Albert Lea Branch
President:
Joan Slen 507-373-1502
Our will be having our Fall Tour of Homes on Saturday, September 25th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Five area homes will be on tour that day. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $13.00 by contacting me at: callahan@smig.net ; my phone: (507) 377-3201. Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour at the Marion Ross Community Theater, 147 North Broadway in downtown Albert Lea from 9:30 AM until
1:00 PM.
ALBERT LEA
The Albert Lea branch
started the year with a very successful Tour of Homes that included five homes.
We raised enough money to give four $1,000 scholarships for young college women
and to also give $1,000 to EF.
Our September meeting was
a program presented by Albert Lea’s mayor, Randy Erdman, on how women could
participate in city government. In October we learned about Nepal from Earl and
Bev Thompson of Clarks Grove. As a doctor and nurse, they have helped the people
of Nepal in a variety of ways. They started a literacy program for women as well
as a basic health program, which helped the women of Nepal gain some power and
helped prevent the marriage of young girls to older men. The November program
was presented by local attorney Kara Obermeyer, who spoke on “What’s New in
Immigration in Albert Lea.”
At the February brunch,
Pat Sween and Dave Kirkwood informed the group of the progress of pay equity for
women, including a bill that has been signed by President Obama.
May brings us to the study
of the “Blue Zone.” Own chapter member, Rosalie Truax, will be presenting
information on this. All of us need to improve our lifestyle for healthy living.
In June we are looking forward to a road trip into Iowa for fun, lunch, and
shopping.
It was an interesting and
productive year for the Albert Lea branch. Our future goals will be to increase
membership and continue to provide vital program topics.
... advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
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