november 2012 - aauw tyler (tx) branch
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I think most of us are pretty familiar with AAUW’s mission, which is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. However, did you know they also have a value promise? I didn’t , but when I read it, I felt even prouder to belong to such a great organization.
AAUW’s value promise states that by joining AAUW, you belong to a commu-nity that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
As members of AAUW Tyler, you can honestly say that your ef-forts, donations, and sup-port truly do assist women’s and girls’ ad-vances in education and in breaking down economic
and gender road blocks. Locally, AAUW Tyler
offers up to six scholar-ships every year so young women can continue their
education, and we also plan, develop, and coordinate Ex-panding Your Horizons in con-junction with UT Tyler for advancing edu-cation for mid-dle school girls. Under the eco-nomic barriers umbrella, we
offer Start Smart for in-structing young women on wage negotiation skills before entering the work-force. Nationally, mem-bers of AAUW Tyler help support an array of chal-lenges facing women to-day relating to education and economic barriers, from upholding the fund-ing for our national De-partment of Education to
fighting the gen-der pay gap.
So, how do we live this “value promise” as AAUW Tyler branch members? We volunteer our time to one or more local pro-grams, such as EYH and Start Smart. We volunteer our service to a local fund-raiser, including Book Sale, Games Day, Holiday Home Tour, and the Phan-tom event. We volunteer our charitable contribu-tions to national AAUW Funds and any of the local fundraisers. And finally, we continue to spread the word of what AAUW is all about to community mem-bers who do not know. That’s living the promise of AAUW and making a difference in the lives of numerous women and girls around the nation.
Jeanelle
President’s Message Jeanelle Maland
Mission State-ment: AAUW advances equity
for women and girls through advo-
cacy, education, philanthropy, and
research
Diversity State-
ment: In principle and practice, AAUW
values and seeks a diverse member-
ship. There shall be no barriers to
full participation on the basis of
gender, race, creed, age, sexual
orientation, national origin, disabil-
ity, or class.
Vision Statement: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and
visible leader in equity and education
through research, philanthropy, and
measurable change in critical areas
impacting the lives of
women and girls.
President’s Message 1
Financially Fit for Life 2
Week of Compassion 2
Great Decisions 2013 2
$tart $mart—Nov. 10 3
Scholarships 3
Holiday in the Pines 4-7
75th Anniversary 8
Games Day A Success 8
Book Sale Report 8
Membership News 9
Interest Groups 10
Board of Directors 11
National Convention 11
IN THIS ISSUE:
AAUW TYLER
GGRADUATERADUATE GGAZETTEAZETTE AAUW Tyler, Texas
P. O. Box 7171, Tyler TX 75711 Www.aauwtyler.org
2012-2013 Issue 2
November 2012
Scherel Carver Editor
www.aauw.org
www.aauwtexas.org
10:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
TICKETS $12 in Advance $15 Day of Tour
SEE MORE ON PAGES 4-8
By joining By joining By joining By joining
AAUW, you AAUW, you AAUW, you AAUW, you
belong to a belong to a belong to a belong to a
community community community community
that breaks that breaks that breaks that breaks
through through through through
educational educational educational educational
and economic and economic and economic and economic
barriers so that barriers so that barriers so that barriers so that
all women all women all women all women
have a fair have a fair have a fair have a fair
chance. chance. chance. chance.
���� 2012 HOLIDAY IN THE PINES ���� DECEMBER 8, 2012 ���� Members:
Each of you will receive 6 tick-
ets to sell. Please return money
for sales or unsold tickets to
P. O. Box 7171, Tyler TX 75711
by November 27.
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WHILE women are the ones who handle most of the day-to-day finances, the majority of women leave long-
term financial planning to their husbands or bury their heads in the sand. Yet women live longer than men and one in eight elderly women lives in poverty. The speakers will give us some general tax tips, retirement/financial planning advice, and information
about basic wills. Use the information you gain in this pro-gram to set your own financial goals. Its never too late to get started!
Barbara Bass is a partner with Gol-lob Morgan Peddy and has 30 years of experience in public accounting. She is responsible for a variety of tax clients and enjoys concentrating on consulting for small businesses. Not only the first female to become a partner at a CPA firm in Tyler, she is also the first female mayor of Tyler and has held that position since 2008.
Ellen Gipson joined Feliciano Financial Group in 2000 as an advisor and now serves as a VP – Financial Services. She has been in the financial services industry for 18 years and specializes in retirement and investment plan-ning.
Mary Endres is an attorney with the Holland & Endres law firm and has over 30 years of ex-perience. She han-dles transactional law work which in-cludes wills, estate planning, corporate work, real estate, and contracts. Mary is also a long time member of AAUW and we’re excited to hear her presenta-tion.
