AAUW of North Carolina » Jacksonville Regional

JACKSONVILLE REGIONAL BRANCH MAY-JUNE-JULY 2009 NEWSLETTER

Connie Gamble Ochse — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:58:12 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Greetings, members!

We had a very productive April meeting at Connie’s home. Thanks again, Connie, for your hospitality. Our May Meeting will be Sunday, 31 May, at 3:00 p.m. We will meet and eat at Tony’s Seafood on Western Blvd. Ext. in Jacksonville. Family, friends and potential members are encouraged to attend. We will celebrate our accomplishments and install our officers for next year. Sue Currie has volunteered to serve as our branch secretary for the coming year. Thank you, Sue!

Please be thinking about the types of programs that you would like for us to have in the coming year. Although we will not meet in June or July, I am looking forward to spending some time with Judy and other interested members planning for the 2009-2010 year. Let us know which women’s issues interest you the most. I believe that it is important for us to “think globally and act locally.”

Many of you are active in other organizations. Are there any programs or events planned that would provide us with an opportunity for collaboration? Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas with us by phone or email.

Looking forward to seeing you on the 31st.

JoAnn
Co-President
*************************************************

OUR NEXT MEETING: Sunday, May 31, 3 p.m. we will meet at Tony’s Seafood Restaurant, 1345 Western Blvd., Jacksonville. We will vote for and then install the new officers for the 2009-2010 year. This is also the time we pay dues for the coming year. Dues are $71 which includes $49 national, $11 state, and $11 branch dues. A voluntary contribution of $30 may be made to LAF and the Educational Foundation. A portion of your dues is tax deductible.
*************************************************

THE 2009-2010 SLATE OF OFFICERS

Co-Presidents-JoAnn Taylor Hall and Judy Martin
VP Membership-(Your name here)
Programs Team-Evelyn Lynge, JoAnn Taylor Hall and (Your Name Here)
Secretary-Sue Currie
Treasurer-Katharyn Thayer

Non-elected positions: Newsletter - Heather Ochse, Editor, and Connie Gamble Ochse, Assistant Editor

Two positions are still to be filled: VP Membership and another person on the Programs Team. Please consider contributing a little of your expertise to ensure the smooth operation of our branch. Feel free to contact JoAnn if you have questions about what it takes to fill any of the vacant positions - 577-1890 or coachjo@embarqmail.com.
***************************************************

REGULAR CONTRIBUTIONS TO AAUW MADE SIMPLE: If you like to order online regularly and would like to make painless contributions to AAUW at the same time, this idea is for you. iGive.com offers a way to give a percentage of your online purchase at hundreds of online retailers to the AAUW Educational Foundation. Go to iGive.com and follow the directions for signing up and stipulating your chosen charity. Thereafter, everytime you place an order with one the participating retailers, a percentage of your purchase goes to the AAUW Educational Foundation. It is that easy!
***************************************************

CALENDAR

May 31, Sunday, 3 p.m. - Tony’s Seafood Restaurant, 1345 Western Blvd., Jacksonville. Vote for 2009-2010 officers and installation. This is our last meeting before we take a summer break. Guests are most welcome.

June 26-28 - National AAUW Convention, St. Louis, Missouri

June and July - NO REGULAR BRANCH MEETING
***************************************************

PAST AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch newsletters and articles about our branch can be viewed on our website: www.jacksonville.aauwnc.org .
***************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch April 2009 Newsletter

Connie Gamble Ochse — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:49:55 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Greetings, Members -

The state convention that the Wilmington Branch hosted in Wrightsville Beach was excellent. I know that everyone who was able to attend had a great time.
New state officers were elected and installed. Karla Atkinson from the Brevard branch and Lill Van Order from Wilmington will be serving as co-VPs for programming. I am looking forward to great events from that dynamic and creative pair!
Also, there are state funds available for one member from each branch who attends the National convention in June in St. Louis. I will provide details on that program at our April meeting.
Connie Gamble Ochse has graciously offered her home for our next meeting. We will meet Sunday, 26 April, at 2:00 p.m. We will review the highlights of the recent state convention, and discuss plans, programs and officers for the coming year.
On the topic of officers for next year, I will be happy to continue to serve as co-President of our branch. Katharyn Thayer will continue to serve as treasurer. Connie and Heather Ochse have agreed to continue to produce our monthly newsletter. Connie is also an integral member of the state Communications Team and she is instrumental in the Tar Heel News production process. Nelda Howell has done an excellent job as secretary this year, but she is unable to continue in that position for another year. So, we need a volunteer to serve our branch as secretary, and we also need someone to take charge of programming. It is extremely important for EACH member to take an active part in supporting the AAUW vision and mission in our area.

