AAUW MARCH 2019

BIRMINGHAM BRANCH BULLETIN Birmingham, Michigan - Since 1920

birmingham-mi.aauw.net

MARCN 2019 AAUW BULLETIN

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 General Meeting and Luncheon

Heather’s Club 900 Upper Scotsborough Way Bloomfield Hills, 48304

Meet and Greet - 11:30 am Luncheon - noon

Cash bar, no valet parking.

Program: Leslie Pielack, Director of the Birmingham Museum. The mission of the award-winning museum is to preserve Birmingham’s history and to engage the public in new ways. With a professional background in psychology and historic preservation, Pielack is especially interested in helping people in the present connect with their community’s past. Her book “The Saginaw Trail: From Native American Path to Woodward Avenue” reflects the early settlement period of southeastern Michigan, with an emphasis on the stories of everyday people, Native Americans, pioneer women, and escaped slaves who were integral to the growth of early Michigan and Oakland County.

Menu: Garden salad, ranch and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Quiche Lorraine, with bacon, onion, and Swiss cheese. Fruit garnish. Dessert: strawberry cheesecake. Vegetarian (vegetarian pasta) and lactose intolerant available with reservation.

Reservation Deadline, Wednesday, March 6th.

Please send $27 per person, check payable to AAUW Birmingham Branch (and program-only reservations) to: Christine Dagenais, 1668 Trading Post Lane, Bloomfield Twp., 48302. 248-755-4372 cacmdm@gmail.com. Sorry, no refunds.

Study Group Hostesses: Two Thumbs Up.

UPCOMING dates to remember:

March 8, 2019: International Women’s Day. (see pg. 3)

March 20: Explorathon

April 2: Equal Pay Day

April 10: Annual Meeting and luncheon.

May 3: Study/Interest Group Reception: Doyle Center.

May 29 - June 1: NCCWSL, University of Maryland.

March Luncheon donations are for Haven:

Haven provides support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Their most immediate needs are:

women’s socks, underwear size 5-16, cash for $10 bus cards for getting to work or to medical care.

RESERVE TODAY - LAVISH LUNCHEON IS MAY 8TH.

The planning of this year’s Lavish Luncheon is in full swing. Getting together the raffle baskets, making centerpieces, ordering the agenda cards, and so many other details go into the planning.

Did you know that besides the fashion show by Just Girls Boutique, Linda Hannah of Hat Moments will be presenting fascinating stories behind the fabulous styles of hats? So dust off that hat you have been dying to wear and join us on the afternoon May 8th.

Don’t have a ride to the Lavish Luncheon, but want to go? Please contact Patty Orlowski at 248-641-3892. A ride will be arranged for you. (See pg. 7 for Lavish Luncheon reservation form.)

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AAUW Bulletin Vol. 46, Issue 7, March 2019

Publication No. 012-130

The AAUW Birmingham Affiliate Bulletin is published monthly,

September through June, for the members of the Affiliate.

Postmaster: send corrections to Karen Linnell, AAUW Bulletin, 1025 Fairfax,

Birmingham MI 48009. Known office of publications is

1025 Fairfax, Birmingham MI 48009. Periodical postage paid at

Birmingham MI 48012.

AAUW Birmingham Affiliate Board Branch President: Sally Doty 248-909-4583 Vice President-Program: Kathy Rice 248-642-4764 Vice President-Membership: Patty Orlowski 248-641-3892 Recording Secretary: Kathy Fredrickson: 248-930-1974 Corresponding Secretary: Mary Samulski 248-549-2078 Treasurer: Sandra Dickerson 248-736-8811 Dues Treasurer: Karen Boyk 248-321-6026 Study Group Coordinators: Lynn Hipp 248-420-4615 Linda Kevorkian 248-219-1915 Communications: Jean Ivory 248-454-8750 Communications Electronic: Sharon McKenna 313-570-2013

Affiliate Website: birmingham-mi.aauw.net

Bulletin Editor: Marion Muma 248-792-9780 Co-Editor: Mary Samulski 248-549-2078

Bulletin copy deadline is the 17th of the previous month. Send copy

and/or corrections to: marionmuma@gmail.com

AAUW of Michigan info: aauwmi.org

March President’s Message

Why do so many of our members give time, energy, talents and resources? Activities like our book sale and our Lavish Lunch raise money to support women we will, most likely, never meet.

