Spring Summer Tidelines 2016

TILLAMOOK AAUW TIDELINES
CALENDAR
Spring/Summer 2016
Editor: Kathy Gervasi
[email protected]
President’s Corner by Lori Gates
The past year has just flown by for me. Thanks to all the branch members who have supported
AAUW this past year. As usual, it’s been a very busy year just with AAUW events: last year’s Installation Dinner at Hidden Acres, Tech Trek, our “Fall Kick Off,” the monthly business meetings,
book clubs, holiday gathering at Valerie’s, the Tree Dedication Recognition Luncheon, STEM recognition, County Spelling Bee, Commissioner Candidates Forum, Book and Rummage Sale, and
Wine and Chocolate. For me, it seems the AAUW year was book-ended by the AAUW Oregon
 July 19-24
Summer Conference and Spring Convention. Both events reinforced for me the importance of the
Tech Trek at
work AAUW does to benefit girls and women as well as the work that is still needing to be done
TBCC
regarding equity, education, and other issue. The chance to see the Tillamook branch’s activities
through a wider lens also reinforced my sense that this branch does an amazing amount of good
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work to support AAUW’s mission within our own community. In particular, I’m proud to represent
dues in by
a group that puts so much emphasis on supporting education. The branch has gained some new
June 15th for
members, but sadly lost some long-time members too. At the May business meeting the Branch
drawing.
agreed that an AAUW Memorial Tree at TBCC to honor long-time members who have passed was
Mail $80 to
a great idea. It will happen with support from members. We’ve accomplished much this past year.
Andrea Goss
Some accomplishments, like the Commissioner Candidates Forum and the Wine and Chocolate Af(8900 Bewley
fair, were more visible. Some work, like that of the Scholarship and Governance Committees, must
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be carried mostly on the shoulders of the committee members. However, the work of those mem97107).
bers are essential for preserving Branch operations and realizing scholarship distributions. To all the
branch officers and committee chairs (each "[S]He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named” – any Harry Potter
fans?) a very well deserved and sincere “thank you” for being the “get ‘r done” folks who did get
things done this past year.
 June 14: Installation
Dinner at
Shilo. 6:00
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AAUW NORTHWEST DISTRICT REPORT
By ANE MCINTYRE
AAUW of Oregon held its annual convention April 22-24 in
Medford. Twenty-four of the twenty-seven branches were represented in the more than 100 women attending. We enjoyed
coming together to learn and grow from each other’s successes and to
complete the state’s business for 2016. Kathi Dew (Bend) was voted into
office as Oregon AAUW President for 2016-2018. I will continue to
serve as Northwest District Director for a 2nd term. A highlight of the
weekend was the Salem branch’s presentation of “Breaking Barriers IIIThe Unsung Heros of STEM”. This docu-drama explored American
women who have made exceptional strides in the STEM fields, yet remain largely unknown in our culture. Think of the invention of disposable diapers, the paper bag, scotch guard, Kevlar protective material, the
circular saw, the dishwasher, windshield wipers, Wash n Wear cotton, the
sewage treatment plant-all inventions of women.
Thirty-three young women will be arriving
on Sunday, June 19th, to our 3rd Tech
Trek from eight school districts. The
schools are Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside,
Neahkanie, Tillamook, Newport, McMinnville and Yamhill/Carlton. Let Lisa
Phipps or Emily Henry know if you wish
to help during the week of camp. Paula
Wende can use help in the kitchen at noon
or for the evening meals. Contact her if
you can provide cookies. (no nuts or peanut butter!). We will need servers at Professional Night Dinner (Wed. of that
week), and chaperones on the Tues. field
A presentation was given by Brenda Tracy who has achieved Oregon
trip to the Hatfield Center in Newport and
legislative change in the passage of three bills, extending the statute of
for the Thurs. field trip to Kilches Park.
limitations in Oregon for rape and two other bills that provide protection Thank you Carol Iwaniw, Kelly McMeland resources for college sexual assault victims. $62,000 in scholarships lon, Emily Henry, Georga Dorsey, Lisa
were awarded by AAUW branches last year. Nationally, $4 million in
Phipps, Nancy Contolini for interviewing
scholarships were awarded by AAUW in 2015. Many more Oregon
as well as the help we received from SeaAAUW women became Two-Minute activists this year with Hillsboro
side and Astoria branches. Thank you for
winning first prize, Gresham, 2nd prize and Seaside winning third prize in your support for our renowned camp in
most active activist branches.
