Nancy Kay, President, present the budget for approval.
Our handbook/directory distribution
Tech Trek student Linea Viznor
Our potluck lunch.
Kayla Begay and father enjoying lunch
May 2018 – Annual Meeting
Members at Ingomar Club.
Speaker Dr. Jen Maguire.
President thanks Board of Directors.
April 2018
Joyce Hayes presented information on how to promote independence for older adults.
March 2018 – Women’s History Tea
AAUW to Honor Carol Kinser and Felicia Oldfather at March History Tea
Carol Kinser – History Tea Honoree
Felicia Oldfather – History Tea Honoree
Geography Bees Winners
South Bay: Principal Mr. Storts, Winner Ethan Alburo, Runners-up Elijah Contreras Velasco and Salma Awward.
Zane Middle School: Runner-up Oliver Christensen, Teacher Zachary Lehner, Winner Issac Young, Runner-up Jacob Taylor.
Alice Birney: Judge Georgeanne Fulstone-Pucillo, Winner Victor Fuentes, Moderator David Fogel, and Judge Patti Guentes.
Washington School: Winner Sage Nord, Runner-ups Mahak Mehmood and Casandra Anne Hardin.
February 2018
Molly Cate, our speaker, tells us about “behind the veil.”
Jane Woodward, our International Chair, introduces Molly Cate.
Dorothy Skjonsby reminds members about Teck Trek.
Eleanor Gayner teaches the Branch some emergency preparedness tips.
President Nancy Kay.
CCC student, Patricia Jimenez Sauceio, describes the goals of the CCC.
December 2017 – Holiday Gala and Scholarship Raffle
Gala Committee
Scholarship recipients and Scholarship Committee
Scholarship winners
Nancy Dean was a big winner.
Connie Stewart and scholarship recipient.
November 2017
HSU students and Erin Sullivan, their advisor, attend the November Branch meeting.
Maggie Gainer teaches the Branch about Zero Waste.
October 2017
October meeting: Sofia Pereira explains to the Branch why women should run for public office.
HSU student Rena Accetta, AAUW member, Alex Stillman, and speaker, Sofia Pereira at the October meeting.
September 2017
Suzann Simpson explains the benefits of locally grown food.
August 2017
Richard Kimball and VOTE SMART
AAUW and the League of Women Voters invited Richard Kimball, President of VOTE SMART, to Humboldt County. See Mr. Kimball’s full presentation about why facts matter, and the reasons behind political intolerance. Most importantly, learn how we can fight back.
https://archive.org/details/AH-lwvhc_richard_kimball_presents_vote_smart9