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October: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
October 1, 9:15 am: Reading Plus will meet at the home of Judy Argue to discuss "Postville" by Stehen G. Bloom. Betty Danielson will be the discussion leader. Please call Judy if you are unable to attend. For other information call Gay or Deirdre.
October 2, 1:00 pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. Ruth Stroebel will host our meeting and will lead our discussion of "Three Cups of Tea " by Greg Mortenson. Call Ruth if you are a regular member and are unable to attend or if you would like to join us as a new member. Call Ruth or Emily for additional information.
October 3, 1:00pm: Who's Who will meet at Wendy Postier's home. We will discuss "Wolf Willow" by Wallace Stegner. If you cannot attend, please call Wendy. For more information call Carol Arend.
No Board Meeting in October... meeting was held in September!
October 4 , noon: Noon Luncheon will meet at Holiday Inn South for the buffet lunch and a program. For additional information, contact Diane Hellie.
October 8 , 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres will meet at the home of Wendy Postier. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please call Wendy. Are you interested in practicing your Spanish? Would you like to join in our conversaqtions? Please contact Carol Arend. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome.
October 9 , 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge will meet at the home of Karen Kreuger. If you are a regular member and unable to play, please call the hostess. For additional information, call Mona Price.
October 10 , 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading will meet at the home of Susan Arnold.We will discuss "The Sea " by J. Banville. Contact Lynn Torsher at ltorsher@chartermi.net with any questions.
October 10 , 1:00pm: Words Worth will meet at the home of Kathy Lawrence. Our book for discussion will be "Absolute Convictions" by Eyal Press. Our November book will be available for distribution at this meeting (from the Rochester Public Library). Please contact the hostess if you are unable to attend. For additional information call Mary Ann Kleis.
October 16 , 11:30 am: Just Come will meet at the the new Wong's restaurant in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. For more information contact Carol Nelson.
October 17 , 7:00 pm: General Branch Meeting at Charter House. "Come Meet the New Superintendent of the Rochester Public School District."
October 22 , 5:30pm: Evening Rapport will meet for dinner and conversation at Avocados World Bistro. For reservations, call Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke.
October 25 , 1:00pm: Location, discussion leader and topic will be given members by callers. Co-Chairs Emily Anderson and Fran Field.
October 25, 7:00pm: Reading with a Purpose will meet at the home of Mona Price to discuss "Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai. Discussion leader will be Rajani Sohni. For additional information, contact Co-chairs Beth Nienow and Jo Trachy.
November 2007
November: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
December 2007
December: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
January 2008
January: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
February 2008
February: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
March 2008
March 25, Girl Scout, "Cookie Creations" event at the Radisson Hotel in Rochester from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25.00.
March: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
April 2008
April: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
May 2008
May: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
June 2008
June : For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
April: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
April 2, 9:15 am: Reading Plus will meet at the home of Mary Jo Kelly to discuss "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult. Naomi Atrubin will be the discussion leader. Pleasde call Mary Jo if you are unable to attend. For other information call Wendy Postier.
April 3, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. Nola Christiana will host our meeting and will lead our discussiopn of "Pope JOan" by Donna Woolfolk Cross. Call Nola if you are a regular member and are unable to attend or if you would loike to join us as a new member. Call Karen Krueger or Susan Lemke for additional information.
April 3, 7pm: Maryette Braithwaite and Yalanda will be the hosting a membership coffee at the home of Yalanda Rishovd. All prospective members are welcome!
April 4, 1:00pm: Who's Who will meet at Pushpa Prakash's home. We will discuss The Last Lion, W. S. Churchill, Alone 1032-1940 by Wm. Manchester. If you cannot attend, please call Pushpa. For more information call Vivita Leonard.
April 4, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting at Holiday Inn South for our business meeting and goals setting session. Meal will cost $9.00. Contact Alice by April 1 if you are planning on attending.
April 5, noon: Noon Luncheon will meet at Holiday Inn South for the buffet lunch and a program. Our speaker will be Rene Lafflam, executive directior of RNeighbors neighborhood association. For reservations, please contact Henrietta Wheeler or Diane Hellie.
April 6: Articles for May Highlights due. Contact Diane Hellie.
April 9, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres will meet at the home of Wendy POstier. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please call Wendy. Are you interestedin practicing your Spanish? Would you like to join in our conversaqtions? Please contact Carol Arend. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcom.
April 10, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge will meet at the home of MaryJo Kelly. If you are a regular member and unable to play, please call MaryJo. For additional information, call Karen Krueger or Susan Lemke.
