Ohio University Women`s Club

Ohio University Women’s Club
Spring 2011
Letter from the President
Hello, Bobcat Women — and Welcome Spring!
As the weather finally begins to warm up, the OU Women’s
Club has exciting news and upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
First and foremost is our annual Spring Luncheon on
Saturday, April 30. The deadline to register is quickly
approaching, so do not forget to sign up!
4/14 ..................... OUr Day
4/29-5/1 ......Moms Weekend
4/30 .......... Spring Luncheon
5/12-14 . Leaders Conference
5/13 .... Giving Dreams Wings
5/25-26 ....... Bobcat Caravan
6/22 ............. Indians Outing
6/25 ....... Tinis for the Tinies
In This Issue
Spring Luncheon ................ 2
Scholarship Winners ........... 2
Notes of Thanks ................ 3
OUWC Leadership .............. 4
OUWC Membership ............ 4
Upcoming Events ............ 5-7
OU Online ......................... 8
Membership Form .............. 9
Luncheon Registration .......10
Not only will we have a good time socializing, eating, and learning about our
club’s history, but we will also meet our two new Freshman Scholarship
recipients! See page 2 for more details.
We had another successful Sibs Weekend
fundraiser in February. The bus trip made
more than $6,500 for our freshman
scholarship fund! Four chaperoned buses
carried little sibs from Cleveland to Athens
to visit their big sibs for the weekend of
February 18–20. (They were very tired on
the way back to Cleveland on Sunday.)
A very warm thank-you to the following members who
helped make this fundraiser a success, whether you planned,
chaperoned, or volunteered in some other capacity:
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Cathy & Ken Bathgate
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Karen Shallcross
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Kay Brabander
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Leah Sterlekar-Farrar
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Chris Good
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Aubrey Strippy
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Amy Hollis
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Katie Stupansky
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Margot Klima
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Yolanda & Tom Sutyak
Additional thanks go out to the OU Alumni Association,
and especially to Dawn Werry.
Be sure to check out all of the OUWC’s and
OU’s upcoming events for the spring. Go Bobcats!
Sincerely,
Kelly M. Baylog
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Spring Luncheon
The Ohio University Women's Club of Greater Cleveland is holding its annual
Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will
take place at Stancato's Restaurant in Parma. The cost is $23 per person, which
includes a yummy lunch!
Spring Luncheon
Saturday, April 30
 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 Stancato's Restaurant,
7380 State Rd., Parma
 $23 per person
 RSVP by 4/23
The event will focus on memories of the OUWC through the years and will
feature our very own, Dee Wirkiowski, as she discusses OUWC founder Ruth
Fowler Brown and the creation of the OUWC. We will have our historical albums
on display and members will be encouraged to share memories of the OUW C.
We will also be meeting our freshman scholarship recipients! (See below.)
Online registration is available through the OU Alumni Association’s Web site.
You can also complete the registration form enclosed with this newsletter and
send it with payment to Aubrey Strippy. The registration deadline is April 23.
Questions? Please contact Cathy Bathgate at 440-842-7959.
—Kelly M. Baylog
New Scholarship Winners
The OUWC will officially recognize our two outstanding freshman scholarship
winners for 2011–12 at the Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 30.
We had 31 awesome applicants from 20 different schools in Greater Cleveland.
Thank you to our section essay readers for their important part in the
evaluation process: Deanna Etling, Marge Gutkowski, Dorothy Sturman,
and Mattie Whittaker. Each of our applicants displayed wonderful grades,
test scores, and leadership roles in their schools and communities. The winners
were selected on the basis of their GPAs, ACT/SAT scores, and inspiring, wellwritten essays.
Emily Weaver will graduate from Mentor High School and plans on a
major in Creative Writing at OU. She is active in National Honor Society, is
the president of the theater club, and was the stage manager for the fall
play in addition to participating in a number of other school activities. Her
leadership in the community included Safety Town, Medical Supplies for
Christ in Haiti, and cooking meals at a local homeless shelter.
Mallory Balmart will graduate from Avon High School and has chosen a
major in Wildlife Biology and Conservation at OU. She is active in National
Honor Society as well; she is also a drum major and section leader in the
marching and concert bands. Volunteering for her church and the Love-aStray organization has been an important part of her life.
