Greetings from Pat

Dear Branch Members,

We, in AAUW, are just one group that will miss Jayne Arnone.  She exemplified all that an ambitious, caring woman would be.  I always felt proud to be in a group with Jayne.  She made everyone feel at ease, while displaying poise and competency in whatever the task.  Her career as a teacher can be described as prolific.  She took on the leadership of many aspects of the job and branched out into creating awareness in the school district as well as the community.  She touched many, many lives and will always be thought of fondly.  I know we all will miss her.

The first branch meeting at my house was a big success.  We had nearly 30 members present, enjoyed each other’s company, had some delicious pot-luck meals, and made plans for the months ahead.  We enjoyed meeting scholarship award winners Lisa Ertel Hayden and Tracy J. Foster.

Our October meeting will be Candidates’ Night.  Laura’s presentation to our group on her preparations, including the letter she sent to the candidates was certainly impressive.

Early in November we will be present to help with the Tiger Den Playground.  More inclusive planning will reach you via e-mail or by phone.

Sincerely,

         Pat

American Association of University Women, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania  Branch

Minutes of the Branch Meeting of September 7, 2006

The American Association of University Women, Lock Haven Branch met on September 7, 2006 at the home of Pat Burd.  Officers in attendance were Pat Burd, Angela Black, Andie Bennett, Jo Anne Hoberman, Michele Long, and Carol Hildebrand.  Following our annual potluck dinner, Pat called the meeting to order.

Beth Brobst introduced the two scholarship recipients who were able to attend – Lisa Ertel who is pursuing a BS in nursing at Pennsylvania College of Technology and Tracy Foster who is pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Neuman College. The two scholarship recipients who were unable to attend are Jessica Marcinkevage and Stephanie Reichelderfer.

Reports of Officers

Secretary:  There were no minutes from the May meeting as a business meeting was not held.

Fiscal Officer:  Angela Black presented the proposed 2006 – 2007 budget which is attached.  Amy Carroll moved that we approve the proposed budget with the following changes:  change the Educational Foundation budget line from $1500.00 to $750.00, and the local scholarships budget line from $3,500.00 to $4,250.00.  The motion was approved. Angela also stated that the audit of the books was complete and everything was found to be in order.

Program Vice President:  Andie Bennett reported that all of the programs for the year are confirmed and are listed in the Yearbook.  The next program is Candidates’ Night on October 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clinton County Courthouse.  Linda Frye reminded everyone that the new meeting time for 2006 – 2007 is 7:00 p.m.

Membership Vice-President: Jo Anne Hoberman stated that she is going to ask at Keystone Central if they will allow her to have information about membership in AAUW placed in the paychecks.  She is hoping that we will be able to increase our membership by handing out this information.

Committee Reports

Book Sale:  Toni Tomasi asked the members if Wednesday or Thursday for the “price and sorts” would suit their schedules.  Based on the response, it was decided to hold the “price and sorts” on Wednesdays.  The first “price and sort” will be September 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the storage garage.

Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business to discuss.

New Business

Candidates’ Night:  Candidates’ Night is scheduled for October 5, 2006 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.  Laura Long reported that she sent the invitations to the candidates and is waiting to hear who will attend.  Candidates that were invited include Robert Casey and Rick Santorum;  Ed Rendell and Lynn Swan; Catherine Baker Knoll and Jim Matthews; Donald Hillard and John Peterson; and Mike Hanna.  Laura stated that we need volunteers for that evening to work as the moderator, time keeper, and editors of questions.  Laura will schedule a meeting prior to Candidates’ Night for volunteers to meet and write questions for that evening.

Tiger Den Playground:  Pat reported that the Board approved a donation of $25.00 to the Tiger Den Playground and is encouraging members to individually support the playground.  Our Branch will also help with the building of the playground and provide food for the volunteers on November 3, 2006.  More information will be forthcoming on this work day.

AAUW 125th Anniversary:  The 125th anniversary of AAUW is November 28, 2006.  Each branch is being asked to celebrate this anniversary.

As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Carol Hildebrand, Secretary

Write-Read-Write                               

 It is again time to start planning for this year's project.  I am hoping to get permission to contact either one or two (depending on your response) 4th grade classrooms at Liberty-Curtin Elementary School. 

Briefly (for those of you who have never participated):  Students write letters introducing themselves and telling of their interests (esp. related to books).  Each participating member will receive a letter (or two) and buy and gift wrap a book for that student (keeping in mind age level and interests).  The child will read the book and write another letter to you telling you what they liked about the book. 

The time line for this project is (approx.) first letter will be written sometime in Nov. and they will be distributed by the Dec. meeting.  The books will be collected at the Feb. meeting, I will deliver them and collect the second letters, which will be distributed at the April or May meeting (I'll try to get a photo also of each child receiving his or her book). 

If you are interested in participating this year please email (ncarnein@kcnet.org) or phone (726-7071) me no later than Oct. 15th.  If you are willing to have two students please let me know that also (this will determine whether I contact two classroom teachers or one).  If you have any questions, let me know.  I would also like someone to assist with the book delivery and taking photos. 

Thanks, Nell Carnein

Farmworker's Daughter:  Growing Up Mexican in America  by Rose Castillo Guilbault (2006)

Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges (1999)

Surrounded by federal marshals, a 6-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first black student ever at the all-white William Frantz Public School in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 14, 1960.  Perhaps never had so much hatred been directed at so perfect a symbol of innocence--which makes it all the more remarkable that her memoir, simple in language and rich in history and sepia-toned photographs, is informed mainly by a sort of bewildered compassion.  Literary work describing a personal, deeply moving historical documentary about a staggeringly courageous little girl at the center of events that already seem unbelievable.

Lock Haven Branch AAUW 
2006 - 2007 Budget

BUDGET

2,205.00

5,200.00

2,205.00

750.00

11,589.54

Respectfully submitted,
Angela M. Black
Fiscal Officer