Grand Rapids Timberline
Volume 49, Issue 3 November, 2024
NEWS FOR AND ABOUT
AAUW GRAND RAPIDS
BRANCH MEMBERS
EDITOR; Myrna Peterson
myrnakay67@gmail.com
218-301-6028
MISSION: AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.
November 11, 2024
Location: United Methodist Church
Social/Registration: 5-5:45 PM Dinner: 5:45-6:30 PM
Menu: Sweet and Sour Pork, Rice, Dinner Salad, Lemon Cake
Cost $15
Food Chair: Vicki Holmstrom
Food Committee: Ellen Edvenson, Jean Hoshal, Marsha Lentz, Louise Koglin Fedeldy
Business meeting: 6:30 PM
Program: 6:45 PM
Program Topic: 'Personal Journey to Leadership', Kathleen Annette, MD, Ph.D
A lifelong resident of rural Minnesota, Dr. Kathleen Annette is a recognized leader at local, regional and national levels. She is a member of the White Earth Tribe and an honorary member of the Red Lake Tribe. Although retired for four years, she has found 'retirement' to mean being busy with new and inspiring experiences.
The first woman of her tribe to become a physician, she worked with the Indian Health Service serving in many leadership roles, including serving as the Acting Director of Field Operations, which was a national position. She worked with tribal nations throughout the country. Dr. Annette retired from health services in 2011. A long time partner of the Blandin Foundation, serving as a board member for 12 years. In 2011 she was selected as Blandin Foundation President and CEO. She retired in 2020.
Dr. Annette is the recipient of many honors and awards, including the National American Indian Physician of the Year Award, two Presidential Merit Awards and a Presidential Distinguished Service Award. As a fairly new retiree, she continues to serve on Foundation Boards, learn and take up new hobbies, reads variously, and is enjoying life immensely.
**RSVP to AAUWRSVPGrandRapids@gmail.com by Monday, November 4, 2024
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President's Message
Hello Friends!
Our branch met on October 14th for our regular monthly meeting. After dinner, our speaker, Aaron Brown of Balsam, spoke about Northern Minnesota History. Mr. Brown is a writer, college instructor, and a radio speaker.
Six members of our AAUW branch attended the Northland Gathering in Ely on October 12th. The presentation was about Advocacy, and the different services that are available in the Ely area. All the different branches also share what they do for fundraisers throughout the year. The Northland Gathering will be held in Grand Rapids in October, 2025.
October was 'Bring a Guest' and the used book sale. We had seven guests attend the meeting. At the end of the meeting four of those guests became new members. They are; Carolyn, Chase of Grand Rapids, Carolyn Garder Grand Rapids, Deb Page of Cohasset and Alexandra Mack of Grand Rapids. Welcome to all of you!
There were a lot of wonderful books available. The money from those sales went towards scholarships.
I hope you all had a chance to view the fall colors and eat lots of candy for Halloween.
Our next meeting is November 11th at the United Methodist Church.
Susan LaVelle, President
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***Travel Treasures
Thank you, Members! We added $118 to our Scholarship Fund!
The biennial used book sale brought in $81. The remaining books were donated to the Friends of the Library. The next book sale will be at our April meeting.
Again, many wonderful Travel Treasures were donated, and we raised $37.
* Sandra Nelson brought a beautiful mosaic tribute/cutting board from Mallorca, Spain.
* Julie Skallman was in Uzbekistan and brought a lovely red scarf.
* From the Upper Peninsula via Duluth, Norma Epping3a donated trinary toast.
* Kathleen Spencer had more adventures, this time to Iceland. She donated lovely notecards and a chocolate bar.
* An AAUW meeting was held in Ely. Karen, Julie, Kathleen, Susan, Nancy and Linda attended. They brought back a crowd favorite, Dorothy Molter Root Beer.
Again, thank you so much! Keep AAUW in mind on your next adventure.
Marla Mestemacher
Jean Gardner
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On Saturday, October 12, Grand Rapids AAUW Branch Members, Kathleen Spencer, Nancy Raymond, Linda Johnson, Susan LaVelle, Julie Skallman and Karen Karls, attended the Northland Gathering in Ely.
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Jumping for joy is good exercise!
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**INTEREST GROUPS**
***LITERATURE
The Monday Morning Lit Group will meet on Monday, November 4th, at 9:30 AM in the private dining room of Majestic Pines. Nancy Salmi will lead the discussion of Marie Benedict's THE MITFORD AFFAIR, a novel based upon the lives of the six Mitford sisters during the 1930s. Brilliant, eccentric and beautiful, the sisters dominated the English political, social and literary scenes. Embroiled in intrigue and scandal, Diana and Unity. Medford worked to prevent an alliance between Great Britain and Nazi Germany before the start of World War II. We will, also, choose our books for the first few months of 2025 and, a book for December from the library's 'Book Club Bags'. Coffee will be provided. For more information, or if you would like to attend the meeting, please contact Nancy Salmi at 218–326–3147 or nsalmi@earthlink.net.
