Spring Summer Tidelines 2016
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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 Get your 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 St., Bay City 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 $22 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! Page 2 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: 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. 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. Page 3 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 th 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