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AAUW ADVANCES EQUITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY AND RESEARCH.
VENICE BRANCH GREETS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, HONORS MANY MEMBERS, AND INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS.
VENICE BRANCH MEMBERS ATTEND STATE CONVENTION
By Marge Ostrom It all started with Betty Badawi at the piano providing beautiful Four members, Shirley Reid, Carol Newnam, Georgie Ann Fedako, background music as the members and guests mingled before sitting and Marge Ostrom attended the 82nd AAUW-Florida Annual down to a delicious lunch. Convention in Orlando from April 19 – 21, an interesting, dynamic Then President Shirley Reid welcomed the group and introduced Sue event that included business meetings, motivational speakers, State President Eileen Shea, chair of the Local Re-Entry Scholarship Fund, who in turn, along breakout sessions, and entertainment. with her committee members, Evelyn Hively, Janet Cornelius and Doris Recchia presided over the business meeting that passed the Anstey, called on the six scholarship recipients to speak briefly to a rapt following important bylaw amendments: • One Member – One Vote for state elections and audience about their plans for the future (see pp. 4&5). • Biennial state conventions replacing annual conventions. There We were happy to welcome as our will be a state convention in 2014 and following that state guests several Venice merchants conventions will alternate years with National. These amendments who graciously sold many Home bring the AAUW – Florida bylaws in compliance with AAUW Tour tickets for us and especially Bylaws.
home owners (at left) who Nominations were accepted and delegate voting elected Susan Berlin generously offered their homes for and Virginia Farace as co-presidents, Kamala Anandam to a 2nd the Tour. And we are always term as Program Vice-President, Nancy Pura as Director for Finance,
Shirley Reid Denise DeLong Kay Novotny Paula Knott Barbara Stevens Lois Odom Sue Shea Doris Anstey Fran Brinkman Dr. Evelyn Hively Anne Russell Bea Holt Kathy Black Jane Brodt June Lee Reninger Pat Boruff Diane Kreutzer Judy Keeler Joyce Boot Dr. Marge Ostrom Lynnette Bennett Carol Cudia Nancyrose Logan Diane Hill Dr. Lynn Fox Pat Weber
pleased to see Fran Valencic from the Gondolier Sun “covering” our events. Shirley announced this year’s Educational Foundation Named Honorees, the long list (at left) reflecting the volunteer efforts of many branch members this eventful year. Florida Friends, those who contributed $100 or more to AAUW Funds, were recognized: Frances Brinkman, Georgie Ann Fedako, Lynn Fox, Leslie Henderson, Carol Newnam, Lois Odom, Melanie Odom, Karol Olson, Jacqueline Patterson, Violet Peterson, Catherine Rodriguez, Marcia Seman. Judy Keeler, Academic Olympics branch liaison, announced that Barbara Price is this year’s Academic Olympics Volunteer of the Year, winner of the Golden Apple. Barb has served as a moderator for Academic Olympics for years. This year was particularly challenging for moderators, and she came through amazingly! Finally members applauded the outgoing branch officers (below) and participated in the installation of the new officers conducted by past Branch and past State President L. Carol Newnam.
and Diane Schrier to a 2nd term as Director for Public Policy. Director of AAUW Campus Leadership Programs Kate Farrar, led a thought provoking session on Saturday morning: Empowering AAUW: A Generational Conversation. Shirley was a participant in the panel of branch members that discussed generational differences and how to parlay these differences into strengths for AAUW. Ways to attract younger women that were suggested include disseminating information via social media, choosing relevant topics for programs, making payments available on line, and timing meetings appropriately. In the afternoon, Patricia Mae Ho, Vice President AAUW, summed up her presentation, Valuing and Celebrating Our Branches: Sharing Leadership Roles by saying “We need each other!” She suggested that we survey members to find out how they want to engage: tweet, user groups, text, Facebook, or conference group. Breakout Sessions included smaller group discussions of 1) 501 (c) (3) Status: Benefits, challenges & choices 2) C/U Partnerships: What’s in it for the branches? 3) Women in Politics: growing the pipeline through Elect Her 4) The power of you: how to insure personal and professional success 5) Graduating to a Pay Gap: opportunities for action 6) Pathways to valuable and viable Branches and 7) a Tech Trek Project update. Camp Directors Jennifer McDaniel and Flossie McNally are interviewing 67 applicants by phone this week to select the 25 girls who will attend Tech Trek camp July 21 – 26 on the UCF campus. We learned that only one of the nine girls nominated from Venice had submitted a completed application. Donations, volunteers and supplies are needed. Thanks to Carol Newman’s efforts, Bingo Blingo was a fun event and raised $385 for Tech Trek. Winners received jewelry and everyone enjoyed playing. Our Branch donated two baskets to the Fund’s Fun Fair. Not only was Shirley lucky at Bingo Blingo but she received a gift certificate and glass vase from the Fair also.
