The Fairmont Branch has had a motivating and busy year with varied programs and our

biennial fundraising events.

Senator Julie Rosen presented a fascinating program on immigration and legislation to

combat methamphetamine use in Minnesota. A related presentation was given by the program

director of Harbor Home in Fairmont, which allows mothers and their children to live together in

a supportive facility while the moms are recovering from addiction to meth. This facility received

a grant from the state with help from Senator Rosen. Our branch is helping by providing needed

items, including a digital camera, and looking to becoming mentors and presenters of specific

topic programming for the mothers.

The Tour of Homes fundraiser, which our branch has held since 1964, involved the entire

membership in planning and executing this event. We featured five area homes on the tour and

sold over 300 tickets. The funds from this tour support our contributions to education, including

the AAUW Educational Foundation and the Fairmont branch's two annual scholarships, one

undergraduate and one graduate, offered through our local Dollars for Scholars program.

As our branch grows, so does our commitment to the education and growth of all women.