Please join us on April 30 to meet, congratulate, and welcome both Emily and
Mallory to our Ohio University Women’s Club family.
—Karen Shallcross
Student Relations Chair
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Notes of Thanks from Current Students
During Sibs Weekend, OUWC members and scholarship winners were invited
to a luncheon at Konneker where the students were given goodie bags filled
with fun items collected by OUWC members.
Hello Kelly,
Dear OU Women's Club,
I wanted to thank you and the Women's
Club again for everything they have
contributed to my education and my time
at Ohio University. I take my school work
seriously and it's awesome to have so
much support from a group of great
women. I had a lovely time at the
luncheon on Saturday and the food was
great! The goody bag was full of a lot of
great stuff and I really appreciate it! I
hope you and the other ladies enjoyed
the rest of the weekend. Please extend
my gratitude to everyone in the club.
I cannot thank you enough for thinking
of me and putting together a lovely gift
basket. Your generosity and support
never fail to amaze me. I'm forever
thankful for your kindness. Your endless
contributions have allowed me to
experience endless opportunities that
going to college can offer. I apologize for
having to go out of town for the Sibs
Weekend lunch, but know that the
thought was much appreciated. Thanks
so much again! I honestly cannot say it
enough.
Take care!
All the best,
Amy Olander
Kelsie Phelps
Dear OUWC,
Thank you so much for the amazing goody bag you made. I felt so loved even though I couldn't attend
the Sibs Weekend luncheon. How did you know about my passion for reusable grocery bags, chocolate,
and Pez candy (it was my favorite holiday candy growing up)! The mini loofah is perfect for my travels
and the Tide-to-Go pen is a necessity for me . . . but I've always been too cheap to buy it. :)
I am very busy choosing between graduate schools and programs. Right now, I am leaning toward U
of Oklahoma for Geoinformatics; it is rather silly, though, that they go by ―OU‖ as well. I maintain that
OHIO is the ―real‖ OU . . . We were here first!
I can’t wait to graduate and see where I go next! You guys are the best.
Thank you again, and see you in the spring. :)
Nicole Grams
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OUWC Board of Directors
We have a few open positions on our Board of Directors. Working on the board is
rewarding and fun, and it allows you to give back to OU with your service to the
club. It is very important that we fill the positions described below as soon as
possible. If you are interested, please contact Marcia Day: [email protected];
440-503-3682.
Ways and Means Chair — 2 people needed
The Ways and Means chair shall be responsible for all fund-raising
functions of the club. The main fundraiser is chartering buses for Sibs
Weekend, which takes place each February.
Historian — 1 person needed
The Historian shall serve as custodian of memorabilia. This includes
monitoring our online Shutterfly photo account and creating a yearly
scrapbook/album to be displayed at the Spring Luncheon. The Historian
shall also assist as Parliamentarian and advise the President on
procedural matters according to Robert’s Rules of Order.
Proposed Slate of Officers — Spring 2011
In accordance with article I, section 2 of the OUWC Constitution, the Nominating
Committee submits this report of the proposed slate. Nominations may also be
made from the floor with the prior consent of the nominee.
President .......................................... Kelly Baylog
Vice President .................................... Cathy Bathgate
Recording Secretary ............................ Yolanda Sutyak
Membership Secretary ......................... Marcia Day
Treasurer .......................................... Aubrey Strippy
Historian ........................................... TBD
Newsletter......................................... Amy Hollis
Student Relations ............................... Karen Shallcross
Ways and Means ................................ TBD
Media Relations .................................. Jamie Marks
Ruth Fowler Brown ............................. Jan Pae
Thank you to everyone who has served on the board this past year.
I look forward to working with the new board this upcoming year.
—Kelly M. Baylog
OUWC Membership
The Membership Form for 2011–12 is enclosed with this newsletter. In addition,
each section should submit the names of the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and
Scholarship persons and the programs planned for 2011–12. The names and
information for the scholarship recipients as well as general programs planned
for 2011–12 will also appear in the membership booklet. Please send this
information to me by mail or e-mail by May 31: 508 Springtree Dr., Valley City,
OH 44280; [email protected]. Thank you for your help!