JoAnn Hall, Co-President
*****************************************************************

OUR NEXT MEETING: Sunday, April 26, 2-4 p.m. we will meet at Connie’s house, 107 Epworth Drive, Jacksonville. Delegates to the recent convention at Wrightsville Beach will give a recap and our next service projects will be discussed. Call 346-8223 for directions.
*****************************************************************

FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: The city of Jacksonville and the Southwest Walmart are conducting a free electronics recycling drive on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monitors, computers and other electronics will be accepted. (These items cannot be accepted at the landfill, so please don’t throw them in your household trash or leave them on the curb.)
*****************************************************************

OUR BRANCH IN THE NEWS: In a letter to the editor of the Jacksonville Daily News, Connie Gamble Ochse described AAUW, the recent 100 Years in NC Convention, and the accomplishments of our branch in particular. If you missed the April 4 letter, go to www.jdnews.com and search the archives to view it.
*****************************************************************

CALENDAR

April 26 (Sunday), 2-4 p.m. - Branch Meeting at 107 Epworth Drive, Jacksonville. Program: Convention Recap and Projects

May - Branch Meeting - TBA

July 17-18 - Summer Board Meeting, Hendersonville. Lodging: Quality Inn near I-26 (exit 49A). Registration. $12.
*****************************************************************

PLAN NOW: To attend the 2009 AAUW Convention in St. Louis, MO, June 26-28, 2009.
*****************************************************************

PAST AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch newsletters and aricles about our branch can be viewed on our web site: www.jacksonville.aauwnc.org.
*****************************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

AAUW JACKSONVILLE REGIONAL BRANCH MARCH 2009 NEWSLETTER

Connie Gamble Ochse — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:30:31 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: We all enjoyed hearing Dr. Julia Morrow from East Carolina University talk about her application for a grant from AAUW to fund a speech pathology camp for children. She is also interested in organizing a branch of AAUW in Greenville. We offered our support in these endeavors. We also invited Dr. Morrow to join us at convention at Wrightsville Beach to learn more about the overall AAUW picture.

Speaking of convention, please note the information below and put it on your calendar. It will be here in no time. See you there!

JoAnn, Co-President

******************************************************************

OUR NEXT MEETING: There will be no March branch meeting due to convention. Please plan to attend convention in Wrightsville Beach on March 27. This one-day convention culminates with a gala banquet to celebrate 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina.

******************************************************************

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF AAUW IN NC! AAUW Wilmington hosts this event March 27 at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach. Complete details and registration form can be found in the Spring issue of the Tar Heel News or at www.aauwnc.org. Let’s take at least 20% of our membership to convention this year.

******************************************************************

GOOD NEWS ABOUT DUES! AAUW National dues will remain $49. Beginning April 1, 2009, of that $49 national individual member dues, $46 is tax deductible, payable to “AAUW”, our 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Student affiliate dues will continue to be $17, $16 of which will be tax deductible. For our branch, therefore, dues for the 2009-2010 year will be $71 ($49 + 11 + 11 = $71).

******************************************************************

CALENDAR

March 27: Celebrate 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina at the beach at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach, NC. You won’t want to miss it. Complete details and registration are in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel News and at www.aauwnc.org .

*******************************************************************

PLAN NOW: To attend the 2009 AAUW Convention in St. Louis, MO, June 26-28, 2009.

*******************************************************************

PAST AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch newsletters and articles about our branch can be viewed on our web site: www.jacksonville.aauwnc.org.

*******************************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

AAUW Jacksonville Regional February 2009 Newsletter

Connie Gamble Ochse — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:33:46 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope that you will do something heart-healthy for yourself today - take a walk, eat an extra helping of fresh fruit or vegetables, or reach out to a friend or neighbor who may need to hear a friendly voice or a few words of encouragement. I am looking forward to our meeting this month! Our guest speaker, Julia Morrow, is coming from ECU. Julia applied for a Community Action Grant from AAUW. She is going to describe her project and tell us how she will use the grant money. She is also interested in restarting the Greenville branch of AAUW. I hope to see many of you at our meeting on Saturday - yes, Saturday - 21 February. We will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Education Bldg. at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Lunch will be served! There will be a special door prize drawing, too!

