“Making Friends, Making a Difference”September 2018 Edition

THE PURDUE WOMEN’S CLUB NEWSLETTER

Upcoming PWC Events:On September 21, 2018, Let’s Do Lunch will meet at Buttery Shelf Eatery. October Let's Do Lunch is at Walt’s Pub & Grill. Details are on page 3.

President's LetterLinda Dolby, pwcpresident@purduewomensclub.org

Linda Dolby

September Newsletter, 2018 Dear Friends, I am writing this from a cottage in Michigan, where we are spending a delightful week with our 4 grandchildren and their parents. Such time together is precious indeed. Its important to spend time with those we hold near and dear, which is why I am looking forward to meeting and

October 14 is the Newcomer's Backyard Bonfire! 5:30-8:30 PM! Details are on page 10.

October 18 is the date for the Educational Excursions Fall Trip. Details on the many exciting stops for the day can be found on page 4. Deadline for reserving a spot is October 8th!

On October 25th and November 1st, PWC Volunteers! will be helping with the Friends Book Sale at the West Lafayette Public Library. Details on how to be involved are found on page 2.

greeting you at this month’s Fall Interest Fair and Luncheon! It’s a chance to be together and learn about all the offerings of PWC. Our menu will be delicious and I anticipate the speakers will be fun and enlightening.

While the children are napping I’m reading From Calling Cards to Computer Printouts, by Anne DeCamp, a history of PWC from 1922-2002.

Charter member Blanche Annis Miller tells of our beginning: “Some of the women had a vision of a club for women, so Prof. Laura Anne Fry, head of the Art Department for over 25 years, persuaded Mrs. Stanley Coulter, wife of the Dean, to call a meeting of the women on the campus….about 125 women, faculty members as well as wives met in the library at 2:30 p.m. on March 16,1922, to discuss ‘an organization which would promote sociability among thewomen of the University Circle.’”

We no longer meet “around dainty tea tables,” and much has changed, yet much has remained from those formative years. In four years we’ll be celebrating 100 years! I suggest we form a “Century Committee” to plan a proper celebration. We might also need to form a “Century Fund,” to strengthen our support of Span Plan's scholarship program, one of the many services offered to Purdue's nontraditional students that we have funded since 1933.

Now I’m off to make a cobbler with picked-this-morning blueberries. See you soon.Shalom,

From Calling Cards to Computer PrintoutsA History of PWC from 1922 to 2002

Anne DeCamp

PWC Volunteers!Cheryl Knodle, cknodle@mymetronet.net

In September, PWC Volunteers! is supporting the annual Lions Club’s Vision Screening of elementary students. Small teams will go to each school in the Lafayette and Tippecanoe School Corporations to test vision and help identify students who may not be seeing clearly.

Eighty percent of all visual impairment can be prevented or cured. The first step to prevention is awareness. The second is early detection through vision screening. Around the world, Lions partner with medical professionals and community leaders to screen young children, primary school students, and adultsto identify those at risk for vision loss. The venue for Lions’ vision screenings varies from schools, to workplaces, to community health fairs, and the screening methods depend upon the age group. But the results are always the same. Early identification leads to timely referral, professional treatment, and improved or restored sight .

It is not too late to help with the vision screening of school children. Small teams go to each school in the Lafayette and Tippecanoe School Corporations to test vision and help identify students who may not be seeing clearly. There are still times available in October. It is not necessary to have training before arriving at a school. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA9A92DA1F49-lions1. On October 25 and November 1, PWC Volunteers! will be volunteering at the

West Lafayette Public Library, an organization that supports a number of Purdue Women’s Club groups through free use of the Library facilities. The volunteer effort is for the 'Friends Book Sale' - a major fundraising event with all proceeds being donated to the Library for acquisitions of new materials and

event programming. Each month, the Friends' monetary donation helps purchase over 175 new books, CDs, magazines, and DVDs, along with providing money for the Summer Reading Club bags, Little Free Library books, refreshments at a variety of events, and other needs as they arise at the Library.

On Thursday, October 25, PWC Volunteers! will help with setting up for the Book Fair and on November 1 PWC Volunteers! will help tear down the Book Sale. NOTE: If you cannot help the entire time, make a note of the hours that you will be available in the comments when you sign up. Not all jobs require lifting but some do. If you have a friend or significant other that could help with some lifting, please indicate in the comments section that you will be bringing a guest to this event. Alternatively, you can sign them up using an alternative name (after signing up for a slot, check the box for "alternative name" and enter another name).You may sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA9A92DA1F49-pwcvolunteers2. 2

Highlights of the September 2018 Board MeetingMary Anne Robinson, recordingsecretary@purduewomensclub.org

• The September meeting of the PWC Board, on September 6th, 2018, focused on starting the 2018-2019 year. The meeting includedthe nomination and election of President-Elect Joanne Small, and review and approval of the 2018-2019 budget.

