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Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research Vision: AAUW will be a
powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through
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MonroeYear Established 31Number of Members 31Current Officers
MeetingsProgramsBranch ProjectsStudy/Interest GroupsBranch ContactMembership FormNewslettersLatest Branch NewsTheir main fundraiser continues to be the Old French Town bean soup mix, but this year they are trying something new. It is called “Flamingo Flocking” and the idea is to put flamingos in yards of selected people with a sense of humor. Then for a price, the groups will remove the bird or the person can buy insurance to prevent it from happening. It is all in good fun and will help to augment their scholarship funds. Their year began with a September potluck and membership rally and a program on recognizing antiques. The October meeting was held at the local library with a photographic display of famous Americans, Presidents and First Ladies. November‘s meeting was a book talk with recommendations for future reading. Dinner and wine tasting at the Erie Frog Lake Inn, along with a Christmas auction, took place in December. A look at renovations that were environmentally innovative was seen in a tour of a former convent in the area in February. They viewed the CD on “Fresh Faces of AAUW” and enjoyed a visit from Janet Watkins, AAUW of Michigan Vice President of Membership. Guest night occurred in March along with a program about Libby Bacon Custer, wife of General Armstrong Custer, a leading citizen of the past enshrined in a monument in town. Dinner at the Chelsea Common Grill and a play at the Purple Rose was scheduled for April and a tour of the Glass Building in Toledo is planned for May 17th. In June they will have a picnic and award their $1,000 scholarship. They have five prospective new members and working to increase their numbers. Last update May 3, 2008 |
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