Grand Rapids Timberline
Volume 48, Issue 4 December, 2023
NEWS FOR AND ABOUT
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS
BRANCH MEMBERS
EDITOR; Myrna Peterson
myrnakay67@gmail.com
218-301-6028
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Grand Rapids Minnesota Branch 6013
Friday, December 8, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Monday, May 1, 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Grand Rapids Timberline
Volume 47, Issue 6 February 2023
NEWS FOR AND ABOUT
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS
BRANCH MEMBERS
EDITOR: Myrna Peterson
(218) 301-6028
MISSION: AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through research education and advocacy.
February 20, 2023
Location: United Methodist Church
Social and Registration begins at 11:30 AM
Lunch at 12 PM
Menu: French Dip w au jus, Cheesy Potatoes, Pistachio Pudding
Food Chair: Marj Lavalier
Food Committee: Marilyn Rossman, Susan LaVelle, Marlys Mestemacher
Program: Intention and Equity in Rural Media
KAXE Northern Community Radio
Presenters: Heidi Holtan, News and Public Affairs Director
She has worked for KAXE for 20 years and currently helms the Morning Show. She is also a regional correspondent for WDSE/WRPT’s Duluth Public Television’s Almanac North.
and
Kari Hedlund, Music Director
She leads the station to meet its commitment to showcasing 50% women artists along withan eclectic musical mix that brings Minnesota musicians to the forefront. She also organizes Riverfest and other concerts throughout the region.
Northern Community Radio’s mission is to tell the stories of the people and the land of Northern Minnesota through music, conversation and events. The goal is to create high-quality programming and events that fill the information, education, and entertainment needs of the community, helpingpeople feel connected to the culture and traditions.
**RSVP to AAUWRSVPGrandRapids@gmail.com by Monday, February 13.
President’s Message
Happy February. The January luncheon was wonderful. Dr. Andrew Tri did a fantastic job on the topic of Black Bears. I sent out an email with the 2023 Winter Pines attached, if you did not receive it and would like a copy, you can email me. I will be out of town for our February luncheon, so if you would like to add anything to our general meeting let Janice Johnson know. She will be running the meeting.
Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day!
Laurie Clausen, President
***Travel Treasures
Fabulous Travel Treasures brought in $21 at our January meeting! All money raised goes towards our Scholarship Fund. A reminder to bring your Travel Treasures to our February meeting!
Norma Eppinga and Marlys Mestemacher
New Members
2 New Members joined at the January Meeting
Please welcome them to our branch and add their information to your directory.
Linda Lonson
38824 Siseebakwet Shores
Cohasset, MN 55721
763 438-8822
LINDALONSON@yahoo.com
Linda’s mother was a member of our branch. Linda’s first meeting was our December scholarship fund raiser. Not only did she purchase raffle tickets, she brought a prize basket.
Marilyn Fritze
2060 SW 8th St
Grand Rapids
651 246-2978
fritzemarilyn@gmail.com
Marilyn was recruited by Pat Anderson and joined at the first meeting so she qualified for the reduced dues of $56.50 for this year under the Shaping Our Future program.
Membership Chair, Janis Johnson
** INTEREST GROUPS **
*EXPLORING OUR COMMUNITY
The group goes on outings to area organizations and activities. Contact is Cyndy Agle, cyndy.agle@gmail.com
No February outings planned.
*LITERATURE
The AAUW Monday Morning Lit Group will meet on Monday, February 6th, at 9:30 A.M. in the private dining room at Majestic Pines. Jan Hill will lead our discussion of THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Coffee will be provided. For more information, contact Nancy Salmi @ 326-3147 or nsalmi@earthlink.net.
*PUBLIC POLICY Deanna Ensley is trying to organize a new Public Policy group. If you have an interest in a more action-based group, including discussion of what and how we will move forward, please think about letting her know of your interest and wait for more specifics. You can reach Deanna at (360) 333-0228 or at deannaensley@yahoo.com
*WALKING & TALKING
We walk each Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM. We walk for about one hour, always outside. The location in the Grand Rapids area changes from week to week and members receive an email with the walk location. If the weather looks really awful, you will get a cancellation notice. Members walk when they want or are able; no need to RSVP. We welcome new walkers. If you are interested in joining, send your email and cell phone number to k.karls@yahoo.com.
*Sunshine & Caring
If any member of AAUW needs a bit of sunshine because of illness or a sympathy card, please let me know and I will send a card from AAUW. You can email me at: cyndy.agle@gmail.com.
Grand Rapids AAUW Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 9, 2023 – United Methodist Church
Laurie Clausen, president, opened the meeting. Attendees included Laurie Clausen, Karen Karls, Norma Eppinga, Dianne Anderson, Julie Skallman, Janis Johnson, and Elaine Thorstenson.
Secretary’s report: October 2022 Minutes will be read at the next board meeting.
Treasurer’s report: This year’s Scholarship Fund Raiser exceeded that of 2021. An additional $600 was raised from the mink coat donation. Julie also reported her brother intends to donate $1000 to our Scholarship Fund. The treasurer’s report was filed for audit.
Communications: Karen Karls will be submitting information to the Herald Review to publicize our January meeting.
Meeting Scheduling: It has been agreed that we will have four board meetings per year rather than six. The originally scheduled meeting for July, 2023, will be replaced by an August 14th meeting to accommodate summer schedules. Janis Johnson will lead the business meeting for our February general meeting. Karen Karls will collect monies for the February meeting and Elaine Thorstenson will collect monies for the March meeting.
2023 Fund Raiser: Board members discussed possible changes to our annual fundraiser including changing the time of year as well as possible new formats. A subcommittee was formed to evaluate further options. Karen Karls, Janis Johnson, and Elaine Thorstenson have agreed to work on this project.
The next board meeting is scheduled for 9:30am on April 10, 2023
The meeting was closed by President Laurie Clausen.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Dianne Anderson, Secretary
January 16, 2023
AAUW Grand Rapids MN Branch General Meeting Minutes
The Grand Rapids branch met at the United Methodist Church January 16, 2023, for a social hour, lunch and program. Thirty-four meals were served to guests and members prior to the meeting and program.
President Laurie Clausen opened the meeting. Guests were introduced and welcomed. Travel Treasures earned $21. Jan Bilden announced plans for members to attend the Grand Rapids High School Girls Basketball game on Tuesday, January 17. The evening will include a brief presentation including a question/answer period as well as enjoying the game. Marva Jean Hutchens extended an invitation for members to attend Lumberjack Day at the Grand Rapids United Methodist Church for worship and/or luncheon on January 22. Lunch to be followed with games and activities.
The evening’s program was titled “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” Dr. Andrew Tri, DNR Wildlife Research Biologist for the DNR Bear and Medtronic Project was the presenter. It was very well received.
Minutes respectfully submitted,
Dianne Anderson, Secretary
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“Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already
strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.”
― G. D. Anderson
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AAUW MN State Meeting (Virtual)
Mark your Calendars! April 29, 2023
More info to follow later in February for the time, resolutions, ballot and agenda.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - Best Wishes!
2 – Shirley Jacobson 3 – Barbara Zimmer 4 - Deanna Ensley
5 – Sarah Copeland 12 – Pat Anderson, Julie Skallman 22 – Colleen Nardone
26 – Ann Clark 27 – Pam Friesen
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
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