April 11, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading will meet at the home of Judy King. Judy Snmithson will lead the discussion of "Forest Lover" bu S. Vreeland. Contact Lynn Torsher at ltorsher@chartermi.net with any questions.
April 11, 1:00pm: Words Worth will meet at the home of Nancy Kampmeier and Kay Morcomb. Our book for discussion will be In Praise of Slowness by Carl Honore. Please contact the hostess if you are unable to attend. For additional information call Jo Johnson and Sharon Brodhun.
April 17, 11:30 am: Just Come will meet at the Hunan Garden REstaurant. For more information contact Carol Nelson.
April 18, 6:30pm:General Branch Meeting, Book Sale, Charter House. See the newsletter link for more information.
April 20-21: Rochester International Festival
April 23, 5:30pm: Evening Rapport will meet for dinner and conversation at Riverview Greens Golf Course in Stewartville. For reservations, call Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke.
April 26, 1:00pm: U.S. Foreign Policy will meet at Carol Arend's home. Emily Anderson will lead the discussion of "Mexico: neighbor in turmoil."
April 26, 6:00pm: Reading with a Purpose will meet at Pappa George's for dinner and then attend the production of Sweeney Todd at 7:30pm at Rochester civic Theatre. For additional information, contact Co-chairs Beth Nienow and Jo Trachy.
April 27-29: Minnesota AAUW State Convention in Willmar
May: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
May 1, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. Contact Karen Krueger at 282-6766 or Susan Lemke at 288-4692 to confirm date and time.
May 2, 7:00pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
May 8, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge. Contact Susan Lemke at 288-4692 or Karen Krueger at 282-6766 to confirm date and time.
May 9, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading. Contact Lynn Torsher at ltorsher@chartermi.net to confirm date and time.
May 9 , 1:00pm: Words Worth. For more information contact Jo Johnson and Sharon Brodhun.
May 15, 11:30 am: Just Come. Contact Gay Segar or Carol Nelson at 282-0154 or cenelson60@msn.com to confirm date and time.
May 16, 6:00pm: General Branch Meeting, General Meeting/Buffet dinner/Dollar book sale. "Fly Me to Hawaii" buffet, $15.00. We'll be meeting at Charter House, south half of the Cultural Arts room on 1st floor. Branch Past Presidents and Honorary Life Members will receive invitations. Speaker will be Scott Stulen, Curator of Education at the Rochester Art Center.
May 23, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres. Contact Carol Arend to confirm date and time.
May 24, 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose Study Group will discuss The Language of Blood: A Memoir by Jane Jeong Trenka. For more information contact Mona Price or Beth Nienow.
June: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
June (to be announced), 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose Study Group will discuss a book as yet to be determined. For more information contact Mona Price or Beth Nienow.
June 6, 7:00pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
June 13, 1:00pm: Words Worth. For more information contact Jo Johnson and Sharon Brodhun.
June 29 to July 2: AAUW National Convention 2007, Phoenix, Arizona.
September 2006
September 5, 1:00 pm: Between the Lines Reading Group will meet at the home of Mary Ann Kleis to discuss David Kertzer's book, "The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara." Vivita Leonard will lead the discussion. For additional information, call Karen Krueger at 282-6766 or Susan Lemke at 288-4692 .
September 5: The Seneca Falls Projectis a two-part performance including local residents in the first part of the September 15th performance and professional performers in the second part, "Meeting at Seneca Falls." A public residency for anyone who wishes to participate has been added to the project on September 5th, Tuesday in the Foot Room at the Red Wing Public Library. The residency is structured as follows: Two of the professionals involved in the performance of Meeting at Seneca Falls will address participants and try to evoke experiences when you stood up for yourself or for someone else. Participants may create songs, poems, dialogues, etc. in order to convey these experiences of courage. This public meeting will be a one-time evening event. Other groups in the community have already been approached and will have their own meetings. The area schools are heavily involved the following week, September 11-15. Share your story and be part of The Seneca Falls Project!
September 6: MN Women's Campaign Fund Rochester Luncheon. Because it's an election year, tickets are $50.00. The MWCF is one of the oldest funds like this and second in size only to the one in California. Contact Debbie Lloyd at dlloyd52@aol.com or Kay Batchelder at COBKbatch@aol.com for more information. MNWCF website at http://www.mnwcf.org .
September 6, 7:00 pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
September 6: Articles for October Highlights due. See Diane Hellie.
September 11, 9:15 am: Due to the Labor Day holiday, Reading Plus Book Club will meet during the second Monday of this month to discuss our summer book, "The Group," by Mary McCarthy. Wendy Postier will host. Please call her if you are unable to attend. For more information call Judi Tindall or Wendy Postier.