Your check for $15 made out to AAUW Tyler is your lunch reservation. Please mail to: Jeanne Lewis, 3306 Shady Cove, Tyler 75707 ASAP.
Entrée choices include Soup/Salad/Potato Bar, Chicken Almandine (with house salad, rice pilaf and roll), or Heavenly Chicken Salad (with fresh fruit and muffin). The cost includes unlimited beverages and tip. Please
mark your choice on your check.
Financially Fit: A program to help women take charge of their financial well-being
Week of Compassion Great Decisions Topics 2013 January 16-March 6, 12 noon Tyler Public Library Auditorium
Great Decisions foreign policy discussion series is sponsored by
AAUW, League of Women Voters, and the Tyler Public Library. Spe-
cific dates and speakers for the topics will be given in the January
newsletter, and discussion guides are available at the library by
mid-January.
Great Decisions 2013
Future of the Euro
Egypt
Iran
Myanmar and Southeast Asia
China in Africa
Threat Assessment
Intervention
NATO
AAUW Chair: Delcie Wylie
Saturday, November 3rd
11 am to 1 pm The Potpourri House
$15/person
(includes lunch and gratuity)
SPEAKERS:
BARBARA R. BASS, CPA –
GOLLOB MORGAN PEDDY
ELLEN GIPSON, CFA –
FELICIANO FINANCIAL GROUP
MARY ENDRES, ATTORNEY –
HOLLAND & ENDRES
If you plan to attend, please reply ASAP, but by Monday Octo-ber 29 deadline, to [email protected] so we will know to ex-
pect your check and you can be included in the head count.
Education is a passion of most of us in
AAUW, and I want to share a statement from
Week of Compassion that I thought captured
every effort AAUW Tyler puts forth to support
young women and girls as well: “We understand
that when we help to educate a girl, we help her
whole family. To improve the life of one woman
is to change the life of an entire community. We
know that successful sustainable development
depends on the education of girls and women.
Economic and social development around the
world, including North America, depends di-
rectly on how we support and empower the girl
child.”
We can celebrate the fact that the United Na-
tions commissioned the first official International
Day of the Girl Child this year (October 11).
Jeanelle Maland
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SCHOLARSHIPS
COMING ATTRACTIONS Calendar of Events and Projects
$TART $MART WORKSHOP PLANNED
November 3 Financially Fit for Life—11 am Potpourri House 28 AAUW 130th Anniversary
December 8 Holiday in the Pines Tour
January 16 Great Decisions Discussion & Lecture Series Begins 26 Acad. Rodeo Spelling Bee
February TBA Behind the Scenes Tour of Discovery Science Place TBA Expanding Your Horizons
March Great Decisions Continues April Phantom Event
20 Annual Meeting & Scholarship Presentations
May TBA-Salad Supper
It’s FREE!
The Tyler Branch of AAUW offers up to six scholarships totaling $8,500. Eligible female students may apply for one of the following:
• Two high school scholarships awarded to graduating senior women from local public high schools in Smith County ($1,500 each)
• Two $1,500 scholarships to graduating women from Tyler Junior College for further educational assis-tance at a four-year institution of higher learning
• A Proven Scholar Scholarship worth $1,500 to a woman student at TJC, Texas College, or UT Tyler who has completed at least 30 hours of college level work
• The Virginia Skeen Clark Scholarship to a single working mother enrolled at TJC or UT Tyler ($1500 privately-funded)
• The Dorothy Scott Scholarship of $1,000 may be
awarded to a Branch member in good standing for at least three years, to complete advanced education, branch out into a new field, strive for additional degrees or certification, or to engage in any other form of education to enrich their lives. The application deadline is March 1, 2013. Appli-
cants will be evaluated on level of commitment to further education, quality of academic record, community and school involvement, and financial need. A Criteria Sheet and the Scholarship Applications are available online at www.aauwtyler.org. Applications also will be available in qualifying high school counselors’ offices and the Fi-nancial Aid Office at TJC, UTT, and Texas College.
If you have any questions about qualifications or eli-gibility, please contact Carol Reynolds at
Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date! The 2013 Academic Rodeo is set for Saturday,
January 26, 2013. This program showcases the talents of young people through several events such as a spell-ing bee, challenge quiz, essay contest, and an art contest. Volunteers from AAUW Tyler par-ticipate in the annual spelling bee as judges and rodeo wranglers.
To volunteer, contact Angie Whitehead at 903-593-3030 or email
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The 43rd annual Holiday in the Pines Home Tour show-cases five lovely homes decked out in their holiday finest. We designed the tour to provide a variety of decorating styles, from the luxurious to the simple—something for everyone. We hope to give the visitor a unique and fun holiday experi-ence.
