Volume 41, Issue 3 January 2017
January 16 Lunch Meeting & Program
**NOTE: Time change to noon hour vs. evening for January & February meetings.
**NOTE: Time change to noon hour vs. evening for January & February meetings.
LOCATION: United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids
REGISTER/SOCIAL: 11-11:30 AM INTRODUCE GUESTS: 11:30 AM
LUNCH: 11:40 AM BUSINESS MTG: 12:15 PM PROGRAM: 12:30 PM
MENU: Soup, salad bar & coffee
COST: $10
Reservations due to Deanna Ensley by Fri., Jan. 13. Call 218-301-0315 or email deannaensley@yahoo.com
LUNCH: 11:40 AM BUSINESS MTG: 12:15 PM PROGRAM: 12:30 PM
MENU: Soup, salad bar & coffee
COST: $10
Reservations due to Deanna Ensley by Fri., Jan. 13. Call 218-301-0315 or email deannaensley@yahoo.com
CORRECTION: The price for the January and February lunch will be $10; the price was listed incorrectly in our member directory.
TOPIC: Diversity Issues
Speaker: Dr. Sylvia Olney
Dr. Sylvia Olney will address issues of diversity. She has titled her presentation “Circling the Wagons: Why We Protect Ourselves from Change and What We Do About It”.
She will address some aspects of the biology, culture and psycho-spirituality of our relationship to change in society, especially regarding people different from ourselves. She will talk about myths that get in the way of living freely and heartily in times of change and suggest ways to broaden the nature of our relationships to ourselves, others and the world at large.
Dr. Olney is a licensed psychotherapist and was an instructor at Bemidji State University and ICC. She is the author of the book, “The Medialization of Psychotherapy: Practicing Under the Influence”, which was published in 2016.
Dr. Olney is a licensed psychotherapist and was an instructor at Bemidji State University and ICC. She is the author of the book, “The Medialization of Psychotherapy: Practicing Under the Influence”, which was published in 2016.
**Our AAUW Grand Rapids Board members will meet directly after the Jan. 16 program at the Methodist Church.
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”
― Oprah Winfrey
Bottle/Jar Fundraiser THANK YOU
Thank you to all our members for your generous support for our scholarship fund. We raised $868 at our December meeting from our bottle/jar auction! Your creative items made it fun to bid! This was the highest amount raised to date, so I want to thank each of you for your support and generosity to make this fundraiser a success. - Cyndy Agle
** INTEREST GROUPS **
Are you interested in starting an interest group? Great! Any member may start an interest group. An interest group can meet monthly, weekly and for any length of time. The members determine their own agendas and arrangements for meetings The meetings are open to all AAUW members and their guests. The member directory has more information about the current active interest groups. Contact program co-chairs Joanne Bakken or Marilyn Rossman with questions.
EXPLORING OUR COMMUNITY - *New Group!
Our new group will meet for the first time on Wed., Jan. 18, when we visit John Zasada's workshop and learn about birch bark and its uses. John is a retired forester. His wife, Emilie is a member of AAUW. We will start in his shop, which is 50 yards from the house so wear boots for walking to the shop. Meet at 1:00 in the parking lot of the Presbyterian Church or meet at John's home at 1:30 (22538 Kolp Road). Please RSVP to cyndy.agle@gmail.com It sounds like a very interesting afternoon!!
Our new group will meet for the first time on Wed., Jan. 18, when we visit John Zasada's workshop and learn about birch bark and its uses. John is a retired forester. His wife, Emilie is a member of AAUW. We will start in his shop, which is 50 yards from the house so wear boots for walking to the shop. Meet at 1:00 in the parking lot of the Presbyterian Church or meet at John's home at 1:30 (22538 Kolp Road). Please RSVP to cyndy.agle@gmail.com It sounds like a very interesting afternoon!!
LITERATURE – Wednesday group
This group meets at 10:30AM on 2nd Wednesday, Grand Rapids Library study room, September-May. Contact is Barbara Zimmer, 327-0911 or kbzimmer@q.com Jan. 11: Rain of Gold by Victor Villasenor
This group meets at 10:30AM on 2nd Wednesday, Grand Rapids Library study room, September-May. Contact is Barbara Zimmer, 327-0911 or kbzimmer@q.com Jan. 11: Rain of Gold by Victor Villasenor
Feb. 8: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
March 8: Fall to Grace by Kerry Casey
LITERATURE – Monday group
Group meets on 1st Monday at 10:00 AM at Grand Rapids State Bank Annex. Contact is Jan Hill, 246-979 orjmhgkh@paulbunyan.net We skipped January meeting due to holidays.
Feb. 6: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
Feb. 6: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
PUBLIC POLICY
The group meets the second Thursday of the month, 4-5:30 PM in the KAXE Meeting Room (the KAXE building is just east of the Grand Rapids Public Library) and all members are welcome to join the meetings! Our purpose is to explore and learn about the issues behind public policy—especially those that pertain to the AAUW mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research AND AAUW Public Policy supported legislation.
The January discussion topic is the “Minnesota Food Charter”. Betsy Johnson, who spoke about Food Policy at the December meeting, will lead the discussion. The group is still considering books for the Group Read.
