Ely Branch
President: Marge Forsberg email (w) 218-365-5236
Newsletter
DECember 2007
NORTHWOOD'S NEWS
AAUW Ely Branch 2007 – 2008
The Ely Branch of AAUW has a proud history, extending over 80 years, advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
Board:
President Marge Forsberg
Vice President Membership Darlene Nemanich
Secretary/Newsletter Caroline Owens
Vice President Program Pat Merfeld
Vice President Program Muffin Nelson
Vice President Program Judy Viken
Educational Foundation Phyllis Olson
Treasurer Lucy Diesslin
Legal Advocacy Fund Katherine Scheuer
Public Policy Teresa Sagen
Publicity Cindy Park
College/University Representative Mary Koski
We welcome new members. Please contact Darlene Nemanich if you would like to become a member, or be a guest at one of our monthly meetings. Please call or e-mail Darlene at 365-5462 or dmnemanich@frontiernet.net.
Monthly Meetings All meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month, unless noted. Any changes are announced in the monthly newsletters.
September 11 Education in Ely - Dr. Edward Anderson, Superintendent
October 9 Art in Ely - Claire Taylor, Artist
November 13 Women in History in Ely - Mike Hillman, Writer
December 11 Christmas Tea and Music
January 8 Women in Business - Linda Fryer, Director, Ely Chamber of Commerce
February 12 Women in Movies - Discussion
March 11 Women in Government - To be announced
April 8 Women in Publishing - Ann Swenson, Editor Ely Echo
May 13 Dinner
Scholarship: Each year the Ely branch grants a scholarship to a non-traditional female student who attends an area community college.
Adopt a Highway Community Service Project: Our branch has adopted a two mile stretch of Highway 169 south of Ely. We pick up litter along both sides of the highway, once in the spring and once in the fall.