September 12: Be sure to vote in the State Primary Election.
September 12, 1:00 pm: Afternoon Bridge will play at the home of Susan Lemke. If you are a regular member and unable to play, please call Susan. For additional information, call Susan or Karen Krueger.
September 13: Registration due date for annual dinner meeting of the MN Coalition for Intellectual Freedom. Featured speaker is Nick Coleman who will be presenting, "Nick Coleman: Live and Uncensored" on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.at the St. Paul College Club, AAUW Clubhouse on
990 Summit Avenue, St. Paul (next door to the Governor's Mansion). For more information Click here.
September 13, 1:00 pm: Afternoon Reading will meet at the home of Kay Karsell. We will be discussing "The Kitchen Boy" by Robert Alexander. Questions should be directed to Lynn Torsher.
September 13, 1:00pm to 3:00pm: LIFE Fall Kickoff! Featuring Don and Arvonne Fraser in Room B117 at the Heintz Center. For more information about LIFE Click here.
September 14, 12:30 pm: Words Worth will meet at the home of Carol Arend. This month's selection is "The Great Influenza" by John Barry. Please call Carol if you are unable to attend. For additional information, call Jo Johnson or Sharon Brodhun.
September 17: AAUW Branch team will participate in the Join the Journey, a ten mile walk for Breast Cancer which benefits the local Rochester community. See AAUW Projects on the website for more information. For more information, please contact Debbie Lloyd at dlloyd52@aol.com.
September 19, 11:30 am: Just Come will be meeting at Pho Hoa located at 1726 37th Street NW (Northpointe Plaza). Everyone is welcome. Reply if you know you can come, otherwise no reservation is necessary. No meeting, just conversation and leave when youneed to. See you soon. Carol Nelson.
September 20, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: Mayo Emeritus Academic Society meets in Geffen Auditorium for a presentation on "Pakistan: Then and Now."
September 20, 6:30 pm : General Branch Meeting at Charter House, Northview Room, 3rd floor. Study Group displays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Our featured speaker is Deb Las who will present "Challenges in Science Education: We must not be afraid" at 7:30pm.
September 20, 2006, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.: Annual dinner meeting of the MN Coalition for Intellectual Freedom. Featured speaker is Nick Coleman who will be presenting, "Nick Coleman: Live and Uncensored" on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.at the St. Paul College Club, AAUW Clubhouse on
990 Summit Avenue, St. Paul (next door to the Governor's Mansion). For more information Click here.
September 25, 5:30 pm: All AAUW members are invited for dinner and conversation during Evening Rapport at Michael's Restaurant in downtown Rochester for good fellowship and good food. For reservations, call Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke.
September 27, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres will meet at the home of Carol Arend to converse in Spanish. All levels of Spanish speakers are invited to join us. Chair is Carol Arend.
September 28: Prejudice Reduction Workshop 10th birthday party at Riverside Elementary School. All are encouraged to attend and celebrate.
September 28, 1:00 pm: U. S. Foreign Policy will meet at Lois Requa's home. Emily Anderson. Cohostess is The topic is "Dealing with Iran" and will be lead by Darlene Vowels. Co-chairs are Emily Anderson and Fran Field.
September 28, 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose Study Group will meet at the home of Jo Irons. Julie Caesar will lead the discussion of Shadow Divers: The true adventure of two Americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of World War II by Robert Kurson. For more information contact Mona Price or Beth Nienow.
September 30: NAACP Banquet
October 2006
October: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
October 2, 9:15 am: Reading Plus Book Club. This month's book selection is "The Special Prisoner" by Jim Lehrer. Judy Argue will host the group at her home. Please contact Judy if you are unable to attend. For additional information, contact Wendy Postier or Judi Tindall.
October 3, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. We will meet at the home of Emily Anderson to discuss Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake." Emily will also lead the discussion. Please call her if you are unable to attend. Contact Karen Krueger at 282-6766 or Susan Lemke at 288-4692 to confirm date and time.
October 4, 1:00pm: Who's Who. We will meet at the home of Emily Anderson to discuss "1776" by David McCullough led by Carol Arend. If uou cannot attend, please call Emily.
October 4, 7:00pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
October 5, Noon: Noon Luncheon. Please join us at Holiday Inn South for lunch and a porogram. For reservations, please contact Henrietta Wheeler or Diane Hellie.
October 6: Articles for November Highlights due. Contact Diane Hellie.
October 10, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge. We will play at the home of JoIrons. If you are a regular member and unable to play, please call Jo. Contact Susan Lemke at 288-4692 or Karen Krueger at 282-6766 to confirm date and time.
