AAUW Ashland MEETINGS AND EVENTS 2023 – 2024
Our mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls
through research, education, and advocacy.
Celebration of Scholars
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Rogue River Room
Stevenson Union
SOU Campus
Time: 5:30 pm
Branch Meetings
Branch meetings are held on the 4th Saturday of each month. There is not Branch meeting in December.
Where and When:
First United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall
175 N. Main St., Ashland.
Hospitality 10 am
Meeting: 10:30 am – Noon.
Branch Meeting Programs
SEPTEMBER 28:
OCTOBER 26:
NOVEMBER 23:
DECEMBER Holiday Party: date and location TBD
JANUARY 25: Public Policy Program
FEBRUARY 22:
MARCH 22:
APRIL 26: Presidents’ Meeting
MAY 24:
“BIG IDEAS” Discussion Series
Presented by AAUW Ashland & Jackson County Library Services
Free public programs,
1st Tuesdays, 4 – 5:30 pm
Gresham Room, Ashland Public Library,
410 Siskiyou Blvd
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 — “New Approaches to End-of-Life Care.” Latest development in palliative care: hospice, in-hospital, at-home, or residential facilities.
- Dwight Wilson, Administrator; Celia’s House in Holmes Park
- Elizabeth (Lizzy) Harmon, MD, Asante Cancer Center
OCTOBER 3, 2023 — “The Future of Ashland Schools.” What does it mean when we have fewer kindergarteners than high schoolers – and where do charter/alternative schools fit in?
- Erika Bare, Assistant Superintendent, Ashland Public Schools
- Eva Skuratowicz, Ashland School Board, Director, Position #3
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 — “The 21st Century Evolution of Criminal Justice in Oregon.” What do average citizens need to know and understand
- Lorenzo Mejia, Judge, Jackson County Circuit Corte (retired)
JANUARY 2, 2024 — “Our Affordable Housing Challenge.” What’s the current state of affairs – and what’s ahead on the municipal, count and state levels.
- Pam Marsh, Oregon House of Representatives, District 5
- Brandon Goldman, Community Development Director, City of Ashland
FEBRUARY 6, 2024 — “Get to Know BASE (Black Alliance and Social Empowerment).” What are the group’s goals particularly for its Police liaison panel
- Sabrina Prud’homme, BASE Board President and Police Liaison Committee member
MARCH 5, 2024 — “Rose of Rogue Valley Wine Industry.”
AAUW Ashland Board Calendar
Board Meetings
United Methodist Church
Conference Room above Wesley Hall
Time 4 – 5:30 pm
Monday following the Branch Meeting
Dates:
August 26, September 30, October 28, November 25,
January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26
Board Retreat
United Methodist Church
Conference Room above Wesley Hall
Saturday, June 28, 10 am – 1 pm with potluck