Awards and Announcements followed the Banquet on Saturday Thank you to luncheon chairs, Sue Shea and Doris evening and the Venice Branch was named second in donations. Anstey and their committee. It was a lovely occasion. The conference ended Sunday morning with a moving Keynote KN address by Mr. Paul Thein, plaintiff in the LAF sponsored case of Thein vs Feather River College. For additional information on any of the topics covered at the convention, please see Shirley, Carol, Georgie Ann or Marge. MO
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Kathy Black I cannot thank you enough for your confidence and good wishes as I start this term as president. I am honored, and most especially, humbled. It is wonderful to be working with such inspiring women. We are strong! Our Venice branch now numbers over 270. But more importantly, we are strong with ideas, creativity and a desire to accomplish amazing things. A few weeks ago pride was everywhere as we watched our new re-entry scholarship recipients at our Spring Honors Luncheon. Their stories are incredible. We are also proud that we are sending two of these awesome ladies to the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders this summer. Thank you to Sue Shea and her committee, not only for a spectacular luncheon, but for choosing such quality candidates! Thank you also for all of our great fundraisers, and for the volunteers that make events like this possible. I must say thank you again to Shirley Reid, my friend and mentor for the past four years. Our branch is so much better having had you at the helm. We are now a 501c3 organization. Our STEM events have grown. Our home tour is more and more successful. We continue to give scholarships to well deserving women. And I cannot forget the great idea you had with Dining for LAF. Luncheons, SIG groups and so much more have thrived with your leadership. Shirley, I mean it when I say you are a very class act. So many of us are now heading to other parts of the country, and for some of us, other parts of the world. Thanks to AAUW, I am looking forward to attending our national convention in New Orleans in June. A few years ago I had the opportunity to meet Lilly Ledbetter at the New York State Convention. Meeting someone like her puts it all in perspective as I think about our mission of “empowering women.” It’s incredible what we can all accomplish when we work together. Enjoy your family and friends. Have a wonderful time this summer, and travel safely. For those of us who are staying here, enjoy the great Summer Socials offered by our branch. I look forward to seeing all of you in September at our first meeting of the year. Remember to bring your favorite dish for our pot-luck luncheon. You might also think of a friend or two to bring along with you. See you in September. Kathy
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MINUTES April 11, 2013 Annual Meeting Marge Ostrom, secretary Prior to the start of the Annual Meeting, President Shirley Reid thanked Pat Boruff and June Lee Reninger for chairing Hospitality and their committee for providing the delicious lunch. Next, President-elect, Kathy Black, called upon the membership to sign-up for several open positions on the Board: Venice Views Editor, Historian, Public Policy Chair, and Director of Development. She also asked members to check off areas of interest on a list of Branch activities. Shirley opened the meeting with announcements. 1) Honors Luncheon co-chair, Sue Shea, invited everyone to sign up for the Luncheon on April 27 at the Plantation. 2) STEM chair, Denise DeLong, said that the Branch has been invited to participate in the Girls STEM Summit at the USF Manatee campus on May 18. She asked for volunteers – especially those with laptop computers to be used to display images from hand-held digital microscopes. STEM events will also be held at the Englewood Library on June 21 and the Venice Library in November. 3) The final LAF dinner is on April 18 at Kathy Black’s home. These dinners have been very successful in raising funds for AAUW’s Legal Advocacy Fund. 4) Four members will attend the Florida State Convention next weekend in Orlando. Shirley urged members to buy raffle tickets for a getaway weekend, proceeds to benefit Tech Trek, 8th grade girls’ STEM camp. She also reminded everyone to participate in National AAUW’s election on line or by paper ballot. Anne Russell announced that 85 members were in attendance representing a quorum for the annual meeting. Carol Cudia moved that the minutes of the 2012 Annual Meeting be accepted as published in Venice Views, Maggie Surwilo seconded and the membership approved. The meeting progressed with Directors and Appointed Chairs summarizing their activities for the past year. Membership Director, Anne Russell, said that a history of the membership count at each meeting helps Hospitality determine the amount of food to provide and the dollars collected pay for the room rental. As Director she hosted two New Member