The home tour is AAUW-Tyler’s major fundraiser for the year. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Proceeds from the tour go to fund scholarships to women graduating from area high schools and Tyler Junior College, and to our “Proven Scholar” scholarship, which is open to young women attending TJC, University of Texas at Tyler, or Texas College. These monies also support our Expanding Your Horizons ™ conference for middle school girls.
2012 HOLIDAY IN THE PINES—THE BUGAY HOME When visiting Bev-erly and Dave Bugay’s house dur-
ing the Holiday Tour, you will feel as
if you have stepped into a magical Christmas store. Mrs. Bugay loves the Christ-mas season and still be-lieves in Santa Claus, which is evident when you walk through their home, filled with Santas she has collected over the years.
The Bugay’s home at 3100 Lakepine Circle was in the 1993 Parade of Homes, and was de-signed by the Bugays to be a welcoming place for both family and friends year round. The back deck offers a lovely view of The Woods’ lake and can be seen as you approach the house from Lazy Creek Boulevard. Mr. Bugay adorns the entire outside of the house with festive lights to celebrate the season.
Mrs. Bugay plans for the Christmas holiday all year long, but actually begins decorating, one room at a time, at the end of October. She has been collect-ing Department 56 Villages since 1996, and owns most of the Dick-ens Village with a mix of several Alpine Village pieces. To keep it intriguing, Mrs. Bugay displays these collections throughout her house, never keeping any one Village piece in a designated
place. But you can count on seeing a fabulous scene in her kitchen window seat every year!
The home is filled with reverent whimsy, be-ginning in the entryway depicting the real meaning of Christmas: a nativity scene, an-tique Bible, lighted church, and a nature-
inspired tree. The family room sports a nine-foot Santa Claus tree and the for-mal dining area displays a full size tree with a focus on the Bugay’s Thomas Kinkade col-lection. The kitchen is be-decked with Santas and snow-flakes, and this is where the beautiful arrangement donated from French Peas can be found.
Possibly the most amazing area in the house is the walk-
way and wet bar area between the kitchen and the master suite. Mrs. Bugay owns the entire Department 56 Disney collection, and you can see Mickey Mouse and his friends throughout this area of the home in
full Christmas mode. The tour finishes in the master bedroom and bath, with a blown glass ornament tree, carolers, and sounds of the season coming from a very unique place!
The Bugay’s home is truly a Christmas extravaganza of deco-rations not to be missed on the AAUW Holiday Tour of Homes this year.
2012 HOLIDAY IN THE PINES SET FOR DECEMBER 8
MEMBERS, your sales of the tour tickets and willingness to serve as docents are critical to the success of
this annual fund raiser. Please say “yes” when called to docent and return your sales
money or unsold tickets by De-cember 1.
Descriptions of four of the homes
are included in this newsletter, and
details of the fifth will be sent to
members by email at a later date.
Jeanne Henderson, Chair
Saturday
December 8 10 am – 5 pm
Tickets:
$12 in Advance at
Potpourri House, 3320 Troup Highway
Or from any AAUW member
$15 Day of Tour at any tour home
Home of
Beverly and Dave Bugay 3100 Lakepine Circle
Decorations by French Peas
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After five years of marriage, Jenny Clark and Greg Ortiz decided it was time for a new home, not his or hers, but "theirs". After two years in their new home they have transformed the beautiful bones of this classic house into their show-stopping home. It is an eclectic mix of antiques, original modern art by McKinney artist Gail Delger, and Asian artifacts, all fused together with bold color choices. The over-the-top Christ-mas decor follows suit without missing an unexpected beat.
From the front door you are wel-comed with a quirky Gipson Girl Asian-influenced wreath. As you step into the entry hall your attention is demanded by an overscale modern oil coupled with a bright funky painted buffet. It is lay-ered with an interesting contrast
of rare antique silver pieces all etched with a showy peacock design, which begins
the flocks of peacocks perched throughout the house.
The revved up tomato red dining room is one of the cou-ple’s favorite spots. Although she and Greg both love to cook, Jenny finds the true art in presentation for your guest to be just as important as the menu. Her collection of antique Imari dishware is displayed in the intricate English plate shelf that showcases the back wall beau-tifully. In her own efforts to spoil her guests, she has dressed the dining table with settings of rose medallion, paired with her mother's crystal stemware. The table dances with the holiday spirit brought on by the wowing Gipson Girl center-scape bursting in turquoise.
Every piece in the opulent living area was meticulously picked by Jenny. The game table and four antique chairs that were treated to a Gipson Girl makeover was a must for mah jongg dates. The tur-quoise beaded Moroccan-inspired chan-delier adds spice from above. After find-ing the perfect antique mantle, Jenny then treated the fireplace with a mosaic
made with broken oriental china. The towering Christmas tree had to be ridicu-lously fabulous to complement this room. It is topped with an Asian parasol then tiers down with shades of teal and orange sparkling florals and layers of oriental china; it is definitely an original style of Christmas.
