Grand Rapids Timberline
AAUW Grand Rapids
1949-2019
Celebrating 70 years!
1949-2019
Celebrating 70 years!
Volume 43, Issue 9 Summer 2019
*******THREE GREAT AAUW SUMMER PROGRAMS!******
**Monday, June 17, 11:00 AMTour the KMDA, a Little Iron Range Fishing Tackle Company that has become a worldwide overseas wholesaler, excelling in all outdoor needs and camping gear, fishing gear, etc. and all made locally in Bovey at 218 8th Ave. Fishing lures and a few other items are available at L & M and Glenn's Army Navy; all are signed with a “Made in Bovey, MN” tag.
KMDA also owns Hollywood Bait across the street and we will tour both facilities. The tour will last about an hour and men are welcome. Our tour guide is a retired teacher and mother of the boys who began this business--Joyce Vekick. We will eat lunch at Nana Chelle's Cafe in Bovey. Meal count needed! RSVP to Juliet Jones at kcjones50@yahoo.com by Mon., June 10.
**Monday, July 15, 11:00 AM
Take a tour of Kelly G's Wild Rice Burgers made in Bovey at 620 4th St. We will tour the factory, which is run entirely by women. They will serve us lunch at no charge.
Take a tour of Kelly G's Wild Rice Burgers made in Bovey at 620 4th St. We will tour the factory, which is run entirely by women. They will serve us lunch at no charge.
A head count is crucial so they know how many burgers to make. RSVP to Juliet at kcjones50@yahoo.com by July 8.
**Monday, August 26, 3:00 PM (4th MON)Meet at John Zasada's studio, 22538 Kolp Rd, for his presentation of birch bark ornaments and other amazing designs he has created. He has a very interesting studio--with a story! His wife, Emilie, is an AAUW member. Emilie and John have a gorgeous area to host. Refreshments served. We are looking at wine, cheese/crackers, nuts, chocolates and fresh fruit.
RSVP to Juliet Jones at: kcjones50@yahoo.com before August 3 as she will be out of town August 6-22; or RSVP to Emilie Zasada atemiliezasada@mac.com by August 19. QUESTIONS: Call Juliet at 218-327-2696.
President’s Message
We had quite a year! In September, we held the regional conference in Grand Rapids at the Kiesler House; each month we had exceptional speakers, successful book sales, a December event to benefit our scholarship fund and we were able to give an additional two $1,000 scholarships this year; to hosting the State Convention in Grand Rapids in April. Those are quite the achievements and we proved that our Grand Rapids branch could do it all! We are a better organization because of the effort of all our members. We are also celebrating our 70th birthday this year.
We had quite a year! In September, we held the regional conference in Grand Rapids at the Kiesler House; each month we had exceptional speakers, successful book sales, a December event to benefit our scholarship fund and we were able to give an additional two $1,000 scholarships this year; to hosting the State Convention in Grand Rapids in April. Those are quite the achievements and we proved that our Grand Rapids branch could do it all! We are a better organization because of the effort of all our members. We are also celebrating our 70th birthday this year.
Deanna and I are very proud to work with such a talented group of members. Each year at the state convention we have a silent auction with the funds going to the AAUW Economic Security Fund, which includes LAF, Start Smart, Work Smart, and other programs designed to ensure economic security for women. We raised $658.15 from the items and baskets donated by our membership for the garden themed silent auction. Other than Minneapolis we had the highest amount raised from our basket donations. An exceptional job!
Congratulations to Shirley Jacobson who is a 50-year member of AAUW Grand Rapids. She was honored with a certificate, pin and bouquet of flowers. Shirley is now an Honorary life Member of AAUW. Congrats Shirley!
The winner of our one-year membership was Marion Barry. Names were put in the drawing for each member who had paid her dues by the May meeting.
We were presented with a certificate for increase in membership at the convention. We showed an increase of 5 members.
Check the newsletter for the summer programs. We hope you can attend several of the very interesting meetings that Juliet Jones has set up. Did you know that we are the only branch in Minnesota that holds summer meetings?
A thank you to Jan Miland for always having the minutes from the board meeting and the monthly meeting in the newsletter so we can all keep current as to what is happening. Very appreciated!
You have to have adventures at every age...have an extraordinary summer! See you for our September kick-off meeting.
Cyndy Agle
Co-President
“When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.”
― Michelle Obama
**********ANNUAL AAUW DUES ARE DUE!************
Membership for the 2019-2020 year is due. We are on a fiscal calendar of July 1-June 30. Please help our "super hero" treasurer Cheryl Vogel by paying as soon as you can. Dues have not changed in the past year: national $50, state $9, and local $17, for a total of $85.
Mail your dues payment to our treasurer: Cheryl Vogel, 20401 Mishawaka Shores Dr., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Thank you, the sooner we take care of our dues the easier it is for Cheryl.
