VALLEY UNIVERSITY WOMEN (VUW)
A group for college graduates interested in advancing higher education and seeking stimulating activities and friendships.
ABOUT VUW
VUW was established in 1945 in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California and is comprised of women who have graduated from a college or university. We are a 501-C3 Charitable Organization. Our tax ID # is 95-6122376.
VUW purposes were, and remain,
to encourage higher education with our scholarship program
to stimulate intellectual thinking
to provide opportunity for creative thinking
to strengthen friendship among university women
Scholarship News: Our first $100 scholarship was given to one high school senior in 1946. Valley University Women has continuously offered scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be attending college or university in California. On June 19, 2018 we awarded 21 scholarships of $3000 each to college-bound high school seniors from the San Fernando Valley. VUW members have personally raised the funds for our scholarship program through an annual Fundraising Event, silent auctions, individual donations and bequests. Our most recent bequest is from the estate of long-time member Vicki Manchester.
Programs and Activities:
Members enjoy monthly meetings with stimulating topics or musical entertainment. A variety of small groups or clubs: art, travel, gardening, discussion, book, bridge, as well as day trips to museums, gardens, and places of historical signficance are monthly activities. New members are welcomed! Please plan to attend our next meeting and get information on our many small groups and other activities. We have a monthly newsletter that details our small group activities. .
NOTE: If you have any questions on VUW, our programs, activities or want a copy of our newsletter send an email to VUW: scholarship.vuw@gmail.com.
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
All regular meetings will be at the First Presbyterian Church in Encino, 4963 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316.
NOVEMBER:
Tuesday, November 13, 2:00 First Presbyterian Church
Maya DeBois will be bringing her laptop and projector to give us a fascinating look at Mae West. In addition to being a Mae West enthusiast, Ms. DeBois is a member of the Art Deco Society, Hollywood Heritage, and the San Fernando Historical Society. You won’t want to miss this one! Be sure to invite your friends to join us.
(Note: this is one week earlier than our usual 3rd Tuesday due to Thanksgiving week)
DECEMBER 16, Sunday, Holiday Party at the Northridge home of Doris Dent, 1:30 p.m., a lovely catered luncheon with music entertainment fo the holidays. RSVP's essential. $35
JANUARY: Tuesday, January 15 10:00 a.m. Encino Presbyterian Church This is our game day! Bridge, Rummikub, Scrabble or ???? Join in the fun and enjoy potluck for lunch.
SAVE THE DATE
On March 23 VUW will hold its Annual Scholarship Benefit Luncheon at the Odyssey Restaurant enjoying a wonderful meal and an exciting musical program . With our ever popular Silent & Chinese Auctions and Bake Sale we will be able to raise additional funds for our 2019 scholarships.
SECTION MEETINGS Call host to RSVP
Garden: The Garden Club meets at the “Cherry Blossom Club”, at the Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino (near Hayvenhurst) on the first Wednesday of each month. Please arrive at 9:30 to socialize and bring something to share for our delicious pot luck lunch.
Debbie Goldstein, Liaison (818) 404-8911
Morning Discussion: The Discussion Group usually meets on the third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Yamato’s, 17200 Ventura Blvd., in the Encino Town Center mall. Rhona Svidor, (818) 998-7421 Chair
Art History: Usually meets second Thursday at the home of Rhona Svidor, 9222 Clair Avenue, Northridge. RSVP’s a MUST.
Rhona Svidor, Chair (818) 998-7421
Book: The Book Club usually meets at Robin Hood Pub, 13640 Burbank Blvd. on the 3rd Thursday.
Rhona Svidor, Chair (818) 998-7421
Around L.A. We’re planning on a tour of the Valley Relics Museum in its new venue at the Van Nuys Airport on Thursday, November 29, Meet at the nuseum at 10:00. Lunch afterwards at 94th Aero Squadron.
Debbie Du Val, Chair (818) 384-5125
Next Board Meeting will be on Thursday, December 6, at 10:00 am, at the Encino home of Sara Coyle.
OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019
President: Diane Swain
1st VP (Program) Committee: Sara Coyle, Bonnie Potyk, Pat Taylor
2nd VP (Membership): Sara Coyle
3rd VP’s (Ways & Means): Marilyn Fabre (Benefit), Patty Streeter (Dining Out)
4th VP (Scholarships): Doris Dent
Recording Secretary: Jeanne Fritzel
Corresponding Secretary: Inez Morin
Financial Secretary: Pat Taylor
Treasurer: Faye Frankel Co-Treasurer: Diane Swain
Auditor: Millie Senesieb
Hostesses: Deborah Goldstein
Recording Secretary: Jeanne Fritzel
Corresponding Secretary: Inez Morin
Financial Secretary: Pat Taylor
Treasurer: Faye Frankel Co-Treasurer Diane Swain
Auditor: Millie Senesieb
Hostesses: Deborah Goldstein
Bulletin: Debbie Du Val
Webmaster: Doris Dent
Contact Information: Doris Dent 818-812-9160