NEWS
FOR AND ABOUT
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS
BRANCH
MEMBERS
EDITOR:
Arlene Wheaton Volume 44, Issue 2 October 2019
Arlene@honeybearwoods.com
(218) 232-4989
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October 21 Dinner Program
(218) 232-4989
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October 21 Dinner Program
Location: United Methodist Church
Social: 5:00-5:45 PM Dinner: 5:45-6:30 PM Business
Meeting: 6:30-7:00 PM Program:
7:00-8:00 PM
MENU: Beef Stroganoff on Noodles, Glazed Carrots, French Bread & Apple Crisp
MENU: Beef Stroganoff on Noodles, Glazed Carrots, French Bread & Apple Crisp
Food Chair:
Lynette Eck
Cost: $15.00
RSVPs: RSVP to Deanna Ensley by the end of Mon., Oct 14. Call/text (360) 333-0228 or email deannaensley@yahoo.com
TOPIC:
Women Stepping Out and Up
PRESENTER:
Kelli Barry
Kelli Barry is a co-owner and developer of
Progressive Care, LLC, with Rochelle Langloes. Progressive Care is the
management company that oversees the management and operation of several senior
housing facilities in Minnesota including their flagship building, Majestic
Pines in Grand Rapids. Kelli has an undergraduate degree in Health Science and
a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica.
**COAT
DONATIONS
The 2019 Open Door Coat Rack will be held at the Methodist Church Oct. 29-30. If you have any clean gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves or boots to donate, bring them to our Oct. 21 meeting, and they will be added to the inventory. The Rack is open to anyone in the community who needs outer wear for the coming colder weather.
The 2019 Open Door Coat Rack will be held at the Methodist Church Oct. 29-30. If you have any clean gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves or boots to donate, bring them to our Oct. 21 meeting, and they will be added to the inventory. The Rack is open to anyone in the community who needs outer wear for the coming colder weather.
BOOK
SALE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Remember to bring used books/good reads for
the book sale at our Oct. 21 meeting. All sale proceeds go to support
scholarships for local women who are pursuing advanced degrees.
“One object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves
throughout their lives.”
― Robert M. Hutchins
President’s Message
Hello to our Grand Rapids Members,
This year we are celebrating our Grand Rapids AAUW
branch 70th anniversary. Just think—our Branch was started in 1948!
What a highlight to have Virginia Saxhaug attend our September meeting as she was one of the
three Charter members! That was very
much an honor to have her speak about starting the branch and the very strict membership
qualifications. We are very grateful to her.
Our Branch received a "Certificate of
Honor" for recognition of our 70th Anniversary. It was signed by Kimberly Churches, AAUW
Chief Executive Officer, and Julia Brown, AAUW Board Chair. We have a copy in our Historian book.
From 2019-2020, the U.S. will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and
women's constitutional right to vote.
Suffragists began their organized fight in 1848. The proclamation
declaring the Susan B. Anthony 19th amendment ratified and part of the US
Constitution was done on August 26, 1920.
Minnesota ratified the 19th amendment on September 8, 1919. Today more
than 68 million women are able to vote in elections.
October is a busy month! We have our biannual book
sale and also the "Bring a qualified first time guest for just
$7.00." This is a great way to
increase our membership and let others know what AAUW is about.
We will have sign-up sheets for the "Special Interest" groups, so
consider joining a group or another group such a book group, public policy,
walking, Bridge or "exploring our community." We will also pass out AAUW member directories at the October meeting.
We had many compliments on the delicious
dinner served by our new caterers.
Thank you to Elaine for finding our new caterers. Please make a reservation as the caterers need
to know how much to prepare; we do not want to run out of food!
Make your reservation now for the October meeting and bring a guest!
We value our members and thank you for
continuing to support AAUW.
Cyndy Agle
Co-President
Membership Report
From Marj Lavalier, Membership Chair
We are happy to welcome Susan Lynch, Itasca Community College Foundation Director/Alumni
Director, as a member. Our membership
stands at 86 now, so we have an increase of two since last newsletter.
I would like to encourage each of you to
invite a "first time
qualified" guest to our October 21st meeting. The cost for dinner is
only $7 for your guest that night and of course, you may bring more than one
guest.
NEWER or NEW member orientation: I will host a new member orientation on Nov. 11 at 4:00 pm prior to our regular AAUW monthly meeting at the United Methodist Church. This will help you get to know the larger picture of AAUW. All board members are invited and encouraged to attend and share their experiences in AAUW.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND FUNDRAISER
We will hold our annual fundraiser to benefit
our scholarship fund in Dec. along with our Christmas party on Mon., Dec. 9 at
the Eagles. The theme for the
"Fundraiser with a Twist" is SHINY
and BRIGHT.
Bring a gift that is "shiny and
bright." A few ideas are candles, a shiny gift card, a flashlight, jewelry, a book light, a scarf
wrapped with a shiny bow, bright socks,
Christmas decor, a lantern, Christmas lights, food in a bright and shiny
wrapper, a book that has the word 'shiny' or 'bright' in the title.
Tickets will be sold and you can put your
ticket in the bag for the gift you wish to bid on...there will be a random drawing
for each item. Ticket prices are: 25 for
$20, 12 for $10, 6 for $5 or a dollar each. Every dollar you contribute goes toward our scholarship fund.
