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Volume 10 Number 6 March 2012

Shaping the World One Woman at a Time

Marijo Alexander and Liz Richardson, Co-Presidents

Co-President’s Thoughts

Since I have been away care-giving the last two weeks, I missed our last program. I believe it was very timely. It was timely because this fall the “marriage amendment” to Minnesota’s constitution will be on the ballot for its citizens to decide how they wish to treat another issue of equal rights.

You recently received the spring issue of the Pine. Please keep abreast of what is happening in AAUW statewide by reading it. What the state organization is doing and what is happening in other affiliates concerns us too.

I hope you are finding time to participate in at least one of our small groups. In them you not only are learning and sharing, but also becoming better acquainted with fellow members, a real bonus.

An exciting program is being planned for our branch in March. We will be celebrating Women’s History Month at high school assembly and at our membership meeting. Read specifics in another article and plan to attend.

Liz Richardson

Co-President

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Volume 10 Number 5 February 2012

Shaping the World One Woman at a Time

Marijo Alexander and Liz Richardson, Co-Presidents

Co-President’s Thoughts

We were treated to an interesting and entertaining presentation at our January meeting. Thank you, Carolyn Bogott, for sharing with us your experiences and pictures from a recent trip to China. Our understanding of that corner of the world has been broadened.

Sandy Folk and Dani Heiny willingly accepted our request for them to be the nominating committee. In checking our by-laws we discovered a third person was required and Marijo volunteered. This committee has secured co-presidents, a program co-president, and a membership co-president to be on our board next year. They will be voted on at our next board meeting. Nominated are: Sue Grove and Marijo Alexander as co-presidents; Yesenia Mendoza on program with Kari Bain, and Kathy Kester on membership with Marsha Kuehne. Thank you to these people who are willing to share their time and talents.

State convention is right around the corner: April 27, 28 and 29. If the warmer weather for this year holds true into April the Ruttger’s Bay Lake location might be a very appealing location for those of you who are golfers. New officers should consider going if possible.

Liz Richardson

Co-President

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Volume 10 Number 4 December 2011

Shaping the World One Woman at a Time

Marijo Alexander and Liz Richardson, Co-Presidents

Co-President’s Thoughts

Thanksgiving 2011 is now past, and we hope you all have an “attitude of gratitude” for the richness of your lives. We do indeed have much to be thankful for. We are thankful for: what AAUW stands for, our AAUW branch, each of our members, and what you contribute as a member.

Now the Christmas season is upon us with all its busyness. May it be a season of hope, love, peace, and joy. Remember our Christmas party at The Coffee House on Main Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m., and bring a children’s book to share with a needy child.

We are looking for a couple members to serve on the nominating committee. If you have been in AAUW for a few years and feel you know who might be a good fit for our offices, this is a job for you. Please let one of us know if you would be willing to serve on this committee.

Since there will be no January newsletter we’ll take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year and all the best in 2012. We look forward to a great year in AAUW!

Marijo Alexander and Liz Richardson

Co-Presidents

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Volume 10 Number 3 November 2011

Shaping the World One Woman at a Time

Marijo Alexander and Liz Richardson, Co-Presidents

Co-President’s Thoughts

Our lifetime member Gudrun (Gudy) Bulger will be turning 90 on November 16! Let’s shower her with birthday cards. She is a resident at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home, 400 – 15 Ave. SW. She would be so pleased to hear from you.

We were reminded at the October meeting at the Welcome Center that many recent residents here are not prepared for winter with warm clothing. If you have an extra coat or two, the Welcome Center would be happy to find a grateful recipient.

Our membership has passed the 60 mark now! If you know someone with a two or four year degree, please invite her to join us.

Since we are not hosting a candidates’ forum for the upcoming school board elections we encourage you to attend the League of Women Voters forum at City Council Chambers on Wednesday, November 2, at 7 p.m.

We have a website at aauwaustinmn.org.- thanks to Marie Lechelt, our webmaster. This website also has links to our state and national organization, as well as the other state branches. I hope you are all checking this occasionally.

Marijo and I would appreciate a couple volunteers to be on the nominating committee. We will both be finishing our second term in May. There may be an opening on program and on membership also. We have many very able women in our group who could easily fill these positions. Please volunteer if you’re willing to serve.

Liz Richardson

Co-President

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