LAST MEETING: February 13, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the February branch meeting was held via Zoom. Thirty-nine members attended.
Co-president Carol opened the meeting with the Mission Statement. She
thanked hostesses for January and February even though they were not
able to share their delicacies due to weather. A few more hostesses are
still needed for March and April.
able to share their delicacies due to weather. A few more hostesses are
still needed for March and April.
Bette Bude congratulated our fellow member, Donna Ross, better known as
Fedora Amis, who has a new book coming out tomorrow. The title is
Vanderbilt in Peoria: a Jemmy McBustle Mystery; it is a Victorian Whodunit
with a touch of humor. Look for it on Amazon.
Fedora Amis, who has a new book coming out tomorrow. The title is
Vanderbilt in Peoria: a Jemmy McBustle Mystery; it is a Victorian Whodunit
with a touch of humor. Look for it on Amazon.
Co-president Sage spoke about the upcoming IBC Luncheon, March 29. Jan Horner will receive the Barbara Lackritz award. Congratulations, Jan!
Finance Officer Jean Light reported on the branch’s current financial status, stating that we are on track with the budget. We have $38,396.07 in a checking account and $3,081.10 in a CD that matures in June.
AAUW Fund Co-director Karen Francis thanked members for their recent donations to national. Forty-six members contributed $5681.20.
Public Policy Co-director Angie Janik gave valuable information on how to stay informed about current events: Follow information from other groups such as the League of Women Voters; Attend the Legislative Briefing via Zoom on Feb. 22 (more info below); Check the Public Policy page on the branch website for weekly updates.
Program Co-VP Marcia Block spoke about next month’s speaker, Havana Watkins, Director of Almost Home that is partially funded by the BC Silver Anniversary Grant.
FUNdraising – Marcia Block encouraged donations to the BC Booster campaign. Carol Anthony spoke about the upcoming Clark Library Tour and urged more members to sponsor a DFS event.
Spring Luncheon Co-chair Michele Mangnall gave details about the Spring Luncheon to be held on May 8. The theme is “Dare to Color Outside the Lines.” Reservations will be available at the March and April branch meetings. More information coming soon.
Program Co-VP Kathy Brown introduced speaker Carla Maley, Director of Community Engagement for St. Martha’s. She has advocated for survivors of intimate partner violence for 20 years in various capacities and has been recognized with several awards for her important work. Her topic was “The Impact of Domestic Violence on Our Community.” In a very informative presentation, Carla gave us alarming statistics about the physical, emotional, and economic impacts of domestic violence; factors associated with the high risk of lethality; a history of domestic violence laws in Missouri; and services that St. Martha’s provides.
ANNUAL ART CONTEST – VOTING ENDS TODAY, FEBRUARY 14
Voting for the Annual AAUW Art Contest began on Monday, February 3. Be sure to log on and enjoy the beautiful art of our members – then cast your vote! You may vote once for up to ten entries.
Our fellow members, Susan Fenwick and Pam Kulp, have submitted to the contest. Look for their entries! Susan’s two entries are titled Prairie Smoke and Drum Bridge in Spring. Pam’s submissions are Paradise of Pink Impatiens and Nature’s Palette of Autumn.
To vote, go to https://artcontest.aauw.org/contest Scroll to the bottom of the page where it says, “Return to Art Contest Page,” and follow the “How to Vote” instructions.
NEXT MEETING: Branch Meeting March 13, 2025 9:30-11:30 a.m.
By Sage Taber and Carol Anthony, Co-Presidents