PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: It’s going to be hard to beat last year’s programs, but we’re going to try. We are starting off the year with a fun outing on Saturday, August 25th. We will meet at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The Aquarium reopened last year after a $25 million expansion. Let’s see…
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Thank-you to our fundraising partner, Charlene Shearer of Tastefully Simple, for helping us put on a fundraiser extraordinaire. The food was wonderful and we had no trouble choosing items to take home to our families. At last count, we made $285. Thank you also to everyone who supported this funds-for-scholarship event: Onslow County…
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: It was a great honor to have President Nancy Shoemaker as our speaker last month. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing the latest AAUW news with our members. We are trying something new for our fundraiser this year. Partnering with Charlene Shearer of Tastefully Simple, we will host a food and drink tasting at…
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: We would like to extend a cordial invitation to Twin Rivers/New Bern Branch, Wilmington Branch and at-large members in the area to join us on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. to hear State President Nancy Shoemaker speak. The meeting will take place at the Swansboro Town Hall, 502 Church Street, Swansboro. We are…
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: We are still flying high from our adventure at the Air Station. Thank you to Sue Currie for her most informative talk on her work as a Flight Simulator Technician. Her path to that position is a model for any woman pursuing a career in a technology field. Thank you as well to…
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: We are kicking off the New Year with a very exciting program. In keeping with AAUW’s “Women in Technology” focus, our January program is a two-parter. On January 22 at 6:30 p.m. we will meet in Classroom #104, Building AS-320, New River Air Station, to hear Sue Currie, Flight Simulator Technician, tell about…
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: For the last two years, Heather has put out our branch newsletter in an informative and timely fashion. She edits ten newsletters each year and keeps us on top of the things that make our branch run smoothly. Please take the time to read the newsletter when you receive it. If you wish,…
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: What better way to start our series of programs than with a speaker from one of the schools that receives our school supplies! Margaret has invited Lynn Mixon from Queen’s Creek Elementary to speak to us about how the program has benefited their school and what items might fit their particular needs this…
Presidents’ Message: We are looking forward to our first regular branch meeting on September 25 and getting the ball rolling on continuing/new projects. The board meeting in August was highly productive. Your board has come up with some exciting activities that will appeal to you, our members, and to potential members. On that note, please…
Presidents’ Message We hope all of you are enjoying your summer. This month your new board will meet to set our course for the year. They are: Connie Gamble Ochse – Co-President Evelyn Lynge – Co-President Darlene Perry – VP Programs Joanne Whitney Hill – VP Membership Judy Martin – Secretary Katharyn Thayer – Treasurer…