October 11, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading. We will meet at the home of Nina Cecchi. Lynne Kirkliln will lead the discussion of "Issac's Storm," by E. Larson. Contact Lynn Torsher at ltorsher@chartermi.net for more information.
October 11, 12, and 13: Global Connections at RCTC. Click here for details.
October 12, 7:00pm: Words Worth. We will meet at the home of Sharon Brodhun. This month's selection is "Woman at the Washington Zoo" y Marjorie Williams. Please call Sharon if you are unable to attend.
October 18, 7:00pm: General Branch Meeting, Charter House, Third Floor, Northview Room. Our featured speaker is Audrey Betcher, President of the Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) who will give an overview of the RDA--its origin, its mission, its plan, and its accomplishments so far.
October 23, 5:30pm: Evening Rapport. All AAUW members are invited for dinner and conversation at Jasper's Restaurant in downtown Rochester. For reservations, call Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke.
October 24, 7:00pm: The Membership Orientation Coffee has been postponed until after the elections.
October 25, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres. We will meet at the home of Julie Troutman to converse in Spanish. All levels of Spanish speakers are invited to join us. Contact Carol Arend to confirm date and time.
October 26, 1:00pm: U.S. Foreign Policy. Topic #1-"The United Nations" lead by Kay Morcomb and Nancy Kampmeier. Hostess: Nancy Kampmeier. Co-hostess: Kay Morcomb. Co-chairs: Emily Anderson and Fran Field.
October 26, 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose. We will meet at the home of Donna Schneider. Mona Price will lead the discussion of Cinnamon Gardens by Shyam Selvadurai. For more information contact Mona Price or Beth Nienow.
November 2006
November: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
November 1, 7:00pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
November 2, noon: Noon Luncheon.a> Please join us to celebrate the 128th anniversary of AAUW at Holiday Inn South for lunch and a program. For reservations plerase contact Henrietta Wheeler or Diane Hellie (dhellie@juno.com)
November 3: Articles for December Highlights due. Contact Diane Hellie.
November 6, 9:15 am: Reading Plus Book Club. This month's book selection is "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck. Judi Tindall will host the group at her home. Please contact Judi if you are unable to attend. For additional information, contact Wendy Postier or Judi Tindall.
November 7: Be sure to vote in the General Election.
November 7, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. We will meet at the home of Ruth Stroebel to discuss Lalita Tademy's "Cane River." Mary Ann Kleis will lead the discussion. Please call Ruth if you are uynable to attend. Contact Karen Krueger at 282-6766 or Susan Lemke at 288-4692 to confirm date and time.
November 8, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading. We will met at the home of Jinny Brown. Nancy Brubaker will lad the discussion of "Thread of Grade," by MD Russell. Contact Lynn Torsher at ltorsher@chartermi.net to confirm date and time.
November 8, 1:00pm: Words Worth. WE will meet at the home of Nola Christiana. this month's selection is "Cane River" by Lalita Tademy. Please call Nola if you are unable to attend. For more information contact Jo Johnson and Sharon Brodhun.
November 11: Herberger's Fundraiser. Coupon booklets will be available at our next general meeting, as well as at your interest group meetings. We also need volunteers for selling booklets at the door at Herberger's on several dates. If you can volunteer for a couple of hours, it would be great. The proceeds from all coupon booklet sales can be kept by our organization which we have designated for community projects.
November 14, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge. We will play at the home of Barb Knutsen. If you are unable to play, please call Barb. Contact Susan Lemke at 288-4692 or Karen Krueger at 282-6766 to confirm date and time.
November 15, 6:00pm. General Branch Meeting, Rochester International Event Center. Dr. Virginia Wright-Peterson featured speaker.
November 16, 1:00pm: U.S. Foreign Policy. Book discussion of "the World is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman will be led by Donna Schneider. Hostess is Nancy Gilliland. Co-hostess is Virginia Syring. Co-chairs: Emily Anderson and Fran Field.
November 19: Apache Mall Fundraiser. The Apache Mall is again sponsoring an Evening of Giving on Sunday, November 19 from 7-10p. This event is our major fundraiser for the Educational Foundation. You will receive tickets in the mail for this event which you can use for yourself, give to others,or sell to others as you see fit. All proceeds from the ticket sales are kept by our organization to benefit EF.
November 21, 11:30 am: Just Come will meet Nov. 21 at the Green Mill on West Circle Drive at 11:30 am. Take a break from Thanksgiving preparations to have a nice lunch and visit with friends. E-mail me, Carol Nelson ldnelson60@netscape.com or phone at 282-0154. Otherwise, Just Come! Note change in address!
