“Sarah’s Key” Tatiana DeRosney
Location – TBA – February 16, 9 am
Travel Club- “The Artwork of Provence” Jim Wegner
If you plan to attend, please let DedaRae know via email or phone by Tuesday, November 15th.
Please note that this is the third Thursday and not the second Thursday.
November 2011 Newsletter
Southern Highlights
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
Travel Club Meeting
Gail Minerich’s House
Gail will be presenting a DVD and photos from her Mission Trip to Kinampanda, Tanzania. While Gail was in Tanzania, she witnessed a traditional wedding, a funeral, and people struggling with AIDS, TB, and cancer. The trip was initiated as a way to meet, interact, and worship with members of Our Savior’s companion church in Kinampanda.
First Friday Lunch Group – Old Mill
Contact Dorothy Krob, if you plan to attend.
October 2011 Newsletter
Southern Highlights
Volume 10 Number 2 October 2011
Shaping the World One Woman at a Time
Marijo Alexander and Liz Richardson, Co-Presidents
Co-President’s Thoughts
It was great to see so many of you at our September potluck that got our new year off to a good start. Thanks to Bonnie Rietz and Dani Heiny for leading the discussion on 2020 visioning for Austin.
And what a fabulous turnout for our house tour! Thank you to all who helped in any way. Most of all a big thank you to co-chairs Gerry Rustad and DedaRae Graber for their record setting results. The profits will be going for scholarships to Riverland Community College. Read more about this in a separate article.
We are trying our board meetings at 5:30 p.m. before the member meetings this year. Treats will be provided from 6:30 to 7:00, but you are also welcome to stay after the 7:00 p.m. member meeting for more social time. The October meetings will be at The Welcome Center, 308 – 4th Ave. NW. Please come and learn more about this very vital center for our area.
Our 2011-2012 member directories are expected to be ready by October 11.
Enjoy October in Minnesota – one of our most beautiful seasons!
Liz Richardson
Co-President
Morning Book Group – 9 am
Jerry’s Other Place, Bel Canto – Ann Patchett
Morning Book Group – 9 am
Janet Gilbertson’s House – Call JANET, if you plan to attend.
The Dog Who Came in from the Cold – Alexander McCall Smith
Morning Book Group
Cutting for Stone – Abraham Verghese, Jerry’s Other Place
November 17, 9 am
Member Meeting – Tuesday, May 8th, 6:30 pm
Historical Hormel Home
Spring Banquet