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President Andi Bennett called the meeting to order at 10:00
at the third floor Community Room of the Ross Library.
Carol Hildebrand and JoAnn Bowes who visited Rwanda, Africa,
conducted the program. Their slide presentation was about
their trip to see the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda. Carol
showed pictures of wildlife, as well as the gorilla, and
JoAnn spoke of the culture in the area showing pictures of
the children, families and such events as women learning to
weave baskets, going for water and working a tea plantation.
Members present were Andi Bennett, C. W. Pollard, Margaret
Irwin, Pat Burd, Laura Long, Diane Whitaker, Angela Black,
Amy Carroll, Toni Tomasi, Carol Hildebrand, JoAnn Bowes,
JoAnne Hoberman, and Roberta Doyle. Perspective member
Melody Kownacki, and guests Jayne K, Joyce Hudson, Barbara
Hoffman and Charles Hildebrand were also present.
A
general meeting began at 10:45. Minutes were presented in
The Lockletter. Angela Black reported that the
Treasurer’s report in savings was $1554.40 and in Checking
$2677.88.
Upcoming Meetings: Diane Whitaker reported our next
meeting will be held on March 5, 2009, at Great Island
Presbyterian Church, where we will honor 5 Distinguished
Women of Clinton County in observance of Women’s History
Month. The list of women to be voted on was distributed and
returned. The list will be tallied, Andi will get a rose
for each woman and Diane will create certificates. She also
reminded all members that the April meeting would be a book
discussion on The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Membership Committee: JoAnne Hoberman reported that
information was given to several prospective members. Also,
that she and Michelle’s terms as co-Membership chairs would
end in June. Michelle is expecting a baby in August –
Congratulations to Michelle.
Price & Sort: Toni Tomasi reported that help is
needed on Thursday mornings at Ross Library 9-12. She is
also hopeful to have some more help from college students.
Flyers were passed out designating book drop offs at Ross
Library and Woolrich. Becky Gilbert’s storage on Hogan Blvd
is available but AAUW would have to move if the building
sold. Renting a storage shed is $89.00/month. No report
from LHU storage. Plans to stay at current location at this
time. Cost is $40.00/month. Several members have donated
$20.00 to help defray the cost of storage. Any monetary
donation to help with the storage cost is appreciated and
should be sent to Angela Black.
No
report on Diversity or Care and Concerns.
Publicity: Diane is taking photos and C. W. Pollard
is writing the articles. Diane will place public service
announcements on the radio for the book sale.
High School-LHUP Liaison: Andi Bennett reported that
she and C. W. Pollard are working on the liaison with the
college and high school. In March Andi Bennett is going to
the high school to do a presentation on AAUW.
Write Read Write: Laura Long distributed letters for
this year’s Write Read Write Literacy program. Avis
Elementary School students are this year’s recipients.
Members should return a wrapped book and letter to the
March meeting. If a member is not attending in March,
please see that Laura gets the books or drop off at Ross
Library. D. Dashem is offering a 10% discount on books
purchased.
NEW BUSINESS
Toni Tomasi made a motion to place an ad in this year’s
Millbrook Playhouse booklet at a cost of $150.00 for a
quarter-page ad. It is a means to advertise AAUW. Seconded
by Angela Black. Passed.
Nominations: A nominating committee is needed to
find candidates for Vice President, Program Chair, and
Secretary. Comment made again that JoAnne Hoberman and
Michelle Long held 2 years in Membership and so there is a
question on whether Membership co-chairs are needed as well.
Toni will contact Linda Frye.
Toni Tomasi made a motion to give the Lock Haven Express
$50.00 toward the Newspapers in Education Literacy Project.
Seconded by JoAnne Hoberman. Passed.
Blood Drive: Pat Burd reported on the upcoming Blood Drive
to be held Tuesday, June 23, at the Masonic Temple. Please
mark the date on your calendar. More information will
follow.
Pat Burd made announcement on an upcoming TNT television
program Feb. 7 on the Ben Carson story, a noted African
American neurosurgeon. He became the Director of Pediatric
Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital when he was 33 years
old, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in
2008.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 on a motion by JoAnne
Hoberman and seconded by Carol Hildebrand. Several members
went to Ruby Tuesday for a luncheon social following the
meeting.
Diane Whitaker, Acting
Secretary
for Bonnie Rosamilia, Secretary |
