August / September 2013 Bulletin

We extend a special welcome to our new IPFW liaison and College Representative Julie Creek.

Julie is Coordinator of the Center for Women and Returning Adults. We look forward to

working with you, Julie, in efforts that enhance women in our culture. creekj@ipfw.edu

2012 AAUW Funds Report

As most of us know, AAUW has several funds, that are tax deductible, and to which we may

contribute to help sustain the mission of AAUW. Those funds are: AAUW Fund, Educational

Opportunities Fund, Legal Advocacy Fund, Eleanor Roosevelt Fund, Leadership Program Fund,

and Public Policy Fund. For the year 2012 AAUW Fort Wayne Branch contributed a total of

$2,862.00 with $1,167.00 being contributed to the Legal Advocacy Fund.

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Phyllis S. Thompson, AAUW Indiana Director of Funds

AAUW Fort Wayne Branch 2013 – 2014 Programs

Program Contacts: Nancy Andrews, Pat Becker, Deb Cosbey, Barb Kanning, Mary Lou

Thomas, Phyllis Thompson, Dorothy Woods, and Thelma Bowles (Chair).

The members of this committee have worked very hard to provide the completed

programming for the entire year in order that you may plan your schedules to accommodate

as many activities as possible. There is variety and, with the inclusion of those events with

which we partner with other community entities, the total mission of AAUW will be

addressed.

PROGRAMS:

Saturday August 17th : Early Branch Meeting—Studio and Cultural Gardens

Hostess for the meeting: Maureen “Mo” Palmer Gathering time: 11:00 am – 12 pm or so at: 2921 North Anthony Blvd. (Parking available across the street at the Baptist Church lot) Mo’s home is on the west side of Anthony nearer to Crescent Mo is a landscape designer and you can look at her website for more information www.culturedgardens.net. LUNCH: Loving Café, 7605 Coldwater Rd. just past Cook Rd., west side of street in a strip mall The menu for the Loving Café is below.

The August 17, 2013 Branch Meeting will be a fun and outside so dress accordingly. Come with questions. Mo will be talking about the importance of good design and planning and overall all plans for your particular landscape. We will be walking through her gardens. Depending on the weather, you may want to bring an umbrella. This meeting is open to members and their guests. “Thanks, Mo, for donating your time and talents to this event.” We are planning on lunch at the Loving Café, individuals responsible for own meal. You may meet us there but there is no obligation. When you call in your reservation, I need to know if you are going to lunch and what you want to eat. Thelma will call the café and put in our orders so when we arrive there the food will be ready. If you don’t preorder, you may still go to lunch but it may take longer to get your food if it is not preordered. R.S.V.P. Member name and guests to Pat Becker, I will need to know how many are attending the Cultural Gardens presentation and how many are going for lunch, and if you are going to lunch I need to know your order at this time or you will have to wait longer. Phone 484-9105 or e-mail tonypat41@msn.com by Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Tuesday October 15th (Mary Lou Thomas, contact)

6:30pm Trinity English Lutheran Church (Wagenhals Room) 405 West Wayne

Barb Kanning will provide a brief explanation of AAUW and how we seek improvement toward

equality for women and girls worldwide.

As this is a recruitment opportunity we are asking you to invite your friends and acquaintances

and that Interest groups bring brief descriptions of your activities for display (pictures would be

great). There will be games, snacks, and fun.

Friday November 1st contact, Phyllis Thompson

(This is a mission presentation) “Invisible War.” This film exposes the denigration of women in

the military. (Lunch prior to the showing will be 11 am @ Halls on Hobson and Coliseum after

which PBS Executive Director of PBS, Bruce Haines will join us and we will go to PBS for the 1pm

branch showing.)

The Community Showing and members’ recruitment opportunity – 6-9pm Allen County Public

Library auditorium November 13th (hors d’oeuvres after the presentation)

Saturday December 7th Holiday Brunch Holiday music and recognition of Pearl Harbor Day

Pine Valley Country Club - Mistress of ceremony: Barb Kanning

We are pleased to have the Aldersgate Handbells to enhance the afternoon

Reservations: Charlotte Trenary; LAF silent auction: Phyllis Thompson

Monday March 31, 2014

Annual Meeting and Recognitions / 75th anniversary celebration with a presentation of

women’s history through AAUW – Pat Becker and Deb Cosbey

5:30 pm The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Corner of Berry and Barr Streets, free parking behind the History Center Food has not been determined, probably a light meal .

