AAUW of North Carolina » Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org Because equity is still an issue! Thu, 15 May 2008 18:56:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 en Wilmington, 2007-2008 http://www.aauwnc.org/2008/04/16/wilmington-2007-2008/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2008/04/16/wilmington-2007-2008/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:47:09 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2008/04/16/wilmington-2007-2008/ Program Meetings

September: NH Co. Councilwoman Pat DeLair-”Ethics, Compassion, and Government”

October: Dr. Curtis Stiles, Assoc. UNCW Professor, Marketing and Management
Department, “Thalian Hall Project”

November: Carolina Authors Luncheon

Chaired by Phyllis Leimer and Brooks Preik, this luncheon benefits the AAUW
Educational Foundation and supports scholarships for non-traditional women
students transferring from Cape Fear Community College to UNCW. This year’s
authors: Clyde Edgerton, Jill McCorkle, Melton McLaurin, and Mary Alice
Monroe. Funds raised totaled almost $3400.

January: Midori Albert, UNCW Forensic Science Professor-”What the Dead Have Taught Me About the Living”

February: John Milligan, Executive Director of WHQR-”Is There a Future for Public Radio?”

March: Clancy Thompson, Board Member of the Covenant with North Carolina’s Children-this program is a prime example of how innovation with public and private funding can address grassroots needs, helping children develop both socially and cognitively.

April: Joy Shortel, Phoenix Employment Ministry-focuses on men and women whose incomes place them at or below the poverty level and helps them to find career paths.

May planned: Jane Stephenson, Founder and Executive Director of New Opportunity
School for Women-”The Challenge of Women of Courage”
In addition to these programs, member and author Blonnie Wyche conducted a writing workshop in January, for members interested in doing family histories or memoirs. At our December luncheon, a silent auction raised $326 for LAF, bringing the total this year to over $500. The Wilmington Branch continues to facilitate three monthly book clubs and a
monthly International Relations Group.

Projects: Eyes to Future: Children with vision problems are discovered each year through the Branch’s efforts with this program. More than 20 volunteers are trained to screen students, which leads to further testing by vision specialists. In 2007, approximately 6000 New Hanover County students were screened.

AAUW Wilmington has moved to electronic newsletter publication and is most grateful for the leadership of Newsletter Editor, Amanda Boomershine.
Sandra McLaurin, President
April 8, 2008
Branch contacts

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2008/04/16/wilmington-2007-2008/feed/ Wilmington Branch to Hold Holiday Luncheon http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/11/13/wilmington-branch-to-hold-holiday-luncheon/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/11/13/wilmington-branch-to-hold-holiday-luncheon/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:47:31 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/11/13/wilmington-branch-to-hold-holiday-luncheon/ The Wilmington Branch will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 15, 12 noon at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. Former branch president and poet Hope Cusick will read her narrative poem, “A Christmas Hobo” and one of her short stories with a holiday theme. Member Maggie Parrish will read from “The Golden Compass,” an award-winning children’s book. There will also be a silent auction to benefit LAF. The cost of the luncheon is $18 and the deadline is December 1. Please contact Phyllis Ambler at (910) 686-2433 for details and to make your reservation.

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/11/13/wilmington-branch-to-hold-holiday-luncheon/feed/ Wilmington Branch to learn about Thalian Hall Project http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/29/wilmington-branch-to-learn-about-thalian-hall-project/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/29/wilmington-branch-to-learn-about-thalian-hall-project/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:42:21 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/29/wilmington-branch-to-learn-about-thalian-hall-project/ Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, an historic theater in Wilmington, is over 150 years old. For decades, a variety of cultural arts programs has been enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. A major expansion, renovation, and facelift is about to take place. The Wilmington Branch will learn more about this project at its October general meeting. The meeting will take place in the Thalian Hall Ballroom, 301 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, on Saturday, October 13, at 10 am. For details, please contact Jean D’Addario at 910-842-7702.

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/29/wilmington-branch-to-learn-about-thalian-hall-project/feed/ Luncheon with Carolina Authors scheduled for November 10 http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/luncheon-with-carolina-authors-scheduled-for-november-10/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/luncheon-with-carolina-authors-scheduled-for-november-10/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:40:11 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/luncheon-with-carolina-authors-scheduled-for-november-10/ The Wilmington Branch will once again host its very popular Luncheon with Carolina Authors. This is our major fundraiser of the year for the Educational Foundation/Legal Advocacy Fund and Local Scholarships. This year’s authors include Clyde Edgerton, Jill McCorkle, Melton McLaurin, and Mary Alice Monroe. The date is Saturday, November 10, 11 am at UNCW’s Warwick Center Ballroom; tickets are $25. Make your reservation with Phyllis Leimer at 910-798-2296. Save the date!