November 22, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres. No meeting this month.
November 27, 5:30pm: Evening Rapport. Contact Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke to confirm date and time.
November 28th: AAUW's 125th Anniversary.
December 2006
December: No General Meeting
December: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
December 1: Articles for January Highlights due. Contact Diane Hellie.
December 1, 1:00pm: Who's Who. In December we will discuss "Five Sisters" by James Fox. Call Vivita Leonard for more information.
December 5, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. Contact Karen Krueger at 282-6766 or Susan Lemke at 288-4692 to confirm date and time.
December 5, 7:00-8:15pm: "Memories of the Heart" 11th Annual Community Memorial Service sponsored by Seasons Hospice Volunteers and Staff which will be held at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester. Those wishing to remember a loved one are invited to gather for the 11th annual evening of remembrance.
Our time will include special music, reflection, candle lighting, and a reading of loved ones' names. A reception will follow. The "Tree of Memories" located at Van Hook Park will be lit the evening of December 5th and will remain illuminated throughout the holiday season in remembrance of our loved ones. For more information or to include your loved one's name(s), call Season Hospice at 285-1930 or email shbp@seasonshospice.org
December 5, 7:00pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
December 7, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres. We're meeting for a holiday brunch at the homne of Judi Tindall. Would you like to do more with your Spanish? Come and practicre with us! All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome. For more information call Carol Arend.
December 7, 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose Study Group will discuss Night by Elie Wiesel and 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff. For more information contact Mona Price or Beth Nienow.
December 12, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge. Contact Susan Lemke at 288-4692 or Karen Krueger at 282-6766 to confirm date and time.
December 13, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading. Contact Lynn Torsher at ltorsher@chartermi.net to confirm date and time.
Decembert 13, 1:00pm: Words Worth. Join us as we discuss Oh My Stars . For more information contact Jo Johnson and Sharon Brodhun.
January: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
January 2, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. Contact Karen Krueger at 282-6766 or Susan Lemke at 288-4692 to confirm date and time.
January 3, 7:00 pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
January 5: Articles for February Highlights due. Contact Diane Hellie.
January 9, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge. Contact Susan Lemke at 288-4692 or Karen Krueger at 282-6766 to confirm date and time.
January 10, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading. Contact Lynn Torsher at ltorsher@chartermi.net to confirm date and time.
January 10, 1:00pm: Words Worth. Join us as we discuss Portrait of Robert Frost . For more information contact Jo Johnson and Sharon Brodhun.
January 16, 11:30 am: Just Come. Contact Gay Segar or Carol Nelson at 282-0154 or cenelson60@msn.com to confirm date and time.
January 20, 9:30 am.General Branch Meeting, Charter House, Third Floor, Northview Room.
January 22, 5:30pm: Evening Rapport. Contact Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke to confirm date and time.
January 24, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres. Contact Carol Arend to confirm date and time.
January 25, 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose Study Group will discuss Bag Lady by Sandra Benitez. For more information contact Mona Price or Beth Nienow.
February: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
February 1, noon: Please join us at Holiday Inn South for the buffet lunch. AAUW members Kay Morcomb and Nancy Kampmeier will speak on the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark exploration oif the Louisiana Purchase. For reservations, please contact Henrietta Wheeler or Diane Hellie.
February 2: Articles for March Highlights due. Contact Diane Hellie.
February 6, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group. Dorcas Speer will host oiur neeting at Charter House. Consider car-pooling, if possible. Karen Krueger will lead the discussion the Rochester Reads Book "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything YOur Anmeriucan History Textbook Got Wrong" by James Loewen. If you are interested in joining the group, or are a current member and are unable to attend, call Dorcas. For additional information, call Karen Krueger or Susan Lemke.
February 7, 1:00pm: Who's Who. Dorcas Speer will be our hostess and discussion leader at Charter House. We will discuss "Schoolteacher in Old Alaska: The Story of Hannah Breece." If you cannot attend, please call Dorcas. For mnore information call Vivita Leonard.
February 7, 7:00pm: Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
February 13, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge. We will play at the hone of Mona Price. If you are a regular member and unable to play, please call Mona. For additional information, call Mona, or Susan Lemke.
February 14, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading.We will meet at the home of Barb Schliep. Julie Troutman will lead the discussion of Lies My Teacher Told Me by JW Loewen.. Contact Lynn Torsher with any questions..
February 14 , 1:00pm: Words Worth. We will mneet at the home of Mnary Ann Kleis. We will discuss Chapters One through Eleven of "Conspiracy of Fools" by Kurt Eichenwald. Please contact Mary Ann if you are unable to attend. For additional information, call Sharon Brodhun or Jo Johnson.
