• • Interest Groups: Each chair presented her group: Literature I, Alice Crippen; Literature II, Erlaine Eltomi; Out to Lunch, Barb Mcquitty; Munching Matters, Pat Shores; Reading Reality, Marsha Block; Social Bridge, Ellen Friedman; Movie Group, Ann Campion Riley; and Walking Group, Michele Mangnall.
    • The 2025-26 Welcome Back Meeting began with a social hour boasting a beautiful, festive, mouth-watering variety of food and drink.  Sign-up tables offered something for everyone.
    • The business meeting began with the mission statement and remarks from co-presidents Carol Anthony and Janet Sloey.  After the approval of the minutes, officers gave their updates.
    • • Finance:  Jean Light reported that the branch has nearly $ 35,000 in the treasury.
      • Program:  Marcia Block introduced the topic Beyond Housing for the October meeting.
      • Public Policy:  Marian Bauer brought to our attention two of the state’s most concerning issues: redistricting and changes to the initiative petition process for citizen-proposed petitions.  She encouraged calls to our state senators and representatives.  The first Public Policy meeting will be on September 23 at the main library.
      • FUNdraising:  Carol Anthony reviewed the upcoming DFS events listed below.
      • AAUW Fund:  Karen Francis commented on AAUW’s greatest needs and the priorities for the unrestricted funds.  She encouraged us to learn more on the national website.
      • Directory:  Joyce Katz reminded us that we should have received the new digital Directory by now.  If not, contact her.  Only print copies of the Directory will be available by ordering through Joyce.  The cost is $7, by check, and mailed to Joyce for an October branch delivery.

GAME BREAK – Fall Crossword Fun

Members partnered for a clever crossword game whose answers were B-C branch activities or events.  Winning partners at each table received decadent fancy cupcakes.  Following the game, Interests Group chairs spoke.

September 11, 2025 Branch Meeting Minutes