Grand Rapids Timberline
Volume 43, Issue 3 November 2018
President’s Message
Attending a small high school in a small town in Wisconsin I only knew of three careers: Secretary, Nurse or Teacher. I didn't want to be a secretary (except when I was 8 years old I wanted to work in an office and wear high heels), medical was not my interest and my mother had been a teacher so I decided to go to college to become a teacher.
There was a game along the same lines. Did you ever play the board game from the 60's called "What Do You Want To Be?" When I went to the state convention in Duluth, the mayor spoke and she had the game. There were six categories: Teacher, Nurse, Stewardess, Ballerina, Model and Actress. If there were a game today, could you imagine the categories? STEM...Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
A huge thank you goes out to Arlene Wheaton. She not only does the newsletter, but she does the directory. Those are two huge jobs. Thanks a million! We are very fortunate to have Arlene in our Grand Rapids branch.
In November, we will be talking about the State Convention, which will be held here on April 26 and 27. Please check your calendars--will you be able to assist with the convention? There will be sign-up sheets at our November meeting.
See you on November 12th,
Cyndy Agle, Co-President
Cyndy Agle, Co-President
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
From Marj Lavalier, Membership Vice President
Beginning one hour before our Nov. 12th dinner program meeting at 4:00 pm at the Methodist Church, we will have a New Member orientation meeting for all new members since March 2018 and/or anyone who has not been to an orientation presentation and conversation. It will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about what AAUW is and stands for and meet some of our board members. I will try to invite everyone who may fall into this group. If I miss you, please come anyway. If you have any questions please call Marj Lavalier, 326-2716.
November 12 Dinner Program Meeting
Location: United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids
Register/Social: 5:00 PM Dinner: 5:45 PM Business Meeting: 6:30 PM Program: 7:00 PM
MENU: Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Tossed Salad, Bread, Cookie
MENU: Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Tossed Salad, Bread, Cookie
Cost: $15.00
RSVPs: MUST be received by Deanna Ensley by Fri., Nov. 2. Contact Deanna Ensley at 360-333-0228 (cell), call or text, and/or email deannaensley@yahoo.com
TOPIC: Taking Care: A Conversation About, With, By and For Caregivers, Care Receivers and All Who Love Them
PRESENTER: Pastor Vicki Taylor At many times in our lives we inhabit one of the “care” roles, either as the giver or receiver or the person concerned about the stresses put on a friend or relative in a challenging situation. How do we support caregivers? How do you ask for help? How do you gracefully accept care? These are just a few of the topics that Vicki Taylor may address.
Ordained in 1992, Pastor Vicki Taylor is a graduate of Luther Seminary and a retired ELCA pastor. A Grand Rapids native, she returned to the area for her first call at Jesse Lake Lutheran Church and Suomi Lutheran Church. Her second call was as an associate pastor to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids and her third call was as Assistant to the Bishop of Northeastern MN Synod of ELCA in Duluth. She continues to contribute to both her community and the church and is enjoying retirement with her husband.
BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER
We’ll have our biannual used book sale at our November 12 meeting. Please bring 1-3 great reads to support our scholarship fund. You may find some holiday gifts among the selections. Children’s books can be donated to the area’s Red Book Shelves. Reference books or books unlikely to appeal to our members can be given to the local library.
New Meeting Activity: Table Hostesses
We are doing something new at our monthly meetings this year. We will have a Board member as a "Table Hostess" at each table. They will be able to answer any questions that may arise and give general information on AAUW. We will have a special spot for the table hostess at each meeting.
“Women tend to be problem solvers. We work together.”
― Senator Amy Klobuchar
December Fundraiser/Christmas PartyDecember 3, Eagles Club, Grand Rapids
This is our big fundraiser “with a twist” for scholarships. We hope to raise nearly $1,000!
“Pampering” is our theme and all members are asked to bring an item. Perhaps you have several related items that you can group in a basket. Gift cards are popular…Target, Visa, etc., or how about one for a pedicure? Other ideas: bath products, candle, cozy throw, travel accessories, inspiring book, slippers, soaps...be creative!
We will sell groups of tickets for $1 per chance that you can use to select the items you would like to enjoy.
New catered meals
From Elaine Thorstenson, Food Committee Chair
Our new caterer, Rachelle Ireland, is scoring 2 for 2 on the meals she has catered for AAUW so far. We have been getting rave reviews on the September 15th luncheon and our October 15th dinner meal. Our November 12th dinner looks to be a winner also with Swedish meatballs, noodles, tossed salad, bread and cookies. Rachelle believes in practicing the "farm to table" concept, using only the freshest and in-season produce whenever possible.
From Elaine Thorstenson, Food Committee Chair
Our new caterer, Rachelle Ireland, is scoring 2 for 2 on the meals she has catered for AAUW so far. We have been getting rave reviews on the September 15th luncheon and our October 15th dinner meal. Our November 12th dinner looks to be a winner also with Swedish meatballs, noodles, tossed salad, bread and cookies. Rachelle believes in practicing the "farm to table" concept, using only the freshest and in-season produce whenever possible.