When I arrived home yesterday after one more committee meeting, I found this letter in the mail:

“To the American Association of University Women: My name is ______, and I am a dental hygiene student at Oakland Community College, class of 2020. I have been selected as a candidate for your AAUW Birmingham Branch Annual Scholarship. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you. I am beyond grateful. This scholarship will assist me on my path to become a registered dental hygienist. Once I have my licensure, I will have continued education opportunities that I can pursue to advance my education. With this career, I, as a single mother, will be able to provide for my three young daughters with the care they deserve, and one day help them reach dreams of their own. The ability to do this means the world to me. Your support is very generous and will make a difference! It is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, ………………….” (Note: the

student’s name is omitted because our bulletin is on our website).

An accompanying letter from Daniel Jenuwine, who attended our December meeting and is the executive director of OCC, stated that this student began the semester with a little more ease and a little less worry, all because of the AAUW Birmingham Scholarship.

Our efforts made a difference in this young woman’s life and many others throughout the years. These women, their families and all the lives they touch are why we plan fund raising events and ask for your donations.

According to AAUW research titled “Deeper in Debt,” women carry more student loan debt which takes longer to pay off. More women are returning to the classroom to further their education to be more able to provide for themselves and their families. It’s difficult to reach for your dreams with debt that may take years to clear.

We, as a branch, are making a difference. We are successful when all or our members help. Our next event is the Lavish Lunch. Please, attend and bring your friends. Each individual makes a difference! There is more information on this event in the bulletin. If you are unable to attend, consider sending a donation. All donations are tax deductible if the check is made out to AAUW Birmingham Branch Foundation, Inc.

In September we will be hosting our 93rd annual book sale, and due to problems with our usual venue, we are having to move. We will need more help than ever getting the word out about this. You will be reading more of the plans soon. Carol Pyke is the overall chair of this event. If you have questions, contact her.

So, as we go on working together to further our mission, remember what we do matters. Sally Doty

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Forever 29 Birthday Club

Need a great way to say “Happy Birthday” to a friend or family member? Want to honor someone with a holiday gift or honor a friend or family member

who has died? Just send $29 to foundation treasurer, Sally Doty.

Your honoree will receive a happy birthday notice from the foundation, and your donation will support women and girls, and you will make a difference in

their lives.

Sally Doty, AAUW Foundation Treas. 17156 Wiltshire, Southfield, 48076

Karen Boyk Cindy Clement

Sally Doty Sue Longstreet Pam Hoffman

Pat Graf Sally Kendrick

Cay Smith

To our new member:

Debra Sayen-Merte 314 Mount Vernon Blvd., Royal Oak,

48073 sayenda@comcast.net (h) 248-288-3352 © 586-918-2162

Please update your directory:

Beverly Pintar - new email: bpintar@comcast.net

OUR NEW KROGER

COMMUNITY REWARDS NUMBER

IS WK668

Our Kroger Rewards number has changed for new signups ONLY. If you are already a Kroger Rewards member, you don’t have to do anything. If you aren't, but you shop at Kroger and have a rewards card, please take time to link your card to AAUW Birmingham Branch Foundation Inc., using the above number.

Kroger Community Rewards is super easy to use, and it supports our branch community outreach. Our Kroger reward check for the last quarter of 2018 was: $43.26 - FROM 21 HOUSEHOLDS

Highlights of the February 13th Board Meeting:

President Sally Doty reported on a Feb. 11th meeting with two members of AAUW: Debbie Lucci, of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, and Marie Piayai, Senior Advancement Associate. Five of our branch members also attended along with representatives from Rochester, Farmington and Detroit branches.

Pres. Doty also announced that the branch budget will be adopted at the April board meeting prior to the Annual Meeting.

