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LOCKLETTER
AAUW Lock
Haven Branch
Lock Haven, PA |
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Diane Whitaker, President |
Editor: Bobbie Way |
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President’s Message
Good Day Members,
We are off to a great start with our
meetings. Everyone had praises for the abundant selection
of good foods at our first meeting hosted at LH Extended
Care. We met the new family social coordinator, Beverly
Schmidt; but best of all was meeting our scholarship
winners. And, if you didn't leave early you had a chance to
see Sarah, the newest member of the Long Family.
Congratulations Michele and Joel!
Our first task has been taken on by
Linda and the Bylaws Committee who are working hard at
updating the Chapter Bylaws. Look for more information at
the next meeting.
Now, mark your calendar for October 1,
7 p.m., at the Clinton County Arts Council on
Main Street. We will have Matt Connor as our guest speaker.
His topic will be on the Ghost Walk and other local ghost
stories. You won't want to miss it. Michelle is our
hostess.
See you Oct. 1!
Diane |
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OUR NEXT MEETING
Thursday,
October 1
7:00
p.m. |
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Clinton County
Arts Council Building
7 Main Street, Lock Haven
Matt Connor
Ghost Walk & other local ghost stories |
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PRICE
& SORT
Our
first “price & sort” for the
2010 book sale will be held on October 15, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
at the Ross Library.
If you
are available that day, please join us! We will be happy to
see all of the workers who have helped in the past and will
certainly welcome any new folks who are able to join us.
Toni
and Carol |
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Yearbook Update
By now each member should
have the 2009-2010 Yearbook. If you have not received your
yet, please contact Bobbie (748-4905)
There are also the following
changes to make to the Yearbook:
--Cindy Love’s email: change to
clove56@comcast.net and add her
work email of
director@ccwcsafe.org
We regret that two of our
members should be removed from our list. Please
remove: Donna Wright and Karyl Garner |
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2009-2010 Scholarship Recipients |
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The Lock Haven Branch of AAUW has
awarded educational aid for 2009-10 to four outstanding women.
Two of the awardees are in graduate school, and two are
undergraduates.
Recipients of this year’s
Undergraduate Awards are Kristi M. Byrne and Jeanney Wharton.
Kristi’s goal is a BS in Occupational Therapy from Penn
College. She has a husband and three children, ages 14, 12, and
9.
Jeanney
Wharton’s goal is a BFA with specialization in Graphic Design/
Online Design at Lock Haven University. Jeanney helped to
revive the Clinton County Arts Council and served on the
committee which originated Lock Haven’s Friday Night Art Walks.
The graduate awards are named in
memory of the late Marilyn Gardner, a Lock Haven Branch past
president and division (state) past president. One of this
year’s two awardees, Michelle Bates, is pursuing the M.Ed in
Educational Leadership at Lock Haven University, to prepare for
a position in school administration. Michelle’s children are
17, 19, and 22.
A second Marilyn Gardner Graduate
Award goes to Julie Story, an instructor in the Department of
Academic Development and Counseling at Lock Haven University.
Julie is pursuing the D.Ed. degree in Educational Leadership,
with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction, at the University
of Phoenix Online. Julie also won a Marilyn Gardner educational
aid award for the two previous years.
The Lock Haven Branch of AAUW is
grateful to Thrivent Financial, which matched $1000 of our Book
Sale dollars. Many thanks to all members and others who helped
at the Book Sale, with special thanks to Chairpersons Toni
Tomasi and Carol Hildebrand. Thanks also to the Educational Aid
Awards Committee members: Amy Carroll, Carol Hildebrand, Jackie
Whitling, Roberta Doyle, and Diane Whitaker. They worked
thoughtfully and diligently to assure that the awards were fair
and appropriate.
Most of the award recipients will
be able to attend the September dinner meeting. Please plan to
come and give them a warm welcome.
Beth Brobst, Chair,
Educational Foundation |
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Minutes of September 3, 2009
Meeting of the Lock Haven Branch of AAUW |
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In attendance were 17
members and 4 guests.
President Diane
Whitaker called the business meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
after a covered dish dinner and program by Beverly Schmidt
of the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Facility.