February 17, 9:30: General Branch Meeting, Charter House, Third Floor, Northview Room.
February 20, 11:30 am: Just Come. We're meeting monthly at Glynner's Pub, 1643 N. Broadway in Orthbrook Shopping Center for lunch. Call Carol Nelson to confirm.
February 22, 1:00 pm: U.S. Foreign Policy. Hostess: Phyllis Laytotn. co-chairs: Emily Anderson and Fran Field.
February 22, 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose Study Group. The books for February are ":Bag Lady: A Memoir": by Sandra Benitez, and the Rochester Reads selectio, Lies My Teacer Told Me" by James W. Loewen. Elaine Schnmidt will lead the discussion of ":Bag Lady." We will meet at the home of Ione Schloegel. will discuss the Rochester Reads selection. For more information contact Beth Nienow or Jo Trachy.
February 26, 5:30pm: Evening Rapport. All AAUW members are invited for dinner and conversation at Victorias. For reservations, call; El;aine Schmidt or Maxine Orke.
February 28, 9:30 am:Reunion de Mujeres. We will meet at the home of Wendy Postier. If you are unable to attend, please call Wendy. Are you interested in practicing your Spanish? Would you like to join in our conversation? Please contact Carol Arend. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome.March: For information about LIFE events, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
March 1, noon: Please join us at Holiday Inn South for the buffet lunch and a program. For reservations, contact Henrietta Wheeler or Diane Hellie.
March 1 and 2 (rescheduled March 6th): Science Fair
March 2: Articles for April Highlights due. Contact Diane Hellie.
March 3: Herberger's Community Day
March 5, 9:15 am: Reading Plus Book Club will meet at the home of Betty Danielson to discuss "Delta Queen" by Janet Wallach. Judi Mersel will be the discussion leader. Please call Betty if you are unable to attend. for other information, call Wendy Postier.
March 6, 1:00pm: Between the Lines Reading Group will meet at the home of Karen Krueger to discuss elie Wiesel's, "Night." Rita Zeman is our discussion leader. Call Karen if you are unable to attend. For additional information contact Karen or Susan Lemke.
March 7, 7:00pm (Rescheduled March 6th): Board Meeting at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice at 289-3592 if you are unable to attend.
March 12, 10:00 am: Reunion de Mujeres will meet at the home of Carol Arend. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome!
March 13, 1:00pm: Afternoon Bridge will play at the home of Elaine Schmidt. If you are unable to play, call Elaine. For additional information, call Elaine or Susan Lemke.
March 14, 1:00pm: Afternoon Reading will meet at the home of Ann Swanson. Lynn Torsher wil lead the discussion of "Nothing Like it in the World" by S. Ambrose. Contact Lynn with any questions.
March 14 , 1:00pm: Words Worth will meet at te home of Jo Johnson. We will continue our discussion of Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald. For additional information call Sharon Brodhun or Jo Johnson.
March 17, 11:00 am: General Branch Meeting, EF Luncheon, Willow Creek Golf Course.
March 20, 11:30 am: Just Come. Join us for a leisure luncheon at the Canadian Honker Restaurant and Catering. The Canadian Honker has been a loyal advertiser in our Highlights newsletter for many years. Call Carol Nelson for more information.
March 22, 7:00 pm: Reading with a Purpose Beth Nienow will lead the discussion of March by Geraldine Brooks. We will meet at the home of Alice Laudon. Got additional information, contact Beth Nienow or Jo Trachy
March 23 -24: Opportunities for Girls and Women in Engineering. Click here for more information.
March 24, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: College is Possible! We Will Help!
March 26, 5:30pm: Evening Rapport. All AAUW members are invited for dinner and conversation at Jenpachi's. For reservations, call Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke.
March 29 , 1:00 pm: U. S. Foreign Policy will meet at the home of Virginia Syring. Fran Field will lead the discussion about South Africa: Facing New Challenges. For more information contact Emily Anderson or Fran Field.
August 29, 5:15 pm: All AAUW members are invited for dinner and conversation during Evening Rapport at Nosh restaurant in Lake City. Meet at 5:15 pm in Northbrook Shopping Center to car pool. For reservations, call Elaine Schmidt or Maxine Orke.
September 4, 1:00 pm : Between the Lines will meet at the home of Susan Lemke to discuss "The Glass Castle" by Jean Wallis. Susan Lemke will lead the discussion. Call Susan if you are a member are unable to attend, or if you wish to join us as a new member. For additional information, contact Susan or emily Anderson.