—Marcia Day
Membership Secretary
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OUr Day
On April 14, the OU Alumni Association is putting all of its resources into
celebrating you—Ohio University alumni. Please join in celebration of over 200
classes of Ohio students and the contributions they’ve made to the university and
the world.
Flash your school-spirit by wearing green and white or choosing a beautiful photo
of College Green for your computer wallpaper. You could also call up an old
roommate or e-mail some of your favorite professors to let them know how
much you enjoyed their classes. See ohioalumni.org/our-day for more info.
Then, cap off your OUr Day celebration with fellow Bobcats at the Harry Buffalo
in Lakewood! Enjoy happy hour specials from 5:30 to 7; no cost associated—pay
as you go. Questions? Contact Amy Hollis: 440-220-2837.
Save the Dates!
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Saturday, September 10
Help support and celebrate the lives of friends, family, and coworkers who are battling cancer by participating in the Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, September 10. Karen
Shallcross is forming a team and will be able to register online in
May. Please contact her at [email protected] if you want to be
notified about the team name and registration information. (Please
note that most of the participants are walkers, not racers!)
Fall Brunch
Saturday, November 5
The traditional holiday auction is moving to a new location. Complete details and
registration information will be included in a future OUWC newsletter.
Section Notes
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The Northeast
section is planning a
business meeting on
May 10 (Hostess:
Mattie Whittaker) and
a Summer Lunch Out
on July 12 (location
to be announced).
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Events in the works
for the West section
include a Lolly the
Trolly tour on June 11
and a dinner meeting.

The Southeast
section is planning a
potluck for May.
Contact the section
leaders for more details
about these events.
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OUWC — SPRING 2011
Alumni Leaders Conference
The 2011 Alumni Leaders Conference will take place May 12-14 in Athens. Many
of OU’s alumni chapters and societies send representatives for a weekend of
sharing information, gathering new ideas, and reconnecting with campus . . .
which is always lots of fun!
Please let Kelly Baylog know if you are interested in attending: 216-513-0482 or
kelly.baylog@ gmail.com. The event is free, but space is limited, so the sooner
you let her know, the better.
Moms Weekend Bus Trip
Mom's Weekend is April 29 - May 1. If you or someone you know is planning to
head to campus for the weekend, the OU Parents Club offers packages that
include round-trip transportation from the Cleveland area to Athens and your
choice of accommodations at the OU Inn.
Use the following link to download a registration form with package options,
prices, pick-up locations, and other information: Registration Form: Moms
Weekend 2011
Giving Dreams Wings
On Friday, May 13, enjoy lunch at the 100th Bomb Group Restaurant with guest
speaker Joan Mace ('73, '78), who earned her pilot's license in 1946 and was a
flight instructor at the OU Airport. In 1983, she became the first woman to chair
a university aviation department when she assumed these duties at Ohio
University.
This luncheon benefits the Joan L. Hrubec Aviation Education Center. For tickets
or more information, contact the museum office at 216-623-1111.
Tinis for the Tinies
Tinis for the Tinies, a fundraiser for pediatric cancer research, starts at 7 p.m.
on Saturday, June 25, at Olivor Twist in downtown Willoughby. Attendees will
enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets; choose from the more than
40 martinis on Olivor Twist's incredible menu or sample one of the evening's six
signature martinis. Gift baskets and other items will be raffled off during the
evening.
Tickets are $30 each or two for $50. To purchase tickets or learn more about
the Carter Nedley Foundation, which was started by two OU alumni, visit
carternedley.org.
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Bobcat Caravans
The 2011 Bobcat Club Caravans are coming to a location near you this spring.
All OU alumni, Bobcat Club members, and fans are invited to attend and visit
with Ohio Athletics staff and coaches. The event is fun for the entire family and
includes free food, insider information, and prizes!
Coach Frank Solich and Coach John Groce are confirmed for the both the
Akron/Canton and Cleveland Bobcat Caravans, so you can get updates on the
OU football and basketball teams and ask questions about their plans for the
upcoming seasons.
For more information contact Rob Norris at (740) 593-1999 or
[email protected].
Although these events are free, please register on the event pages
on the Ohio University Alumni Association’s Web site.
