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From the Co-Presidents by Lila Blum and Marilyn Van Ausdall
We want to extend special thanks to Isa Sippo and Nancy Buban for providing the delicious refreshments for the meeting. The homemade lemonade was a special treat! Lila, Marilyn, and Ronda Willhardt had an enjoyable trip to Bloomington on Saturday, April 28, for the AAUW-IL Convention. We are pleased to announce that the Monmouth Branch received a Branch Pride Recognition Award, again received First Place in District 3 for Outstanding Newsletter in branches with 31-75 members, and we were recognized for 114% membership retention for the current program year. Bev Madsen, District 3 Director, also recognized our branch for having the Women’s Film Group, the website, and the program on Rainbow Riders. Reports will follow later in this newsletter regarding the breakout sessions that we attended at convention. Our May dinner meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 21, at Monmouth Soda Works, 112 S. 1st St. Information regarding the menu and reservations appears later in this newsletter. Please remember to let Marilyn know if you plan to attend. Dinner will be followed by a short business meeting and election of officers. We will also be asking you for suggestions for our ’07-’08 programs. You’re then invited to join us as we move 2 blocks north to the Prairie Tech Learning Center at 88 Public Square where member Linda Lee Blaine will show us highlights of the program that we missed in January due to bad weather. Hope to see you on the 21st!
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Treasurer's Report Shirley Daddona
Dues for the 2007-2008 year are
payable at this time. I will accept dues at the May meeting. If
you are unable to attend, please send your check to me by June 1
(453½ N. Pleasant Ave., Galesburg, IL 61401). If I do not
receive your dues by then, I will contact you. Dues are $66
($47 association, $10 state, $9 branch). My deadline to the
association is July 1. If you have any questions, please call me
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Dinner at Soda Works Marilyn Van Ausdall Hope you’re planning to join us for half a sandwich (either chicken salad on a croissant or pork barbecue), Wisconsin cheese soup or a salad, brownie sundae, and beverage on May 21st. Please contact me with your reservation or your regrets by Thursday morning, the 17th, so that I can give Soda Works the number of people attending. Branch Planning for 2007-2008: A Short Survey As we prepare for next year’s branch meetings, we’d like to hear from you! Please fill out this survey, and send your answers to Nancy Buban at: buban@maplecity.com or cut and paste this questionnaire, fill it out, and return it at the May 21st meeting. Thank you! 1. What topics within the AAUW program theme “Education as the Gateway to Women’s Economic Security” would you like to continue to explore? ____ More about specific topics concerning financial literacy ____ Financial literacy for girls ____ More about technological literacy ____ More about the status and progress of women internationally ____ Pay equity, fair wages ____ Family friendly benefits ____ Other: 2. What other program topics that reflect AAUW’s mission do you suggest for next year? 3. Please list names of prospective members to be invited to a branch meeting: 4. Is there a month you prefer to serve as hostess next year?
Ferris Street Studio Exhibit Shirley Daddona
Until May 31, the Ferris Street
Studio in Galesburg (28 E. Ferris St.) is exhibiting works from
Paulette Thenhaus and Dennis Bell. The gallery is open by
appointment. Phone: (309) 299-1662. |
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Site space graciously provided by Monmouth College, Monmouth Illinois www.momn.edu |
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