September 5, 7:00 pm: The September AAUW Board meeting will be held at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice if you are unable to attend.
September 10, 9:15 am: Reading Plus will meet at the home of Wendy Postier to discuss "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Morenson and David Relin. Ruth Stroebel will be the discussion leader. Please call Wendy if you are unable to attend. For other information call Deirdre or Gay.
September 11, 1:00 pm: Afternoon Bridge will be at the home of Deb Ernster. If you are a regular member and unable to play, please call the hostess. For additional information, call Mona Price.
September 12, 1:00 pm: Words Worth will meet at the home of Sharon Brodhun. mary Ann JKleis wil lead the discussion of "roken for You" by Stephanie kallos. For more information call Nancy Kampmeier or Mary Ann Kleis.
September 12, 1:00 pm: Questions for Afternoon Reading should be directed to Lynn Torsher.
September 16: AAUW Branch team will participate in the Join the Journey, a ten mile walk for Breast Cancer which benefits the local Rochester community. See you at Mayo High School at 9:00 am. See AAUW Projects on the website for more information. Please contact Debbie Lloyd at dlloyd52@aol.com.
September 17, 9:30 am: Reunion de Mujeres will begin our year at Judi Tidall's home. Call if you wish to join us for the first time or if you are unable to attend. We speak conversational Spanish and welcome anyone to join us if they wish to practice.
September 19, 6:30 pm: General Meeting at Charter House. This month's program features Dorothy McIntyre who was named by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's 100 most influential sports figures of the 20th century!
September 24, 5:30 pm: All AAUW members are invited to Evening Rapport for dinner and conversation at Michael's Restaurant in downtown Rochester. Call Elaine Shmidt or Maxine Orke for more information.
September 25, 7:00 pm: The October AAUW Board meeting will be held 1 week early at the home of Alice Laudon. Please call Alice if you are unable to attend.
September 27, 12:45 pm: The Foreign Policy Interest Group will meet at the home of Peg Mikkelson with Alice Audon, co-hostess. Discussion will be "The US in the Middle East" lead by Emily Anderson.
September 27, 7:00 pm: Ione Schloegel will lead the discussion of "Water for Elephants," by Sara Gruen for Reading with a Purpose. We will meet at thehome of Julie Caeser. For addtional information, contact Jo Trachy or Beth Nienow.
No September Meeting for Noon Luncheon. Join us on October 4 at the Holiday Inn South. For additional information contact Diane Hellie.
No September Meeting for Who's Who. See you in October!
No September Meeting for Just Come. We will meet in October at the new Wong's restuarant. For more information on this group, contact Carol Nelson.
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More information about Events
MN Coalition for Intellectual Freedom. It's time for the annual dinner meeting of the MN Coalition for IntellectualFreedom. As you know, AAUW MN is a founding member of this organization. It is at this meeting that we bring our member organizations up-to-date onthe activities of the Coalition, and it is expected that our memberorganizations will send officers and members to the event. I know those ofyou that I'm inviting have a long standing interest in First Amendmentrights and Intellectual Freedom. I hope to see you there. Registration deadline is September 13. Bring guests, partners and spouses! The general public is invited as well.
And please spread this invitation to your members and friends.
Pat Sween, President
MN Coalition for Intellectual Freedom
Celebrate Intellectual Freedom and
Banned Book Week
Open to the Public
MCIF Annual Dinner and Program
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Paul College Club, AAUW Clubhouse
990 Summit Avenue, St. Paul (next door to the Governor's Mansion)
Speaker: Nick Coleman
"Nick Coleman: Live and Uncensored"
Nick Coleman is a columnist for the Star-Tribune. He is the eldest son of the late Nicholas David Coleman, Sr., a prominent Minnesota Democrat, the older brother of Chris Coleman, current mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, and a stepson of Deborah Howell Coleman, ombudsman for the Washington Post. Coleman also is the husband of St. Paul Pioneer Press columnist, Laura Billings.
5:30 p.m. Registration and Wine Reception 6:00 p.m. Dinner (Walleye with
almonds or Vegetarian) 7:00 p.m. Program Nick Coleman 8:00 p.m. Adjourn
$ 50 per person or $ 65 as a donor (names will appear in the program) or $500 table for eight
(name in program and display area)
For more information please call: Lars Steltzner at 651-270-0668 or email him at steltzner@winternet.com
Registration
Minnesota Coalition for Intellectual Freedom Dinner Meeting Registration
deadline: September 13, 2006
Please complete this registration form, include a check made payable to MCIF
and mail to:
Lars Steltzner, MCIF
15998 Putnam Boulevard South
Afton, MN 55001
Your Name____________________________________________
(Add additional names on the back with dinner choices)
Organization Name_____________________________________
Address______________________________________________
Phone________________________________________________
Email________________________________________________
Dinner Choice (circle) Walleye with Almonds or Vegetarian
The Minnesota Coalition for Intellectual Freedom affirms that access to all points of view by all citizens is necessary for the preservation of a democratic way of life. The Coalition promotes intellectual freedom and access to information and opposes their abridgement by any governing body.
