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LOCKLETTER
AAUW Lock
Haven Chapter
Lock Haven, PA |
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Andie Bennett, President |
Editors: Diane Whitaker & Bobbie Way |
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Musings from
Andie
Dear Branch Members,
Hello... everyone! We
got off to a marvelous start for the New Year. It's not bad
enough to be tempted with eggnog and fruit cake... now we
are about to be besieged with Valentine's Day chocolates.
Let's speak up ladies of the AAUW.
Anyways, Laura Long will
be handling the details for the Write-Read-Write
program. “Price and sort” continues. Our next meeting
should prove to be quite interesting and we will be dining
at Ruby Tuesday. I'll ask for the low calorie menu. (What
that really means is bread and water.)
We also have a list of
people who want to join. If you know of anyone from your
work, church, or other clubs, please call me. I'm working
now on a proposed project to get our local branch mentioned
in the local university newsletter. This should prove to be
exciting.
You be good now and try
to keep away from the Valentine's Day candy. We all know
what it can do to the hips.
Sincerely,
Andie
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Watch Video of AAUW on
NBC Nightly News
AAUW's
Behind the Pay Gap report and the subject
of pay equity was prominently featured on the
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams special
series
The
segment features Catherine Hill, author of the
report and AAUW director of research, and
Janet Conney, a former LAF plaintiff and an AAUW
member.
Click on this report from AAUW's web page under the
heading “News and Information.” |
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What do Elvis Presley, Hula Hoops, Willie Mays and Howdy
Doody have in common?
Come to the meeting in February and we will all
"Remember the Fifties" with song and entertainment!
April meeting and book club discussion
"Where the Heart Is" by Billie Letts. An Ophra Book
Club book that is moving, funny and takes you on an
unforgettable journey of a 17 year old, 7 months
pregnant, left stranded at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah,
OK with little money and knowing no-one. Though some
members have already read this book and I understand
it was a made for TV show, we hope you will join in
on the discussion. There are several copies
available at Ross Library and my copy will soon be
available to pass around should you wish not to
purchase it.
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READ-WRITE-READ |
Write-Read-Write
is well underway. The program was introduced to
the two fifth grade teachers at Renovo
Elementary School, Ms. Bottorf and Ms. Bechdel.
I have gone to the classrooms and talked to the
students and gave them permission slips to take
home to their parents.
At the January
meeting and as a result of the email message
that was sent out, there are 19 volunteers to
purchase a book for one or two students, which
would cover the 32 students. I am hoping that
more members will volunteer so each will be
needed to provide only one book. Perhaps some
members haven't had a chance to contact me, yet,
or, may know someone who is not a member who
would like to get involved in this project.
 Call
748-7316 or email
lwlong@kcnet.org
The letters
should be available to be distributed at the
February AAUW meeting. Thank you all for your
help.
Love and Peace,
Laura |
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Notes and News |
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Betty Nelson received the following thank-you notes:
Thank you so
much for your gift of a book in remembrance of Sandy. I now
the friendships she had with the members of the AAUW meant a
lot to her. She always told me about your annual book sale.
We are appreciative of your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely, Suzanne Mocadlo
This is to express the sincere thanks and appreciation for
your very thoughtful donation for a book in memory of Sandra
J Hammann. Ross Library
Good Tidings
Susan Nelson, daughter of Betty and Russ Nelson, has written
the feature article in the December 2007 issue of Pan-The
Flute Magazine (The Journal of the British Flute
Society) titled "Early Recordings and the Flute Repertoire."
The article is based on the author's extensive collection
of flute recordings from the period 1890-1925. Sue is
Instructor of Flute at Bemidji State University, Bemidji,
MN. Susan attended Chatham College in Pittsburgh where she
studied with David Tessmer and continued her studies for a
Master's Degree in Flute Performance at the University of
Iowa. She also has a Master of Library Science from the
University of Illinois. Susan has published several
discographies of Flutists Georges Barrere and Marcel Moyse
as well as several articles on early woodwind recordings.
Her book, "The Flute On Record - the 78 RPM Era" was
published by Scarecrow Press in 2006.
AAUW Announces New Executive Director
The American
Association of University Women (AAUW) is pleased to welcome
Linda D. Hallman as its new executive director. Hallman
joins AAUW with a long history of executive-level
association and foundation experience in the Washington,
D.C., area. Most recently, she served as vice president of
policy and government strategy, external and member
relations, with the National Alliance for Health Information
Technology (NAHIT) in Washington, D.C.