Lavish Luncheon Chair Patty Orlowski reported that ticket checks should be addressed to the AAUW Birmingham Branch Foundation, Inc.. Members may reserve tables of 8 or 10 as needed for their group. There will be a 15-20 minute presentation about the history of hats, followed by a fashion show by Just Girls, focusing on travel clothes. Members are encouraged to wear hats.

Patty Orlowski announced the nominations for the 2019-20 slate of officers to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting in April. (see pg. 6)

Explorathon Chair Sue Longstreet reported that 175 students are currently registered.

Diversity Chair Cathy Hurley reported that our branch Diversity Champion nomination is due by March 19. Champion suggestions can be forwarded to her. (see branch directory for contact information).

Susan Mundy announced that she will be book sale chairperson during the weekend of the sale in September, and Carol Pyke will be the overall chairperson of the book sale this year.

AAUW INTERNATIONAL COALITIONS

AAUW’s work extends globally through membership

in coalitions to support human rights treaties, collabo-

ration with international organizations such as the

United Nations, and the promotion of major obser-

vances such as the International Day of Women

and Girls in Science, Human Rights Day, International

Women’s Day, and International Day of the Girl Child.

Other coalitions include:

United Nations, UN Association of the United States of America,

U.S. National Committee for UN Women, NGO Committee on the

Status of Women, New York, The Conference of NGOs in

Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO),

and U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.

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STUDY INTEREST GROUP CALENDAR - MARCH, 2019

Lynn Hipp

AAUW & SOCIAL ISSUES Community Outreach No Program Scheduled

International Relations No Program Scheduled

Public Policy 2:30 pm, Thurs., March 14 Hostess: Karen Linnell, 248-594-9871

The Breakfast Bunch 8:30 am, Tues., March 26 Program: Taking Care of your Brain, presented by Karen Boyk. Location: Kerby’s Koney Island, Woodward/Square Lake, Bloomfield Hills. Co-chairs: Callie Schmidt (248-877-7190) & Patty Orlowski (248-641-3892)

ARTS & HUMANITIES Art Matters 11 am, Thurs, March 14 Program: Art lecture: The Art of Northern Europe ($5 charge). Location: Jewish Community Center, W. Bloomfield. Brunch after at Anna”s House, Northwestern Hwy. RSVP JoBeth Moscala (JoBeth30@gmail.com) by March 13

Artistic Endeavors 10 am - 2 pm, Mon, March 11 Program: Scarf Painting Party. Location: Art studio on Woodward in Ferndale. Cost $35 (pay on line by March 8). If interested, contact Colette Stager, 248-561-2775 or csstager@comcast.net

Modern Art 12:30 pm, Thurs., March 28 Program: Ruben & Isabel Toledo, “Labor of Love”. Location, DIA, Detroit. RSVP Lorraine Clay (Lclay08@comcast.net) or Cherie War-saw (cherieKW@icloud.com)

Music Appreciation 12:45 pm, Thurs., March 21 (Please note time change) Program: Music as a Mirror of History, Prof. Robert Greenberg lectures. Location: Bloomfield Twp. Library. For more information, please contact Stacy Krainz, 248-850-8888

BOOK CLUBS Belles Lettres 7 pm, Thurs, March 7 Topic: A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles Hostess: Annis Pratt, 248-644-0737

Beyond Adelante 6:30 pm, Tues., March 5 Topic: Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann Hostess: Sue Winowiecki, 248-334-4611

Contemporary Books 12:30 pm, Mon., March 18 Topic: Small Great Things, Jody Picoult Hostess: Carol Pyke, 248-203-2952

Morning After Readers 9:30 am, Mon., March 11 Topic: The Wright Brothers, David McCullough. Hostess: Sue Mitchell, 248-930-5635. Location, Kerby’s Koney Island, Woodward/Square Lake

Mystery Book Club 1 pm, Wed., March 27 Topic: Open Season, C. J. Box Hostess: Mary Samulski, msamulski@hotmail.com

Northside Books 1 pm, Mon., March 25 Topic: Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, Elizabeth Kolbert. Hostess: Cindy Clement, 248-433-3629

Political Inquiry 10 am, Wed., March 20 Topic: Us v. Them: The Failure of Globalism, Ian Bremmer Hostess: Leslie Freeburg, 248-481-2377