The design continues on in this bright kids’ room Jenny created for her grandchildren. There are eye-catching custom twin beds topped with faux fur spreads. The kids’ tree is a collage of burlap, daisies, and photos cleverly framed of "Gigi's and Grandpa's" grand-est little grandchildren. All that mixed with antique pieces and modern art give this room a childlike feel but keep it in tune with the rest of the home. We call
this sophisticated whimsy. Jenny has spoiled Greg with his own
office she designed with all his loves in mind. It is built around a manly antique desk and an extremely comfortable re-clining leather sofa perfect for viewing games. The merry is brought to this space with a tree trimmed in the most mascu-line way. It takes wild imagination to nestle a grill in a tree! You gotta see!
A nice, but rather vanilla bath has been transformed by a custom shower curtain treatment. Replacing the plate glass mirror with an incredible carved mirror, a family heirloom, was brilliant. It is what lifted this space to elegance and added a personal touch.
The majestic power in the master bedroom is the chocolate brown bedding that Jenny chose. The bed is flanked with purposely mismatched silver chests. They are topped with regal mirrored lamps with velvet shades. The alcove is
the perfect spot for an antique sofa with original upholstery once belonging to Jenny's mother. The en-suite bath is gleaming with mirrors, silver, and mercury glass. The holiday is present here with a pair of custom Gipson Girl wreaths designed for the vanity mirrors. They add Hollywood glam with silver and shine. Who could resist this tub surrounded with candles and romance?
The comfy breakfast room is fre-quented often by friends and family. It is anchored with a huge antique burled wal-nut table set with a portion of Jenny's large collection of Myott Bouquet china. The table is surrounded by a set of beau-tiful French chairs that have custom plush seat covers created by The Gipson
Girl that make them the perfect seat-ing for drinking morning coffee. In the three windows hang wreaths cus-tom created for Jenny. They are made up with Jenny's collection of souvenir "Around the World" dolls that were given to her by her parents and their friends when traveling the world. That makes this holiday breakfast so personal. The den space was designed to com-fort family and friends. The plush leather furniture is suited for game watching on the large TV screen.
This utilitarian room does not lack in style. The soaring plaid silk panels and huge modern oil painting make sure of that.
This talented lady could not do with-out her wildly personal home office. You would never imagine this funky space belongs to a CPA. She surrounds herself with daringly individual choices. Leop-ard-print carpet, topped with a turquoise hide rug, and funky vintage furniture all please and serve her well in this one-of-a-kind work space. She has honored the walls with trophy mounts that once hung in her father's office. Lighting over the desk is made from fun vintage tulip lights. The shimmering bronze “girl's night out” tree is not only beautiful, but a testament to Jenny's passion for girl power/women in business.
In this home the square footage is not great but the impact is grand!
2012 HOLIDAY IN THE PINES—CLARK/ORTIZ HOME Home of
Jenny Clark & Greg Ortiz 5513 Westchester Drive
Decorations by The Gipson Girl
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HOLIDAY IN THE PINES 2012—THE NANCY CLARK HOME
A perfect world...
This perfectly complete patio
home is a perfect fit for Nancy
Clark. She has made her home
a posh and comfortable place
to entertain friends and family,
but Nancy also graciously opens her
doors and her heart to many missionary
guests from around the world. Every-
one is welcomed to a home filled with
beloved family heirlooms and cozy
style.
A cherub chandelier drip-
ping with prisms greets
guests in the entry hall. This
cherished piece belonged to
Nancy’s father, A.D. Clark,
and his wife, Bee.
The dining room beck-
ons visitors with Nancy's
deep-rooted traditional
Christmas style. Red and
green, of course, are the
colors that sing. The grand
English buffet, a family
heirloom, is topped with a
collection of Nativities nestled into a
garland. As to not disturb the quaint
setting on her intimate round dining
table, The Gipson Girl has designed a
special holiday twist that climbs the
chandelier above. The rare red Ve-
netian stemware Nancy treasures is a
keepsake from her mother, Virginia
Skeen Clark. Virginia, through her
years of hosting lavish parties here in
Tyler, was able to pass the art of enter-
taining to her two daughters. Embel-
lished garland ties add even more opu-
lence to the red silk curtains. Unique
red upholstered chairs not only com-
plete the look, but make it hard for
guests to leave this inviting setting.
The breakfast room table is set
with Christmas dishes for a cheery
holiday treat. The emerald green nee-
dlepoint barley-twist chairs were a pro-
ject hand-done by Nancy and her
grandmother. They are a timeless
memory that warms the space.
