Southern Highlights
Volume 9 Number 8 May 2011
Shaping the World One Woman at a Time
Marijo Alexander and Liz Richardson, Co-Presidents
Co-President’s Column
We hope to see all of you at our end-of-the year banquet celebration on May 10. Our program committee has arranged an enjoyable evening at the Hormel Historic Home. If somehow the callers miss you, please call either Sandy at 433-9150 or Marcia at 433-7823.
The program will include installation of new officers for the 2011-2012 year and recognition of outgoing officers. We’re grateful to all who have served on our board this year.
As you read this the state convention in Winona will be a thing of the past, but as I write it six of us are planning to attend: Sue Grove, Marijo Alexander, Ellen Stark, Carolyn Bogott, Gerry Rustad, and myself. “Bridging the Gap for Women and Girls” is the theme of the convention. Highlights of the week-end include Lulu Sun, an LAF Plaintiff speaking at the Saturday noon luncheon and Linda Hallman, Executive Director of AAUW, conducting a town hall meeting for members.
I am looking forward to attending the national convention in Washington, D.C. in June. Thank you for sending me as your co-president. Marijo is not able to go as her son is getting married on June 18.
Thank you for being part of AAUW this year. We hope to see everyone back next fall. Dues are remaining at $65.00 – a real deal when you consider the great programs and good fellowship with people involved in our organization.
Liz Richardson
Co-President
May Program
The AAUW spring banquet is being held at the Hormel House on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 5:30 to 9:00. The buffet line opens at 6 PM. The meal is $12.99 per person. The room is reserved for 30+ and HyVEE needs our anticipated number on Monday morning, May 9th. The “callers” need to give Dani the final number by the day before the banquet. Our buffet menu includes roast beef and herb baked chicken, baby red potatoes with parsley, steamed vegetable medley, fresh fruit/ melon salad, warm ciabatta rolls and cheese cake with assorted toppings. There will be a program by Shawn Martin from Riverland Community College on ‘The Use of Social Media to Overcome Time & Distance’. We hope to see you there!
Dani Heiny, Sue Howard & Nel Zellar
Program Committee Co-chairs
Small Groups
These groups are open to any member wishing to attend.
Morning Book Group
The A.M. Book Group will meet on Thursday, May 19 at 9:00 at Jerry’s Other Place. We will be discussing The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. The read for June will be The Latehomecomer byYang, and in July we will read StillAlice.
Evening Book Group
Stone Heart: A Novel of Sacajawea by Diane Glancy will be the focus of our discussion on Monday, May 16th at Dorothy Krob’s house, 2203 W. Oakland. Sue Grove will lead the discussion. Please contact Dorothy at sdkrob@live.com if you plan to attend. We will not meet again until August 16th at Sue Howard’s, when we will make our book selections for 2011-2012.
Just Come
The “Just Come” Lunch Group will be meeting on Friday, May 6th at 11:30 at Ruby’s Restaurant in Oak Park Mall. Long-standing members of this group will receive an e-mail or phone call to get your response, but all AAUW members are welcome. Please let Eunys Kloempken know via email (eokloempken@yahoo.com) or phone (437-1126) before Thursday, May 5th. Thank you. We look forward to seeing you there.
Travel Group
The Travel Club will not be meeting during the month of May. Have a great summer!
Library Used Book Sale
“Spring Cleaning Time” – Recycle your good used books. The annual Used Book Sale is set for May 13th and 14th. Set up will be in the days prior to the sale. We need EVERYONE to help with this fund raising event, as it is one of the most profitable things we do each year. Each shift is for only a couple of hours, if we all do our part it will be another very successful sale. Sign up slots are still available on each day (Thursday – Saturday).
Laura Tjomsland, Book Sale Chair
AAUW Board Meeting
April 26, 2011
AAUW Board met April 26th at Sue Howard’s home. Present were Liz
Richardson, Marijo Alexander, Mary Kay Wilson, Sue Howard, DedaRae Graber, Sandy Folk, Sue Grove and Ellen Stark.
Minutes were read and approved.
Treasurer reported a balance of $4055.12. Mary Kay presented a proposed budget, which will be published in the newsletter and voted on at the summer workshop. Motion was made and seconded that the dues for 2011 – 2012 remain at $65.00. Motion carried. Dues are payable at the spring banquet with a separate check.
The Spring Banquet will be held at the Hormel Historic Home on May 10th at 5:30 PM. Details will be published in the May newsletter.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Stark, Secretary
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AAUW Monthly Financial Report |
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| April 2011 | ||
| Period: 4/1/11-4/30/11 | ||
| Opening Balance: | $4,067.11 | |
| Income: | ||
| Total Income: | $ – | $4,067.11 |
| Disbursements: | ||
| Miscellaneous – Scrapbook | 11.99 | |
| Total Disbursements: | $11.99 | |
| Closing Balance 4/30/11 | $4,055.12 | |
| PROPOSED | |
| BUDGET | |
| 2011-2012 | |
| EXPENSES | |
| National Dues | 2,695.00 |
| State Dues | 495.00 |
| AAUW Funds | 850.00 |
| Advertising | 100.00 |
| Candidate Forum | 50.00 |
| Directory | 25.00 |
| Fund Raiser | 250.00 |
| Gifts | 100.00 |
| Hospitality | 50.00 |
| Insurance | 200.00 |
| National Convention | – |
| Newsletter | 15.00 |
| Postage | 50.00 |
| Scholarships | 2,000.00 |
| Space Rental | 150.00 |
| Speakers/Programs | 300.00 |
| State Convention | 500.00 |
| Women’s History Initiative | |
| Awards | 225.00 |
| Program | 1,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous | 50.00 |
| Total Expenses | $9,105.00 |
Mission Statement: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
Vision Statement: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
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