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/luncheon-with-carolina-authors-scheduled-for-november-10/feed/ Councilwoman Pat Delair to speak at Wilmington branch meeting http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/councilwoman-pat-delair-to-speak-at-wilmington-branch-meeting/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/councilwoman-pat-delair-to-speak-at-wilmington-branch-meeting/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:32:26 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/councilwoman-pat-delair-to-speak-at-wilmington-branch-meeting/ Wilmington Councilwoman Pat Delair will speak at the branch’s September 8 meeting. Councilwoman Delair has assertively addressed the many challenging issues facing our city and county as population growth booms. She is not afraid to ask the “difficult questions” and is perceived as someone who will fight for “everyman/everywoman.” The meeting will be held at 10 am, Saturday, September 8 at the Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, 28403. Details: call Jean D’Addario at 910-842-7702.

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/09/04/councilwoman-pat-delair-to-speak-at-wilmington-branch-meeting/feed/ Wilmington celebrates at May luncheon http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/04/28/wilmington-celebrates-at-may-luncheon/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/04/28/wilmington-celebrates-at-may-luncheon/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:51:20 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/04/28/wilmington-celebrates-at-may-luncheon/ The Wilmington Branch will hold its annual May luncheon on Saturday, May 19, 11:30 am at the Bluewater Restaurant, 4 Marina street, Wrightsville Beach. The program will be a Readers’ Theater in celebration of AAUW. Come and help us discover what is in our AAUW treasure chest as we reflect on the past 125 years, including our own branch history. We will also install officers for the 2007-2009 term. The luncheon price is $16 and reservation deadline is May 12. For details, please contact Jean D’Addario at (910) 842-7702.

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/04/28/wilmington-celebrates-at-may-luncheon/feed/ Financial literacy the focus of April meeting for Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/03/21/financial-literacy-the-focus-of-april-meeting-for-wilmington/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/03/21/financial-literacy-the-focus-of-april-meeting-for-wilmington/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:41:02 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/03/21/financial-literacy-the-focus-of-april-meeting-for-wilmington/ Financial literacy will be the focus of the Wilmington branch April meeting. Barbara Fleming, former branch treasurer and Certified Financial Planner, will speak on “Do your financial assets resemble a formal dinner or a buffet?” Please send your questions in advance to Barbara at bfpres@ec.rr.com . We will also hold our annual elections and vote on the branch budget at this time. The date is Saturday, April 14, 10 am, at the Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC.

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/03/21/financial-literacy-the-focus-of-april-meeting-for-wilmington/feed/ Women’s History the focus of Wilmington’s March meeting http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/02/12/womens-history-the-focus-of-wilmingtons-march-meeting/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/02/12/womens-history-the-focus-of-wilmingtons-march-meeting/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:34:11 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/02/12/womens-history-the-focus-of-wilmingtons-march-meeting/ The Wilmington Branch will meet on Saturday, March 10, 10 am at the Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington. Dr. Tammy Stone-Gordon, Assistant Professor of History at UNC-Wilmington, will present “Learning Women’s History at Museums and Historic Sites.” There will also be a raffle for a large “potpourri basket” to benefit the Legal Advocacy Fund. Come early for coffee and a chance to chat. For information, call 910-392-0395.

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/02/12/womens-history-the-focus-of-wilmingtons-march-meeting/feed/ International Relations the focus of February meeting http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/01/21/international-relations-the-focus-of-february-meeting/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/01/21/international-relations-the-focus-of-february-meeting/#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:51:31 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/01/21/international-relations-the-focus-of-february-meeting/ The Wilmington Branch will meet on Saturday, February 10, 10 am at the Northeast Library, Military Cutoff, Wilmington. The topic will be International Relations, with special presentations on Iran and Brazil. Speakers will be Anuzia Rodriguez and Ann Sherman Skiba. Our branch has a vibrant International Relations Study Group which meets monthly. New participants are always welcome. Come early for coffee and conversation with branch members.

]]> http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/01/21/international-relations-the-focus-of-february-meeting/feed/ Early College High School http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/01/06/early-college-high-school/ http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/01/06/early-college-high-school/#comments Sun, 07 Jan 2007 01:28:33 +0000 AAUW Wilmington http://www.aauwnc.org/2007/01/06/early-college-high-school/ The Wilmington Branch will meet on Saturday, January 13, at the Northeast Library, Wilmington. We will hear a presentation on Early College High School. Our presenters will be Dr. Sherry Broome, Principal, Bear Early College School at UNCW; and Carol Collum, Vice President Student Development, Cape Fear Community College. This is a new concept for most of us, so please join us and learn more. Come early for coffee and an opportunity to chat before the meeting.

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