JoAnn, Co-President
**********************************************************

OUR NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, February 21, 11 a.m.; Onslow Memorial Hospital Education Bldg. Speaker: Julia Morrow. Lunch will be provided. Please contact JoAnn (910-577-1890 or coachjo@embarqmail.com ) if you can attend. She needs a head count.
**********************************************************

SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROJECT UPDATE:

The school supply project went well. Heather took items such as rulers, notebook paper, 1 -subject notebooks, flash cards, and books, to five area Onslow County Schools: Northwoods Elementary, Parkwood Elementary, Clyde Erwin Elementary, Morton Elementary and Blue Creek Elementary. Using our state grant monies on top of Kathryn Thayer’s donation, we definitely accomplished our mission. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.
***********************************************************

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF AAUW IN NC! AAUW Wilmington hosts this event March 27 at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach. Complete details and registration form will be in the Spring issue of the Tar Heel News in the next few days. Plan to bring a carload of people. Convention is a special time to reconnect with friends from across the state.
***********************************************************

CALENDAR

February 21, 2009; 11 a.m. - Branch meeting, Onslow Memorial Hospital Education Bldg. Lunch will be provided. Speaker: Julia Morrow. RSVP JoAnn - 577-1890 or coachjo@embarqmail.com

March 8: International Women’s Day. Women divided by geography, politics, language, culture, economics, and ethnicity come together to celebrate the historic struggles for equality, justice and advancement that unite us. It is also a day to acknowledge the gaps that persist and the opportunities that remain for women.

March 27: Celebrate 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina at the beach at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach, NC. You won’t want to miss it! Complete details and registration form are in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel News and at aauwnc.org. (No regular branch meeting in March.)
************************************************************

PLAN NOW: To attend the 2009 AAUW Convention is St. Louis, MO, June 26-28, 2009.
************************************************************

PAST AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch newsletters and articles about our branch can be viewed on our web site: www.jacksonville.aauwnc.org.
************************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

Jacksonville Regional Branch January 2009 Newsletter

Connie Gamble Ochse — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:23:06 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Greetings, Members, and Happy New Year! I am hoping that 2009 will be filled with good health and happiness for all of you and your loved ones.

Please make plans to attend the State Convention this year. It will be in Wilmington and we are celebrating 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina. The next issue of the Tarheel News will have all the registration and program information.

Our January speaker is Dr. Patricia Seagraves. She is the site director for the Camp Lejeune FOCUS project. This program works with families dealing with the stresses of deployment. Each of us knows at least one person who is dealing with these stressors. It may be a friend, a neighbor, or someone at church. If you teach, then many of your students may be dealing with these situations. Please invite your friends, neighbors or co-workers to attend this meeting with you.

Looking forward to seeing you on January 26th.

JoAnn, Co-president
Jacksonville Regional Branch
***********************************************************************
OUR NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 26, 6:30 p.m.; Classroom 2 at Onslow Memorial Hospital Education Bldg. Speaker: Dr. Patricia Seagraves.
***********************************************************************
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND: AAUW Twin Rivers’ Authors’ Luncheon, January 31, 11:30 a.m. at the Chelsea Restaurant in historic downtown New Bern. One of our local authors, David Terry, will be speaking. Tickets: $25. Contact Connie at 346-8223 or cgo@ec.rr.com .
***********************************************************************
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF AAUW IN NC! AAUW Wilmington hosts this event March 27 at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach. Complete details and registration form will be in the Spring issue of the Tar Heel News in the next few weeks. Plan to bring a carload.
***********************************************************************
CALENDAR

January 26, 2009; 6:30 p.m. - Branch meeting in Classroom 2, Onslow Memorial Hospital Education Bldg. Speaker: Dr. Patricia Seagraves of FOCUS.

February 23, 2009; 6:30 p.m. - Branch meeting, TBA.

March 27: Celebrate 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina at the beach at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach, NC. You won’t want to miss it. Complete details in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel News.