Potpourri Noon, Wed., March 27 Topic: Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann. Hostess: Erin Silverman, 248-325-9812

Thurs. Morning Readers 10 am, Thurs., March 21 Topic: Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann. Hostess: Charlotte Mahrt, 248-626-0307

HOME & GARDEN Cooking Light 11:30 am, Thurs., March 14 (Please note date change) Program: Out to Lunch. Hostess, Jackie Werner, 810-241-3862

Green Thumb 12:30 pm, Tues., March 19 Program: “Becky’s Bugs” (aka, dealing with garden pests) Hostess: Becky Valenti

Let’s Cook Noon, Tues., March 26 Hostess: Diane Jaco (248-333-0567); partner, Nancy Moses (248-879-0809)

Needleworks 10 am, Wed., March 6 Hostess: Kathy Stasys, 248-644-1481

ON THE TOWN Opera Divas 10 am, Mon., March 18 Event: Wagner’s Die Walkure (or video). Location: Bloomfield Twp. Library. Presenter, TBD. Performance Date: 12 pm. March 30. RSVP Lorraine Clay (313-433-1459) for discussion

Theater Goers Sun., March 10, 2 pm Event: Over the River, Village Players, Birmingham. (Deadline for ticket purchase was February 28.)

Event: All My Sons, Purple Rose Theater Sun., April 28, 2 pm Deadline for ticket purchase is April 5. Send checks for $40 made out to Sue Winowiecki, 2957 Courville Dr., Bloomfield Hills, 48302.

Two Thumbs Up Thurs., March 7 Time, location and movie determined by hostess. Hostess: Lana Klingensmith, 248-904-7114.

JUST FOR FUN Canasta Mondays, 1:30 pm For more information, please contact Sue Winowiecki, 248-334-4611 or suewinow@gmail.com

Mah Jongg: 1 pm, Wed., March 6, 20 and 27 Hostess: Cheryl Fox. Location: Bloomfield Twp Library

Bridge: 3

rd Wednesday March 20, 11:30 am, Village Club

Chair: Mary Hines – 248-642-1881

4th Wed. early Evening, March 27, 3:30 pm, Heathers Chair: Kay Norton –248-737-0648

4th

Thursday March 28, 11:30 am, Heathers (4th Monday group now meets on the 4th Thursday; this is a

permanent change) Chair: Sharon Grisdale, 586-612-5940

1st

Friday March 1, 11:30 am, Village Club Hostess: Beverly Pintar– 248-626-4311

2nd

Friday March 8, 11:30 am, Village Club Chair: Mary Lou Harrison - 248-643-8983

3rd

Friday March 15, 11:30 am, Village Club Chair: Carol Wiseman – 248-540-2178

4th

Friday (Duplicate) March 22, 11:30 am, Village Club Chair: Kay Norton –248-737-0648

CONTACTS

Kay Norton for bridge - 248-737-0648.

Lynn Hipp for calendar changes - 248-420-4615.

Information due by the 17th of the Month.

Study/Interest Group Membership – call Chair

listed In the AAUW Directory, pages 8-10

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It’s Time to Renew Your Membership!

NOW is the time to submit your renewal form and check for AAUW dues for the 2019-2020. Total dues for national, state and local are $88.00.

The deadline to be included in the directory is June 15, 2019. Please complete the attached form and send yours in TODAY!

AAUW 2019-2020 DUES RENEWAL INFORMATION (Or renew online at www.aauw.org)

DEADLINE FOR THE 2019-2020 DIRECTORY: JUNE 15, 2019

(Renew before that date in order to be included in the new directory)

Member, Birmingham Branch $88 (Assoc. $59; State $12, plus Branch $17) **$56.00 of the $59.00 AAUW dues are deductible as a charitable contribution for IRS purposes.

Paid Life Member - $29 (State & Branch)

Student Affiliate - $19 (State & Branch)

Dual Member - $17 (State & National dues paid to another Branch)

Honorary Member - 0

Please complete form below exactly as you wish it to be printed in the directory and indicate any changes including phone number or email address.