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Websites for local, state and national AAUW information:
Thank you, the sooner we take care of our dues the easier it is for Cheryl.
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Websites for local, state and national AAUW information:
** INTEREST GROUPS **
BRIDGE
Group meets at Majestic Pines Senior Living on 1st Thursday, year round now. Starts with lunch in the Bistro at 11:30 a.m. followed by Bridge, one to two tables. Contact is Nancy Raymond, 952-715-2365. Next meeting is June 6.
Group meets at Majestic Pines Senior Living on 1st Thursday, year round now. Starts with lunch in the Bistro at 11:30 a.m. followed by Bridge, one to two tables. Contact is Nancy Raymond, 952-715-2365. Next meeting is June 6.
EXPLORING OUR COMMUNITY
Join members for field trips to various places of interest.
Join members for field trips to various places of interest.
Fri, June 28, Hill Annex Mine Tour, $10 per person. Tour starts at 12:30 PM and is 90 min. bus tour with stops at museum, gift shop. Location:Calumet on U.S. Hwy 169, 16 miles east of Grand Rapids, 218-743- 3362. RSVP: Juliet Jones, kcjones50@yahoo.com by Fri., May 24. Bring a picnic lunch. Carpool from Juliet Jones' home at 454 Trout Lake Rd, Grand Rapids; meet at her house at 11:00 AM. Otherwise, just take 169 N to Calumet. Signs are very clear and it's on the left. Bring a picnic lunch. Spouses, partners etc. welcome.
Sat, July 27, THE EFFIE RODEO: Begins at 2:00 p.m. Those who wish to carpool can meet at Juliet Jones, 454 Trout Lake Rd, Grand Rapids. Meet at 1:00 PM. Those who prefer can drive themselves. After the Rodeo, we will be going to Timberwolf Inn for late lunch/early dinner. RSVP to Juliet Jones at kcjones50@yahoo.com by July 20.
Forest History Center with Phenologist, John Latimer, Wed, Aug 28, 10 AM for a "walk in the woods" to find out what and what not one can eat from the woods.RSVP to Juliet Jones at kcjones50@yahoo.com by Aug. 21. Those interested to go out for lunch afterwards, just respond along with your RSVP. Maybe somewhere on the water, Pickled Loon or Pokegama Golf Course?
Sat, Sept 7, 11:00 AM in Bovey at Annabella's
A tour of the Speakeasy Era of Prohibition in Bovey, the early history, the Flapper period, to learn about this part of the Iron Range history and legacy. Wear a flapper costume if you wish! After our tour we are having a High Tea Lunch at Annabella's.
Reservations are required. High tea is $6.95 per person. Our hostess is Patty Yanwis, 259-9742. RSVP to Juliet Jones at kcjones50@yahoo.com by Aug. 31.
LITERATURE – Monday group
Group meets on 1st Monday (except for holidays) at 10:00 AM at Grand Rapids State Bank Annex. Contacts: Jan Hill, 246-9791, or Nancy Salmi, 326-3147.
July 1: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; discussion leader: Janet Coy
Aug 5: A Death in Live Oak by James Grippando; discussion leade: Nancy Salmi
Aug 26: “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See (replaces Labor Day conflict)
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 orkbzimmer@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 orkbzimmer@q.com
PUBLIC POLICY The Public Policy group will meet on Thurs., June 13 at the home of Jan Miland at 11:30 AM for lunch and discussion. Lunch provided by Jan; no need to bring anything. We will consider some new resources on the internet and publications. Perhaps we will try to use a book group arrangement. Call or email Jean Halverson, 327-9158, jehhmh@mchsi.com or Marilyn Rossman, 326-6775, mbro@pualbunyan.net for carpooling.
WALKING & TALKING
The Walking and Talking Group is on the summer schedule. We meet Wednesday mornings at 9 AM and walk about an hour and then have coffee. The location for the walk changes from week to week as chosen by the group. Most walks are in the Grand Rapids area, but we do occasionally venture out into the greater county. Location and plans are emailed to the group. Members walk when they want to and at their own pace. It’s a social group. We welcome new walkers. If you want to join the group, send your email address to k.karls@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIP FUND FUNDRAISER
Each December we have a new theme for our "Fundraiser With a Twist" to benefit our scholarship fund. This year it will be "Shiny & Bright." It could be everything from candles, a scarf with shine, flashlights, jewelry, brightly colored mittens, a shiny picture frame, Christmas decor, honey, a brightly colored package with a pair of gloves inside. We will end up with many fun and unique items and all for a good cause.
Support for Girls & Summer Engineering Camps
AAUW Grand Rapids Branch proudly supports ICC Summer Engineering Camp! through two camperships. One campership is offered to attend the Senior High Camp: Exploring Engineering Design held July 8-13. This camp is for girls entering grades 10-12, or recently graduated.
