Grand Rapids Timberline
Volume 47, Issue 8 April, 2023
NEWS FOR AND ABOUT
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS
BRANCH MEMBERS
EDITOR; Myrna Peterson
myrnakay67@gmail.com
218-301-6028
April 17, 2023
Location: United Methodist Church
Social/Registratioln: 5:00-5:45 PM Dinner: 5:45-6:30 PM
Menu: Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Bread Pudding
Menu: Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Bread Pudding
Food Chair: Marj Lavalier
Food Committee: Lynn Moratzka, Alex Zimmerman, Elaine Thorstenson
Business Meeting: 6:30 PM
Program: 7:00 PM
Program: 7:00 PM
Program Topic: Working for The Wild
Presenter: Dr. Courtney Kerns, KernsEco, Wildlife Scientist
Courtney Kerns was born and raised in West Virginia, where she developed a deep love of nature. Her endless curiosity led her down an educational in wildlife science, and eventually into botany and plant ecology positions. She is now an educational consultant who gets to incorporate both of these passions into her work. She'll describe the varied and interesting life experiences that led her to this point, as well as her current work and practical ways, you can help nature out locally and at home.
**RSVP AAUWRSVPGrandRapids@gmail.com by Monday, April 10.
RSVPs for our monthly meetings continue to be a big problem. No one single problem has been identified. Here are some possible solutions:
1) When you open your new email to send an RSVP, (if you know how to 'cut and paste') cut and paste - AAUWRSVPGrandRapids@gmail.com to the To: line on your email that you are sending your RSVP on. Your device should remember it.
2) or - When you open a new blank email, type into the To: line, AAUWRSVPGrandRapids@gmail.com After you have sent this once your device should remember this address.
3) or - Repeat #2 until your device remembers that address. You can go to your 'Sent' or 'Draft' folders to check. These emails are the most efficient way to keep track of Dinner Guests.
4) or - If all else fails, call or text Deanna at (360) 333-0228 with your RSVP by the advertised date each month,
Thank you!
Deanna Ensley
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
April is one of our months that you can bring a first time, qualified guest to the meeting for $7.00. We will also be voting on our nominees for Treasurer. Julie Skallman and Co-VP of Programs: Kathleen Spencer and Teri Friesen. Thank you to our nominating Committee: Sue Mattson and Cyndy Agle for their prompt attention to this matter.
We will hold one of our two book sales at our April meeting. Please bring new (5 years or so) that you are interested in donating for resale.
We will start collecting membership dues at this April meeting and will draw for a free membership at our May meeting.
Laurie Clausen, President
***TRAVEL TREASURES***
Travel Treasures at our March meeting made $44 that will go towards our scholarship fund.
A Book Fair will be held at our April meeting along with Travel Treasures.
Please donate recent books in good shape.
Be prepared to bring many good books home!
All donations go to our Scholarship Fund.
Hard copy books are $3 and paperbacks are $2.
Norma Eppinga and Marlys Mestemacher
**INTEREST GROUPS**
*EXPLORING OUR COMMUNITY
The group goes on outings to area organizations and activities. Contact is Cyndy Agle, cyndy.agle@gmail.com
The group goes on outings to area organizations and activities. Contact is Cyndy Agle, cyndy.agle@gmail.com
No April outings are planned.
*LITERATURE
The AAUW Monday Morning Lit Group will meet on April 3 at 9:30 AM in the private dining room at Majestic Pines. Lannie Young and/or Jan Hill will lead the discussion of William Kent Krueger's THIS TENDER LAND. Coffee will be provided. For more information contact Nancy Salmi at 326-3147 or nsalmi@earthlink.net.
The AAUW Monday Morning Lit Group will meet on April 3 at 9:30 AM in the private dining room at Majestic Pines. Lannie Young and/or Jan Hill will lead the discussion of William Kent Krueger's THIS TENDER LAND. Coffee will be provided. For more information contact Nancy Salmi at 326-3147 or nsalmi@earthlink.net.
*PUBLIC POLICY
Deanna Ensley is trying to organize a new Public Policy Group. If you have any interest in a more action-based group, including discussion of what and how we will move forward, please think about letting Deanna 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 RSVP is needed. We welcome walkers! If you are interested in joining, send your phone number and email address to k.karls@yahoo.com.
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 RSVP is needed. We welcome walkers! If you are interested in joining, send your phone number and email address 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'll send a card from AAUW. You can email me at cyndy.agle@gmail.com
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AAUW Grand Rapids MN Branch General Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2023
The Grand Rapids Branch met at the United Methodist Church on Monday, March 20, 2023, for a social hour, dinner and program. Thirty-four meals were served to guests and members prior to the meeting and program.
President Laurie Clausen presided over the meeting. Travel Treasures $44 this month. Kathleen Spencer announced that scholarship candidates are ready to be reviewed and evaluated. Karen Karls, Deanna Ensley, Marva Jean Hutchins, Diane Anderson and Kathleen Spencer will evaluate the candidates. Sue Mattson reported on the upcoming April election. Candidates are Julie Sallman for treasurer and Terri Friesen and Kathleen Spencer for Program Co-Chairs. The Hibbing Chapter their Book Drive this spring.
Jan Bilden introduced the speaker for the evening. Jolene Brink, Freelance Writer & Journalist, was our presenter, 'Climate Migration of People to Northern Minnesota'. She discussed her personal journey returning to Minnesota after her sojourn in Montana and how climate change influenced that decision.
Minutes respectfully submitted,
Diane Anderson, Secretary
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2023 AAUW MN State Annual Meeting (Virtual)
April 29, 2023
10 AM - Noon Business Meeting - Resolutions, Budget, New Officers
* Speakers - Betty Follard and Suzann Willhite
* MN Senators have been invited
* Letter from Gloria Blackwell, AAUW CEO
Deanna Ensley will have more details at the April 17th meeting and they will be emailed out in 'The Pine' on April 15, 2023.
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS - BEST WISHES!!
3 - Ellen Edvenson 4 - Margaret Barrick
13 - Pat Mahoney 15 - Jean Halverson
17 - Emille Zasada 20 - Marsha Miller
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Websites for Local, State and National AAUW Information:
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION www.aauw.org
AAUW MINNESOTA www.aauwmn.net
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