***********************************************************************
PLAN NOW: To attend the 2009 AAUW Convention in St. Louis, MO, June 26-28, 2009.
***********************************************************************
PAST AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch newsletters and articles about our branch can be viewed on our web site: www.jacksonville.aauwnc.org.
***********************************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

Jacksonville Regional Branch November/December 2008 Newsletter

Connie Gamble Ochse — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:21:50 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Greetings members!
The years of campaigning are finally over, and we will have a new President in the White House in January.
Connie and I attended the Fall Board meeting in Chapel Hill last weekend. A resolution to approve the new Tar Heel Branch, a “branch without borders”, was approved. This branch intends to provide “a more flexible affiliation method for members in communities where there is no branch.” Doris Bernlohr of Burlington is the new branch’s president and contact person - dbernlohr@bellsouth.net.
Pay equity continues to be a concern. Although some improvements have been made over the years, there is still a sizable gap. A “Keep the Change” initiative will be launched in the coming months.
Transportation to the National Convention in St. Louis was also discussed. The convention will be held June 26-28, 2009. Bus travel was researched, and the pros and cons were discussed.
The state convention in Wilmington on March 27, 2009, was also discussed. It will be a celebration of 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina.

JoAnn and Judy, Co-Presidents

Editors note: For detailed summaries of each Fall Meeting workshop, please go to www.aauwnc.org.
***********************************************************************
OUR NEXT MEETING: Sunday, November 23; 1:30 p.m., Tony’s Seafood on Western Blvd. in front of Target (Jacksonville). Share a holiday meal with members and guests. Please bring donations for the Onslow Women’s Center. Contact JoAnn or Judy if you have questions about what to bring.
***********************************************************************
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND: AAUW Twin Rivers Holiday Brunch on Saturday, December 6; 11:30 a.m. at the Catered Affair on Trent Rd., New Bern. Contact Connie for more information/carpooling/reservations - cgo@ec.rr.com .
***********************************************************************
CALENDAR

November 23, 1:30 p.m. - Holiday meal with members and guests; bring items to be donated to the Onslow Women’s Center. Location: Tony’s Seafood on Western Blvd. in front of Target (Jacksonville). Please RSVP to JoAnn - coachjo@embarqmail.com or 910-577-1890.
November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving!
December - NO BRANCH MEETING - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
January 26, 2009; 6:30 p.m. - Branch meeting, TBA.
***********************************************************************
SAVE THE DATE: Celebrate 100 years of AAUW in North Carolina! AAUW Wilmington hosts a celebration at the beach on March 27, 2009 at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach, NC. You won’t want to miss it. Details in the Winter 2008 Tar Heel News and the January 2009 branch newsletter.
***********************************************************************
PLAN NOW: To attend the 2009 AAUW Convention in St. Louis, MO, June 26-28, 2009. We will vote on major changes to the structure of AAUW.
***********************************************************************
PAST AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch newsletters and articles about our branch can be viewed on our web site: www.jacksonville.aauwnc.org.
***********************************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

AAUW Jacksonville Regional Branch October 2008 Newsletter

Connie Gamble Ochse — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:44:38 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: We would like to briefly recap our September meeting: Due to a generous donation from Chris Almeida, our scholarship fund was at $500. We discussed giving one $500 scholarship or two $250 scholarships. Our hesitation on committing to $500 annually led to the decision to stay with two $250 scholarships. With college expenses so high we wondered just how much help $250 would be. However, our latest recipient, Amy Cavanaugh, wrote to express profound appreciation for our scholarship. She proudly wrote how her position of lab technician provided results to doctors, and that 80% of doctors’ diagnoses are based on lab results.
To assist us with programming for the rest of the year, please review these options and let us know which ones appeal to you by e-mailing JoAnn - coachjo@embarqmail.com or Judy - jmartin27@ec.rr.com . Could you commit to one activity this fall and one meeting in 2009?
*I would attend a holiday dinner at Tony’s Seafood (Western Blvd.) Spouses and/or guests invited. Choose a time below.
_November 10, Monday, 6:30 p.m. OR _ November 15, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. OR _November 16, Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
*I would attend a morning 9 a.m. walking/talking meeting at the mall with a short conversation at Barnes & Noble.
*I would attend a volunteer session for -
__the Women’s Shelter
__Get out the vote/meet the candidates
__Library building fund
__Clean-up the Jacksonville region
__School supplies delivery
__Lunch-and-go at Olive Garden
__Tea-and-go at White Oak Bakery
__Lunch-and-go at Fuddrucker’s (closed meeting area)
__Meet-and-go at Barnes & Noble
__I would be interested in ways to be supportive of members (If this idea appeals, we can pursue ways to offer support.)
Thank you for your attention and input. -Judy Martin and JoAnn Hall