• The board ratified the change in PWC Volunteers! from an interest group to a club wide event. This group is impacting our community.• We heard inspiring reports about the Hammer Down Cancer Luncheon and Newcomer’s events. All look forward to the Fall Luncheon.• We had a member-at-large join us. While this may seem trivial, it is important that you, the PWC member, know that you are welcome

at board meetings. We have plenty of space and your input is valued. Approved board meeting minutes are on our website.• The next PWC Board meeting is at the West Lafayette Public Library, 10.3.18, from 11:00 – noon. All PWC members are welcome.

Let's Do Lunch, Menu for 2018-2019Becki Moore, letsdolunch@purduewomensclub.org

As the new chair of the Let's Do Lunch club wide event, Becki Moore invites you to join Let's Do Lunch each month at a new restaurant in the area .

Join fellow PWC members for great conversation, and delicious food. Please RSVP one week in advance of the lunch so that reservations can be made . Occasionally last minute requests can be accepted, and reservations for the first luncheon are being accepted until the 18th of September.

The first luncheon is at the Buttery Shelf Eatery, bringing you a 'Taste of the Colonies!' This is a Lafayette treat you do not want to miss.

Check out the exciting menu itinerary below. Bon Appetit! If you have any questions, please reach out to Becki at letsdolunch@purduewomensclub.org

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Fall Educational Excursion to Southern Indiana -Thursday, October 18, 2018 Our fall educational excursion will be to the Bloomington Indiana area, home to the OTHER university. We will enjoy a back-stage tour of the IU Musical Arts Center (MAC) at a very busy time as they prepare for opening night at the opera on October 19, 2018. Lunch will follow in the President’s Room at the Indiana Memorial Union.

We will then visit the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhism Cultural Center & Kumbum Chamtse Ling monastery outside of Bloomington. The mission of this center is to foster and preserve Tibetan and Mongolian cultures in the United States. No trip would be complete without a stop at a local winery! We will enjoy a tour and tasting at Oliver Winery before happily heading off for dinner and the trip back to West Lafayette.Deadline for reservations is Monday October 8, 2018 or when bus is full. Please register

Educational Excursions 2018-2019Debby Sherman, dsherman@purdue.edu

Spring Educational Excursion to Louisville, Kentucky - Wednesday April 24, 2019 - Save the Date! The spring trip is going further afield to Louisville with possible visits to Churchill Downs - home of the Kentucky Derby, The Louisville Slugger museum and Factory, a bourbon distillery, and more. Look for more information in the March 2019 newsletter. Please contact one of the co-chairs for more information on the trips. You may reach Connie Davis at (765) 463-1801 or seajay2635@msn.com; Esther Madren at (765) 414-1263 or esther.madren@gmail.com; and Debby Sherman at (765) 418-8540 or dsherman@purdue.edu.

early so you do not miss out on what should be an educational and fun trip. Payment must accompany your reservation. Trip cost is $85 for members and $90 for non-members including transportation, all admissions, driver tip, lunch and a box dinner for the trip home. We plan to return around 8 PM. Reservation form is found on page 5 and at: http://www.purduewomensclub.orgeducational-excursions-fall.html.

Questions? Please contact Debby Sherman at 765-583-2984 or dsherman@purdue.edu.

PWC LAST NAME ______________________

The Purdue Women’s Club - Trip Registration Form

Educational Excursions to Bloomington, IN ---Thursday, October 18, 2018

Back stage tour of the IU Musical Arts Center, Lunch in the Presidents Room IMU,

Visit the Tibetan Cultural Center, plus Oliver Winery tour and wine tasting

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 8, 2018 (If the bus is filled before that date we will have a waiting list.)

Please print off this form, fill it out and mail it. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!

First Name __________________________ Last Name ___________________________________________

Home Phone ____________________ Cell Phone (necessary for trip) ______________________________

Email ___________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name (list only one)______________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone (list only one)______________________________________________________

Special Medical Information PWC should have during this trip (to be kept confidential), if none, write N/A.

________________________________________________________________________________________

DISCLAIMER: Purdue Women’s Club is acting at the registrant’s request and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to property, or for any loss, injury, death, accident, delay, inconvenience or any other loss occurring during or occasioned by applicant participation in this trip.