** INTEREST
GROUPS **
**New! ISSUES & IDEAS - A DIFFERENT KIND OF “BOOK” GROUP
Readings would be from nonfiction books and/or magazines. Currently, there are very interesting new books about our American and world history, books about refugees and population movements, economic viewpoints, and education changes. Some issues of Atlantic Monthly Magazine or Mother Jones Magazine, The Nation, or The National Review can prompt thinking about new ideas. If you like nonfiction books and are fascinated by the writings about U.S. history that really give an entirely new look at our history, or subjects you never think about, perhaps you should take the time and energy to try it out. Join our group. One book or magazine might occupy several of our meetings.
Readings would be from nonfiction books and/or magazines. Currently, there are very interesting new books about our American and world history, books about refugees and population movements, economic viewpoints, and education changes. Some issues of Atlantic Monthly Magazine or Mother Jones Magazine, The Nation, or The National Review can prompt thinking about new ideas. If you like nonfiction books and are fascinated by the writings about U.S. history that really give an entirely new look at our history, or subjects you never think about, perhaps you should take the time and energy to try it out. Join our group. One book or magazine might occupy several of our meetings.
Talk to Emilie
Zasada or Marilyn Rossman at the
next AAUW dinner meeting. Or find us in
your new AAUW member directory for phone and email addresses.
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.
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.
EXPLORING OUR COMMUNITY
Join members for field trips to various places of interest.
Sat., Nov. 2, 12:00 PM: Meet at the new Rapids Brewery for lunch and a mini tour. Everyone is welcome and you can bring a guest. No reservations needed.
Join members for field trips to various places of interest.
Sat., Nov. 2, 12:00 PM: Meet at the new Rapids Brewery for lunch and a mini tour. Everyone is welcome and you can bring a guest. No reservations needed.
Note: They also serve wine.
LITERATURE – Monday
group
Group meets on
1st Monday (except for holidays) at 10:00 AM at
Grand Rapids State Bank Annex. Contact is Nancy Salmi, 326-3147.
Oct. 7: Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman, discussion leader Jan Hill.
Oct. 7: Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman, discussion leader Jan Hill.
Nov. 4: Educated
by Tara Westover.
LITERATURE – Wednesday group
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
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
Oct. 9: Breasts: A Natural-Unnatural History by Florence Williams
Nov. 13: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia
Owens
PUBLIC
POLICY
The Public Policy group will meet on Thurs., Oct.10, 3:45 p.m., at the KAXE meeting room. We will continue working on volunteering to do STEM projects at the public library, in the schools and at the Boys and Girls Club. For information, contact Jean Halverson, 327-9159, jehhmh@mchsi.com or Jan Miland, 218-208-8659, jan.miland@yahoo.com
The Public Policy group will meet on Thurs., Oct.10, 3:45 p.m., at the KAXE meeting room. We will continue working on volunteering to do STEM projects at the public library, in the schools and at the Boys and Girls Club. For information, contact Jean Halverson, 327-9159, jehhmh@mchsi.com or Jan Miland, 218-208-8659, jan.miland@yahoo.com
WALKING & TALKING
The Walking and Talking Group is on its
fall/winter schedule of walking at 1 PM on Tuesdays. The location of the walks changes from week
to week and is chosen by the group. Locations are emailed to the group. We generally walk for about an hour and then
have coffee. We walk outdoors rather
than in a mall or gym. Members walk when
they want to and at their own pace; no need to RSVP. It is a social group rather than a hard-core
exercise one. We welcome new members. If
you want to be added to the group, send your email address to k.karls@yahoo.com
**COMMUNITY NEWS**
GRAND
RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Friends of the Library is having a Holiday Book Boutique on Sat., Nov. 9, 8:30 AM to 2 PM, at the library in Grand Rapids. If members have gently used books, especially holiday and children’s, they would be very welcome. Donations can be left in the library book store prior to sale date. There will also be a bake sale with the boutique, so baked items would also be welcome. Set-up will be Friday afternoon, the 8th, and time to leave treats.
Friends of the Library is having a Holiday Book Boutique on Sat., Nov. 9, 8:30 AM to 2 PM, at the library in Grand Rapids. If members have gently used books, especially holiday and children’s, they would be very welcome. Donations can be left in the library book store prior to sale date. There will also be a bake sale with the boutique, so baked items would also be welcome. Set-up will be Friday afternoon, the 8th, and time to leave treats.
AAUW
GRAND RAPIDS BRANCH MEETING
September 16, 2019,
United Methodist Church
Co-president Cyndy Agle welcomed everyone.
Treasurer Cheryl Vogel gave a detailed report with a written report for each
member and for each table. This report is included in the secretary’s book. She
mentioned that there is a 15% reduction in membership for a variety of reasons.
Food chairwoman Elaine Thorstenson reported
that the new caterers are appreciated. She stressed that reservations are very
important to have enough food provided.
She recognized fellow member, Susan Hayes, as the Itasca Volunteer of
the Year and a runner-up at the state fair. Fundraiser Chair Nancy Raymond,
announced the many travel treasures. She said there will be a gently used book
sale in October. She reported on the regional meeting in Virginia, which was
attended by nine Grand Rapids women.
Susan Lynch presented a video, Beyond the Classroom, which is a philanthropy project at ICC, to build the McMahon Student Center.
Jean Hoshal introduced the speaker, Will
Richter, Grand Rapids Library Director. He spoke on the topic, “All Roads Lead
to the Grand Rapids Area Library”.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jan
Miland, Secretary
Websites for local, state and national AAUW
information:
Our Grand Rapids AAUW blog: http://grandrapidsaauw.blogspotcom/
Our Grand Rapids AAUW blog: http://grandrapidsaauw.blogspotcom/
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