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Duluth Branch
Co - President : Mary Ann Lucas Houx email 218-525-5040 DULUTH Best of the Year
The Duluth Branch of AAUW
programs varied this year, beginning with our annual garden party in August
where we heard from all members present and talked about the coming events for
the year. Branch Focus Groups continue to remain active. Our fall program
focused on children with a presentation titled, “If Ritalin Is Not the Answer,
What Is?” During the end of the year our board will work through a strategic
planning session to focus on our mission and programs for the coming year.
This year we are
especially pleased with our cooperative programs between the Duluth Branch and
local higher education institutions. We had a good response with our joint
planning with the Women’s Studies Department at the University of Minnesota,
Duluth, in celebrating Women’s History Month. Dr. Jane Maddy did a
presentation titled, “Equity Is Still an Issue.” She discussed pay gap and
sexual harassment and gender equity based on research done by AAUW. The audience
included AAUW members and UMD students and staff members. Our branch also worked
with the College of St. Scholastica to present our “Women in the Musical
Arts” program and with Lake Superior College to present our “Women in
Education” program. It is our plan
to continue to develop cooperative programs with our colleges. This approach
helps to include and involve female students and faculty in our AAUW programs.
The major fundraiser for
the year was our style show. Money was raised through this effort for EF as well
as for two $1,000 scholarships for post-baccalaureate study. We continue to
collect gifts for this area’s Women’s Shelter. Additionally, this year the
Board provided gifts for the children of two single mothers going to Lake
Superior College.
The year has not been
without challenges. We continue to struggle with membership, especially in the
area of attracting younger members. Further, it is difficult to get volunteers
for leadership positions. One way to address this second challenge is through
co-chairs. This leadership structure helps fill these positions. We are using
our reserves to try to strengthen our programming. Our co-presidents and board
members, who work hard and well together, help to continue the mission of AAUW
in the Duluth area.
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