Last night, AAUW Salisbury hosted a screening of the award winning documentary, Miss Representation.  Aside from the rainy weather keeping some people away, the event was a huge success. Miller Davis supplied a very nice screen for us to use.  Several AAUW members pitched in to run the ticket, information and concession tables.  We sold homemade baked goods (that were wildly popular), in addition to copies of Sketches of Old Rowan and notecards.  The Family Crisis Council set up an information table.  Attendees totaled right about 50 people. Attendance broke down like this:

• Girls under 18: 4%
• Boys under 18: 2%
• Women 18-34: 32%
• Men 18-34: 6%
• Women 35+: 36%
• Men 35+: 20%

There was great discussion during intermission and after about many of the important topics addressed in the film.  Attendees seemed anxious to get involved and change the status quo.  Many were coming up with ideas about how to become more involved.

One thing I would like to point out about Salisbury, NC… This community does not lack strong women role models both in business and local government.  And there are several active women’s groups involved in making the community strong.  Let’s keep moving in that direction!

Profits from the event will go towards scholarships, like the Goldman Scholarship and to attend NCCWSL (the National Conference of College Women Student Leaders).