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Make checks payable to AAUW-Birmingham Branch and send with the completed form to

Karen Boyk, 385 Tanglewood Ct., Rochester Hills, MI 48309

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The February Study and Interest Group Spotlight is on:

BEYOND ADELANTE

Beyond Adelante was formed to offer members an opportunity to read a variety of books offering true “diversity,” that is, the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc. It includes differing elements or points of view. To that end, we include a mixture of fiction and nonfiction.

At the January meeting we discussed The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. This German forester draws upon scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families. Tree parents live together with their children, communicating with them, using scent to talk, and supporting them. They share nutrients with those who are sick and struggling and use communal action against pests.

Beyond Adelante meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. for socializing and snacks, with discussion at 7 pm. We select our books for the following year at our June potluck dinner. Titles for the remaining months are Killers of the Flower Moon, Nomadland, and August Snow.

We are happy to welcome new members. Please contact

co-chairs Sue Winowiecki at suewinow@gmail.com, or Linda Schnorbus at lfsrhs76@comcast.net.

Above left to right: Sue Winowiecki, Nancy O’Conner, Cindy Clement, Patti Bannisch, Mary Hannah, and Christine Dagenais.

Above - left to right: Renee Zimmerman, Sue Winowiecki, and Nancy O’Conner

NOTICE TO MEMBERS:

Election of Officers to be held at the April 10,

2019, Annual Meeting and Luncheon

2019-20 Slate of Candidates

President: Sally Doty

Vice President - Programs: Kathleen Stasys

Corresponding Secretary: Rita Dates

Above - left to right: Wilma McKinney and Debra DeBose.

JOIN THEATER GOERS TO SEE:

ALL MY SONS at Purple Rose Sunday, April 28 - 2 pm

Ticket price: $40

Joe Keller desperately wants to secure the business he spent so many years constructing, ready to hand it down to his son Chris. Joe’s wife Kate is still waiting for their eldest son Larry to return from war, determined that he is alive and will marry the former girl next door, Ann - the daughter of Joe’s former business partner. Chris and Ann are in love and want to get married. All My Sons depicts a post-war American family in a spiral of lies, greed, love and loss. Deadline: April 5th! Checks should be made out and sent to Susan Winowiecki, 2957 Courville Drive, Bloomfield Hills, 48302

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Lavish Luncheon: It’s All About the Hat! A fundraising event for local scholarships

Pine Lake Country Club Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Raffle begins at 11:00 a.m.

Luncheon at noon Cost: $65. ($20 is tax deductible)

Bring your guests and join your branch friends for an afternoon of

delicious food, conversation, and a fashion show.

Reservations for you and your friends will be accepted at branch luncheons on March 13 and April 10,

or you may send your check and the form below to:

Sue Longstreet, 2761 Bridle Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Please make your checks to: AAUW Birmingham Branch Foundation, Inc.

Deadline is Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Seating will be assigned. If you wish to sit with your friends, please include their names on the

form below and send your checks together ($65 per person). Tables of eight to ten.

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AAUW Bulletin Birmingham Branch Karen Linnell 1025 Fairfax Birmingham, MI 48009

Entered as a Periodical in Birmingham, Michigan

COMMUNITY OUTREACH STUDY/INTEREST GROUP Our February luncheon donations were delivered to South Oakland Shelter to help stock the shelves of their food bank. South Oakland Shelter (SOS) is best known for its rotating shelter program, housed in churches and synagogues in Oakland County and supported by over 60 congregations. This organization serves the homeless population in Oakland County. Their goal is to find stable housing for the individuals they serve. There are over 3800 homeless individuals in Oakland County, including over 750 families and over 700 children. The largest subgroup in the homeless population living in poverty is women and children. The AAUW strategic plan affirms that work we do to assist women and children find housing and employment is important work and in line with their goals. The next Community Outreach program will be working at the Forgotten Harvest warehouse repacking fresh, nutritious food. We are looking at a date in mid-April to share our time and skills. More information will be emailed to members in the near future. Hope you can find time to volunteer. Cathy Hurley Community Outreach