Oregon!
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It Has Been A Busy Year for Tillamook AAUW!
Spelling Bee
STEM Honorees
Senior young women from Nestucca, Tillamook and Neahkanie High Schools were
honored for their STEM achievements at a
reception on February 21st. Co-chairs Jean
Schultz and Kris Lachenmeier organized the
program where we heard about the young
women’s goals and aspirations. A panel of
past winners and professionals spoke about
their studies or career work in
STEM. The honorees are:
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Students from schools in Tillamook County tired out their
spelling skills at our Annual
Spelling Bee held at the Nazarene Church on Thursday Feb.
25th. Flo Simmons (Chair) appreciates all the help from members who brought food, supervised, took pictures, read words
and corrected papers.
Thelma Gutierrez (Nestucca)
Jane Yeoman (Tillamook)
Ken Poblador (Tillamook)
Jennifer Verdin (Nestucca))
Alina Holm (NKN)
Samantha Noregaard (NKN)
Kelsey Nelson (NKN)
Miranda White (Tillamook)
AAUW Scholarships
The scholarship committee chaired by Nancy Kershaw is
proud to announce our 2016 scholarship winners. These
young women will be honored at the June 14th Installation Dinner at Shilo Restaurant. The proceeds from the
Chocolate Wine Event goes towards the scholarships.
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Ken Poblador from Tillamook High School received
$1500.
Rummage & Book Sale
For our 2016-17 general operating budget, $1155 was
made from all of your contributions from attics and
closets! Thank you for your time and energy!
Co-chairs, Andrea Goss and Nora Coutant
CARE & SHARE
Carol Twaites was born in Chicago, Illinois
on January 23rd, 1936. She attended the
Tania Flores will receive $2000 to continue her educaUniversity of Wisconsin where she met
tion at a University.
William Thwaites on a canoe trip. Carol
worked for the Girl Scouts professionally.
Maya Vandeb will receive $1000 to continue her edu- One of her goals was to help women trying to better their
cation at Linfield College.
lives with greater academic experience at the university
Tessa Streeter, who is attending Oregon State Univer- level. AAUW provided an avenue for this goal. Carol was
sity, will receive $500
proud of being elected as president of her local AAUW
branch in Tillamook. Carol and her husband raised three
Luisa Hernandez will received $2400 to attend TBCC.
children and were married for over 60 years. They were
THANK YOU COMMITTEE for taking the time to
known for being an especially close and happy couple who
read applications and interview candidates.
shared recreational, political, family and social interests to
the maximum extent possible.
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Chocolate/Wine Fundraiser
On May 15th, about 75 guests attended the
Annual Chocolate/Wine & Silent Auction to
enjoy the sweets and savories by Pacific
Restaurant with wine and Pelican Brewery
ales. The 100 items in the Silent Auction were
bid on while guests listened to the music of
Brent McCune, socialized and dined. Turned to
the last page of this newsletter to read the
amazing list of donors and volunteers AND the
final number of dollars raised that will go for
2017 scholarships.