The minutes of the
May 7 meeting were approved as printed in the Lockletter.
There was no report
from the Fiscal Officer, but the Proposed Budget for 2009 –
2010 was distributed. Ellie Zimmerman moved that the budget
be accepted as recommended by the Board of Directors. The
motion was seconded and passed with the note that the
revenue line from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has not
been confirmed.
Committee Reports
Board of Directors
Diane Whitaker read
mandated changes to the bylaws which are available online.
They will be printed in the Lockletter. Linda Frye
will chair a committee to assess the Branch Bylaws. The
committee will include Jackie Whitling and Carol
Hildebrand. Any changes must be submitted to AAUW by
12/31/2009.
Scholarship Committee
Beth Brobst, chair,
reported that $5000 was awarded in scholarships. Diane
Whitaker, Carol Hildebrand, Jackie Whitling, Roberta Doyle
and Amy Carroll also served on the committee. Scholarship
recipients Kris Byrne, Michelle Bates and Julie Story were
introduced at the meeting. Jeanney Wharton was unable to
attend, but sent a written message.
Care and Concern
Betty Nelson reported
that Michelle Long has a new daughter.
Book Sale
Toni Tomasi announced
that a Price and Sort will be held on Thursday, October 15
at 9:00 am starting at Ross Library. The sale will be held
at the Lock Haven University East Campus Gym in 2010.
Yearbook / Lockletter
Bobbie Way
distributed the 2009 – 2010 Yearbook and said that the
Lockletter will be sent out the weekend before each Branch
meeting.
Write – Read – Write
Laura Long announced
that this project will start in January 2010.
Program
Laura Long and
Roberta Doyle outlined the 2009 – 2010 Branch programs
printed in the Yearbook. Assigned hostesses are asked to
provide food and beverages for the meetings.
The meeting was
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
The next meeting will
be held on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clinton
County Arts Council, 7 West Main Street, Lock Haven.
Amy Carroll, Secretary |
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Latest News on Equal Pay for Men & Women
The
government’s new report on income, poverty, and health insurance
coverage shows that the wage gap between men and women working
full time remains stubbornly in place. In 2007, the average
woman made almost 78 cents for each dollar earned by her male
counterpart. According to newly released 2008 figures, that
number now stands at just over 77 cents for each dollar earned
by a man. Given the tough economic times, some might say that
women should be satisfied that the gap didn’t widen. However,
given that the wage gap has been stagnant over the past decade —
in good times and bad — AAUW sees this as a time for action.
AAUW
remains committed to passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.
182/H.R. 12), a much-needed update to the Equal Pay Act of 1963.
Congress made an important statement earlier this year by
adopting the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act — the first bill
signed into law by President Barack Obama. But it’s only the
first step to fair pay. The Paycheck Fairness Act, along with
the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, will help create a climate in
which pay discrimination is not tolerated. The House has
already passed the measure, but the Senate needs to take up the
mantle. It’s time we strengthened the Equal Pay Act so that it
can finally live up to its name. |
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PA AAUW NEWS |
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Eleanor Roosevelt was an
extraordinary individual who refused to be confined to the
traditional women’s roles of her time. Among her many
accomplishments, she was an advocate and champion for
women’s rights, civil rights, workers’ rights, and universal
human rights. HAPPY
125th BIRTHDAY
OCTOBER 11, 2009 |
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2009-2010
AAUW Lock Haven Branch
Board of Directors |
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Elected
Officers |
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President |
Dianne Whitaker |
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Program Vice Presidents |
Roberta Doyle
Laura Long |
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Membership Vice Presidents |
Jo Anne Hoberman Michele Long |
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Recording Secretary |
Amy Carroll |
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Fiscal Officer |
Angela Black |
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Appointed Positions (subject to change) |
Education Foundation /
Legal Advocacy Chair |
Beth Brobst |
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Public Policy |
Committee (chaired by Branch
President) |
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Book Sale |
Toni Tomasi
Carol Hildebrand |
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Hostess |
TBA |
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Publicity |
Roberta Doyle
Becky Gilbert |
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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 |
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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