Price includes transportation, tours, drivers tip, admissions, wine tasting, lunch and box dinner. Dinner includes sandwich, salad, chips and cookie. Choose your box dinner:

___ Walnut Chicken Salad on a Croissant

___ Roast Sirloin on baguette w/ caramelized onions and horseradish sauce

___ California Vegetarian (tortilla wrap with veggies and cheese)

Signature (required) __________________________________________________ Date: _______________

Cost: PWC Members- $85 /Non-Members-$90

Mail to arrive by Monday, October 8 the completed form & check made payable to Purdue Women’s Club to: Debra Sherman, 2817 Bentbrook Lane, W. Lafayette, IN 47906

Questions to: Debra Sherman 583-2984 dsherman@purdue.edu

or Esther Madren 765-414-1263 esther.madren@gmail.com

NOTE: Refunds for cancellations given only if we are able to resell your seat before the trip.

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Interest Group UpdatesGarden Gals - The Herb Romance

Suzanne Collins, collinss@purdue.edu

Using herbs from the garden in everyday meal preparation was the focus of the August 14 Garden Gals meeting at the Purdue Extension-Tippecanoe County building and gardens. Melissa Evans, an advanced Master Gardener, discussed how she incorporates herbs into family meals. She also encouraged audience participation to share other ideas for using herbs.

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Melissa brought examples of many herbs she grows and demonstrated how to use them in unique ways. For example, she uses a stem of rosemary with some of the leaves stripped off as the base for a simple kabob. She skewers cherry tomatoes, onions, zucchini or other vegetable chunks right onto the stem adding flavor and interest. It can be used to serve a raw “salad”, or wrapped in foil and cooked on the grill. She also sliced an apple crosswise into ¼” sections, spread cream cheese onto one slice and added sage leaves. The “sandwich” was topped with another apple slice. In yet another example, Melissa suggests taking an ear of corn with the husks still attached. She peels the husks back exposing the ear of corn, then adds butter, chopped basil leaves and chives, then pulls the husks back over the corn. Roast on a grill or in the oven for a real treat.

Following the herb presentation the ladies walked through the demonstration garden for ideas on how to combine and display both perennials and annuals. They also observed butterflies visiting the flowers and saw them in various stages of development.

September will find the Garden Gals visiting Wea Creek Orchard to hear about different apple varieties and their uses. Shopping for apples and other fall produce will be an option. If you wish to be added to the Garden Gals e-mail list, contact Suzie Collins at collinss@purdue.edu.Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month and beginat 2 PM, locations vary.

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Interest Group UpdatesDiscovering Art & Artists

Partners with the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette for an Art Trip to Cincinnati!

Genealogy Group - A Thank You to Amy HarborMary Anne Robinson, maryrobinson@comcast.net

For seven years, Amy Harbor served as Chair of the PWC Genealogy Group. She stepped down this year to let someone else lead. The group presented Amy with a clock to show their appreciation for her years of service - Dedication and Leadership.

Amy is pictured with Donna Granger accepting the clock. Thank You, Amy, sincerely!

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Interest Group UpdatesPWC 20|30 Hosts a Very Successful Hammer Down Cancer Luncheon

Lisa Hoverman, lisaraenae@gmail.com

On August 23, 2018, PWC 20|30, together with PWC Let's Do Lunch (LDL), Newcomers and McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House, hosted the Sixth Annual Hammer Down Cancer Luncheon (HDCL), where 100% of the cost of a luncheon ticket (this year $40) went to support the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research (PCCR).

The PCCR is in it's 40th year as a National Cancer Institute-designated basic-research cancer center. Only 7 institutions in the US have earned this title. Being a basic-research center means that the PCCR work focuses on investigating cancers where they begin to investigate the cause of, and cure for, one of the most devastating killers of our time.

Since 2013, PWC 20|30 has organized the HDCL, most often coordinated with LDL on the Thursday before the Hammer Down Cancer Purdue Football Game with space and food provided by McGraw's. This year, the luncheon had its largest attendance with 74 tickets to the event purchased, and 75 who actually dined (as the owner of McGraw’s joins us). New this year was a popular raffle purchase option and incentive for registration. The 2018 luncheon raised $4065 that will be going to the PCCR to Hammer Down Cancer! To date, the PWC 20|30 HDCL has raised over $13,000 for the PCCR.

This year, the wonderful Dr. Will Miller served as the emcee. Dr. Tim Ratliff, the PCCR Director, welcomed everyone. Attendees heard moving short presentations on why cancer research is so important to each of us from Purdue Quarterback David Blough and his experience as the son of a mother with oral cancer, from local cancer survivor Jefferey Barbee who also suffered from oral cancer and has as a patient contributed to research and knows it’s value, and finally from the PCCR Deputy Director Dr. Andy Mesecar, who ended with the innovative ways the PCCR is looking at cancer research – collaborating with new scientists and engineers across Purdue’s campus to bring more effective, low cost therapies and cures to cancer patients.

