Winter 2024
Reston-Herndon Area Branch
Programs & Activities

RESTON HERNDON FEBRUARY PROGRAM
DATE; Feb 1, 2024
TIME: 4 p.m.
VIA: Zoom
Jeremy Nusbaum from Reset180 became aware of the problem of Human Trafficking in Northern Virginia after having previously worked to combat human trafficking in Thailand.   He will discuss with us what the problem is, and how Reset180 works through awareness, education, prayer and prevention efforts.  They work to prevent and disrupt human trafficking and restore the survivor through trauma-informed wrap-around case management.  Jeremy will tell us what we can do to combat this terrible problem.
Our Branch Program Meeting will be held on February 1 at 4 P.M. via Zoom.

RESTON-HERNDON BRANCH EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE: TUESDAY, JAN 16, 2024
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: IN-PERSON at Roberta Sherman’s Home
Please see Weekly Highlights for Address or get directions when you call regarding attendance.
The Education Committee will hold its first meeting of the new year to consider how we should support our local elementary, middle and high schools. The meeting is open to all members.  Please bring your suggestions and ideas. Hope to see many of you.  Please let Roberta know if you plan on attending.

Northern District Meeting
Saturday, March 9, 2024
10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
As we finalize the details and we will be sending further information. In the meantime, please  SAVE THE DATE!

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

AAUW-VA 2024 CONFERENCE – Lynchburg
Dates: April 12 and 13, 2024

AAUW-VA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING  (virtual)
Date: May 4, 2024

 

Regularly Scheduled Reston-Herndon
Area Branch Meetings

Board of Directors Meetings (Currently via Zoom)
At least four meetings will be held in 2023-24: July, October, January, and March. Dates, times, and whether they will be “in-person” or virtual “Zoom” meetings will be announced. The Annual Membership Business Meeting and Election will be held on a date in June 2024. Watch for emails and consult the Newsletter and the Website for calendars, announcements, and articles with the most up-to-date information.

Branch Administrator:
Cyndi Shanahan (cyndi9817 <at> gmail.com)

Book Group (Currently via Zoom)
This group meets online on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. (NOTE: no meeting in Nov, earlier date in Dec). A Zoom link and necessary details are sent to branch members prior to each meeting. An in-person meeting will be attempted in January 2024.

Book Group Co-chairs:
Alyse Goldman (alysegoldman818 <at> gmail.com)
Carla Heymsfeld (heycarla <at> comcast.net).
Zoom set-up & Host: Janine Greenwood (janinegrnwd <at> hotmail.com)

Great Decisions
Foreign Policy Association Discussion Group (Currently via Zoom)
In-person meetings may resume in 2024. At that time, meetings may return to being held on Wednesdays each month from 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. at Judi Polizzotti’s home, Stratford House Place, Reston.
Currently, all branch members receive an invitation (“evite”) to each monthly meeting with the Zoom link included. Please be sure to RSVP to let the facilitator (Judi) know how many attendees to expect. To participate via Zoom, you will need a computer (or tablet/smartphone) with a mic and camera to view the video and hear the audio. 
You may now order the 2024 briefing book through the Foreign Policy Association (fpa.org) and also through Barnes & Noble Nook. In addition, you can check out various resources, including the Reston Library for the latest related print and video material.
Contact:
Co-chair and Zoom set-up & host Judi Polizzotti (judithpolizzotti <at> gmail.com)

Lobby Corps
On-site Lobby Corps activities are in the process of being scheduled once a month starting in the late fall. The branch co-chairs are happy to answer any questions you may have about this important branch activity.
Public Policy and Lobby Corps Chair: Shyamali Hauth – shyamali.hauth <at> gmail.com –

Adopt-a-Spot
In cooperation with the Reston Association, the Reston-Herndon Branch has committed to cleaning up the region around the Uplands Recreation Area in Reston several times per year. Everyone is invited to join and experience the feeling of well-being that comes with a “walk in the woods,” while doing our part to clean up the environment. For each session, the group meets at Uplands Pool and cleans both the trail and the road from the pool to Wiehle Avenue along North Shore Drive.  We usually have great weather for all of these outings and it is always nice to take a walk in this beautifully wooded area with friends!
Adopt-a-Spot Chair: Fran Lovaas (franlovaas <at> comcast.net)

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