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The Bulletin                  2009-2010       late May 2010

Officers: July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Co-Presidents:
Pat Becker & Dorothy Woods
Co-Directors of Programs:
Michelle Hittie & Judy Kuelling
Recording Secretary: Lois Guess
Corresponding Secretary: Kay Crowder
Director of Finance: Connie LaBrash

“The Book Nook” at the Speedway Flea Market is open each weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from 10am until 6pm.  Location: the corner of Speedway Dr. and Collins (from west bound Coliseum turn north onto Speedway). The large white building surrounded by a large parking area with handicapped spaces, is the Speedway Flea Market.
WE NEED BOOKS.  No encyclopedias, Readers Digest condensed books, or textbooks unless they are really antique.  DVDs and CDs go well. Books can be dropped off any time during business hours.  Book pick-up can be arranged, if necessary.
WE NEED EVERYONE TO HELP for this effort to make this a success. Schedule at your convenience.  A few hours every couple weeks would be wonderful.  We have more and more books which need to be shelved. 

Call Connie LaBrash @ (432-1887) for scheduling
Call Carolyn Hurley @ (413-7908) if you have a large number of books to drop off

 Program Committee Meeting Scheduled June 8, 2010 7:00 p.m. at Dorothy Woods’ home (9409 Craig's Cove) bndwoodswoods@juno.com. 434-1586
Committee members, bring ideas for programs for next year.  ALL MEMBERS -  if you have any ideas for programs please come to the meeting or email them to Dorothy Woods or to me, Pat Becker, tonypat41@msn.com

AAUW, FORT WAYNE BRANCH
DUES RENEWAL FORM 2010-2011

MEMBER’S NAME________________________________

Breakdown of payments:
REGULAR    Association $49.00, State $7.00, Branch $13.00                TOTAL  $69.00
HONARY LIFE                                        -0-                                                                       
LIFE               State $7.00. Branch $13.00                                                    TOTAL $20.00
STUDENT     Ass’n $19.00, Branch $2.00                                                   TOTAL $21.00
Make check payable to AAUW (dues).  $46.00 of AAUW dues is deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income Tax purposes.  Voluntary contributions require separate checks.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION $___________
LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND             $___________
Any corrections for the 2010-2011 Yearbook?   Yes_____  No_____  If yes please note the changes below.
CHANGE in Name ______________________________________
Address_______________________________
Phone____________________    CHANGE of Status_________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SEND IT, ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK, TO:    Connie LaBrash
           3013 Grandview Drive
           Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804

Memories
As of this publication, we say ‘You will be missed’ to two of our members:

Ophelia Weitzman said that her mother was very talented but, due to a family emergency, could not finish school. She valued education and pushed her daughter to complete her studies. Ophelia graduated from high school in 1935, six weeks after she turned sixteen years of age and graduated from Indiana University in 1940. After college graduation, Ophelia joined the College Club as a member of the ‘Recent Grads’ and ‘Literary’ groups. Ruth Reed was club president at the time.
As soon as Ophelia graduated from IU her mother told her it was time to start on her Master’s degree. Ophelia was teaching and going to school and received her Master’s degree from IU in 1948. Ophelia first taught at Smart School on Pontiac then, for 10 years, she taught at Harrison Hill. Her principal at Harrison Hill was Frieda Lancaster.
Ophelia retired from teaching when she married her husband. He was already retired from GE. They traveled all over the world. Ophelia’s only regret was that she didn’t travel before she was a teacher because she would have been able to bring so much more into the classroom.

Rosemary Lanning, a member of AAUW from 1950 to 1967, died March 18, 2010.  During her years of active membership, she served on the reservations committee and as reservations chair, as well as on the fellowships committee and as fellowships chair. Rosemary, a professional family counselor, was a member of the Allen County Association for Mental Health and an active member of the Plymouth Congregational Church.   
Rosemary Lanning is survived by her children, Martha Lanning, Tom Lanning, and Marilyn Cardew. 