Plans are in the works for the 2019 Hammer Down Cancer Luncheon to be at McGraw’s again. We invite you to be looking for the upcoming 7th Annual HDCL information next summer. Let's continue to Boiler Up, and Hammer Down Cancer!

From left to right: David and Linda Blough; Jeffery Barbee with Aunt Sheila Barbee Cochran; Dr. Andrew Mesecar addressing the attendees; some friendly and familiar PWC faces.

International Friendship Travel to Ireland

Barbara Bowman, tiggerlovesmom@hotmail.com

Please join the International Friendship Group on Monday, September 24, 2018 for our first meeting of the year. We look forward to traveling to Ireland to hear about the Purdue All-American Marching Band’s trip to Ireland last spring.

The group meets at the Daniel Turf Center, 1340 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, IN. The program begins promptly at 9:30 AM. First Meeting Date: Monday, September 24th, 2018Topic: Purdue’s All American Marching Band Travels to Ireland, Presented by Aaron Yoder We look forward to hearing about the students’ experiences and the logistics of coordinating such a large travel group.

Interest Group Updates

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A Note From the Editor

"PWC Serves!"Lisa Hoverman,

newsletterteam@purduewomensclub.org

Hello and Happy September! I hope this finds you ready for Fall and the beauty and cooler temperatures the season brings. Leaves changing colors and falling in Indiana is one of my favorite parts of living here.

As you saw in the Board meeting minutes, we extend a warm welcome to our new President-Elect, Joanne Small! The Board approved the Nominating Committee recommendation on September 6th. We look forward to learning more about this lady who stepped in to fill a gap in a time of need. She exemplifies our culture of service in PWC.

The service so many do in PWC is called out in many ways in this issue, and I enjoyed reading all of the submissions. It was great to see the Genealogy Group recognize Amy Harbor, their outgoing chair of 7 years - what service!

The new PWC Volunteers! continue to spread good through the PWC name and I look forward to joining them later this year. I encourage you to do the same. They are partnering with the Lions currently, and West Lafayette Public Library next month. More wonderful service!

Finally, it was wonderful to see so many PWC members attend the Hammer Down Cancer Luncheon. This event is just another way we show that we serve, not just in our community, but efforts that have worldwide impacts. Thank you to Susan Jischke and Carol Rosborg, the chairs of PWC 20|30 who served in many ways before and during the Luncheon to make the event successful and a great service to attendees and the PCCR.I know there is much more service in PWC not captured here, so I encourage you to share it for the next newsletter! Happy start to Fall!

Welcome New and Returning Members!Sa Liu Anne-Marie Markun Sheila McCreary Jo Meade Anne-Marie Nichols Mary Jo Pflum Karen Plantenga B. JeanenneRothenbergerJulie RoushPatricia RyanJoanna SchroederSherri Smith

New Members:Tracy Bibler Tamera Bowditch Mary Brineman Kate Coplea Janet Day Sharon Epping Kathy Freeman Beth Goodman Kathy Grogan Anita Hines-Hunt Mary Jafvert Crickette Kramer

Nancy Stone Sandy Storey-Moon Jeanie Truelsen Ruth Van Matre Phyllis Winski

Returning Members:Jennifer Gray Wendy Medbourn

Members with updated contact information:Martha Altschaeffl (correction: re-added husband)Mary Ellen Collins (new address)Christine Comer (corrected phone)Jo Ann Ferris (corrected email)Sue Hume Graham (corrected city/zip)Donna Schurman (new address)Elizabeth Stoddart (corrected email)Lyubov Sylayeva (corrected address)

Note that the link in the email with the Newsletter announcement will take you to the contact information for new and returning members, and the updates.

PWC The Purdue Women’s Club

P.O. Box 2073 West Lafayette, Indiana 47996-2073

PWC NeNewsletter

Submission Dates!October Issue September 15

Includes updates on Fall Luncheon Experience, and , First IG Meetings

November/December Issue October 15

Includes updates on Sept-Nov Meetings; plans for Dec-Jan

Please email all submissions to: newsletterteam@purduewomensclub.org

PWC Interest Group Leaders & General Club Events Coordinators

Please be sure to update your webpage if you haven't.Send your updates to: websiteadministrator@purduewomensclub.org

THE PURDUE WOMEN’S CLUB NEWSLETTER NOTES

Wishing you a safe and happy start to fall!

There are many new people moving i nto the Greater Lafayette Area in the next months who may be going to purduewomensclub.org to see what we’re all about! As a c ourtesy to our new residents and potential new members it’s importa nt our website is current with contact information and summer pla ns - even if you’re not meeting - and any Fall plans you may have al ready made.