AAUW Fellowships and Grants Program
Information
One
of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for
graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports
aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists
in local communities, women at critical stages of their
careers, and those pursuing professions where women are
underrepresented.
Fellowship and Grant
Program information is available from AAUW’s home page (http://www.aauw.org/).
Click “EDUCATION.” |
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 American Association of
University Women
Lock Haven Pennsylvania Branch
Minutes of
the Branch Meeting of January 5, 2008 |
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The Lock Haven,
Pennsylvania, Branch of the American Association of University
Women met at the Ross Library on Saturday,
January 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Andie Bennett introduced
JoAnn Bowes who gave a PowerPoint presentation on her
Elderhostel trip to the Antarctica Peninsula from January 23 to
February 6, 2007.
A business
meeting followed the speaker's presentation.
In
attendance were President Andie Bennett, Margaret Irwin, Gerry
Cierpilowski, Lisa May, Carol Pollard, Bobbie Way, Amy Carroll,
Linda Frye, Toni Tomasi, Natalie Newcomer, Pat Burd, Diane
Whitaker, Laura Long, Lois Day, Betty Nelson, and Bonnie
Rosamilia.
Minutes from past
meeting:
No minutes of the previous meeting were read. Andie pointed out
that the Branch’s banners and scrapbooks were on display at the
back of the meeting room.
Write-Read-Write:
Laura Long
reported on the Write-Read-Write program and passed
around a sign-up sheet. The program will be done through the
fifth grade classes at Renovo Elementary consisting of
approximately thirty students. Information about the program
will be forthcoming.
Book Sale:
Toni Tomasi
reported on the book sale. There are a few boxes at the library
and an advertisement asking for donations has been placed in the
newspaper. A “price and sort” will be held on Wednesday. She
reported that members are rested and energetic after the break
of the past few weeks. The book sale dates are April 13–19, and
each member is asked to work for four hours. People are
especially needed for the setup: April 13-16.
Book Discussion:
Diane
Whitaker asked members to consider the book Where the Heart
Is by Billie Letts for the April book discussion. Members
talked about this, and decided to go with this recommendation
from Diane.
Books for Babies:
Andie
announced that the Ross Library is accepting donations for Books
for Babies and she urges all members to help with this project.
Awards:
A discussion was held
concerning the upcoming awards. On a motion by Lois Day,
seconded by Betty Nelson, it was unanimously decided to award
the Gateway to Equity Award to Bobbi Jo Simcox. On a
motion by Betty Nelson, seconded by Lois Day, it was unanimously
decided to award the Outstanding Woman of the Year Award
to Sandy Hammann, posthumously.
Children’s Festival:
Lisa May
said that the Children’s Festival will be held on Saturday,
April 26 from 12–4 at the University. She will be distributing
a signup sheet for serving refreshments.
Newsletter:
Bobbie Way
reported that a newsletter would be distributed before the next
meeting which is to be held at the Ross Library, on Saturday,
February 2, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Lunch at Ruby Tuesday will
follow.
Meeting was adjourned
at 11:18 on a motion by Lois Day, seconded by Betty Nelson.
Bonnie Rosamilia,
Secretary |
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2007-2008
AAUW Lock Haven Branch
Board of Directors |
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Elected
Officers |
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President |
Andie Bennett |
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Program Vice President |
Dianne Whitaker |
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Membership Vice President |
Jo Anne Hoberman Michele Long |
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Recording Secretary |
Bonnie Rosamilia |
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Fiscal Officer |
Angela Black |
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Appointed Positions |
Education Foundation /
Legal Advocacy Chair |
Beth Brobst |
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Public Policy |
Committee (chaired by Chapter
President) |
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Book Sale |
Toni Tomasi
Carol Hildebrand |
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Hostess |
Nicolette Miller |
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Publicity |
Roberta Doyle |
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Diversity |
JoAnn Marcinkevage |
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Parliamentary Advisor |
Linda Frye |
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Cheer Committee |
Gerry Cierpilowski
Betty Nelson |
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Area Representatives |
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Historian |
Dianne Whitaker |
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Lockletter |
Dianne Whitaker
Bobbie Way |
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Yearbook |
Ellie Zimmerman
Bobbie Way |
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AAUW
DIVERSITY POLICY
In principle and practice, AAUW
values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to
full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race,
creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class. |
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