You are invited to join us on October 19th!
Historic Hurricanes of Fort Myers
Join us for an enlightening presentation about the history of hurricanes in Fort Myers by local historian, Thomas P. Hall. Thomas P. Hall is an art journalist, arts advocate and local historian. He has authored three books, Epic Fires of Fort Myers: How a Series of Early Fires Influenced the Town’s Development, Volumes I & II, and Female Pioneers of Fort Myers: Women Who Influenced the Town’s Development, which he co-authored with Florida author Robin Tuthill, along with a Guidebook for the Buck’s Backyard Mural at McCollum Hall in the Dunbar Community of Fort Myers.
Details: Luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM in the Garden Room at the Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club – 4425 S Landings Dr., Fort Myers.
To RSVP, email aauwleecounty@gmail.com with your menu selection.
Tickets are $32 per person. Make your payment online via PayPal, or make your payment by check. Please make checks payable to AAUW For Myers / Lee County, Inc. and mail to:
AAUW – Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 2115
Fort Myers, FL 33902-2115
Menu options:
Option 1: Chicken Cobb Salad with Romaine Hearts, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Gorgonzola Cheese and Red Wine Vinaigrette.
Option 2: Penne Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce and Grilled Shrimp.
More about Mr. Hall:
As the City of Fort Myers Public Art Consultant, Tom advises the City regarding the administration, expansion and promotion of its art collection, and is responsible for placing narrative and audio recordings on a free phone app known as Otocast which inform users of the stories the City’s public artworks tell about Fort Myers’ early history and cultural heritage. As the voice of WGCU’s Spotlight on the Arts, Tom’s weekly segment for the local NPR affiliate (90.1 FM) highlights plays, musicals, art exhibitions and cultural events taking place in Southwest Florida from Marco Island to Sarasota.
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Bingo Fundraiser on Dec. 10th!
Sponsorships, tickets and table reservations available online – click the image below for details.
AAUW Empowers Women
AAUW has been working to empower women both as individuals and as a community since 1881. For over 130 years, we have worked as a grassroots organization to improve the lives of women and their families.
The Fort Myers / Lee County Branch supports the AAUW Strategic Initiatives of:
Removing Bias from Education
Gender, economics, race and ethnicity too often limit educational opportunities.
Supporting STEM Education – encouraging students through science fairs, support, and scholarships
Educational Funding – providing scholarships for women, especially those in STEM and returning to school
Fighting for Fair Pay & Economic Security
Closing the pay gap and embracing diversity, equity and inclusion will create a work environment where can all thrive.
Salary Negotiation – helping AAUW train 1 million women in salary negotiations by 2022
Advancing Women in Leadership
Though women make up the majority of college graduates and the labor force, we are not represented at the upper levels of management, board seats, and in leadership roles. We are working to change that.
Member Leadership – providing opportunities for leadership and skill building
Public Policy – engaging with our local and national leaders on policy issues
To take action or learn more, join us at a meeting or program.