Breakfasts per year, provided magnetic nametags at $7.50 each and maintained the membership database for the Yearbook. Program Director, Carol Cudia, reviewed the list of interesting programs held during 2012/2013 and welcomes ideas for the coming year. Study/Interest Director, Doris Anstey, reminded members to review SIG folders for fun activities and said that she and Fran Brinkman will publish summer activities in the May newsletter. Director of Finance, Judy Evenson, urged members to pay their dues. The fiscal year ends June 30 and her annual report will be available in September. Director of Development, Denise DeLong, reported that the Board allocated $7000 to the national Educational Opportunities Fund and $1000 to the Anna Forbes Liddel American Fellowship. Local Re-entry Scholarships Chair, Sue Shea, said that this year six recipients will receive $2000 each and two will attend the National Conference for Women Student Leaders. Venice Views Editor, Kay Novotny, is retiring after 11 years. She has published nine issues per year and this year the final issue containing a convention update, Book Club reading list, Luncheon highlights, scholarship recipients and summer social calendar will be published in May. President, Shirley Reid, reviewed Branch accomplishments over the past year: LAF dinners, 501 3(c) status, most successful Home Tour, Re-entry Scholarships, several STEM events for girls, Bronze donor for Academic Olympics, second place in giving to Eleanor Roosevelt Fund. The membership burst into applause thanking Shirley for her able leadership during four years as President. Nominating Committee Chair, Anne Russell, introduced the slate of officers for 2013 – 2015: Kathy Black, President; Denise DeLong, Membership Director; and Marge Ostrom, second term as Secretary. Shirley declared these officers elected by unanimous consent of the membership. The annual meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm. MO
Any day, anytime, anywhere this summer:
This newsletter is a vital link to our branch of more than 270 members. It is something we have all come to depend upon. This is Kay’s last issue as our editor. The next newsletter is scheduled to go out at the beginning of September (deadline: August 15). As of this point, it will How-To not happen. We desperately need a member (or more than one) who has some minimal skills Venice-Views on the computer with Microsoft Word or any publishing type program. You can be a new mentoring member, or a “seasoned” member. You do not need to write the articles, just collect, and put o MSWord, them into a nice format. Actually, the current format is all ready for you. This then gets sent out o time and by email by the membership chair who also prints the labels for those that are sent out by o patience regular mail with the help of another volunteer. We are here to help get you started, and show you how to do this step-by-step. But we need someone to step up. Please consider helping are all that’s required. KN with this. Contact Kay Novotny or Kathy Black right away. KB
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The current Venice AAUW total membership is now 272, including welcoming 32 new members in 2012-2013. I have enjoyed two wonderful years as your Membership Director and happy to welcome my successor, Denise DeLong, who takes over in July. Until then, please inform me asap of any new address, email, phone etc. to keep our records up to date and the correct information in the 2013-14 yearbook. If you want to order a magnetic name tag the cost is $7.50 payable to me as they are printed locally, and include the correct spelling of your name and college (only one). Hope to see you at a Summer Social! AR
MONEY RAISED AND DONATED THIS YEAR OUTSTANDING Denise DeLong, Director AAUW Funds
It has been a very full year with many successful activities for very worthy causes. At the April board meeting our board of directors approved a $7000 donation to the Educational Opportunities Fund which supports educational and lifelong learning opportunities for women and $1000 to the Anna Forbes Liddell American Fellowship which is available to women completing dissertations, planning research leave from accredited institutions or preparing research for publication. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Both fund donations are targeted first to Florida women. If there are no Florida applicants that meet the criteria then the geographical area is widened. Our branch also donated $1000 to the Florida STEM TechTrek program which is being held in Florida for the first time this summer. Our state is one of the very few selected to offer this program to girls statewide. Several local girls have applied to attend this exciting summer camp. DDL
BREAKING NEWS .. STEM mini-grant awarded to Venice Branch