Freedom to Read, Learn, Think, Speak
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LIFE is Learning Is ForEver which provides opportunities for learning in retirement. The mission of this organization is to provide humanitites-based educational programs that are stimulating and allow for social and personal gtrowth opportunitites for adults aqges 55 and older. They strive to accomplish this though a varitey of courses including lectures, discussion groups, and service learning opportunities. For more information, visit their website at www.rctc.edu/community/seniors/life/index.html.
Opportunities for Girls and Women in Engineering
WEBCAST
A. There is an upcoming web cast for girls and women interested in engineering. Sally Ride will be doing the kick off web cast.
"There's no argument that women have benefited from wider career choices in the past few decades. But despite representing a majority of
college students, women only make up 10 percent of U.S. engineers.
To highlight the increased opportunities for women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the National Engineers
Week Foundation, Verizon Business and Lenovo are sponsoring the 2007 Global Marathon, For, By and About Women in Engineering on March 22 -
23.
During the 24-hour period beginning noon ET on March 22 and ending noon ET on March 23, girls of all ages can hear key engineering and
technology speakers from a variety of technology and engineering backgrounds and careers speak in 30-minute increments about numerous
topics.
Female astronaut Sally Ride will be joined by Lenovo Sr. Vice President Fran O'Sullivan to kick off the event with a live Webcast. During the
following 23 hours, speakers from The Gap, University of Houston, Boeing, the U.S.Army, Northrop Grumman and the Society of Women
Engineers, among many others, will provide a forum to share information, increase awareness of educational and career opportunities for females
as well as dispel myths about women in technical careers.
Speakers will use a variety of formats to present material, including conference calls, Webcasts and video presentations. The Engineers Week
website features more information about the event."
Visit the Engineers Week Website >>>
http://eweek.org/site/News/Eweek/2007_marathon/index.shtml
B.Here's some information about the CalWomenTech Project and the new WomenTech Portal.
1) Welcome to the New WomenTech Portal: Tools for Technology Educators to Recruit and Retain Women and Girls
2) Young Women's Interest in Engineering Doubles
3) Women in Computer Science Program Retains 100% of Participants
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Welcome to the New WomenTech Portal: Tools for Technology Educators to Recruit and Retain Women and Girls
The WomenTech Portal is an essential new resource on the IWITTS web site, connecting educators with research-based articles on recruiting
and retaining women in technology. Here, you can read journal articles in categories such as bridge courses, spatial reasoning, and learning
style, among others. These articles introduce educators to research on the most effective strategies for recruiting and retaining women, and
include examples of programs that have had real results. Future phases of the Portal will incorporate best practice case studies, student
recruitment tools, downloadable posters and marketing materials.
The WomenTech Portal is part of the CalWomenTech project, and is available to everyone on the IWITTS website.
Check out the WomenTech Portal
http://www.iwitts.com/html/womentechportal_home.html
Young Women's Interest in Engineering Doubles
One article from the Recruitment section of the new WomenTech Portal explores a "Discover Engineering" workshop in a high school in Ontario,
Canada. After a successful summer day camp program, female faculty members and university students from Ryerson University expanded their
outreach into area high schools. The presenters introduced students to the human side of engineering, using activities that required student
teams to communicate well with each other to solve hands-on problems. In a survey after the workshop, the number of young women expressing an
interest in engineering had doubled, with almost 40 percent of female students considering pursuing engineering in college.
Read the full article about the "Discover Engineering" program (PDF)
http://www.iwitts.com/html/017anderson.pdf
Women in Computer Science Program Retains 100% of Participants
The Retention section of the WomenTech portal addresses how to keep women in the technology classroom. One article in this section is about
The Women in Computer Engineering (TWiCE) program at Ohio State University, which focuses on supporting female undergraduates pursuing
computer science degrees. Women in the TWiCE program explore a variety of career possibilities in computing, and use their developing technical
skills to support community non-profits, local businesses and academic research. TWiCE also provides a supportive peer environment, as well as
opportunities for students to act as role models and mentors to girls in their community. Although the program is only a few years old, so far
100% of its participants have graduated in their majors.
Read the article about the TWiCE program (PDF)
http://www.iwitts.com/html/052bair.pdf