Grand
Rapids Timberline
NEWS FOR
AND ABOUT
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS
BRANCH
MEMBERS
EDITOR: Arlene Wheaton,
(218) 232-4989
MISSION: AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through research education and advocacy.
September 20 Dinner Program
Location: United
Methodist Church
Social: 5:00-5:45pm Dinner: 5:45-6:30
PM Business Meeting: 6:30pm
Program: 7:00pm
TOPIC: How They Brought the Organization Together
PRESENTER:
Katie Marshall, MacRostie Art Center
Katie Marshall is the Executive Director of the MacRostie Art Center. She will give us an overview of MacRostie Art Center's three main programs – Exhibition, Education, and Artist Services – with examples of how each contributes to their mission to inspire a creative community.
In 1966, the Itasca Art Association was incorporated, and in 1997 changed its name to MacRostie Art Center to commemorate the gift of our building by local businesswoman Ruth MacRostie. The organization has been located in the building in downtown Grand Rapids since the 1990s. Providing support, resources, advocacy and recognition for local artists is a big part of their work.
Meals:
We
are excited to have Peggy Smith and Shirley Nixon back as caterers for another
year. The cost of meals for the coming year is $15.00 for dinners and $13.00
for our two lunch meetings in January and February. All no shows will be
charged.
Menu: Sweet & Sour
Chicken on Rice, green beans, dinner roll and Apple Crisp
Food Chair: Nancy Raymond
RSVP to Deanna Ensley by Mon., Sept. 13. Call/text (360) 333-0228 or deannaensley@yahoo.com
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We will hold our biannual book sale at the Oct. 18th meeting at United Methodist Church. Bring books no more than 5 years old. What a great way to support our scholarship fund and get new reading materials at the same time! |
“Fight for the things you care about, but do it in
a way that
will lead others to join you.”
― Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice (1993-2020)
President’s Message
What a busy summer after such a quiet summer
the year before. It was also a hot and dry summer and there was rarely a day
that I did not water.
I can tell that fall is coming as my orioles are really eating the grape jelly to prepare for their long trip south. I hope you all enjoyed many summertime activities.
Our Grand Rapids AAUW group had a very busy summer also with programs and "Exploring our Community" events throughout the summer. We had a total of seven activities! So glad to see so many of you at the events.
Welcome Norma
Eppinga who will now be on our AAUW Funds (travel
treasures and book sale) with Marlys Mestemacher. A
thank you to Nancy Raymond for
her many years on the board, including President twice! Welcome to Sue Mattson now on the hospitality committee.
We have an amazing group of members and thank you all for your continued membership and support!
Cyndy Agle, Co-President
Travel Treasures
From Marlys Mestemacher
We will be having Travel Treasures beginning with the September meeting and through our program year. Bring your treasures that you wish to donate for the drawing, and money to purchase a chance to win another treasure. The funds raised support our scholarships.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
Welcome to Linda Johnson of
Coleraine to our Grand Rapids branch!
associate degree in Computer Programming from Hibbing Community College.
** INTEREST GROUPS **
BRIDGE
Day/Time/Location TBD. Group meets year round. If interested in playing
Bridge, contact Dianne Anderson, 218-327-2651 or 515-450-9252.
*Exploring
Our Community
The group goes on outings to area organizations, typically gathering for a meal. Contacts are Cyndy Agle, cyndy.agle@gmail.com and Juliet Jones, kcjones50@yahoo.com
LITERATURE –
Monday group
The Monday Morning Lit Group will meet on Oct. 4, at 9:30 am at the Forest Lake Restaurant to discuss to discuss Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson. Contact is Nancy Salmi, 218-326-3147 or nsalmi@earthlink.net
LITERATURE –
Wednesday group
The group will meet on Sept. 8 at Veteran's Park at 10:30 am. The book to discuss is The Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner.
The Oct. 13 meeting location has not been determined. The book for that meeting is The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. Contact is Vicki Holmstrom, agiledog5@aol.com or 245-2294.
**NEW Writers Group
We would like to start a Writers group. If anyone
would like to join, call or email Marilyn Rossman, 326-6775, mbro@paulbunyan.net or Emilie Zasada, 326-4909, emiliezasada@mac.com
Walking & Talking group
We walk Wednesdays
at 9 am. The locations change from week to week but will be in the Grand
Rapids area. The group is open to new members interested in walking. If you
would like to join us, send your email and cell number to Karen Karls at k.karls@yahoo.com You will receive an email with the weekly walk location.
Members walk when they can or want to; no need to RSVP. We generally walk for
about one hour. If the weather is really dreadful, we may cancel, and we’ll let
you know. However, we are a hardy group of women who value the fresh air and
exercise as well as the companionship.
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Walking
group in August at Cyndy Agles’ home. |
Membership seasonal
message
From
Marj Lavalier, Membership Chair
Fall
is always the time, since we were 5 years old, to start something new. It is
time to start school for many years and then maybe a new job, or move, or try a
new class through community ed. If we pay attention to conversations with
friends, they may be looking for something new also. Well, AAUW is the perfect answer. Invite them with you to our meeting on
September 20th. It
is great to share something you value.
