AAUW
APRIL 2017
BIRMINGHAM BRANCH
APRIL LUNCHEON
DONATION ITEM
Birmingham, Michigan - Since 1920
birmingham-mi.aauw.net
NEW OR
GENTLY
USED
PURSES OR
TOTE BAGS
FROM YOUR
CLOSET.
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 12, 2017
The Village Club
190 East Long Lake Road
Bloomfield Hills, 48304
(See President’s Corner on
Pg. 2 for information)
ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCH
MEET AND GREET - 11:30 AM
LUNCHEON - NOON
Open bar. Valet available - $2 extra.
Tues., April 4: Nat’l Equal Pay Day.
April 25: Equal Pay Day as
recognized by Michigan AAUW.
Reason: See below.
Thurs., May 4: 8 am. 18th Annual
Diversity Champion Honor Roll
Breakfast, The Community House.
Wed., May 10, 2017: 11 am. Lavish
Luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club.
(see pg. 7)
Fri-Sat., June 2-3: AAUW Michigan
State Convention, Port Huron.
Wed-Sat., June 14-17: AAUW
National Convention, Washington
D.C.
LUCKY WINNER of the
MARCH BUFFET RAFFLE:
Pam Hoffman
PROGRAM: Judy Lindstrom, two-time past President of the
Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary, Trustee - Bloomfield Twp
Library, and president - Oakland Literacy Council.
Judy Lindstrom will share her love and knowledge of Cranbrook
House, the centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark campus.
MENU: House salad, warm popovers with whipped butter and jam.
Vegetarian, lactose intolerant available with reservation. Coffee, tea,
iced tea, soda. Dessert: cake: Regular menu: Please indicate your
choice of the two items with your reservation:
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Sautéed chicken breast, Michigan dried cherries, mushrooms,
fresh basil, sherry cream sauce, rice pilaf, roasted asparagus.
Petite salmon, maple-mustard glaze, grilled vegetables, rice pilaf.
RESERVATION DEADLINE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH
Please send $27 per person (payable to AAUW Birmingham Branch),
and program-only reservations, to Pam Hoffman, 2077 Burgundy St.,
W. Bloomfield, 48323. [email protected]. 248-865-7257.
STUDY GROUP HOSTESSES: Mystery Book Club
NATIONAL EQUAL PAY DAY IS APRIL 4th.
This date symbolizes how far into the year
women must work to earn what men earned in
the previous year. However, this year
Michigan is observing it on April 25th,
because state legislators will be in Lansing
that day and will hear the voices of women
and men who are demanding pay equity.
A REMINDER - APRIL 30TH
All Study and Interest Group donations for
Lavish Lunch are due April 30th.
Please drop them off at: Colette Stager's, 4779
Rambling Dr., Troy, 48098, 248-561-2775, or
Kathy Rice's, 141 Hupp Cross, Bloomfield
Hills, 48301, 248-642-4764
APRIL 2017
AAUW BULLETIN
AAUW Bulletin
Vol. 44, Issue 8
April 2017
Publication No. 012-130
The AAUW Birmingham Branch
Bulletin is published monthly,
September through June, for the members of the Branch.
Postmaster: send corrections to Karen
Linnell, AAUW Bulletin, 1025 Fairfax,
Birmingham MI 48009.
Known office of publications is
1025 Fairfax, Birmingham MI 48009.
Periodical postage paid at
Birmingham MI 48012.
AAUW Birmingham Board
Branch President:
Sue Longstreet
248-332-2284
Vice President-Program:
Kathy Rice
248-642-4764
Vice President-Membership:
Patty Orlowski
248-641-3892
Recording Secretary:
Cindy Guerrieri
248-289-6235
Corresponding Secretary:
Mary Samulski
248-549-2078
Treasurer:
Sandi Spencer
248-651-5491
Dues Treasurer:
Karen Boyk
248-321-6026
Study Group Coordinator:
Lynn Hipp
248-420-4615
Communications:
Jean Ivory
248-454-8750
Branch Website:
birmingham-mi.aauw.net
Bulletin Editor:
Marion Muma
248-792-9780
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THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER
“Every woman must have a purse of her own,” is
the Susan B. Anthony quote that is the
inspiration for this year’s Lavish Luncheon: The
Power of the Purse.
