Tracy Prince, Notable Women of Portland. November 14, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. University Park Condos 1500 SW Park Ave.

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1 Rose City Reporter Volume 19, Issue 3 November 2018 Tracy Prince, Notable Women of Portland November 14, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. University Park Condos 1500 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR The story of Portland, Oregon, like much of history, has usually been told with a focus on male leaders. This book offers a reframing of Portland's history--starting from 10,000 years of Native American women, to pioneer women, to women of the Progressive Era, WWI, WWII, and post-war women, with additional chapters on Women in the Arts and Women in Politics. Dr. Tracy Prince is an Affiliated Research Professor at Portland State University's American Indian Teacher Program and is the author of Portland s Goose Hollow, Culture Wars in British Literature, Portland s Slabtown and co-author with her daughter Zadie Schaffer (a 10th grader at Lincoln High School) of Notable Women of Portland. To help us plan seating and snacks, please RSVP to Linda Loftin, linloftin@msn.com or ) VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 1

2 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Portland Branch Leaders, President Sue Thomas Membership VP Ginny McQueen Program VP Linda Loftin Study Group VP Carla Huegli Finance VPs Joyce Kligman Recording Secretary Karn Hill Corresponding Secretary Petie Paddon Director at Large Frankie Borison Past Presidents Ilga Ross Trish Garner Bylaws Chair Sue Trotter AAUW Funds Chair Judy Holt Scholarship Chair Susan Marthens College/Univ. Relations Chair Barbara Spencer Communications Chair Nancy Cheverton STEM Lisa Perrine InterBranch Council Trish Garner Newsletter Editor Linda Stern Historian Julie Skinner Photographer Available Public Policy Chair Available A Message from Our President Dear Members, At our October 6 Board meeting we began the process of selecting officers for next year by selecting the nominating committee. The committee consists of the Membership VP and 4 other Branch members. Ginny McQueen has written an article in this newsletter about its members. I would like for all of you to begin thinking about the leadership of our Branch and how you might contribute. The Branch provides many opportunities to serve in ways that can be fun and educational. Many of our offices are divided to provide support and backup. Many of you joined because of an interest group you liked; why not expand that interest? If you have an interest in serving on the Board or on a committee but have questions or concerns, please let us know. Elections are at our March Annual Meeting and Brunch, which gives you plenty of time to explore leadership possibilities. You are always invited to the Board meetings, which are usually on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM at 1500 SW 5 th Ave. We have a great Branch, but it can only remain strong if we all do our part. If you look at the Branch accomplishments each year, you can see the contributions we make to our community. The STEM program will teach programing to 400 girls this year! Last month, Barbara Spencer wrote in the newsletter about all we do for our local colleges and universities, such as Start Smart and Elect Her. Barbara also wrote about the contributions we have given to promote leadership and education on the campuses. Susan Marthens wrote in the August newsletter about the two scholarships this year (see letters from the recipients in this edition). Let s keep these contributions going and even grow them by filling our Board this year! I hope all of you have an opportunity to attend the Women s Voting Brunch, Oct. 28. This is, indeed an important year to know the issues and to VOTE!!! Thanks to Linda Loftin and her Program Committee for planning a year where Raising up Women s Voices is truly reflected in our programs! President, Sue Thomas VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 2

3 Nominating Committee and Positions to be Filled in 2019 The Branch Board has selected the Nominating Committee for The committee is charged with finding the best leaders from our membership to fill upcoming officer positions. Each office may be filled by one officer or by co-officers. The election will be held on March 9, 2019, at our Portland Branch Annual Meeting and Brunch. The nominating committee members are: Frankie Borison Nancy Cheverton Suzanne Fleming Ginny McQueen Donna Pregill, - dnp503@gmail.com, Positions open for nominations are: President Elect This person will serve at President Elect in , President in , and Immediate Past President in President This person will serve as President in and Immediate Past President in Recording Secretary This person will serve a two-year term, Membership VP This person will serve a two-year term, Study Group VP This person will serve a two-year term, Director-at-Large This person will serve a one year term, Please consider stepping up and taking a leadership role in our branch. If you are interested in any of the open positions, have any questions about what duties a position entails, or if you know someone whom you believe would be an excellent candidate, please contact any member of the nominating committee: Thank you to the committee members for agreeing to serve the branch in this important process. VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 3

4 SAVE THE DATE Holiday Luncheon and Fundraiser Our Holiday Luncheon and Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, December 1, 10am 1pm at the Multnomah Athletic Club. More information and a registration form will be included in the December/January newsletter. You can register now on-line at Saturday, November 24, is the last day to RSVP. Here s a Great Way to Support Two Exciting Causes at Our Holiday Luncheon and Fundraiser! Look through your jewelry boxes and pull out those: broken gold, silver and platinum chains single gold and silver earrings gold and silver coins gold teeth and caps old silverware pocket watches diamond jewelry (or other precious jewels) At our Holiday Luncheon, we will have a special place to deposit your generous donations. Once the precious metals and stones are sold, the proceeds will be donated to: Street Roots, which creates income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts for individual and social change. AAUW scholarship funds, which support women in continuing their education. VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 4