Another campership is offered to attend the Junior High Camp: Get Inspired! held July 17-20 for girls entering grades 7-9. Costs for one senior high campership is $440 and for the one junior high campership is $370 and paid for by our branch. Female students are selected for this campership based on the following submissions: school transcript, a statement of what they hope to learn from camp, and a statement of why they are seeking scholarship funding.
For additional information about these camperships see: SUMMER ENGINEERING CAMPJOIN US FOR CAMP 2019! or contact Kim Damiani 218-322-2370, Kimberly.damiani@itascacc.edu
JUNE-AUGUST BIRTHDAYS – Best Wishes!
June 1 – Judy MacAlpine June 4 – Joan Solberg June 5 – Marj Lavalier
June 6 – Harriet Lucia June 8 – Rose Schmidt June 9 – Juliet Jones
June 12 – Sharon Burt June 15 – Helen Ahlbrecht, Jeanne Walthour
June 20 – Sharon Quern June 24 – Cheryl Vogel
June 25 – Marcia Anderson, Janet Coy June 27 – Lynette Eck, Barb Ricker
June 28 – Janis Johnson June 30 - Tina Murphy
June 20 – Sharon Quern June 24 – Cheryl Vogel
June 25 – Marcia Anderson, Janet Coy June 27 – Lynette Eck, Barb Ricker
June 28 – Janis Johnson June 30 - Tina Murphy
July 1 – Nancy Raymond, Arlene Wheaton July 10 – Barb Baker
July 15 – Dorothy Church
July 15 – Dorothy Church
Aug 7 – Audrey Erdman Aug 17 – Karen Lonson, Marilyn Rossman
Aug 21 – Kathleen Spencer Aug 25 – Jane O’Leary
Aug 30 – Karen Karls Aug 31 – Elaine Thorstenson
Aug 30 – Karen Karls Aug 31 – Elaine Thorstenson
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
June 4, 2019, Central Square Mall Conference Room
In attendance included the following: Elaine Thorstenson, Karen Karls, Deanna Ensley, Cyndy Agle, Cheryl Vogel, Marj Lavalier, Jan Miland, Juliet Jones, Helen Ahlbrecht.
The meeting was called to order by Cyndy Agle. The secretary's April report will be reviewed in August.
The treasurer's report was presented and explained by Cheryl. She said that the finance committee had approved the proposed 2019-2010 Operational budget on June 3, 2019, which was based upon the planning assumptions previously approved by the Board. It was recommended that in December, we should re-visit the discussion of the number of scholarships to be presented for next year.
After a full review of the proposed operational budget, Karen made a motion, seconded by Elaine to approve the budget with the income/ cost per meal at the December meeting be increased. Passed. The suggestion was made that members who make a reservation but do not attend the monthly meeting should be instructed to send their fee directly to Cheryl (since the Branch is billed for the meal whether or not the member attends).
It was mentioned that in December, we should re-visit the discussion of the number of scholarships to be presented for next year.
Elaine is exploring all options for catering this fall. She will have a meeting soon to go over all the issues. The refreshments for the summer meetings are arranged.
Old business: Aa thank you was given to Jan Bilden and Ellen Edvenson for serving as program chairs last year.
There isn't a location identified yet for the 2020 state convention.
There isn't a location for the 2020 state convention.
New business: Future board meetings will be in the Central Square Mall conference room. The directory information needs to be to Arlene Wheaton by the fourth week in August.
Next board meeting in August (date to be determined).
It is the responsibility of the funds chairperson to gather up the silent auction items for the State convention.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Miland, Secretary
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS PROGRAM MEETING
May 20, 2019, Ruttger’s Sugar Lake Lodge
The May 20, 2019 monthly AAUW meeting was held at Ruttgers Resort. Co-president, Cyndy Agle welcomed everyone. There was one new member.
Shirley Jacobson was honored with a bouquet of flowers, certificate and pin. She has been a member of the Grand Rapids Branch for 50 years.
The summer meetings are published in the newsletter.
Helen Ahlbrecht and Kathleen Spencer talked about the scholarship process and announced the four winners. They are Manja Holter and Tami Hogate from Itasca Community College and Katie Childs and Miranda Lougee for the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. Helen and Kathleen thanked Susan Lynch from ICC and Sara Copeland from the Foundation for their help in selecting the recipients. Mirand Lougee was present and said a few words of thanks to the group.
The drawing winner for a free membership was Marian Barry.
Nancy Raymond expressed our appreciation for the competent work done by Cyndy Agle and Deanna Ensley with the state convention held in Grand Rapids.
Madeline Cook from North in Bloom gave an interesting talk about her flower shop as she arranged a beautiful bouquet of roses.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Miland, Secretary
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