Branch members and guests will realize the
Power of the Purse when we report the proceeds
from the Lavish Luncheon that will enhance our
local high school and college scholarships.
Another way to recognize the Power of the Purse before the Lavish
Luncheon is to donate new or gently used purses or tote bags at the April
12 branch luncheon at the Village Club. Most of us have them in our
closets, often look at them, and wonder what to do with them. Donate
them on April 12th!
The Birmingham Branch Foundation will provide tax receipts, and branch
members will distribute them to Haven, Lighthouse Path, and other local
charities which are helping women find new lives away from abuse,
poverty and need as they go back to school or look for a job. We all know
the confidence which comes from having the “right” purse on our
shoulder. Help us to inspire that confidence in other women with your
donation on April 12.
The success of this year’s Lavish Luncheon relies on your attendance and
the generosity of our Study & Interest groups. You can look forward to a
delicious meal and an exciting raffle. Franklin Boutique will present the
latest fashions modeled by our very own members, and K. Carroll will
present beautiful purses (including one featured on Oprah’s Favorite
Things).
The Lavish Luncheon will be May 10 at Pine Lake Country Club. Doors
open at 11:00 with lunch served at noon. Random Raffle tickets are 5 for
$10.00. You’ll find the registration form in this bulletin. Ask your friends
and fellow AAUW members to join you. You do not have to send in your
checks together. Have everyone register and indicate seating
preferences. The last day to send in your reservation is April 30, so don’t
delay. For reservation information please contact Pam Hoffman, 248-865
-7257. For other information, contact Patty Orlowski, 248-641-3892.
Sue Longstreet
Bulletin copy deadline is the 10th of the
The Lavish Luncheon is May 10 at Pine Lake Country Club.
previous month. Send copy
We hope for a great turn out in support of our local scholarships at
and/or corrections to:
Bloomfield
High School, Birmingham High Schools, Lawrence
[email protected]
Technological University, Oakland Community College and Walsh
AAUW of Michigan info:
College.
aauwmi.org
We have been supporting these institutions for a number of years and
through our efforts for the Lavish Luncheon and the annual book sale
have been able to impact the lives of many women who have received our
scholarships over the years. See you on May 10!
Pam Hoffman, President, AAUW Birmingham Branch Foundation
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April 12th is our Annual Meeting
where we will elect officers, elect
delegates to the state convention,
and approve a bylaws
amendment .
Nominations for Branch Officers:
Corresponding Secretary - Mary Samulski
Vice President of Programs - Kathy Rice
President - Sally Doty
UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY:
Nettie Kravitz
25800 W. 11 Mile Rd., Apt. 236
Southfield, 48034
248-727-2257
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Please join us for dinner
and/or hors d'oeuvre at
5th Tavern
2262 S Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Twp., 48302
(248)481-9607
Highlights of the Board Meeting
March 8, 2017
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
4:00 - 7:00 PM
A special invitation to all new members and their
mentors! Please RSVP to Patty Orlowski,
[email protected] or
248-641-3892
no later than Monday, April 24, 2017.
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Photos from March 11th brunch buffet at Heathers Club.
Above: from left top row - members Kathy Rice, Carol Pyke,
and Sue Longstreet. From left below- member Debra DeBose,
speaker Yolanda Durfield and LaSonja Chappell from Torch
of Wisdom.
Right: Member Debra DeBose and speaker Yolanda Durfield.
Treasurer Sandi Spencer’s report shows current
total assets of $25,338.61 and net assets of
$25,188.61 at the end of February, 2017.
President Sue Longstreet said she would appreciate
copies of newspaper articles that mention our
branch over the past year for our annual report to
the state.
Vice President of Membership reported that we have
one new member from last month.
Sally Doty reported that the finance committee met
and prepared the 2017-18 budget. A motion to
adopt the budget was approved.