We just received notification that our branch has been awarded a $500 grant from Florida AAUW for "girls, gadgetry and galvanizing genius" STEM projects. Two main projects that will be funded are: digital minimicroscopes for a new Science project and an exhibit of contemporary STEM Women Nobel Laureates, a subject that gets very little media attention but is very inspiring for girls. This exhibit will be shown at University of South Florida's STEM Summit May 18 in Sarasota and in June at the Elsie Quirk Englewood Library. DDL
Note the new AAUW logo from National
VENICE SUPPORTS LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND WITH OUTSTANDINNG “DINING FOR LAF” DINNERS Denise Delong, Director AAUW Funds Our first year of “Dining for LAF”, which supports the national Legal Advocacy Fund, was a huge success. $2770 was raised for this program which fights for women’s rights on the legal front, for equal pay and promotion, for equality in education, and for protection from sexual harassment and violence in the military, on campus and in the workplace. AAUW was a strong force behind passage of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law in 2009 by President Obama. Because of it’s success “Dining for LAF is already in the planning stages for our next season. Watch your newsletter for dinner dates as they are confirmed. The real stars of this event are the dedicated sponsors and hostesses who make this so successful and especially Shirley Reid who started it all with her enthusiasm and belief that our members would like and support this idea. Sponsors and hostesses are needed for 2014. If you would like to volunteer please contact Kathy with your availability. We can be very proud of our members’ support of worthy causes across the spectrum for women and girls, locally, statewide and nationally. DDL
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SIX EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN RECEIVE AAUW VENICE BRANCH RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS AT 2013 HONORS LUNCHEON Sue Shea, Chair
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence” ~ Abigail Adams (1744-1818) ~ Six Local Re-Entry Scholarship Recipients were honored at the April 27th Honors Luncheon held at Plantation Golf & CC. The recipients this year are attending State College of Florida and the University of South Florida and their majors include Information Technology, Health Services Administration, Elementary Education, and Nursing. Many thanks to all those who organized and worked the 2013 Home Tour which is the primary source of funding for the program as well as Military Bridge, the 2012 Christmas Party, Bridge for Fun, and Summer Socials . There were a record number of personal contributions this year. It is very exciting and rewarding to see so many of you committed, supportive, and aware of the need for this unique scholarship. The scholarship committee of Doris Anstey, Janet Cornelius, and Evelyn Hively worked diligently in the selection process, and I would like to thank each of them, personally, for the great job they did. It is a pleasure to present the six women, all determined and persistent in the pursuit of their degrees to improve their financial status, to model for their children, and to enhance the communities in which they live. SS
Many, Many Thanks for all the Personal Donations
Judy Ammerman Doris Anstey Betty Badawi Rosanne Brown Kathleen F. Cellura Foundation Janet Cornelius Gerladine DeJarnett Ilda Deming Wayne Dutt Judy Evenson Georgie Ann Fedako Mary Fritz Bea Holt Evelyn Hively Ms. Hoercher Carol Johnson Trena Kelly Diane Kreutzer Nancyrose Logan Ann Malcolm Barbara Mazzamauro Lorraine Meudt Lois Minnich Lois Odom Melanie Odom Nancy Opie Jackie Patterson Violet Peterson Sue Shea Cherie Trembley Kim Wheeler Barbara Wyshner
Deborah Beese (BS Information Technology, State College of Florida) Deborah can very clearly pinpoint the beginnings of her interest in computers as she related in her essay. “Back in the 1990’s, computers were relatively new to the work force. A computer was placed on my desk at work, and I was told to learn how to use it. That definitely sparked my interest.” In the years that followed, highly self-motivated, she enrolled in community college, attended any training offered through her employer and sought to learn about the inner workings of the computer. She became the “go to” person in the office for all computer issues having no fear of tackling any computer issue by taking the computer apart and putting it back together. In the ensuing years she and her husband had two children, a daughter currently in her first year of college, and a son who is graduating. Finally Deborah decided it was time to return to college and to earn that elusive degree. With a great deal of selftaught computer knowledge, Information Technology seemed the perfect field of study. Currently at SCF and on the Dean’s List, her hope is that she and her daughter can graduate from college together. Deborah is employed by the Sarasota County School Board as an Administrative Assistant where she is described by her boss as a “consummate professional” with a “can do” attitude.