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Akron Bobcat Caravan Event Registration
When:
Wednesday, May 25 — 6 to 8 PM
Where:
Hacker's Bar and Grill at Firestone Golf Course,
600 Swartz Rd., Akron
Cleveland Bobcat Caravan Event Registration
When:
Thursday, May 26 — 6 to 8 PM
Where:
Mavis Winkles, 5005 Rockside Rd., Independence
Indians Outing with OU and KSU Alumni
Join fellow OU alumni, family, and friends on Wednesday, June 22, for a
night out at Progressive Field!
The Indians take on the Rockies at 7:05, and a portion of every ticket sold
will benefit Special Olympics Ohio as part of the Indians' Fill the House
program.
Before the game, meet up at Flannery's on E. 4th for some pizza,
appetizers, and socializing with OU and Kent State alumni. The pre-game
party starts at 5.
The party and game are just $20 per person. Online registration is available
on OhioAlumni.org through June 20.
Questions? Contact Amy Hollis: 440-220-2837.
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OU Online
Getting news and updates from campus continues to get easier!
The Post has redesigned its
Web site and made better use
of social media tools to keep
its readers who aren’t in
Athens updated on what’s
happening in Athens.
Visit www.thepost.ohiou.edu
to check it out for yourself.
The Ohio University Compass is your
one-stop shop for articles and features
related to departmental news,
announcements from the administration,
and achievements of faculty and
students.
Visit www.ohio.edu/compass to start
exploring.
Interested in learning what’s new in your
college or department? Visit the College
Publications page of the OUAA Web site to
discover what newsletters or magazines
are offered in print or electronic formats.
The Ohio University Women’s Club
2011–12 Membership Form
The OUWC is a nonprofit service organization that operates solely on annual
membership dues. Membership to this club is open to any woman who has done resident
work at Ohio University, the wife of any former resident student, and any friend of Ohio
University.
Please complete this form and send it with payment to Marcia Day, 508 Springtree Dr.,
Valley City, OH 44280-9476.
Please make checks payable to the Ohio University Women’s Club.
The deadline is May 31, 2011. Your prompt reply is appreciated.
Name __________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(Former or maiden)
(First)
Husband’s Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State __________________ Zip __________
Phone ____________________ E-Mail Address ________________________________
Year Graduated _____________ Major _______________________________________
Optional Place of employment __________________________________________________
Optional Title/brief job description ______________________________________________
Which section would you like to be affiliated with? Please check one.
 Northeast
 Southeast
 West Side
 Southwest
Dues
 Regular Member: $15.00
 Sponsor: $30.00
 Supporting Member: $20.00
 Benefactor: $50.00
OHIO U NIVERSITY WOMEN’S C LUB
Please join us for the
Ohio University Women’s Club
Spring Luncheon!
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We will focus on memories of the OUWC through the years and will
feature our very own, Dee Wirkiowski, as she discusses OUWC founder
Ruth Fowler Brown and the creation of the OUWC
Historical albums will be on display and members will be encouraged
to share memories of the OUWC
Scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized
This will be a great way to celebrate our heritage!
We hope that you can attend!
When:
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Where:
Stancato’s Restaurant
7380 State Rd. (at Pleasant Valley)
Parma, OH 44134
Menu:
Includes eggplant parmesan, scrod, penne, scalloped potatoes,
salad, rolls and dessert of mini-pastries.
Cost:
$23, includes program and lunch
RSVP:
Pre-registration required - deadline is April 23, 2011
See further information below
Questions:
Contact Cathy Bathgate, [email protected]
This event is open to: women alumni, friends, and family.
Pay securely online at: www.ouwomen.org
Or submit this form with payment:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Guest Names: ________________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone number: ____________________________ E-mail: _________________________________
Number of tickets: _________ x $23 =____________________________ Amount Enclosed
How did you hear about the event? ________________________________________________
*Mail to: Aubrey Strippy, 7602 Essen Ave., Parma, OH 44129
440-821-4318 or [email protected]
Checks can be made payable to: the OU Women’s Club
Directions
Stancato's Restaurant
7380 State Rd.
Parma, Ohio 44134
440-886-6242
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Stancato's can be found from most major highways
Corner of State and Pleasant Valley Roads in Parma
o From I-480 exit State Road
o From I-77 exit Pleasant Valley Road West
o From I-71 exit Bagley Road East
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Link to specific directions: http://www.stancatos.com/directions.html