Cindy Clement reported on an article in Christian
Science Monitor for International Women’s Day that
explained the potential impact of today’s girls on
world issues in later years. She also led a
discussion about an education summit held in
January for the improvement of Detroit schools.
Pam Hoffman reported that registrations are at the
highest number since Explorathon has been held at
Cranbrook. (403)
Patty Orlowski reported on reservations received for
Lavish Luncheon and encouraged members to
extend invitations to people other than AAUW
members.
Pam Hoffman introduced the initiative to bring new
or gently used purses for the donation at the April
luncheon, and a motion to that end was adopted..
(See Luncheon Donation Items, pg. 1 and
President’s Corner, pg. 2).
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ARTS AND HUMANITIES
AAUW AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Modern Art
12:30 pm, Thurs., Apr. 27 Public Policy
2:30 pm, Thurs., Apr. 13
Program: Carlo Alessi Foundry & Metal Workshop,
Topic: Discussion on the film “13th”
Michael Graves, Phillipe Stark
Hostess: Karen Linnell, 248-594-9871
Hostess (RSVP): Barby Reider, 248-470-5941
International Relations
10 am, Mon., Apr. 3
Music Appreciation
12:30 pm Thurs., Apr. 20
Program: From Prof. R. Greenberg's course in Great Music
Hostess: Michelle Stephens, 248-310-2719
Topic: Study of Brexit
Hostess: Pam Burke, 810-694-0456
The Breakfast Bunch
8:30 am, Tues., Apr. 25
Topic:
“What
If
Eve
Didn’t
Eat
the
Apple?”
BOOK CLUBS
Afternoon Readers
1 pm, Thurs., Apr. 20 Presenter: Faren Bartholomew, Seaholm HS student
Location: Kerby’s Koney Island, Square Lake/Woodward
Topic: Shanghai Girls, Lisa See
Co-chairs: Callie Schmidt (248-334-6943) &
Hostess: Laura Malik, 248-626-7330
Patty Orlowski (248-641-3892)
Belles Lettres
7:30 pm, Thurs., Apr. 6
ON THE TOWN
Topic: The Summer Before the War, Helen Simonson
Opera Divas
9:30 am, Mon., Apr. 17
Hostess: Biani Moran, 248-646-7387
Location: Bloomfield Twp. Library
Beyond Adelante!
6:30 pm, Tues., Apr. 4
Discussion: Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin
Topic: Nightingale, Kristin Hannah
Performance date, April 22 (12:55 pm)
Hostess: Marianne Donohue, 248-647-4027
Discussion: R. Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier (new production)
Contemporary Books
12:30 pm, Mon., Apr. 17 Performance date, May 13 (12:30 pm)
Topic: The Wolves at the Door, Judith Pearson
Please RSVP Lorraine Clay for discussion, 313-433-1459
Hostess: Ruth Goulding, 248-792-7125
Theater Goers
2 pm, Sun., Apr. 2
Morning After Readers
9:30 am, Mon., Apr. 10 Event: Vino Veritas at Purple Rose Theater, Chelsea
Topic: Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel
Please contact Sharon Grisdale for info, 586-612-5940
Hostess: Linda Schnorbus, 248-723-5008
Two Thumbs Up
Thurs., Apr. 6
Mystery Book Club
1 pm, Wed., Apr. 26 Time, location and movie determined by hostess.
Hostess: Gaye Bluford, 248-683-2335
Topic: Vanishing Act (Jane Whitefield #1), Thomas Perry
Hostess: Kathy Rice, 248-642-4764
JUST FOR FUN
Northside Books
1 pm, Mon., Apr. 24
Topic: Law of the Jungle: The $19 Billion Brawl over Oil,
Indians and the Fate of the Rainforest, Paul Barrett
Hostess: Sue Meneilley, 248-626-6167
Political Inquiry
10 am, Wed., Apr. 19
Discussion Topic: Immigration
Hostess: Carol Pyke, 248-203-2952
Potpourri
Noon, Wed., Apr. 26
Topic: Lincoln’s Boys, Joshua Zeitz
Hostess: Joan Hanpeter, 248-960-1737
Canasta – NEW!