5 Study and Interest Groups November, 2018 Interest groups that are not at capacity welcome new members. They are indicated by an (open) below. Call the contact person for more information and to rsvp. And to start a new group, just contact Carla Huegli, or carla.huegli@yahoo.com. Breakfast in Bridgetown (open) Second Thursdays, 9:00 am, unless otherwise stated Date: November 8 Zell s, 1300 SE Morrison RSVP by November 5 to Trish Garner, or garner37@mac.com Curtain Call (open) Date: November 4, 3 pm Friends of Chamber Music Festival Beethoven, PSU Lincoln Performance Hall Contact: Linda Stern, , lindamstern@comcast.net First Tuesday Reader s Theater (open) Coffee 10:00, performance at 10:30 The Sanctuary, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd. Date: November 6 Grand Junction by Rich Rubin Contact: Judy Holt, or jholt58@gmail.com International Lunch Group (open) Fourth Monday, 11:30 am Date: November 26 CUBO de Cuba, 3106 SE Hawthorne RSVP by November 20 to Petie Padden, petiepad@icloud.com Literary Comments and Criticism I (open) Third Tuesdays, 12 noon Date: November 20 The Girl with Seven Names by Lee Hyeon-seo Discussion Leader/Hostess: Barbara Gaines Contact: Linda Stern, /lindamstern@comcast.net Literary Comments and Criticisms II (open) Fourth Thursdays, 11:30 am Date: November 29 (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) News of the World by Paulette Giles Hostess: Susan Marthens Contact: Katie Raetz, /kmraetz@yahoo.com Literary Comments and Criticisms III (open) Second Tuesdays, 9:30 am Date: November 13 Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangerembja Hostess: Sue Trotter Contact: Sue Trotter, /dstrotter@msn.com Mah Jongg (open) Mah Jongg will not be resuming until next year. For information in the meantime, contact: Mary Shaw, /docsu@hotmail.com Modern Fiction Fourth Tuesdays, 11:30 am Date: November 27 Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Eagan Hostess: Nancy Thomas Contact: Donna Pregill, / dmp503@gmail.com Movie Mavens (open) Monthly meetings to select and discuss movies Second Fridays, 1:30 pm Date: November 9 Hostess: Suzanne Fleming Contact: Suzanne Fleming, / multiteach@aol.com or Karn Hill, / karnhill@gmail.com Non-Fiction Book Group I (open) Third Wednesdays, 10:00 am, at Elephant s Deli Date: November 21 Locking Up Our Own by James Forman Jr. Contact: Kathe Hart, / kathehart@hotmail.com Non-Fiction Book Group II (open) Third Fridays, 6 pm, at Joyce Lew s Date: November 16 Leonardo by Walter Isaacson Contact: Kathe Hart, / kathehart@hotmail.com Sleuth Sisters (open) Fourth Wednesdays, lunch & discussion Date: November 28, 12 noon, at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 0715 SW Bancroft St. The Body on the Beach by Simon Brett Contact Carla Huegli, / cshuegli27@gmail.com Wimpy Walkers (open) First Friday or Saturday, 3-4 miles with breakfast/ lunch Date: Saturday, November 3, 9:30 am River View Cemetery Meet at upper cemetery office, 0300 SW Taylor s Ferry Rd. Contact: Joyce Kligman, or joyceslk@comcast.net VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 5