The Monday Morning Lit Group will meet on Monday, November 4th, at 9:30 AM in the private dining room of Majestic Pines. Nancy Salmi will lead the discussion of Marie Benedict's THE MITFORD AFFAIR, a novel based upon the lives of the six Mitford sisters during the 1930s. Brilliant, eccentric and beautiful, the sisters dominated the English political, social and literary scenes. Embroiled in intrigue and scandal, Diana and Unity. Medford worked to prevent an alliance between Great Britain and Nazi Germany before the start of World War II. We will, also, choose our books for the first few months of 2025 and, a book for December from the library's 'Book Club Bags'. Coffee will be provided. For more information, or if you would like to attend the meeting, please contact Nancy Salmi at 218–326–3147 or nsalmi@earthlink.net.
***WALKING & TALKING
The group is on its fall/winter schedule of walking on Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM. The locations change from week to week but are generally in the Grand Rapids area. We walk for about one hour and then may gather for coffee. We are hardy women and always walk outside, but we are not Speed Walker so you can set your own pace. Group members receive a notification of the location of the walk. Members what when they no need for RSVPs. If the walk is canceled for any reason (potential weather threat) you will be notified. The group welcomes new members interested in walking. Send your name, email address and cell phone number to Karen at 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 Nancy Raymond know, she is our SUNSHINE & CARING contact. She will send a card from Aauw. you can email her at nmraymond14@gmail.com.
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Welcome new members
Please add our new member to your directory -
There are blank pages in the back of your AAUW book.
Carolyn Chase
140 Per Lane
Grand Rapids, 55744
651–357–5713
cchase007@gmail.com
Referred by Marva Jean Hutchins
Deb Page
34603 Rebel Beach Rd.
Cohasset, 55721
612–619–4237
page.deb.52@gmail.com
Referred by Susan Lynch
Carolyn Gaarder
2060 SW 8th St. Unit 408
Grand Rapids, 55744
701 – 730–0499
Carolyngaarder@hotmail.com
Referred by Pat Anderson
Alexandra Mack
2165 Benson Dr.
Grand Rapids, 55744
520–237–3564
ljcomack@att.net
Referred by Laurie Clausen
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AAUW Grand Rapids MN branch General Meeting Minutes
For October 14, 2024
The Grand Rapids Branch of AAUW met at the United Methodist Church on Monday, October 14, 2024, for a social hour, dinner and program. There were 45 attendees including five guests.
Before the dinner, Cyndy Agle, standing in for Janis Johnson, asked Members to introduce guests they had brought for 'Bring a Guest' month. Four of the guests joined after the meeting.
Pam Friesen introduced the speaker for the evening program. Aaron Brown, a local writer, college instructor, and podcast producer, presented 'Thumping the Tub', a collection of election related stories from Northern Minnesota in the early 1900s.
After our speaker, President Susan LaVelle opened the business meeting with the reading of the AAUW Mission Statement.
Our meeting was held a week early this month because of the Methodist Church's coat distribution that will be taking place next week. Marva Jean Hutchins announced that volunteers are still needed for the event.
Six of our members attended the AAUW Northland Gathering in Ely. Programs centered on advocacy and welcoming members to the community.
Several members suggested we might enjoy watching the PBS show Friman's War. It is a PBS series inspired by a true story of class and women's struggles in the early 1900s.
Travel Treasures brought $37 and the book sale $81 for the scholarship.
Respectfully submitted,
Vicky Holmstrom, Secretary
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Contact information changes:
Emilie Zasada's new address is 7615 NW Skillings Dr., Corvallis, OR 97330
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At the December meeting, Anita Firman will be doing
an interactive scarf tying experience!!!
Anita's mother was a buyer for Maison Blanche in New Orleans
and Dayton in Minneapolis.
Her scarves are from all over the globe!
Anita will have many scarves of all shapes, sizes and fabrics
that will be available to use or buy!
She will donate proceeds, which will go to the Scholarship Fund.
Plan for a fun evening!!!
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Happy Birthday!!!
Linda Lonson - November 13
JoAnn Bakken - November 14
Susan 'Sue' Madsen - November 16
Dorothy 'Dody' Davies - November 23
Carolyn Chase - November 25
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