Kristina D’Acccursio (BSN, State College of Florida)
Linda Loffer (BAS Health Services Administration, State College After initially starting college at of Florida) Edison Community College, Kristina began working for UPS It was 28 years after and rem ained there for 18 years. graduating from high school Her family complete, she realized that Linda’s educational that she wanted to do something journey really began. Her more to help people and, also, to daughter, who will begin work be more available for her young on her master’s program in the family. To be accepted into the fall, was the first person who RN Nursing program at SCF she encouraged her to go back to first had to complete the Practical school. She chose the BAS Nursing Program at Sarasota program because it is in high County Technical Institute. Once demand now and offers a very accepted into her chosen program competitive wage. Most at SCF she felt she was able to importantly, Linda says, “I set her sights on completing her really want to make a positive goal of becoming an RN. difference in the Health Care Unexpectedly, Kristina’s mother Industry by planning innovative was diagnosed with a metastatic programs that would benefit brain tumor. “Never in her mind people and lessen the amount did I imagine that I would be using of the under-insured in our my nursing skills to care for my country.” Linda’s letters of Mom,” Kristina says. Kristina’s recommendations are excellent mother was not only her and in one the Coordinator, inspiration, but one of her greatest Student Support Services says, sources of support and “As a “non-traditional student encouragement. A nurse herself, she brings an understanding of with a caring spirit and a personal self, a strong work ethic and an desire to make a difference in the importance of education to her lives of others, her influence was academic journey.” Already profound. After her mother’s having earned her Associate in death, Kristina’s decision to Arts degree, Cum Laude in become an RN was only 2011, she is on her way to reaffirmed, and she enrolled in securing a Bachelors of Level 3 of the Nursing Transition Applied Science degree. She Program. After her graduation in is on the Dean’s List and also December she will continue her Phi Theta Kappa. She is selfeducation and complete her employed in an interesting part bachelor’s degree. To Kristina, time job in Ebay sales, but “Every patient is a father, mother, says, my “Financially son, daughter, or child that is educational journey has been a unique and special in someone challenge and each semester I get through is an enormous else’s life.” relief.”
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Aina Castelluccio (BSN, State College of Florida) Aina started her educational journey at Kokshetau State University in Russia and is presently in the nursing program at SCF working for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She is on the Dean’s List and Phi Theta Kappa. She feels that her chosen profession will enable her to fulfill her desire to help others, expand her knowledge base, and to enable a secure financial future. Leaving a full time job to start college full time was a momentous decision, but one, she says, “was the best decision of my life as I really enjoy studying and striving for academic success.” Aina’s impeccable letters of recommendation are indicative of her intellectual abilities and dedication to her chosen field. Her professor at SCF, speaks to her superior time management skills which allow her to keep up with her course work and her “real life” obligations. She was selected in Fall of 2011 to serve as A Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) tutor where, as her professor states, “her interpersonal and communication skills, in addition to her natural ability with course content, made her an asset to the PAL tutoring program and the students”. Aina is thought of highly by students and professors alike as she works well independently, but is also someone everyone wants to collaborate with. Being the proud mother of “three amazing children”, who she says are her greatest motivation, going to school full-time, while maintaining a high GPA, is not an easy task. It is clear that Aina has great promise and once her degree is earned a bright future in the field of nursing. Aina was one of two women chosen by the Scholarship Committee to attend the National Conference of College Women Student Leaders at the University of Maryland in May.
Alexis Pitsch (BS Elementary Education, University of South Florida)
Patricia Vaquera (BAS Health Services Administration, State College of Florida)
Alexis plans to teach elementary school after her graduation in December and is a second time recipient. She is presently in the internship part of her curriculum and says, “I cannot begin to explain the joyous and fulfilling feeling watching a child’s eyes light up in excitement with the realization that they have learned something new.” It becomes clear when you speak with her that one of her greatest joys is, “her amazing 13 year old young man,” presently in 7th grade. She says that he has experienced many of the same trials and tribulations as other boys and girls in our not so simplistic academic world, and it is one of her prime motivations, to show him, the importance of accomplishing goals no matter what. Alexis is a multi-skilled tech at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center working 36 plus hours a week in addition to being a full time student. Her letters of recommendation speak highly of her in every way, “very attentive, hard-working, collegial, and with a sharp mind, who possesses the necessary determination and skills to become the best of elementary school teachers.” Her ultimate goal is to earn a Master’s Degree in professional leadership and become a principal. Alexis is one of two young women chosen by the Scholarship Committee to attend the National Conference of College Women Student Leaders at the University of Maryland in May.