***********************************************
OUR NEXT MEETING: October 27, 6:30 p.m.; St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Start your holiday shopping early with Pampered Chef and Tastefully Simple representatives. Bring your friends, neighbors and relatives to this unique shopping experience!
***********************************************
CONGRATULATIONS! to the AAUW Educational Foundation on its 50th anniversary and special thanks to all of you who have contributed over the years. Your generous contributions have enabled the Educational Foundation to continue breaking through barriers for women and girls for 50 years.
***********************************************
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE AAUW NC FALL MEETING: Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 1; Hampton Inn, 1740 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Hotel reservations by Oct. 1-call 919-968-3000; give group code AMT; rate is $89 plus tax (hot breakfast included). Meeting reservation is $13. Make check payable to AAUW-Chapel Hill and mail with registration form to Sandy Slates, 2608 Freestone Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603. See JoAnn or Connie for registration forms. Additional details are in the Fall Tar Heel News. Meeting registration deadline is October 17!
***********************************************
CALENDAR

October 27, 6:30 p.m.-Branch meeting. Location: St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Early holiday shopping with Tastefully Simple and Pampered Chef.

October 31-November 1 - AAUW/NC Fall Meeting, Chapel Hill. Details above.

November 1 - Lunch w/ Carolina Authors hosted by AAUW Wilmington. Book sales & signing 11 a.m., buffet luncheon 12 noon, program 12:45 p.m. Tickets: $25. Contact Phyllis Leimer at Pleimer405@aol.com for more information.

November 4 - VOTE! The power of one vote - your vote makes a difference!
***********************************************
PLAN NOW: To attend the 2009 AAUW Convention in St. Louis, MO, June 26-28, 2009. We will vote on major changes to the structure of AAUW. A bus will be chartered to take North Carolina delegates to the convention.
***********************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

For more information about our branch, please visit our website at www.jacksonville.aauwnc.org .

AAUW/JACKSONVILLE REGIONAL BRANCH AUGUST 2008 NEWSLETTER

Connie Gamble Ochse — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:10:30 +0000

2008-2009 OFFICERS: Your new branch officers are JoAnn Hall and Judy Martin, Co-Presidents; Heather F. Ochse, Vice-President/Programs; Nelda Howell, Secretary; Katharyn Thayer, Treasurer. Vice-President of Membership remains open. The board of officers welcomes your comments and suggestions for the coming year.

If there is a particular program you would like, please let Heather know - hksalc@yahoo.com. Also, Joanne Whitney Hill has new membership brochures and new public policy brochures. Please contact her if you need any brochures - 910-743-9996 or johill@hughes.net.

***************************************************************

SAVE THIS DATE: September 22, 2008; 6:30 p.m. - Our next branch meeting. Location: TBA.

***************************************************************

AAUW/NC FALL MEETING: Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 1; Hampton Inn, 1740 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Hotel reservations by Oct. 1 - call 919-968-3000; give group code AMT; rate is $89 plus tax (hot breakfast included). Meeting reservation is $13. Make check payable to AAUW-Chapel Hill and mail with registration form to Sandy Slates, 2608 Freestone Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603. See JoAnn or Connie for registration forms. Additional details will be in the Fall Tar Heel News.

****************************************************************

CALENDAR

September 22, 6:30 p.m. - Branch meeting. Location: TBA

October 27, 6:30 p.m. - Branch meeting. Location: TBA

October 31 - November 1 - AAUW/NC Fall Meeting, Chapel Hill

****************************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

AAUW/Jacksonville Regional Branch May/June 2008 Newsletter

Connie Gamble Ochse — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:34:35 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: This is our last message to you as branch co-presidents. Thank you for allowing us to serve you these last two years. As was so often mentioned at convention, “Jacksonville Regional is a small branch, but they get a lot done.” Our School Supplies Project continues to aid 7 area elementary schools. Our scholarship at Coastal Carolina Community College helps one to two students a year to further an education that otherwise might not be possible. Our contributions to Sponsors of Academic Talent and Festival of Trees support worthy community concerns. You can all be proud of the work you do in the name of AAUW. You are a part of a very mighty branch.
-Connie and Evelyn
***********************************************************************