Mondays, 1:30 pm
Join this fun and exciting new game on Mondays
For more information, please contact Sue Winowiecki,
248-334-4611 or [email protected]
Mah Jongg
Wed., 1 pm, Apr. 5, 19 & 26
Hostess: Py Wolfe, 248-851-3338
Location: Bloomfield Twp Library
Bridge
4th Monday
Apr. 24, 11:30 am Heathers
Chair: Sharon Grisdale, 586-612-5940
1st Tuesday
Apr. 4, 11:00 am, Village Club
Thursday Morning Readers
10 am, Thurs., Apr. 20
Topic: Circling the Sun, Paula McLain
Hostess: Louise Juntunen, 734-904-9623
Hostess: Beverly Pintar– 248-626-4311
HOME AND GARDEN
Artistic Endeavors
9:30 am, Wed., Apr 26
Chair: Kay Norton –248-737-0648
Program: Hands-on and Demo project - Japanese Marbling.
(see pg;. 6 for details)
Hostess - Colette Stager, 4779 Rambling Way, Troy
Please RSVP Colette Stager 248-561-2775
Green Thumb
12:30 pm, Tues., Apr. 18
Program: Ground cover
Hostess: Pat Bentley, 248-258-0944
3rd Wednesday
Apr. 19, 11:30 am, Village Club
Chair: Mary Hines – 248-642-1881
3rd Wednesday Evening
2nd Thursday
Apr. 19, 5:30 pm, Heathers
Apr. 13, 11:30 am, Village Club
Chair: Lynn Gavras - 248-851-2414
2nd Friday
Apr. 14, 11:30 am, Village Club
Chair: Mary Lou Harrison - 248-643-8983
3rd Friday
Apr. 21, 11:30 am, Village Club
Chair: Carol Wiseman – 248-540-2178
4th Friday (Duplicate)
Apr. 28, 11:30 am, Village Club
Chair: Kay Norton –248-737-0648
CONTACTS
Let’s Cook..Easy Gourmet
Noon, Tues., Apr. 25
Kay Norton for bridge - 248-737-0648
Hostess: Carol Hubbard, 248-540-9158
Lynn Hipp for calendar changes - 248-420-4615;
th
Cooking Light
Wed., Apr. 19 Information due before the 10 of the month.
Study/Interest
Group
Membership
– call Chair listed
Program: Daffodil Day at Belle Isle (combining with Artistic
In
the
AAUW
Directory,
pages
8-10
Endeavors). Contact: Kathy Fredrickson, 248-930-1974
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AAUW 2017-2018 DUES RENEWAL INFORMATION
(Or renew online at www.aauw.org)
DEADLINE FOR THE 2017-2018 DIRECTORY: JUNE 30, 2017
(Renew before that date in order to be included in the new directory)
Member, Birmingham Branch $78
**Assoc. $49; State $12, plus Branch $17
**$46.00 of the $49.00 AAUW dues are deductible as a charitable contribution for IRS purposes.
Paid Life Member - $29 (State & Branch)
Student Affiliate - $19 (State & Branch)
Dual Member - $17
(State & national dues paid to another branch)
Honorary Member - 0
AAUW 2017-18 BIRMINGHAM BRANCH DUES RENEWAL FORM
Please complete this form as you wish it to be in the directory including any corrections or
changes in your address, phone or email address.
PLEASE PRINT
Your Name__________________________________________________________
Check the appropriate box:
_____ All my information is correct, or
_____ Make the following corrections or additions to your information as it was printed in the
2016-17 directory:
Address____________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________________ Zip_____________
E-mail Address_______________________________________________________________
Phone(s) Home_____________________________
Cell ____________________________
Make checks payable to AAUW-Birmingham Branch and send with the completed form to
Karen Boyk, 385 Tanglewood Ct., Rochester Hills, MI 48309. [email protected]
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The Forever 29 Birthday Club
To honor a friend or family member
on his/her birthday, send a check for
$29 to foundation treasurer, Sally
Doty, 17156 Wiltshire, Southfield,
48076. Your honored person will be
enrolled for 12 months. Current
members of the club are:
Pete Goulding
Dorie Marshall
Sue Longstreet
Cay Smith
Pam Hoffman
Sally Kendrick
Patty Orlowski
Renee Zimmerman
Cindy Clement
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ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS
You are invited to participate in a
creative morning:
WHERE: Colette Stager’ home,
4779 Rambling Dr, Troy.
WHEN: Wednesday. April 26, 9:30 am
Learn the process of “Suminagashi” or "floating ink"
which is marbling plain paper with water and ink, an
ancient Japanese technique that provided paper
backgrounds for poetry. It's quick and easy because it
uses plain water instead of the “carrageenan” usually
needed for marbling.
Instructor Debra Gash will provide materials for both
black and color, on paper samples - good for cards,
books, and other items.
APRIL IS KROGER COMMUNITY
REWARDS MONTH
Please enroll or re-enroll in April to gather
rewards on behalf of the AAUW Birmingham
Branch Foundation, Inc.
www.krogercommunityrewards.com,
click on “Michigan”,
then click on “Enroll” or “Re-enroll.”
Our Birmingham Branch ID number:
90478
Thank you to our supporters (18 households)
who shopped at Kroger between 10-31-16 and
1-30-17 and contributed to the $64 quarterly
donation from Kroger Community Rewards.
Please note: Participants must
first sign up for or already have
a valid online Kroger
Community Rewards account.
Please note that you must
respond to the confirming
email you receive or the
enrollment is not complete.
We need your support!
Sally Doty—248-909-4583
Fee: $10 (payable to Debra) and will include demos
for further inspiration.
Invite friends to enjoy this special morning.
RSVP to Colette
248-641-7787 or [email protected]
by April 23rd.
See below - two samples of Suminagashi
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Lavish Luncheon: The Power of the Purse
A fundraising event for local scholarships.
(2016-17 branch scholarship support goes to Lawrence Tech, Walsh College, Oakland Community
College, Birmingham/Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills SCHOLAR programs)
Pine Lake Country Club
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Raffle begins at 11:00 a.m.
Luncheon at noon
Cost: $55.00; $20.00 is tax deductible
Bring your guests and join your branch friends for an
afternoon of delicious food, conversation, and a fashion show featuring purses.
Reservations for you and your friends will be accepted at the April
luncheon, or you may send your check and the form below to
Pam Hoffman, 2077 Burgundy St.,
West Bloomfield 48323
Please make your checks to AAUW Birmingham Branch Foundation, Inc.
Deadline is April 28, 2017.
Seating will be assigned, so if you wish to sit with your friends, please include their names on the form
below and send your checks together ($55 per person). Tables of eight.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please return this form with your check
Your name______________________________________________
Names of guest(s) you would like to sit with:
_________________________________________________________________
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Birmingham Branch
Karen Linnell
1025 Fairfax
Birmingham, MI 48009
Entered as a Periodical in
Birmingham, Michigan
Congress has its sights set on expanding private school voucher programs. In fact, the House Oversight
Committee is set to vote on a bill to fund the D.C. voucher program for another five years. But there's a
way you can help to stop this and other voucher efforts in their tracks.
Urge your members of Congress to stand up for public education by opposing private school
voucher programs!
When public funds are re-directed to private and religious schools through school voucher programs, we
put the education and civil rights of women and girls at risk. Private and religious schools are not held to
the same civil rights and accountability standards as public schools, and for this reason, AAUW has long
opposed the use of public funds for voucher programs.
Although promoted as “school choice,” vouchers do not provide true choices for students and parents. Not
all public school students can access voucher schools, as private schools can reject any applicant they
choose. Most concerning, private schools often do not have to adhere to federal civil rights laws,
specifically Title IX, allowing for the discrimination of students on the basis of sex, disability, or English
language ability.
Take action now. Tell Congress we shouldn’t give our tax dollars to unaccountable private schools.
Reprinted from AAUW Action Network, March 9, 2017