The tree is filled with long
-saved holiday keepsakes.
Elves hiding among the limbs
might seem familiar…these little
characters topped Christmas
candy in years gone by. The Enchanted
Forest tree, created by The Gipson
Girl, is not a Christmas tree at all, but a
large ficus magically transformed. The
mantle houses an array of family col-
lectibles. A custom garland has been
woven through to enhance the fire-
place. Nancy’s collection of Santas has
been mixed and mingled into garland
made to adorn a beautiful family barley
-twist server.
A rare antique runner creates a
perfect path to the master suite. This
room is a real retreat. A beautiful an-
tique desk, a vintage sofa, and two em-
bellished slipper chairs complete the
lady's sitting room. Moving on to the
bedroom, you cannot ignore the origi-
nal spray designed by The Gipson Girl
in lime green to match the draperies.
Large-scale modern paintings and a
new tall tufted headboard balance the
old and the new perfectly. A lime green
holiday tree planted in
a silver planter adds
dazzle to this eclectic
but sophisticated room. The en suite
bath is no disappointment. The vanity
top boasts an antique lamp that was
Nancy’s mother's, with a revamped
Gipson Girl shade for a new punch.
An antique rug, tons of crystal, and a
splash of leopard add class and a per-
sonal touch to this bath.
When weary travelers stay in the
small but cozy guest room, they are
welcome to use the over scaled mus-
tard painted chest that Nancy chose to
anchor this room. The cus-
tom bedding, pillows, and
window treatment let
guests know they are spe-
cial. There is even a
Christmas breakfast await-
ing them. The guest bath
decor was built around a
collection of family an-
tique rugs. The Gipson
Girl designed a shower
topper, covered bench, and
a one-of-a-kind lampshade
from one of the rugs. The
companion was used to
soften the floor.
The large covered patio filled with
iron furniture is wrapped by a lush
landscaped backyard. This is Nancy's
most visited living space and the place
tour guests will be invited to share hot
cider and holiday cookies
as they complete their visit
to this perfect home.
Home of
Nancy Clark 4321 Madera Drive
Decorations by The Gipson Girl
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HOLIDAY IN THE PINES 2012—THE O’TOOLE HOME
When Jim and Jean
O'Toole decided to
move to Tyler from
Bullard a little more
than a year ago, they were ready for a smaller place,
a smaller yard with access to a golf course. They
were fortunate to find just what they were look-
ing for in the Hollytree neighborhood, a Bob Kurtz
home.
The existing paint color inside the home was a
quiet, restful gray, but the new home owners pre-
ferred color. Shortly after they moved in, they de-
cided to repaint the
entire house in the
“bold” colors they
love. “The house
looks like Christ-
mas year-round
now, with its red,
green and gold ac-
cents throughout,”
says Jean.
Upon entering
the home, the first
thing you see is a
large tapestry
hanging depicting
a scene
of Chinese astronomers. The reds, greens,
and creams in the tapestry blend easily with
other accents throughout the eclectically
decorated house.
The formal living room, a favorite, is deco-
rated with olive green and Chinese-red fabrics and
lamps. Birds and flowers adorn pillows and pictures and
the bookcases contain sentimental objets d’art. A beauti-
ful fireplace is the focal point of the room. Originally
gray-painted brick with white mantel, it has
been refinished by local artist Gale Mase
to blend beautifully with the red accent
wall. Gale also painted the golden accents
seen in the dining room and decor in the
master bath.
The kitchen and breakfast areas overlook
the formal living room in this open-concept
house. From here one can view the beauti-
ful decorated holiday tree in the corner.
Jean's favorite part of the breakfast area
is the large folding screen, purchased
from the Gipson Girl, that depicts
birds and small animals. Favorite
pieces of blue porcelain are dis-
played on the kitchen counter.
The favorite colors of the homeowners continue as
you walk through the rest of the home and view the in-
teresting col-
lectables they
have acquired.
The house does
look like
Christmas year
-around!
Enjoy!
Home of
Jim and Jean O’Toole 7014 Walden Drive
Decorations by Red Barn
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Tyler TX 75th Anniversary Fellowship
AAUW Tyler Membership: I hope you have received the
recent mailing from AAUW noting that the Tyler (TX) 75th Anniver-sary fellowship is among 80 across the nation that still need funding.
The Tyler branch began work-ing to create this American Fellow-ship in 2003 as a partnership be-tween the branch and individual members. When we began we planned to raise an average of $5000 per year, with the branch budgeting at least half of that amount and individual members pledging the other half. It was a good plan and we easily could
have raised the $100,000 needed to endow the fellowship by 2023.