Interest Group Calendar

June

Tues., June 1st Current Lit I - 7:15 PM.
The Lace Reader: A Novel by Brunonia Barry.
Reviewer: Andrea Tarbet. Co-hostess: Barb Kanning. Hostess: Phyllis Thompson (436-5546).

Fri., June 11th  Great Decisions II - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Program: New book (Ch. 5). Leader: Dot Easterly.
Hostess: Patsy Hinkle (426-3291). 

Thurs., June 24th  Afternoon Lit - Program: Luncheon meeting and book selection.
call Connie LaBrash @ (432-1887) for details. 

Wed., June 30th              Evening Bridge - 1:00 PM (time change). Hostess: Patsy Hinkle (426-3291). 
[No meetings for July & August]

Public Policy Report
The League of Women Voters (LWV) met Monday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Allen County Public Library. The leadership team was introduced:  Nancy McCammon-Hansen, convener; Betsy Kachman, membership; Judy Harris, secretary; Eve Bratton, treasurer.  It was decided that the LWV would sponsor a candidate debate in the fall of 2010.  Other possible projects include: 
A. voter guide for elections 
B. voter registration a study of the
constitution (suggested partnership with FWCS)
C. effects on the local area:
refugee resettlement and immigration
D. beginning an adult version of “We the People”
topics will depend on member interest
E. observation of government groups. 
Representation from the State LWV was in attendance at the meeting and we are now, officially: Fort Wayne Chapter of the League of Women Voters.  The LWV will propose bylaws and determine the amount of dues.  Meetings will continue monthly at ACPL.  Carolyn Hurley is the AAUW partner chair for the LWV.  For more information contact Carolyn Hurley, 484-8380 or explore the websites:   www.lwvfw.org; www.lwv.org; and www.lwvin.org.

Save the Date:  Saturday, August 21st, 2010

AAUW Summer Workshop
10 AM - 3 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time
Pine Valley Country Club
10900 Pine Mills Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN
*Look for more details in your upcoming Indiana State AAUW newsletter!*

Hi Everyone!
A special thanks to all of you who were able to come to Indy to the IN AAUW Convention on Saturday. I am honored to serve for a second term as your President and will try to do my best for each and every IN AAUW member in the next two years. I also want to thank my wonderful IN Board of Directors who really work hard, as was evidenced on Saturday. They are a talented group of women who share our passion for AAUW and our mission. We are truly blessed to have them working with us to "grow" AAUW.

Thanks for all you do and for all the support you give me.

 Barb K., State AAUW President

Please welcome our newest member:

Donna McKenzie, 1217 Obsidian Lane,
Fort Wayne, IN 46845.  Her phone is 637-0260 and her email is dcmckenzie@comcast.net

Note: 
With the approval of the board of directors, henceforth the AAUW, Fort Wayne Bulletin will be distributed via email.  Those of you without email addresses will receive a copy via U.S. Postal Service for the time being.
Pat Becker, Incoming Co-President

AAUW, Fort Wayne Branch Trust Grants:

1. Darfur Women Education and Empowerment - DWEE's start up project is to build the foundation of this organization and empower Darfur women by:
     securing the workplace;
sharing experiences and expertise;
practicing skills and sharing cultures;
and building team work experiences and
friendships with Americans. $2000

2. Russell's Paradise Karate –The program will include physical activity, nutrition, education, bully issues, and anti-drug, alcohol, and tobacco use education along with workshops and activities with positive family interaction.
$2000

3.  African/American Historical Society – This program is a three year initiative encompassing a comprehensive strategy of promoting healing from internalized racism by increasing community-wide knowledge and awareness of the history and impact of structural racism and by creating permanent records of the personal stories, legacies, and major accomplishments of African Americans locally, regionally, and nationally.$1500

4. Friends of Metea, Inc. – Purchase collecting nets to enable use study of the aquatic and marsh animals that reside in Metea Park. $500

5. Embassy Theater Foundation –
Embassy study trips. Using the theatre as the classroom, students act out history and learn how a community chose to save the historic theater from the wrecking ball. Each two-hour session teaches students about a real-life connection between civic responsibility and the arts. $500

Total :$6500

Grants were presented April 23, 2010.