AAUW PHOTO GALLERY | Burlington County (NJ) Branch

Saturday, October 15, 2022, the Branch presented a program on Human Trafficking. The presenter was Renee Cantwell, Co-chair of the Speakers Bureau for The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking. The Coalition is a fully volunteer-run organization that coordinates statewide community efforts to end sex and labor trafficking in New Jersey. Comprising 200 volunteers and more than 180 affiliates—including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, academics, law enforcement, and direct service providers. AAUW is an affiliate organization.

On September 26, 2022 State Senator Troy Singleton was the guest speaker at the branch meeting. The meeting was at the Burlington Library in Westampton.
Since January 2018, Senator Singleton has represented the 7th Legislative District in the New Jersey Senate. He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011-2018. Senator Singleton is currently the Majority Whip.

Senator Singleton highlighted women issues in NJ and its impact on the upcoming November election. He also answered questions from the members and guests following his presentation.

On Saturday September 10, 2022, AAUW member Gloria Martinez was volunteering at the Woods Street Fair and guess who stopped at her station, Andy Kim. He is the US Representative from New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district which includes Burlington County. This picture was taken in front of the Revell House (fabled site of Burlington’s hospitality to Benjamin Franklin). Gloria asked Andy Kim if he was aware of AAUW and he said YES he was aware of the organization. Last year he spoke at one of our branch meetings.

On Saturday, September 10, 2022 the Branch setup an Information Table at the Burlington County Volunteer Fair. The Fair was held at the Burlington County Library in Westampton, NJ. Members in attendance were: Sharon Suber, Marjorie Jones, Elizabeth Springer and Elizabeth Price.

At the Burlington County Volunteer Fair. Sharon Suber, President poses with Burlington County Commissioners – Allison Eckel and Director Daniel O’Connell.

Members at the Alice Paul Institute’s Pop Up Beer Festival on Saturday, August 27, 2022 l-r: Barbara Jannen; Sharon Suber, President; Karen Kaplan, State Program Vice President; Jacqueline McGuinness; Keturah Harris and Keturah’s daughter.

State Leadership Conference, June 2022 l-r: Gaylor Simons, Gloria Martinez, Jasmine Davis – Membership Vice President, Sharon Suber – President, Edwina Sessons – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair, Marjorie Jones – Program Vice President, Stephanie Nock & Irene Richardson.