OUR NEXT EVENT: Installation Banquet, May 17th (Saturday), 3:30 p.m. at Connie’s house. Please bring finger food to share. We will be installing the new officers and enjoying a relaxed atmosphere of camaraderie before we part for the summer months. (Meetings resume the end of August.) Please let Connie know you are coming - 346-8223 or cgo@ec.rr.com .
***********************************************************************

2008-2009 OFFICERS: A new slate of officers was presented to the membership and approved by unanimous vote at the March meeting. Your new officers will be JoAnn Hall and Judy Martin, Co-Presidents; Heather F. Ochse, Vice-President/Programs; Nelda Howell, Secretary; Katharyn Thayer, Treasurer. Vice-President of Membership remains open. These officers will be installed at the installation banquet on May 17th.
***********************************************************************

CCCC Scholarship Fundraiser: Our fundraiser with partner Charlene Shearer of Tastefully Simple went very well in spite of torrential rain. Combined with funds left over from last year, we raised enough money to offer two scholarships at Coastal Carolina Community College. Thank you to everyone who attended, especially those who drove from Morehead City and Swansboro! Thank you, too, to Charlene for once again providing us with lots of delicious samples.
***********************************************************************

AAUW/NC CONVENTION: Please go to aauwnc.org to view pictures and summaries of the meetings and activities at convention held April 18-20 in Greensboro. Thank you, Greensboro Branch, for your generous hospitality!
***********************************************************************

CALENDAR
May 17 (Saturday), 3:30 p.m. - Installation Banquet, 107 Epworth Drive, Jacksonville. Please bring finger food for sharing. Call Connie at 346-8223 for directions or to tell her you are coming. Dues for the 2008-2009 year may be paid at this time.

NO MEETINGS IN JUNE AND JULY. The August newsletter will announce plans for the coming season of activities.
***********************************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*

AAUW/NC Jacksonville Regional Branch April 2008 Newsletter

Connie Gamble Ochse — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:38:20 +0000

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Come one and all! You are cordially invited to our Scholarship Fundraiser on April 28 at 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church on Henderson Drive in Jacksonville. We will be partnering with Charlene Shearer of Tastefully Simple - “The food you love, the time you deserve.” Bring your friends, your relatives. Sample the delicious offerings that are so easy to prepare you’ll wonder what to do with all that extra time on your hands. A percentage of the sales supports our AAUW/Jacksonville Regional Branch Scholarship at Coastal Carolina Community College. Eating, supporting a good cause - what could be more fun!

See you there! -Connie and Evelyn
******************************************************

OUR NEXT EVENT: Scholarship Fundraiser on Monday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 711 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville. Bring guests and appetites! Contact Connie at 346-8223 if you need more order forms. Forms must be turned in with payment by April 28.
******************************************************

2008-2009 OFFICERS: A new slate of officers was presented to the membership and approved by unanimous vote at the March meeting. Your new officers are JoAnn Hall and Judy Martin, Co-Presidents; Heather F. Ochse, Vice-President/Programs; Nelda Howell, Secretary; Katharyn Thayer, Treasurer. Vice-President of Membership remains open. These officers will be installed at the installation banquet on May 17th at 3:30 p.m. at Connie’s house.
******************************************************

SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROJECT: Our application to the state for a $300 mini-grant was approved! The school supplies have been purchased. Margaret and Heather were able to deliver two bags of supplies, books and educational videos to each of 7 Onslow County elementary schools. We have enough money left to provide supplies in the 2008-2009 school year. A big thank-you to AAUW/NC for their generosity!
******************************************************

CALENDAR

April 18-19 - AAUW/NC Convention, Downtown Marriott, Greensboro, NC. See the Spring Tar Heel News or go to aauwnc.org for details. Carpooling encouraged.

April 28, 6:30 p.m. - Branch Scholarship Fundraiser at Parish Hall, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 711 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville. Fundraiser partner: Charlene Shearer of Tastefully Simple. Bring friends and relatives. Taste food. Have fun.

May 17 (Saturday), 3:30 p.m. - Installation Banquet, 107 Epworth Drive, Jacksonville. Please bring finger food for sharing. Call Connie at 346-8223 for directions.
*******************************************************

Heather F. Ochse, Editor, hksalc@yahoo.com
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.*