Grand Rapids Timberline
Volume 48, Issue 7 March, 2024
NEWS FOR AND ABOUT
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS
BRANCH MEMBERS
EDITOR; Myrna Peterson
myrnakay67@gmail.com
218-301-6028
March 18, 2024
Location: United Methodist Church
Social/Registration: 5:00-5:45 PM Dinner 5:45 AM - 6:30 PM
Menu: Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Salad Bar, Carrot Cake
Cost $15
Food Chair: Marlys Mestemacher
Food Committee: Jean Gardner, Pam Friesen, Sue Koprowski
Business Meeting: 6:30 PM
Program: 6:45 PM
PROGRAM TOPIC: Children's Programming at the Grand Rapids Library
Presenter: Tracy Kampa, Children/Youth Librarian
Programs and resources for children, go far beyond the books on the shelves and the creative learning/play activity area at the east side of the library. An online story time, Artastic at Home, a winter, reading program, a summer reading program, followed by the Summer Celebration along the Riverwalk, are just a few of the activities under the direction of Tracy Kampa, Children's Librarian.
With financial support from the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation, and Lisa Tabbert, its President, the children's area of the library and its programming continues to grow. A special area for teens, the StoryWalk along the river, and McCartyPark, an interactive music area, are just a few of the projects.
Tracy Fideldy Kampa graduated from Grand Rapids High school in 1984. She began her college studies at St. Ben's but graduated from Augsburg with a BA in Communications. She has numerous library certifications. Tracey began working at the Grand Rapids Area Library in 1994 before spending 14 years as a school librarian for St. Joseph Catholic School. She returned to GRAL 16 years ago.
**RSVP to AAUWRSVPGrandRapids@gmail.com by Monday, March 11, 2024
President's Message
Hello all!
I sent out an email to everyone that included the registration for the State meeting. If you need a copy, let me know.
Cyndy and Louise are still looking for a volunteer to take over the role of Secretary. This is a great opportunity to become more involved with our local Chapter. Louise sent out an email with details last week.
Thank you,
Lori Claussen, President
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***Travel Treasures
Thank you all!
Your generosity at February's meeting brought in $88 for our Scholarship Fund.
* Our presenter, Hannah Holmes, donated a candle from Duluth.
* Norma Eppinga traveled to Spooner, Wisconsin, and brought Amish hulless, popcorn, and from Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, chocolate heart candy.
* Nancy Raymond brought back chocolate/caramels from Buenos Aires; Barberry jam from Ushuala, the most southern city in the world, and a children's penguin book from The Antarctica.
* Marla Mestemacher had heart cookies from IKEA.
Thank you to Norma Eppinga for helping with Travel Treasures, and welcome to Jean Gardner in that position.
Marlys Mestemacher
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'The most alluring thing a woman can have - is confidence!'
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**INTEREST GROUPS**
**LITERATURE
The Monday Morning Lit Group will meet on March 4 at 9:30 AM in the private dining room at Majestic Pines. Eileen Grosland will lead our discussion on LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus.(it is the early 1960s and the brilliant Elizabeth Zott and her all male team, work at the Hastings Research Institute, which takes a very unscientific view of equity. There, Elizabeth falls in love with Calvin Evans, a brilliant, lonely, Nobel-nominated scientist, who falls in love with Elizabeth's mind. Within a few years, Elizabeth is a single mother and a reluctant star of America's favorite cooking show, 'Supper at Six'. Elizabeth's unique approach towards cooking is revolutionary, as is her weekly challenge to the status quo regarding the rights of women.) Coffee will be provided. For more information, contact Nancy Salmi at 218–326–3147 or nsalmi@earthlink.net.
***WALKING & TALKING
The Walking Group walks on Tuesdays at 1 PM. The locations changes 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 an hour. If the weather is very dreadful, we may cancel, and will let you know. However, we are a hardy group of women who value the fresh air and exercise, as well as companionship.
***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.
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'Would love to restart a Scrabble Group that ended several years back.
Anyone interested please email Juliet Jones at kcjones50@yahoo.com.
Thanks so much!' Juliet
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Meet a Member - Jan Bilden
Writing your on biography is quite the exercise in self-examination. What events or people influence you? What truisms have affected choices and decisions along the way? I was born and grew up in a small (under 1000) town in eastern, North Dakota, heavily, Norwegian and Lutheran, and with the graduating class of 33. I had the opportunity and expectations to participate and do my part. I took as much science and math as possible, and was in band, choir, drama, and the first girls track and field team. I started piano in first grade when I noticed kids leaving school during the school day for lessons, and eventually became church organist in 10th grade. Summers and holidays were spent working in the family drugstore, where I had a great boss, my dad.
My four years at Concordia College in Morehead, a big city, were a time of great opportunity and growth. I double majored in biology and physical education/health, the first being fascinating, and the second being so much fun. And there were sports for every season: field hockey (Who knew what that was?), basketball, badminton, volleyball, and of course, track. I also took organ lessons from a wonderful and demanding teacher, and her finest compliment was that "I played well enough to be a music major!"