For more information, talk with Marilyn Rossman OR contact her at 218-326-6775 or mbro@paulbunyan.net
WALKING & TALKING
Currently, our group meets Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM. Location is planned week to week and the group is notified by email. We welcome new walkers to join us whenever they can. We walk for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and then have coffee. We generally walk in the Grand Rapids area but have taken road trips to other parts of the county. Walkers of all levels are welcome but know that the talking is a part of the experience so we are not a race-walking group. If you want to be added to the group, send your email tok.karls@yahoo.com
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS – Best Wishes!
1- Kathleen Possai 2 – Marney Smith 9 – Margaret Koch 10 – Janet Stejskal 27 – Louise Koglin Fideldy, Karen Wennen 28- Brenda Ruud
** AAUW NATIONAL NEWS **
AAUW Action Network Accomplishments
2016 was action-packed for AAUW’s advocacy efforts. Its reach spanned from the White House to Congress to statehouses across the country. AAUW would like to thank our members and supporters for carrying out our mission to empower all women and girls. Your advocacy and generous support have ensured that we continued many successful and exciting policy activities throughout the year. But the hard work isn’t over yet!
Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Help grow AAUW Action Network by sharing these successes with friends and family members and urging them to advocate for issues affecting women and girls as a Two-Minute Activist (website shows list of issues to contact your Congressional reps on). See how much we’ve done together through the past year at http://www.aauw.org/2016/12/
AAUW Grand Rapids, MN Branch 2nd Quarter 2016-2017 Financial Summary
October – December 2016 - First Quarter of Fiscal Year 12.14.2016 Bank Statement)
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v 98 members have paid their dues.
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v Total Cash on Hand: $10,680.58
General Checking Account: $8,981.38; Savings Account: $ 1,699.20
v Total Income Second Quarter: $3,502.97
YTD Income: Dues: $1,994 (Bulk of dues collected in previous fiscal year (May-June); Meeting Fees: $2,922.15; Book Sales: $180; Jar Fund Raiser: $888; Travel Treasures: $97; Anita Firman’s cards/jewelry: $15; Individual donations: $152.50; Checking Act Interest: $4.93.
v Total Expenses Second Quarter: $ 2,994.49
YTD Expenses: National Dues: $4,165; State Dues: $792; Printing: $423.07; Dinner Expenses: $2,114.60; Meeting Room Rental: $300; Misc. Expenses: $149.93; ICC Stem Scholarships: $720; Regional Conference: $200; AAUW Fund: $1,000 (Legal Advocacy & Education Funds).
v Net Second Quarter Revenue: $508.48
v YTD Total Donations in Fiscal Year 2016-2017: $720 (ICC STEM Camp); $1,000 to AAUW Fund (Legal Advocacy & Education Funds).
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AAUW GRAND RAPIDS BRANCH MEETING
November 14, 2016 United Methodist Church
The Grand Rapids Chapter of AAUW met at the United Methodist Church on Monday, November 14, 2016 for the regular monthly meeting.
Chapter president, Marva Jean Hutchins called for the introduction of guests. Jean Hoshal introduced a special guest, Amy Bulloch, an ICC scholarship recipient of one of our scholarships. She is in the LPN program at the college.
Cyndy Agle spoke about the Jar/Bottle with A Twist fundraiser that will be held December 5th at our regular monthly meeting. It will be held at the Eagles and everyone is encouraged to buy at least 25 tickets for $20 to be placed for the jars of your choice.
Marilyn Rossman mentioned that the public policy group meets on the second Thursday of the month and that the new interest group will have a planning meeting on November 21st.
Jan Hill talked about the Project Read red book shelves. It provides free picture books for pre-school children. She takes care of the one in Deer River and welcomes books anytime.
Judy McAlpine introduced the speaker for the evening, Lila Crowe, the director of the Historical Society.
Respectfully submitted, Jan Miland, secretary
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
November 28, 2016, United Methodist Church
Attendance: Marva Jean Hutchins, Cyndy Agle, Deanna Ensley, Cheryl Vogel, Karen Karls, Lynette Eck, Sharon Quern, Jo Ann Bakken, Nancy Raymond, Jan Miland, Jean Hoshal, Marilyn Rossman
We started the meeting by stating a highlight of our Thanksgiving celebration.
A discussion was held about the school board forum. It was suggested that we make it a regular practice every two years when there is an election. The next one would be in October, 2018 and should be in the program for the monthly meeting. If a bond issue comes up we would like to help with that.
Cyndy handed out the plans for the fundraiser. A planning discussion was held and everything seems to be in place. It was suggested that members that can’t attend make a donation to the scholarship fund if possible.
Karen moved, seconded by Cyndy, that we give each of the two caterers $25 as an appreciation Christmas gift. Passed.
The next board meeting will be Monday, January 16, directly after the monthly program at the United Methodist Church.
The new interest group met and will start activities in December or January.
Cheryl reported that she has talked to an insurance agent about liability insurance for board members. Marva Jean suggested that she contact the Community Foundation to see if we could be under their umbrella.
Karen moved, seconded by Jean, that the treasurer send $500 for each of the national funds. Passed. The legal aid and education scholarship funds are very important on the national level.
Respectfully submitted, Jan Miland, Secretary
ADVANCING EQUITY FOR WOMEN & GIRLS – FOR MORE INFORMATION
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