However, although the branch has kept their part of the bargain, individual donations have not kept pace and now we must in-crease our average giving to a little over $6000 per year in order to meet our commitment.
So, because I know you share my commitment to AAUW ‘s fel-lowships and grants programs, I’m asking you to join me in making an individual contribution this year to help us get back on track. Our president, Jeanelle Maland, has already sent me her check and
I’m hoping to hear from you be-tween now and Thanksgiving.
You may contribute on line or send your contribution to me. (818 Ashford Court, Tyler, TX 75703)
Please designate Fund #4268 Tyler (TX) 75thAnniversary Fellow-ship in the memo line.
Thank you for all you do for women and girls…and education.
Jackie Littleton AAUW Funds chair
Write your check now.
The annual AAUW book sale was held on Saturday,
September 29, 2012 at the home of Jan Moch. What a
successful sale! We made $556.00, our best sale yet, to
help with scholarships and special projects.
It takes all of us, whether we donate books or work
the sale, to make this a success. The following people de-
serve special kudos:
First, I would like to thank Susan Rhoades, Gail John-
son, Jackie Littleton, Betty Tirey, and my daughter-in-law,
Annie Moch for their help in unloading boxes and boxes,
bags and bags of books, then organizing them up and
down my patio, carport and garage. Second, to the ladies
who braved the rain and spent the day on
Saturday, sold loads of books, and stayed to
pack up what was left, Susan Rhoades, Cassie
Bartley, Betty Tirey, Maureen Christopherson,
and Jean Gordon. Last, thank you to Jackie
Littleton who, year after year, places and pays
for the three-day ad in the Tyler paper.
This year the Veterans’ Home was not accepting
books so the remaining books were donated to: Literacy
Council, Crisis Center, Azleway, Salvation Army, and Good-
will. Jan Moch, Chair
BOOK SALE SUCCESSFUL FUND RAISER
AAUW’s Games Day at Hollytree
had 90 players in attendance on
October 24th. This very successful
branch fundraiser netted more
than $3,500, plus an additional
$3,000 to go to the 75th Anniver-
sary Fellowship Fund, including both registration
and silent auction proceeds.
The event, the location, the menu, and the silent
auction items all were given rave reviews. The
event also provided a great opportunity to discuss
AAUW, the programs we support, and what it
takes to become a member. All money raised from
Games Day will be used to fund local undergradu-
ate scholarships, AAUW post-graduate fellowships
and grants, and other educational projects.
Thanks to everyone who helped with the
Games Day, provided silent auction items and
funding, supplied players’ names, assisted with in-
vitations, attended the event, and offered their sup-
port.
Kristi RobertsKristi RobertsKristi RobertsKristi Roberts, Chair
GAMES DAY & SILENT AUCTION HELD OCTOBER 24
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Member Directory By now all members should
have received the 2012-13 AAUW directory. If you have not yet re-ceived your directory please let us know and we will send you one.
Please check your AAUW 2012-2013 Directory to make sure there are no mistakes regarding your information. If you find any, do contact me so that I can notify our members –
Dues Reminder Please mail your dues check to AAUW, Attn: Treasurer, P.O. Box 7171, Tyler,
TX 75711
To Join AAUW Tyler
Branch Dues for FY 2012 for branch members remain at $79.00 and include:
♦ AAUW National Dues $49
♦ Texas $10
♦ Tyler Branch $20 Student Affiliate dues remain $21
♦ AAUW National Dues $17
♦ Texas $1
♦ Tyler Branch $3
Honorary Life Members $0 (members with 50 years of continuous membership)
Paid Life Members $30 (one time fee of 20 times the national dues of $49 for FY 2012 ($980), but still liable for state ($10) and local dues ($20).
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Make these corrections or additions to your
Member Directory Paulette Chapman
email — [email protected]
Caryn Geisler graduation date 1978
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW MEMBERS
Cassie Bartley I was born in Fresno,
CA, but grew up and
graduated high
school in Palestine,
Texas. I completed
my BBA in Manage-
ment in December
2011 at the Univer-
sity of Texas at Ty-
ler. I plan to start
working toward my MS in Human
Resource Development within the
next 2 years.
After graduating with my Bache-
lor’s Degree, I started working as the
Corporate Trainer for Claims Ad-
ministrative Services, which is part
of the Heartland Security Insurance
Group. I absolutely love my job –
Training and Development is my
calling! I plan to acquire a CPLP
certification (Certified Professional
in Learning and Performance) within
the next 5 years, in addition to my
MS in HRD. I truly believe that in
order to be happy, people must con-
tinue to grow in knowledge, personal
relationships, and in their spiritual
life. I try to help people achieve one
of those three things (at least!), and
hope to continue to do that through
my work with AAUW.