ONLINE CONNECTIONS . . .
Branch Blog
Sign up for “Members Only” AAUW Facebook page
This url link https://www.facebook.com/
It is our hope that our members will contribute and post important related messages or pictures that benefit and encourage all members to stay active. You must ask to be a current Facebook user and then ask to be an accepted member to this closed Facebook page. No other Facebook users will see our posts.
Please contact Sharon Quern at slquern@aol.com if you have questions on this new AAUW Facebook account. Grand Rapids is hosting the State Convention in 2019.
State Convention Volunteer NeedsWe will host the AAUW State Convention in Grand Rapids on April 26 and 27! The convention has not been here since 1982 so what an opportunity to host 28 Minnesota branches!
There will be excellent and informative speakers. We went to the State Board meeting in October with our agenda and we have the confidence of the board after our presentation.
At our dinner program meeting on Nov. 12, you will have the chance to sign up to help either on Friday afternoon or Saturday at the convention. There will be jobs such as registration or helping set up the silent auction.
Just to give you an idea of what will be happening at Timberlake for the two days:
Friday afternoon: Registration, setting up the silent auction. Banquet at 6 pm.
Saturday morning: Registration and silent auction set up. There will be two speakers and two workshops on Saturday.
The price for attending is $65; meals extra (and optional).
If you are not able to attend the meeting on Monday, Nov. 12, and would like to help, please email cyndy.agle@gmail.com Thanks for helping!
** INTEREST GROUPS **
Did you know that you could start a Special Interest group? It could be genealogy, photography, a movie group, a cooking class, gardening, travel discussions or a wine group or a social group that goes to restaurants once a month. The group can meet once a month, quarterly or anytime! If you have ideas, contact Cyndy Agle at cyndy.agle@gmail.com
EXPLORING OUR COMMUNITY
Join members for field trips to various places of interest.
Join members for field trips to various places of interest.
Sat., Oct. 6: Fall Studio Art Tour. This activity takes place in the artists’ workshops. This tour is set up by MacRostie. We took the studio tour last year and we visited eight studios in the area. We will meet at the Presbyterian Church at 9:00 AM and lunch at Fuji at noon. Note: You can do all or part of the tour. RSVP to Juliet Jones at kcjones@yahoo.com
LITERATURE – Monday group
Group meets on 1st Monday at 10:00 AM at Grand Rapids State Bank Annex. Contact is Jan Hill, 246-979 or jmhgkh@paulbunyan.net No meeting in September due to Labor Day holiday.Nov. 5: Everybody’s Son by Thrity Umrigar; discussion leader is Audrey Erdman.
Books for 2019 will be selected.
LITERATURE – Wednesday group
This group meets at 10:30 am on 2nd Wednesday, Grand Rapids Area Library River Room, September-May. Contact is Barbara Zimmer, 327-0911 or kbzimmer@q.com
This group meets at 10:30 am on 2nd Wednesday, Grand Rapids Area Library River Room, September-May. Contact is Barbara Zimmer, 327-0911 or kbzimmer@q.com
Nov. 14: A Long Way Home: A Memoir by Sato Brierley
PUBLIC POLICY
The group will meet on Thurs., Nov. 8, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the KAXE meeting room. The topic of the meeting will be the high cost of college education/college debt challenges. We hope to have a representative from ICC Financial Aid to help direct our discussion in a local and meaningful way.
Please bring any information from articles, books, etc., to share and contribute in the discussion. As always, we invite any member to join us and help further our education in a positive direction. Please call Jean Halverson, 327-9158,
or Marilyn Rossman, 326-6775, with questions.
The ISD School Board forum sponsored by AAUW Public Policy group was held on Oct. 23 and was enlightening, positive and appreciated by the candidates and the audience. There were approximately 60 people in attendance. We appreciate the opportunity to enhance our goals of furthering education at all levels.
WALKING & TALKING
The group is on the Fall/Winter schedule of walking Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. It’s open for any member who wants to walk on a regular or occasional basis. We generally walk for about an hour and then have coffee. The location of the walks varies from week to week but we walk outside rather than in a mall or gym. Walkers are notified of the planned walk via a group email. If you want to be added to the group, notify Karen Karls at k.karls@yahoo.com or 326-2053. If you are currently getting emails but are no longer interested, let Karen know. There’s no need to RSVP on walks, just show up at the designated spot.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS – Best Wishes!
2 – Connie Burley, Nancy Eltgroth
3 – Ginny Saxhaug 7 – Mary Kay Jacobson 16 – Sue Mattson
23 – Kathy Adams 29 – Margaret Pecha
3 – Ginny Saxhaug 7 – Mary Kay Jacobson 16 – Sue Mattson
23 – Kathy Adams 29 – Margaret Pecha
ADVANCING EQUITY FOR WOMEN & GIRLS – FOR MORE INFORMATION
AAUW MINNESOTA www.aauwmn.net
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