President’s Message

Good Day Members,

Our last meeting was an afternoon of music and song.  I am sure those members who attended the Community Band and Chorus Holiday Concert at Price Auditorium enjoyed the day. As noted, the bus was there to pick us up and deliver us back to our cars.  Then a few of us met at Uncle Albert’s for fellowship.  It was, for me, an afternoon that started the holiday season spirit.  Thanks to Laura and Roberta for arranging this afternoon.

Our next meeting will be held on January 9, 2010, a Saturday morning, at 10 a.m. at Ross Library and will be a health and well-being meeting.  Jerry Cierpilowski will teach us some Tai Chi moves that will help us stretch and move our bodies, hold a position, and feel so much better.  Lunch will follow for those who wish to participate.  Our hostess will be Lois Day.

I would like to add my holiday wishes to all members as we go into the Christmas, Hanukah and New Year seasons.

Till we meet in January,

                                                                                                                                          President Diane

Meeting

Saturday
January 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

Tai Chi

Dr. Jerry Cierpilowski

Rebecca Gross Room
Ross Library

Hostess:  Lois Day

On January 9^th, Jerry Cierpilowski introduces Tai Chi to us.  He will explain its fundamental concepts and lead us through some basic movements. 
We’ll meet at 10 a.m. in the Rebecca Gross Room of Ross.  At that time we’ll see who wants to join us for lunch someplace warm and cozy.
Any suggestions?

A bit about our guest presenter

Gerald Cierpilowski--A Biography (Sort of)

• Native of Detroit, Michigan
• Married 45 years to the better known F. Gerry Szymanski Cierpilowski, author of Karolina Remembers.
• Three adult children, a 6 year old grand daughter and 16 month grandson.
• B.S. and teacher certification in Biology and Chemistry, University of Detroit.
• M.ED and Ph.D in Learning Systems Design and Learning Psychology with cognate in Biology, Wayne State University, Detroit
• Certificate as Professional Photographer from Jerome School of Photography, Detroit and worked as such while in grad school to avoid needing to feed road kill to my family.  Eventually, developed a course in still photography at LHUP.
• Taught 5 years in Detroit Area Private and Public secondary schools and for three years at the Akeley Campus School at Lock Haven University.
• Came to Lock Haven in 1970.
• Taught in the Departments of Educational Communications and Technology and Elementary and Secondary Education and served as Chairperson of each of those departments at times.
• Served as a full-time Academic Advisement Counselor for a time.
• With Dr. Carole Kidder brought educational computing to the LHUP professional education programs. LHUP was the first of the 14 state-owned universities to make educational computing a requirement for certification.
• Served as Director of Field Experiences for a while before retiring in January 1999 after 28 1/2 years.
• In fall of 1999 completed the program in Shiatsu (Japanese Pressure Point Massage) at Mount Nittany School of Natural Health in State College which involved the learning of several Asian health practices including Tai Chi. Since then have also become a Reiki Master/Teacher.
• Conduct ongoing Tai Chi sessions at the Lock Haven Hospital through the Senior Circle organization and periodically at Two Sisters--Essence Photography and Healing Arts in Fairpoint.
• Give Shiatsu massages and Reiki treatments out of my home in Lock Haven.

Minutes of NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Meeting of the Lock Haven Branch of AAUW
Ross Library

In attendance were 17 members and 1 guest.

President Diane Whitaker called the meeting to order at 7:35 after recognizing the service of Andie Bennett, Past Branch President and leading a BiFokal Sing Along program.  (The scheduled program was changed because of the presenter’s illness.)

The minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed in the Lockletter.

There was no report from the fiscal officer.  Diane Whitaker reported that national and state dues had been paid and the 990 form had been submitted.

Committee Reports and Business

Bylaws

Linda Frye reviewed the changes to the Bylaws (attached). The new name proposed for the Branch Education Foundation Committee was “Scholarship and Grants Committee.”  Carole Hildebrand moved to accept all changes to the Bylaws.  The motion was seconded and passed.  A final copy of the new Bylaws will be emailed to branch members after State AAUW approval.

Book Sale

Toni Tomasi announced that a Price and Sort will be held on Thursday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the LHUP East Campus gym.

Write – Read – Write

Laura Long asked members to sign up to provide one or two books for students for this year’s project.

Correspondence

A thank you note was received from scholarship recipient, Kristi Byrne, which was printed in the Lockletter.

Announcements

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18 at Ross Library.

The next branch program will be attending the Community Orchestra and Chorus concert on Sunday, November 22.  Laura Long will take reservations for dinner to follow the concert at Uncle Albert’s in Lock Haven.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Amy Carroll, Secretary

 MEMBERS' NEWS & NOTES

AAUW Blood Drive:  “I would like someone else to consider holding the AAUW blood drive in June.  I usually hear from the Red Cross about leading it for the year, in January.  I have led it for five or six years and want to spread the wealth!!!”   Thanks!   Pat Burd

Book Sale:  Our first Price and Sort session will be on Thursday, January 14 @ 9 a.m. in Ross Library.  Thanks!   Toni Tomasi

NOTE:  Future meeting update:

At our February meeting Rich Wykoff will relate his experiences with stem cell therapy.

We’ll have soup for lunch provided by our board members.

BRANCH RECOGNITION PROGRAM 2010

The new AAUW PENNSYLVANIA BRANCH RECOGNITION PROGRAM is a spin-off of the former PA STARS AWARD. Comments from branches across the state on how to improve the program have been thoughtfully considered. The major changes are that the form is less complicated, judging will not be competitive, and there will be no monetary awards. Our goal is to hear from every branch, recognize all efforts that support our mission, and share ideas for projects among branches. We believe that sharing is how we continue to grow.

Click on this links to connect to the PA AAUW web pages

2009-2010
AAUW Lock Haven Branch
Board of Directors

Elected Officers

Dianne Whitaker

Roberta Doyle
Laura Long

Jo Anne Hoberman Michele Long

Amy Carroll

Angela Black

Beth Brobst

Committee (chaired by Branch President)

Toni Tomasi
Carol Hildebrand

TBA

Roberta Doyle
Becky Gilbert

JoAnn Marcinkevage

Linda Frye

Gerry Cierpilowski
Betty Nelson

Dianne Whitaker

Bobbie Way

Ellie Zimmerman
Bobbie Way