Saturday May 3rd (contact, Barb Kanning)

Fort Wayne Country Club: Membership Meeting

AAUW IN president, Sharon Langlotz will present “The status of women in Indiana and how

AAUW can improve that status”

Spouses/partners are encouraged to attend this event

(Membership Renewal expected by this date)

AAUW Fort Wayne is a microcosm of AAUW international. You may view the big picture on

National’s web site: www.aauw.org/what-we-do

Branch Board Meetings held at the Allen County Public, 900 Library Plaza; Business and Technology

Conference Room (2nd floor):

Mondays at 6:30 pm on each of the following dates: Sept. 16th; Nov. 4th; Feb 17, 2014; and April 14th

Fort Wayne website – ONE new member can get half off national dues. – ‘check the website for details.

All recent changes in information will be contained in the local yearbook. Please check your own information

anywhere it is listed and let Connie LaBrash (Membership Records) know prior to the new yearbook printing.

You may also send additional corrections to send corrections to Judy Gillman, judy.gillman@frontier.com.

The yearbook will be ready to mail September 1, 2013.

Interest Group Calendar

Aug.

Thurs., Aug. 15 Afternoon Lit - 12:30 PM. Group Contact: Connie LaBrash The Most Dangerous Thing

by Laura Lippman

Location: Hall's Gas House. For group members- Let Connie LaBrash know if you cannot attend (432-1887).

Sept.

Tues., Sept. 3 Creative Stitchery & Crafts - 1:00 PM. Project: Brazilian embroidery. Instructor: Betty Reuille. Hostess: Nan Getzin (747-6432).

Tues., Sept. 3 Current Lit I - 6:15 P.M. Potluck (time change). The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.

Reviewer: Linda Manning. Hostess: Joanne Beerbower (627-2672).

Tues., Sept. 10 Creative Arts - 6:30 PM. Dinner at Herb & Spice Restaurant, Coldwater & Wallen Rds.

Hostess: Linda Flatley.

Fri., Sept. 13 Great Decisions II - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Topic: Iran. Leader: Rita Voors. Hostess: Marvel

Munro (483-3733).

Thurs., Sept. 19 Afternoon Lit - 12:30 PM. Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Discussion Leader:

Shirley Deschler. Location: Hall's Gas House. For group members- Let Connie LaBrash know if you cannot attend

(432-1887).

Mon., Sept. 23 Current Lit II - 7:00 PM. Cutting for Stone: A Novel by Abraham Verghese. Reviewer: Ruth Von Deylen. Hostess: Nancy Jenckes (387-5201).

Oct. Tues., Oct. 1 Creative Stitchery & Crafts- 1:00 PM. Project: Sachet envelope. Instructor: Rita Zehr. Hostess: Gervaise Bastian (486-2330). Tues., Oct. 1 Current Lit I - 7:15 PM. Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani. Reviewer: Mary Lou Thomas. Hostess: Lynne Colvin (485-1977). Co-hostess: Marilyn Hart. Tues., Oct. 8 Creative Arts - 6:30 PM. Project: Memory file. Instructor: Linda Flatley. Hostess: Ruth VonDeylen (637-9430). Fri., Oct. 14 Great Decisions II - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Topic: China in Africa. Leader: Carol Patterson. Hostess: Nancy Kelley (486-8728). Thurs., Oct. 17 Afternoon Lit - 12:30 P.M. Whistling Season by Ivan Doig. Discussion Leader: Linda Flatley. Location: Hall's Gas House. For group members- Let Connie LaBrash know if you cannot attend (432-1887). Mon., Oct. 28 Current Lit II - 7:00 PM. The End of Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. Reviewer: Eleanor Wallace. Hostess: Lorraine Weinswig (486-2267).

Send your interest group information for the newsletter to Andrea Tarbet (tarbet68@frontier.com)!

In addition to the AAUW programming to address our mission, we partner with likeminded entities in the community. Such an event is scheduled for August 27th. Enhance yourself through participation in this event and tell your friends.

Women's Equality Day Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm

YWCA Northeast Indiana 1610 Spy Run Ave. (Parking in rear)

Film: Gloria: In Her Own Words Gloria Steinem

Discussion will follow the film

Snacks will be provided Sponsored by: League of Women Voters,

YWCA Northeast Indiana, AAUW Fort Wayne Branch

Cathy Huff; 4329 North Dr

Ft. Wayne, IN 46815

Return Requested

Fort Wayne Branch www.aauwfortwayne.org

Indiana State http://web.indstate.edu/aauw-in/home#indiana

AAUW National www.aauw.org

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