2007-2008 SCHEDULE:



Local Monthly Meetings:

The Brevard AAUW Branch meets monthly from September through May. Each meeting has a program topic and provides an opportunity to socialize before/after the meeting. The December meeting is a holiday social gathering; the May meeting is the annual luncheon and installation of officers.  Oct2007 Meeting

 

    All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held in the upstairs auditorium at College Walk on the second Tuesday of each month, September-May.


    September 11, 2007
    6 PM - Pot Luck Supper
    7 PM "Who's Who" of Committees & Budget Preview     - presented by the members of the AAUW Board    		 Potluck
    October 9, 2007
    7 PM - "The Growing Problem of Identity Theft and Ways to Safeguard Yourself "
    Brian Kreigsman of the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department
    		 Speaker
    November 13, 2007
    7 PM - "Hot Toys for the Season "
    John Taylor, owner of O.P. Taylor's Toy Store in Brevard gives us hints just in time for the holiday shoping season
    		 
    December 11, 2007 
    12 Noon - Holiday Luncheon
    College Walk Dining Room
    Following luncheon: Chelsea Wakefield will impersonate "Hildegard", a 12th century German nun who corresponded with popes, emperors, and even Eleanor of Aquitaine     		 
    January 8, 2008
    12 Noon - "New Developments at Brevard College "
    Drew Van Horn, President of Brevard College will speak on new developments and will address potential ways AAUW members can support the college.
    Bring a bag lunch    .
    		 
    February 12, 2008
    12 Noon - "Women for Women Fund "
    Lisa Forehand will talk about this organization focused on non-educational support in WNC.
    Bring a bag lunch.
          		 
    March 11, 2008
    7PM - "Recipe for Success "
    Dr. Debbie Klingender, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Brevard presents advice for maintaining good health and psychological well being in the face of challenges and limitations that are a natural part of aging.
          		 
    April 8, 2008
    7 PM - "One of the FIrst Women in the U.S. Military "
    Betty Caccavale speak on her experiences.
          		 
    12 Noon - Spring Luncheon
    Women Who Make a Difference Award
    Installation of Officers for 2008-2009.
    Location to be Announced      		 

     


    Un poco Espanol - Un poco Ingles
    This modest Spanish/English phrase booklet with 52 illustrations and a glossary is available for city and county officials, social service agencies, health care providers and local merchants.  Designed to improve communications between Spanish speaking and non -Spanish speaking individuals, the booklet is a joint project of the Brevard Branch of AAUW and the Transylvania Literacy Council.  A red decal that states in Spanish, "Welcome to Our Hispanic Clients.  If you need help, you may request it at the service desk," accompanies the booklet.  A free copy may be obtained by calling the Literacy Council, 862-3524, and leaving a message.


    Women Who Make A Difference Award
    The Brevard Branch of AAUW instituted the Women Who Make A Difference Award in 1996 to honor outstanding women who have generously given their time and talents in community service.    The award is presented at the Branch Annual Meeting in May each year and a donation is given to the Educational Foundation in her name.
    The honoree may have worked in any field:  arts, social services, education, government, etc.  She may or may not be a member of AAUW.
    Awardee
    Awardee

    The application follows:
     
     





    Brevard Branch
    American Association of University Women
    Women Who Make a Difference Award - 2008

    Women who make a difference:

    • demonstrate leadership
    • share their knowledge and expertise
    • participate in community matters
    • dedicate their time unselfishly
    • serve as inspirations to others


    Nominees must meet all the criteria listed above.  A resume and/or letters of recommendation may be attached.

    Nominee:  ______________________________________________

    Address:  _________________________Phone(h):  _____________

                   ________________________  Phone(w):  _____________

    E-mail:  __________________________

    What specific skills and talents does the nominee possess?  What in her background prepared her for the contributions she has made to this community?
     
     
     

    In what organization/business/cause/arena has the nominee primarily contributed her time and expertise?
     
     
     

    List the nominee's other areas of community involvement, the role(s) she played and/or the positions(s) she held.
     
     
     

    How has the community benefited?
     
     
     
     

    In what way(s) has the nominee served as a role model for others?
     
     
     
     

    Is there anything additional which makes this nominee an outstanding candidate for this award?
     
     



    Submitted by:  ___________________________________________

    Address:  _________________________Phone(h):  _____________

                   ________________________  Phone(w):  _____________

    E-mail:  __________________________


    Please return this completed form no later than April 1, 2007 to:

    AAUW Difference Award Nomination

    c/o Emily Stewart
    29 E. Moytoy Lane 
    Brevard, NC  28712


     



     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     



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