The American Association of University Women Flagler County will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Cypress Knoll Golf Course, located at 53 Easthampton Blvd. in Palm Coast.
The public is invited to attend, particularly those who view higher education as an important pathway to equity and economic security for women and girls. Reservations are required.
Guest speaker Dr. Mary Gatta will share information on current AAUW Florida Public Policy Initiatives. Dr. Gatta led research for the AAUW in Florida on older women’s economic security across race and class. Through this work, she authored several reports and is currently responsible for the AAUW Florida Public Policy Issue Forums.
AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity through research, education, and advocacy. The organization’s Public Policy Principles and Priorities for 2025-2027 include several key areas:
Funding higher education through grants and fellowships, especially in underrepresented fields like STEM; removing barriers to success in education and the workplace through legislation supporting paid family and medical leave, paid sick days, pay equity, and workplace harassment protections; strengthening civil rights protections to prohibit all forms of discrimination, including attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion; and investing in strong public K-12 systems while opposing the use of public funds for nonpublic schools.
The meeting offers an opportunity to meet members of the Flagler County Branch and network with AAUW, an organization that has worked for gender equity for over 140 years.
The luncheon includes three menu options: chili, tuna salad, or grilled ham and Swiss sandwich for $20. Attendees can also choose to attend the meeting only for $5. To make a reservation and share meal preferences, email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Wednesday, Nov. 5.