6 . AAUW of Oregon Position on Ballot Measures 106, 103, 104, 105 VOTE NO on Ballot Measures 106, 103, 104 and 105 Here is a summary of the Measures, the reasons why we oppose them, and a reference to National Public Policy Priorities that support our opposition. NO to Ballot Measure 106 This Measure is first in our lineup because of AAUW s full throated and flat out support of women s reproductive choices. This Measure would bar public funding for abortions, which not only restricts reproductive freedom and access to the full spectrum of reproductive services for those who receive coverage through the Oregon Health Plan but public employees as well. If this Measure is passed, it is only the first step down the road to complete eradication of the right to reproductive choice. The fact that Oregon voters rejected measures to restrict state funding for abortion in 1978 (losing 52% to 48%) and 1986 (losing 55% to 54%) should not make us complacent about this vote. The political scene is different today than it was in 1978 and 1986, and we need to be extra vigilant about protecting women s reproductive rights. Basis for Action per National AAUW Policy Priorities: AAUW promotes the economic, social and physical wellbeing of all persons. Essential to that well-being are quality, affordable and accessible health care, including reproductive health care. NO to Ballot Measure 103 This Measure seeks to amend the OR Constitution by prohibiting state and local governments from enacting any taxes, fees or assessments on any transaction for the sale, purchase, distribution or transfer of groceries, or for the privilege of selling or distributing groceries." Groceries are defined as "any raw or processed food or beverage intended for human consumption except alcoholic beverages, marijuana products, and tobacco products. The measure prohibits these fees at all stages of food distribution, i.e. in warehouses, transit, packing and processing plants, etc. The State Attorney General has also ruled that because the Measure includes the entire supply chain for food, it applies to restaurants as well. You will also note that this Measure contains a retroactivity provision (October 1, 2017) which is likely to create a good deal of confusion and use of state funds in trying to figure out what that provision covers. It is difficult to determine what economic impact this Measure could have, but that s the point there will likely be a number of unintended consequences. This Measure is a remedy in search of a problem there is no effort to impose sales taxes in general or sales taxes on groceries. It also enshrines a special economic interest into a Constitutionallymandated loophole, which is not a good way to govern and to manage state budgets. The main group pushing this Measure are manufacturers of sugary drinks and sodas. They want to counter a growing movement for cities to ban such products. Basis for Action per National AAUW Policy Priorities: AAUW promotes the economic, social and physical wellbeing of all persons. Essential to that well-being are reduction of poverty, and quality, affordable and accessible health care". Continued on page 7 VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 6

7 AAUW of Oregon Position on Ballot Measures 106, 103, 104, 105 Continued from page 6 NO to Ballot Measure 104 This Measure would extend the requirement for a 3/5ths majority vote in both the House and Senate in order to enact tax exemptions, credits and deductions. Right now, a 3/5ths supermajority vote is required to raise revenue, i.e. taxes, and that provision will remain as is. While there are hundreds of these exemptions, credits and deductions, some examples include such things as tax breaks that currently end or sunset after a given period of time, and real estate, beautician and hunting license fees. The primary reason we oppose this Measure is that it just does not make sense to mandate fiscal policy via a Constitutional amendment. The necessity of a supermajority also serves to heighten attention on each and every legislative vote, which further fosters the winner-take-all, hyper-partisan approach that our political parties seem to feel they must adopt in order to enact their platforms. Even more importantly, we do not need to reduce funding for much needed educational, health care, social services, law enforcement and other services. The combination of the Constitutionallymandated necessity of a supermajority to raise revenue and the kicker law have done enough to complicate the state budgeting process and erode those services. Basis for Action per National AAUW Policy Priorities: "We support public budgets that balance individual rights and responsibility to the community. No to Ballot Measure 105 This Measure would repeal Oregon law forbidding state resources from being used to apprehend persons violating federal immigration laws. The resources include such things as personnel, equipment or other funds. There are also some exceptions, for example, that allow the state to help verify a person s immigration status or request criminal investigation information, and police can arrest a person charged with acriminal (not civil) violation of immigration law. Passage of Measure 105 could open the door to widespread racial profiling and is a slippery slope that might embolden those who seek to exclude others. It would support separation of families and increase the fear among immigrants, including those legally documented. Nothing in the law prevents federal authorities from apprehending those violating federal immigration laws. Basis for Action per National AAUW Policy Priorities: "We support the civil and human rights of all immigrants, including a fair and just path to legal status. Because of the fact that AAUW of OR has not previously taken a position regarding immigration matters, members of the State Public Policy and Executive Committee were consulted about this issue. A significant majority voted in favor of opposing Ballot Measure 105. VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 7

8 PCC Scholarship Winners Thank You s We have received thank you notes from our two current PCC scholarship winners. We hope they will be able to join us at our Holiday Luncheon in December. Continued on page 9 VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 8

9 PCC Scholarship Winners Thank You s continued from page 8 Welcome our new member: Member Information and Updates Member Information and Updates KathrineMoyd 750 Welcome SW 9th Avenue, to our Apt. new 1504 member: Portland, OR KathrineMoyd kmoyd@earthlink.net 750 SW 9th Avenue, Apt Portland, OR It is with sadness that we share the news that Maxine McComas died on Sunday, October 14. Additional kmoyd@earthlink.net information will be forthcoming. VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 9

10 AAUW Program Schedule November 6 DON T FORGET TO VOTE 14 Tracy Prince, author, Notable Women of Portland December 1 Holiday Luncheon & Fundraiser Visit us on the web: National: Oregon: Portland: www:aauwpdx.org members only password: pdxaauw NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME The Rose City Reporter is a publication of the Portland Branch of AAUW, a non-profit organization, published eight times a year (Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec./Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May/June) as a membership service. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 10