For fun, I enjoy playing golf. I
am also an avid painter, I received an
Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts, but
decided I didn’t want to be a
“starving artist” so I pursued a Busi-
ness Degree. Currently, I
paint as a hobby in my spare
time. Three of my paintings
(a series) are currently on
display at Wasabi Sushi Bar
& Asian Bistro, and I have
donated a piece to the 6x6@110
benefit at the Gallery Main Street. I
also greatly enjoy reading—just
about any genre.
New Members Interest Group
A Soup Supper meeting of the
New Members Interest group is
set for Monday, October 29, 6:00 pm at
the home of Membership VP Nancy
Dickson, 4007 Spartanburg.
Come meet other new members and the
membership team.
Please RSVP to
Caryn Giesler Have you met one of our newest
members—Caryn Giesler? Caryn grew up in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where her brother and 89-year-old mother still live. She attended Gettysburg College in Gettysburg [near the battle ground], where she graduated with a BA in Business Administration. She has lived in the Tyler area for 16 years and still misses the change of seasons but not the snow shoveling! She resides in Flint and works as a CPA at
Gollob, Morgan and Peddy. She lives a very busy life, but with the encouragement of her friend Jeanne Lewis, she joined AAUW because she believes in our goals and activities.
In her free time, Caryn loves to travel and she is “into genealogy.” Currently she serves as Treasurer of the East Texas Ge-nealogical Society.
Cassie BartleyCassie BartleyCassie BartleyCassie Bartley
Sandra Owens, secretary of the AAUW-Tyler board and co-chair of the Expanding Your Horizons project, was chosen by Leadership Tyler to be a member of the Leadership Tyler class of 2012-2013. Congratulations, Sandra!
OWENS SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP TYLER
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SPOTLIGHT ON INTEREST GROUPS—YEAR’S ACTIVITIES PLANNED
JOIN AN AAUW BOOK GROUP—DAYTIME OR EVENING
Read any good books lately? Share your “finds” with oth-ers. Join one of the AAUW book groups. Here are the titles members of the AAUW Book Groups will read for November through Febru-ary. DAYTIME BOOK GROUP
November 14, 1:30 pm The Immortal Life of Henri-etta Lacks, by Rebecca
Skloot January 23, 2:00 pm Empire of the Summer
Moon, by S. C. Gwynne
February 27, 2:00 pm
Skeletons at the Feast, by Chris Bohjalian
March 27, 1:30 pm Caleb’s Crossing, by Gerald-
ine Brooks April 24, 11:30 am
Book Selection for 2013-14 May 22, 1:30 pm
Destiny of the Republic, by Candice Millard
For more info contact:
Andie Rathbone 903-526-3848
2012-13 Interest Groups
I Interest groups Interest groups Interest groups Interest groups form the heart of AAUW, where lasting friendships are built and nurtured. Choose groups that suit your sched-form the heart of AAUW, where lasting friendships are built and nurtured. Choose groups that suit your sched-form the heart of AAUW, where lasting friendships are built and nurtured. Choose groups that suit your sched-form the heart of AAUW, where lasting friendships are built and nurtured. Choose groups that suit your sched-
ule and match your favorite pastimes. Nonule and match your favorite pastimes. Nonule and match your favorite pastimes. Nonule and match your favorite pastimes. Non----members are invited to participate in branch interest groups. Those who are eligible fmembers are invited to participate in branch interest groups. Those who are eligible fmembers are invited to participate in branch interest groups. Those who are eligible fmembers are invited to participate in branch interest groups. Those who are eligible for or or or membership may attend twice before joining the branch. Those who are not eligible for membership may attend indefinitely by membership may attend twice before joining the branch. Those who are not eligible for membership may attend indefinitely by membership may attend twice before joining the branch. Those who are not eligible for membership may attend indefinitely by membership may attend twice before joining the branch. Those who are not eligible for membership may attend indefinitely by paying branch dues paying branch dues paying branch dues paying branch dues
Interest GroupInterest GroupInterest GroupInterest Group ChairChairChairChair Meeting TimeMeeting TimeMeeting TimeMeeting Time Contact InfoContact InfoContact InfoContact Info
Daytime Books Andie Rathbone 4th Wednesday, 1:30 pm [email protected]
Evening Books Maureen Christopherson 3rd Thursday, 6:30pm [email protected]
Garden Club Andie Rathbone 2nd Wednesday, 9:30 am [email protected]
Dinner Club Laura Redman–chair Ana Wright
T.B.A [email protected] [email protected]
LOTE “Ladies of the Evening”
Susan Rhoades 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 pm [email protected]
Mah Jongg Jenny Clark Times and Dates Vary [email protected] New Members Nancy Kirk TBA, 1st meet October 29 [email protected]
GARDENING INTEREST GROUP—ANDIE RATHBONE, CHAIR
The AAUW Garden Club
has planned a year of activi-
ties that should interest all
members, whether or not you
are a dedicated gardener.