To compress the next period, I taught for a couple of years, short course in the Boundary Waters and adventured off to Mankato State for a masters in Experiential Education. Along the way, I spent time as a canoe guide, married, lived in the Twin Cities for about 10 years, worked as a youth/education lay professional in a Lutheran congregation, as a part-time educational resource editor and curriculum writer for Augsburg Publishing, and of course, as a church organist. My two daughters were born during this period, quite a highlight, and eventually I and the girls left for Grand Forks, ND, so that I could get my masters in school counseling at UND.
My first counseling position was at GFW in Fairfax, MN, and after three good years there, we moved to Grand Rapids in 1891 where I was a middle school counselor for about four years. Then I went to the high school for the rest of my career where I also was involved in coaching cross-country running and junior high girls track. Retirement in 2013 has giving me the time to become more active in our ELCA Northeast Minnesota EcoFaith Team whose goal is for the church to be better stewards of the earth in this time of climate change, to be on the Arrowhead Guild of Organists board and to cochair or Concordia's 50th class reunion. I do more traveling (bicycling across Minnesota and the hiking/knitting trips in Iceland are favorites), spend time with my friend Dick, and spin (it's therapeutic), read lots of books, maintain my house and yard and go outside every day. I usually am at the organ for at least 8 to 10 hours a week and take lessons as well and played for services.
To return to the initial question: What guides me? I would say that I want to keep learning, and AAUW is a part of that, and that I hope to make a contribution to my community and to enjoy the gift of life. Thanks for sharing it with me!
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
AAUW Book Sale - April 19, 20, 21
Hibbing Armory
2310 Brooklyn Drive
Across Highway 169 from Minnesota North College - Hibbing, Minnesota
Friday, April 19 Saturday, April 20 Sunday, April 21
9:30 AM to 8 PM 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM 9:30 AM to 2 PM
$1.00 per book $.50 per book $2.00 per bag
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AAUW Grand Rapids MN Branch General Meeting Minutes
for February 19, 2024
The Grand Rapids branch met at the United Methodist Church on Monday, February 19, 2024, for a social hour, lunch and program. There were 42 attendees including two guests. There were additional guests for the program presentation only.
Laurie Clausen opened the business meeting with the reading of the AAUW Mission Statement. She announced by-laws will be made available for on-line voting. Louise Koglin Fideldy updated the membership on the selection of candidates for officers for 2024 to 2025. Candidates are still needed for secretary, program committee member and travel treasures member. Elections will take place this spring. Kathleen Spencer reported on scholarships. Five volunteers agreed to assist in the review of applications once they are available. Jan Bilden announced an organ recital to be performed at St. Andrew's Church and free to the public on February 21. Travel Treasures garnered $88 for a scholarship fund.
The afternoons program was titled 'Climate Change and Minnesota Forests' presented by Hannah Friesen-Holmes from the Nature Conservancy of Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. Hannah is also the daughter of Terry Friesen, chapter member. The program was very well received by the membership.
Minutes respectfully submitted,
Dianne Anderson, Secretary
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Nothing is more impressive than a person
who is secure
In the unique way God made her!'
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Treasurer's Report
During the fiscal year '23-'24, which started in July, our Branch has been given $765 honoring individuals who have died. Some have been in honor of past members and some in honor of family members or good friends who support the mission of AAUW. Most have come from members but a generous gift came from Elaine Thorstenson's family which contributed $235 in honor of their mother.
These gifts can be designated to our Scholarship Fund or to general support of our Branch activities. We have been given both types and will respect your wishes.
If you are interested in honoring someone in this way, please send me a check written to AAUW Grand Rapids. People notify the family of their donation in a sympathy card but if you want me to write a card to the family saying we received a donation, I will do so. Please indicate a name and address for my use.
Julie Skallman, Treasurer
PO Box 5163
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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I received this fudge recipe from a cold teacher many years ago. The recipe usually stays creamy. It will keep a few weeks if wrapped tightly. It has been a crowd pleaser.
Betty Brandt, 2020
Fanny Farmer Fudge
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 cups sugar
10 large marshmallows, cut up
Cook on medium heat, and when it begins to boil, set timer for 6 minutes. Stir constantly, it can scorch easily.
Take off heat and add
1 stick or 1/2 cup butter
1 cup of chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts, if desired
Stir thoroughly.
Pour into a buttered 5 x 7" pan. May line pan with parchment, foil or plastic. Chill overnight then remove from pan and cut into squares. This is a softer fudge. To make it harder, add more chocolate chips.
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Jan Mary Hill – March 4
Kathy Pliska – March 8
Susan Lavelle – March 14
Vicky Holstrom – March 21
Lynn Moratzka - March 24
Barbara Duffy - March 25
Norma Eppinga - March 27
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