From Grand Forks Herald, Labor Day 1994:
How to make summer last
a little longer:
Here
it comes…the last day of summer. Not officially of course. The calendar says
that Fall won't arrive for weeks. But we all know better. Labor Day is it. The
final hurrah. If the weather stays warm after this, we call it a fluke. In fact,
by Tuesday people will be talking about snow. That is why Labor Day is so
critical. You have one day, 24 measly hours, to cram in as much summer fun as
you can.
You
would never do these on the last day of winter, whenever that is. So, out of
the list of 97 suggestions I have chosen eight for you to try and make memories
to last you until the snow melts.
A
last fling on the last day of summer!
1. Let the sun shine in your hair, or dry your hair in the sun.
2. Slow down, go slower today.
3. Stay outside until dark.
4. Drink your morning coffee outdoors.
5. Try to figure out what the birds are talking about.
6. Open a window.
7. Wish on a star.
8. Appreciate
a sunset that comes after 5:00pm.
I had this stuck on my file cabinet at work for years. Happy Fall!
Grand Rapids AAUW Board Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2021 – Home of Cyndy Agle
The
meeting was called to order by Co-president Cyndy Agle.
Members
present: Cyndy Agle, Karen Karls, Laurie Clausen,
Julie Skallman, Dianne Anderson, Marlys Mestemacher, Norma Eppinga, Juliet Jones,
Deanna Ensley, Helen Albrecht, Elaine Thorstenson.
Secretary’s
report: Minutes reviewed and approved as
submitted. Motion made by Marlys
Mestemacher and seconded by Karen Karls.
Treasurer’s
report: The account balance as of August 16th
was $8327.87. This included $91 in free
will donations for face masks donated by Anita Firman. Elaine Thorstenson moved the report be
accepted as submitted and Marlys
Mestemacher seconded.
Membership:
Currently there are 75 paid members.
The dues for 2022-2023 will increase by $5 making national dues
$67. We did not raise dues this year.
Programs: Laurie Clausen reported on the program
speakers for 2021-2022 year. Only April is unassigned. Summer programs were
discussed, and it was determined the July summer program should be eliminated
due to low attendance. June and August
programs will continue. The holiday gathering will be at Forest Lake
Steakhouse.
Communications:
Karen Karls will submit another AAUW article
to the Herald Review in the fall.
Hospitality
Committee: Food Chair Elaine
Thorstenson reported members have been assigned for food service for the
year. We will continue with our 2019
catering service. Prices charged will be
$10 for lunches and $13 for dinners.
Members will be charged $12 for lunches and $15 for dinners. This is to cover the overhead costs. Guest
meals in October will be $7.
Co-president Cyndy Agle welcomed Sue Mattson to the hospitality committee.
Scholarship Committee: Helen Albrecht reported that the Summer Stem Program was limited to only one group because of less interest this year. The unspent funds will be used for next year’s program.
AAUW Funds: Norma Eppinga was welcomed as co-chair with Marlys Mestemacher for AAUW Funds. Travel Treasures will continue, and book sales are scheduled for October and April meetings. Charges will be $1 for soft cover books and $3 for hard cover books.
Sunshine & Caring and Exploring our Community: Juliet Jones reported socials are being planned for Sept 7 at the Nopo Coffee Company and an October visit to Hill City’s Cozy Cove Coffee Company.
Other: Karen Karls suggested we consider how to proceed with the use of name tags.
Announcements: The Fall Gathering in Brainerd will be held
on October 2. The event begins at 9:30 am
with registration and light treats. The
keynote session will be on women’s equity issues with indigenous and immigrant
peoples in Minnesota and the Midwest. A
catered lunch will be served followed by a session on floral arranging. Cost for the event will be $40 a person.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Dianne Anderson, Secretary
WALKS FOR ALZHEIMER’S
Edward Jones is a major sponsor, and a lot of our employees will be raising money and walking. Hope to see you there. I will be walking in Chisholm on September 18! - Danielle Witherill
Sat, Sept 11, DECC/Lakewalk, Duluth
*The walk will be held in afternoon to allow
walkers to attend commemorative ceremonies in morning.
Tentative schedule: 12:30-2pm/Registration, 2:00pm/Opening ceremony, Walk
Sat, Sept 18, The Discovery Center, Chisholm
Tentative schedule: 9-10am/Registration, 10am/Opening ceremony, Walk
Sat, Sept 25, Forestview Middle School, Baxter
*The walk will be held in afternoon to avoid congestion with sporting events at school. Tentative schedule: 1-2pm/Registration, 2pm/Opening ceremony, Walk
Sat, Oct 2, Sanford Center
Tentative schedule: 9-10am/Registration, 10:00am/Opening ceremony, Walk
Websites
for local, state and national AAUW information:
Our Grand Rapids AAUW blog: http://grandrapidsaauw.blogspotcom/
MN AAUW website: http://aauw-mn.aauw.net
National AAUW website: www.aauw.org
ADVANCING EQUITY FOR
WOMEN & GIRLS
– FOR MORE INFORMATION
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION www.aauw.org
AAUW MINNESOTA www.aauwmn.net