Tuesday, November 13-9:30 am—
Make a Christmas Craft. Carolyn Baer’s
Wednesday, December 12-11:30 am—
Lunch at Dakotas, Old Bullard Rd.
Wednesday, January 9-9:30 am Betty Tirey’s—Make a Cookie Cutter Bird Feeder
Tuesday February 12 9:30 am Jan Moch’s— To be decided
Tuesday, March 12-8:00 am Meet at Flint Post Office—Nacogdoches Azalea Trails and lunch at Fredo-nia Hotel.
Tuesday, April 9 9:30 am Delcie Wylie’s—To be decided
Tuesday, May 14, 11:30 am-Betty Tirey’s—Plant Exchange and Salad Luncheon
Garden Group annual dues are $20, a part of which supports our local activities.
LOTE INTEREST GROUP (Ladies of the Evening) 6 pm each 3rd Wednesday
November 14—ZaZa’s Modern Italian, 6899 Oak Hill
Blvd, off Old Jacksonville Highway
December 21—Julian’s Asian Diner, Times Square Center at 5201
South Broadway
The 2013 locations for LOTE will be decided later in the year.
EVENING BOOK GROUP 3rd Thurs 6:30 pm
Date Title Author
November 15 The Handmaid’s Tale Margaret Atwood
December 13 The Midwife’s Apprentice Karen Cushman
January 17 The Expected One Kathleen McGowan
February 21 The Uncoupling Meg Wolitzer
March 21 The Night Circus Erin Morgenstein
April 18 Secret Daughter Shilpie Somaya Gowda
May 16 Catherine the Great Robert K. Massie
June 20 Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
Helen Simonson
July 18 Ahab’s Wife Sena Jeter Nasland
August 15 The Bone Rattler Nora Gallagher For more info contact:Maureen Christopherson 903-565-6299
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Here’s a Date (and Event)
Worth Saving!
Your 2012-2013 Board of Directors already are hard at work making plans and representing you in the community. Contact information and responsibilities are included in the chart below. Do not hesitate to contact your board if you
have a question or want to become involved in a specific project or committee. Elected Chairs *Executive Committee
Jeanelle Maland President* 903-581-2524
903-539-2722 (c)
Nancy Kirk President-Elect* 903-597-2021
903-520-4311 (c)
Merilyn Wick
Jeanne Lewis
Program Co-VPs* 903-533-7590
903-566-3308
Nancy Dickson Membership VP* 903 525 9199 [email protected]
Jeanne Henderson Assistant Membership 903-534-6563 [email protected]
Kay Monigold Treasurer* 903 521 7854 [email protected]
Barbara Johnson Asst. Treasurer 903-825-3711 [email protected]
Sandra Owens Secretary* 903-262-1280
903-597-7733
Gail Johnson Parliamentarian* 903-279-4930 [email protected]
Standing Committee Chairs
Nancy Kirk Long Range Plans 903-520-4311 [email protected]
Vacant Public Policy
Carol Reynolds Scholarship 903-504-5753 [email protected]
Jackie Littleton AAUW Funds 903-534-4677 [email protected]
Appointed Chairs
Nancy Kirk Interest Groups 903-520-4311 [email protected]
Scherel Carver Newsletter 903-581-1391
903-245-1269 (c)
Nancy Kirk Yearbook/Directory 903-597-2021
903-520-4311 (c)
Katie Green Webmaster 903-581-5656 [email protected]
Karena Love Publicity 903-343-5896 [email protected]
Carol Reynolds Bylaws 903-504-4753 [email protected]
Terri Mathis Historian 903-593-5393 [email protected]
Project Chairs
Sandra Owens
Expanding Your Horizons 903-262-1280
903-597-7733
Delcie Wylie Great Decisions 903-581-5023 [email protected]
Angie Whitehead Academic Rodeo
Spelling Bee
903-593-3030 [email protected]
Fundraising Chairs
Jan Moch Book Sale 903-534-0895 [email protected]
Kristi Roberts Games Day 903-534-8825 [email protected]
Jeanne Henderson Holiday in the Pines 903-534-6563 [email protected]
Robin Insalaco Phantom Event 903-316-8418 903-510-2549
Gail Johnson 903-279-4930 [email protected]
2012-2013 Board of Directors
Mark your calendar for the 2013 AAUW National Convention in New Orleans. Join us June 9-12, 2013, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, as we continue our work to break through barriers for women and girls. And while you’re there, enjoy the food, history, and festivi-ties of the Big Easy!