2016-2017 Officers & Committee Chairs
President:
Program VP:
Membership VP:
dard
Communication VP:
Finance Treasurer:
Dues Treasurer:
Secretary:
Lori Gates
Emily Henry
Bonita Bizeau & Marg StanKathy Gervasi
Susan Pierce
Flo Simmons
Andrea Goss
Public Policy:
Lisa Phipps/Dion Bacon
Governance:
Dion Bacon/Jean Mong
Funds:
Jean Mong
Chocolate/Wine:
Andrea Goss & Susan Pierce
College Rep:
Connie Green
STEM Recognition:
Spelling Bee:
Kelly McMellon
Memorial Trees:
Marilyn Reynolds
Tech Trek Director:
Emily Henry
Scholarship Selection: Nancy Kershaw (Chair)
Web Master, Directory & Tidelines: Kathy Gervasi
Nominating Committee: Chair: Marg Stanard
Book Clubs
Mon. Book Worms (Andrea Goss)
1981 Book Club (Marilyn Rigterink)
$5450 will go for
2017 Scholarships!!
Thank you for your
support of
AAUW’s yearly
Chocolate Wine fundraiser!
Andrea and Kathy
Moxie Fair Trade
Offshore Grill
Pampered Pets
Rockaway Cabins
Garibaldi
Twin Rocks Motel
Garibaldi Charters
Twin Rocks Friends' Camp
Tillamook Estuaries Partenership Upper Crust Pizza
Bay City
Pacific Seafood
Sheltered Nook
Tillamook
Anderson's Florist
Friends Cape Meares Lighthouse Blades Salon
Ocean Front Cabins
Coast Printing
CS & S Computer
Netarts
Elite Car Wash
Happy Camp Hideway
Fat Dog Pizza
The Schooner
Fawcett Creek Farms
Terimore Motel
The Fern Cafe
Upstairs Bar and Grill
5 Rivers Coffee
Hidden Acres
Manzanita
La Tea Da
Finnesterre
Main Street Pizza
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4 Street Studio Gallery
Pacific Restaurant
Four Paws on the Beach
Pacific Seafood
Sister's and Pete's
Paula Wende Tax Prep
Syzgy
Pelican Brewery Co.
T-Spot
Port of Tillamook Bay
Rendezvous
Nehalem
Roby's
Buttercup
Rodeo Restaurant
Nehalem Winery
Safeway
Pizza Garden
Sara Sotas Bakery
Rockaway Beach
Schooner Restaurant
Caffeinated Quilting & Design
Shilo
Flamingo Joe's
So-Chic Boutique
Friends of Rockaway Library
TAPA Community Theater
Little Crow
Tillamook Farmer's Coop
Oceanside
Blue Agate
Tillamook Co. Creamery
Tillamook Pioneer Museum
Total Look
Wheeler
Finnesterre
Trillium
Wheeler Beauty Shop
Wheeler Station Antiques
Individual Donations
AAUW Book Worm Book Club
Andrea Goss
Betty Gordon
Birgitt Jayred
Brent McCune
Diana Colcord
Denny & ChrisPestaga
Flo Simmons
Heidi Luquette
Jean Mong
Jean Scholtz
Janet Riedel
Jim Young
John Stahl
Kannika Salinthavong
Lisa Phipps
Linda Larson
Marg Tweelinckx
Marie Miller
Marilyn Rigterink
Mark Moody
Mary Schonbrod
Nancy Contolini
Nelia Serpion
Nora Coutant
Pat Himes
Phyllis Ham
Robert Phillips
Sindri Thompson
Stephanie Anderson
Steven Kershaw
Sue Luce
Susan Pierce
Susan Turney
Sandra Gruhn
Tam Hulburt
Valerie Brace
Wayne Brown
Volunteers
Andrea Goss: Co-Chair
Kathy Gervasi: Co-Chair
Carol Iwaniw
Jean Mong
Marie Miller
Nancy Contolini
Phyllis Ham
Alex Iwaniw
Flo Simmons
Heidi Luquette
Larry Goss
Lori Gates
Marilyn Reynolds
Marj Stanard
Mark Gervasi
Mary Schonbrod
Nancy Kershaw
Paula Wende
Susan Pierce
Terry Stevens
Valerie Brace