Patricia is a highly motivated young woman who started Manatee Community College (now SCF) in 2001, and although finding it difficult as a young single mother kept her education and career goals a priority. In 2003 she was able to get her own house thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota Inc., but In order to maintain the costs of homeownership she found it was necessary to work full time and put her education on hold. She eventually in 2006 was awarded an Associate in Arts Degree and became established in a dental office as a financial coordinator. After six years in the health field she decided to finish her education. A Bachelors of Applied Science in Health Services Administration After seemed a perfect fit for her. finishing prerequisites in the summer of 2012 she elected to go to school full time which required the resignation of her full time position. Patricia’s Student Development Advisor says that no matter when you see Patricia she always has a winning and warm smile. She also believes her to be “hard working, diligent, and an intelligent individual and one who takes great pride in whatever she does.” As she looks forward to receiving her BAS Degree she plans to pursue job opportunities in the management and administrative healthcare positions.
Community news Member Kathi Cellura's Foundation funded a new sign for Beacon House, one of her philanthropies, with various AAUW members present (Anne and Kathy at left). At right, here is Kathi with the new sign and Carolyn Eagen of Beacon House.
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DIRECTORY ADDITIONS NEW MEMBERS Karen Cianci 914 S. Doral Lane Venice FL 34293 493-8320 State University of NY-ESC
[email protected] Joan Fargnoli 5855 Midnight Pass Rd Siesta Key, FL 34242 349-0023 cell:407-529-6906 Johnson & Wales Univ, RI
[email protected] Bernice Gehrls 818 Montrose Dr Venice FL 34293 266-8718 cell: 941-408-9701 DePauw University, IL
[email protected] 2 Catherine O'Brien 506 Fallbrook Dr Venice FL 34292 496-4010 University College, Dublin, Ireland
[email protected] 1 Susanne Owen 1240 Flying Bridge Lane Osprey FL 34229 966-4976 Western Michigan University MI
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SUNSHINE Roberta Cardamone, Chair Tel: 474-7560
[email protected] The following cards have been sent: Sympathy: Pat Dye (husband) Get Well: Joan Schouest Marti Corry Sherry Lewis Support: Marie Ruvolo To all from Robbie – Please let me know if someone needs a card or note over the summer. RC
IN MEMORIAM Joyce Ottinger
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BOOKS CHOSEN FOR 2013-2014 BOOK GROUP The Book Group has chosen the following books for 2013-14. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month, except for holidays. Change of dates will be posted. Jackie Patterson has graciously consented to be our new chair. BT Title and author Discussion leader Sept.9 Books read over the summer which you have Jackie Patterson, enjoyed chair *Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jarad Diamond Oct * Jackie Patterson *My Dearest Friend by Abigail Adams Nov 11* Barb Martinage Half the Sky by Nicholas Christoff & Nancy Dec 9 Ellen Franck Yong The Presidents' Club by Nancy Gibbs & Jan 13 Mary Ellis Michael Duffy The Year the Lights Came On by Terry Kay Feb 10 Kathy Dierstein People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks March Mary Emerson & 10 Ronnie Storch Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles April 14 Lois Armstrong Painted Girls by Cathy Buchanan May 12 Barb Tompkins * * Holidays on these days – stay posted
DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS Helen Boruff
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[email protected] Nancy Bennett 1759 Lake Place A Venice 53293 Shirley Bethke 535 Lexington Pkwy So. Apt 304 St Paul, MN 55116 6-651-698-3977 Chris Caves 3660 Cedarburg Cir Venice 34293 Ursula Decker 17 Garson RD Carle Place, NY 11514 3 Emily Jennings 61 Warrington Cr Venice 34285 Nancy Opie 19203 Lappaco St Island Walk Venice 34293 Marilyn Spease 10599 Tibbetts Rd Willoughby OH 44094 Judy Keeler 217 Park Boulevard South, Venice, Fl 34285 Kathy Black 1126 Wyeth Dr Nokomis 34275 cell same: 518-744-3379
Time to Plan Ahead - Home Tour 2014 After a successful 2013 Home Tour - is time to plan ahead for next year. Look around at your neighbors, friends and relatives homes and think "Home Tour". If you think you have a lead, let Kathy Black know and she will jump on the opportunity to make a pitch.
We have a professionally designed booklet of information for prospective homeowners that guides them through the process and encourages them to speak with prior homeowners who have allowed AAUW to open their homes. Several prospective homes are under consideration and more would aid in the planning process. Kathy Black can be reached at 518-744-3379 or
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SIG NEWS The Outdoor Adventure SIG group had another adventure. Be sure to join the fun next year. Below (left to right): Comanche, Trena Kelly, Bea Holt (chair), Maggie Surwilo, Beth Gamel, Ellen Franck, Ellen’s sister, Kathy Black.
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*Venice Views mentoring, *lunch and euchre Southeast Guide Dogs "Puppy Hugging", Palmetto, call Anne Russell asap to reserve: 488-7045 lunch and Apples to Apples, Fran Brinkman 492-6848 Limit 10 * French * Bridge For Fun
Military Bridge, Sue Zanger (483 1068) & Nancy Bradtmiller (484 6394) Jacaranda Trace, Lunch optional, Limit 16 11a *Duplicate @ Mission Valley noon *lunch and euchre 2p Bingo Blingo, Have tea, play bingo, win jewelry (bling) by Parklane, St. Andrews Clubhouse, Plantation .Carol Newnam/Shirley Reid, reserve at
[email protected] or 488-5082. $10 - Minimum 30 11:30 "Cinco de Mayo" Mexican style food to 3 & games Diane Hill 735-4870 or email
[email protected] 10:30a * French 11:30a * Bridge For Fun 5:30 Cocktail Party @ Lorraine Meudt 485-9314 9a Ringling Museum Special Exhibit Tour, Helen Gokbuduk 484-1492
Renee Borge Sharon Spencer Julie Zinsmeister Helen Gokbudak Barb Tompkins Gail Hefferon Helen Pfeifle Martha Deyo Karin Grandone Evelyn Hively Judy Irwin Ruth Shaweker Mora Henskens Jane Coddington Bonnie Meehan Fran Brinkman Marie Ruvolo Eileen Chiantella Sandy Sampson
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* Duplicate Bridge Antique & Collectibles shopping on Dearborn in Englewood, tapas lunch @ Vino Loco. Kay Novotny,
[email protected]. *Venice Views Mentoring, * French * Bridge for Fun Cocktail Party 5:30 PM @ Georgie Ann Fedako 4846572 * Duplicate Bridge *Euchre , Lunch and Greeting Card Craft. Easy, fun craft, materials provided. Diane Hill 735-4870 * French * Bridge for Fun Banyan Theatre play "Time Stands Still" Call Barb Stevens 497-5328 Cocktail Party Sharon Cullinan 408-8102 Book Discussion and Pitch-in Salad lunch. Call Barb Stevens 497-5328
Norma Griffin Donna Ludwig Dorothea Harth Martha Grant Marie Talmage Jacqueline Patterson Aimee Sams Lucille Picagli Lesline Golding Maggie Surwilo Chris Caves Susan Farstrup
SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:30 (11:45 for lunch) VENICE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 825 The Rialto, Venice 34285
POT LUCK Bring a salad or dessert
Kay Novotny: Venice Views Editor
[email protected] Anne Russell: e-copies circulation
[email protected] Ellen Franck, printed copies circulation 1122 Capri Isles Blvd. Venice 34292
Please complete and return this form with your dues.
INFORMATION FOR THE 2013–2014 YEARBOOK AAUW VENICE BRANCH – INVOICE FOR DUES For the year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 Regular Membership ........................................ $75.00 Dual Membership (without State Dues) ............... $14.00 Dual Membership (with State Dues) .................... $26.00 Paid Life Membership......................................... $26.00 Student Membership (undergraduate) ................. $22.00 Bring dues to an AAUW MEETING Or mail check to: Judy Evenson 1637 San Silvestro Drive Venice 34285 Checks should be made payable to: AAUW – VENICE BRANCH Please pay before June 1, 2013, in order to meet Association and Yearbook deadlines to be sure that you are included in the 2013-14 directories. The dues are divided as follows: $14 to the Branch, $12 to the State and $49 to AAUW. Note: $46 of the Regular Membership Dues is deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. The remainder and other categories of dues may be deductible by members as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
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