Our Next Branch Meeting

Wilmington, North Carolina, Branch

October 2016 Newsletter

OUR NEXT BRANCH MEETING

WILL BE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016

SAINT ANDREWS ON THE SOUND EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CORNER OF AIRLIE ROAD AND OLEANDER/MILITARY CUTOFF

Coffee at 9:30 A.M. and Meeting at 10:00 AM

Dawn Mann represents A Safe Place in Wilmington

Dawn Mann, volunteer of A Safe Place in Wilmington, will be speaking about human trafficking and the ways this issue touches our community. The public is invited and there is no charge. Coffee is available at9:30A.M. and Ms.Dawn Mann’s presentation begins at10:00A.M.

President’s Message

Dear Members,

Our new program year is off to a good start with the September 10 program with

Margee Herring, board member of the new Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

(GLOW which just opened a couple of weeks ago.

This is the first all girls charter school in North Carolina, based on the Leadership

Academy begun a few years ago in New York City. There are other Leadership

Academies in larger cities around the country. This is the first one in a community the

size of Wilmington. The school here is because of the hard work of people in this

community who see the need. I was living in New York City when the first school was

begun by Ann Rubenstein Tisch. She was a correspondent on the “Today” show and

married into the prominent Tisch real estate family. She did not need a job that required

her to get up at 4:00 AM but she wanted something “worthwhile” to do. I recall her

saying that, as a reporter, she had visited inner city schools and found that the girls saw

no future for themselves. Founding the Leadership Academy became her thing to do.

Margee gave us a great picture of the school and the opportunities they are providing

for girls. It will offer grades 6 through 12. Students may enter only at the 6

th

grade level

so there are 100 6

th

graders this year and each subsequent year will have a new class

of 6

th

graders. There are volunteer opportunities for tutors and other positions.

Information appears elsewhere in this newsletter. This is a project that fits perfectly with

AAUW goals.

Our October 8 program will be on human sex trafficking which, regrettably, is a major

issue in North Carolina.

.We have our wonderful annual “Lunch with Carolina Authors” coming up on November

5. We have 3 outstanding authors who will be presenting and we will have our usual

fun raffle of “good stuff”. Since the goal is scholarship funds, every luncheon ticket

bought and every raffle ticket bought goes for this cause. Please actively participate and

bring your friends, your book club, and everyone else you know! And, please solicit

raffle items from the places where you do business – hairdressers, nail salons, plant

stores, etc., etc., etc. The luncheon brochure with ticket information is attached to this

newsletter

It’s a busy time of year – please do not forget your commitment to AAUW and our very

worthwhile causes, vision screening and the author luncheon in particular.

I look forward to seeing you on October 8 -

Phyllis

Dear Members,

Our new program year is off to a good start with the September 10 program with

Margee Herring, board member of the new Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

(GLOW which just opened a couple of weeks ago.

This is the first all girls charter school in North Carolina, based on the Leadership

Academy begun a few years ago in New York City. There are other Leadership

Academies in larger cities around the country. This is the first one in a community the

size of Wilmington. The school here is because of the hard work of people in this

community who see the need. I was living in New York City when the first school was

begun by Ann Rubenstein Tisch. She was a correspondent on the “Today” show and

married into the prominent Tisch real estate family. She did not need a job that required

her to get up at 4:00 AM but she wanted something “worthwhile” to do. I recall her

saying that, as a reporter, she had visited inner city schools and found that the girls saw

no future for themselves. Founding the Leadership Academy became her thing to do.

Margee gave us a great picture of the school and the opportunities they are providing

for girls. It will offer grades 6 through 12. Students may enter only at the 6

th

grade level

so there are 100 6

th

graders this year and each subsequent year will have a new class

of 6

th

graders. There are volunteer opportunities for tutors and other positions.

Information appears elsewhere in this newsletter. This is a project that fits perfectly with

AAUW goals.

Our October 8 program will be on human sex trafficking which, regrettably, is a major

issue in North Carolina.

.We have our wonderful annual “Lunch with Carolina Authors” coming up on November

5. We have 3 outstanding authors who will be presenting and we will have our usual

fun raffle of “good stuff”. Since the goal is scholarship funds, every luncheon ticket

bought and every raffle ticket bought goes for this cause. Please actively participate and

bring your friends, your book club, and everyone else you know! And, please solicit

raffle items from the places where you do business – hairdressers, nail salons, plant

stores, etc., etc., etc. The luncheon brochure with ticket information is attached to this

newsletter

It’s a busy time of year – please do not forget your commitment to AAUW and our very

worthwhile causes, vision screening and the author luncheon in particular.

I look forward to seeing you on October 8 -

Phyllis

Dear Members,

Our new program year is off to a good start with the September 10 program with

Margee Herring, board member of the new Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

(GLOW which just opened a couple of weeks ago.

This is the first all girls charter school in North Carolina, based on the Leadership

Academy begun a few years ago in New York City. There are other Leadership

Academies in larger cities around the country. This is the first one in a community the

size of Wilmington. The school here is because of the hard work of people in this

community who see the need. I was living in New York City when the first school was

begun by Ann Rubenstein Tisch. She was a correspondent on the “Today” show and

married into the prominent Tisch real estate family. She did not need a job that required

her to get up at 4:00 AM but she wanted something “worthwhile” to do. I recall her

saying that, as a reporter, she had visited inner city schools and found that the girls saw

no future for themselves. Founding the Leadership Academy became her thing to do.

Margee gave us a great picture of the school and the opportunities they are providing

for girls. It will offer grades 6 through 12. Students may enter only at the 6

th

grade level

so there are 100 6

th

graders this year and each subsequent year will have a new class

of 6

th

graders. There are volunteer opportunities for tutors and other positions.

Information appears elsewhere in this newsletter. This is a project that fits perfectly with

AAUW goals.

Our October 8 program will be on human sex trafficking which, regrettably, is a major

issue in North Carolina.

.We have our wonderful annual “Lunch with Carolina Authors” coming up on November

5. We have 3 outstanding authors who will be presenting and we will have our usual

fun raffle of “good stuff”. Since the goal is scholarship funds, every luncheon ticket

bought and every raffle ticket bought goes for this cause. Please actively participate and

bring your friends, your book club, and everyone else you know! And, please solicit

raffle items from the places where you do business – hairdressers, nail salons, plant

stores, etc., etc., etc. The luncheon brochure with ticket information is attached to this

newsletter

It’s a busy time of year – please do not forget your commitment to AAUW and our very

worthwhile causes, vision screening and the author luncheon in particular.

I look forward to seeing you on October 8 -

Phyllis

Dear Members,

Our new program year is off to a good start with the September 10 program with Margee Herring, board member of the new Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington. (GLOW just opened a couple of weeks ago.)

This is the first all-girls charter school in North Carolina, based on the Leadership Academy begun a few years ago in New York City. There are other Leadership Academies in larger cities around the country. This is the first one in a community the size of Wilmington. The school here is because of the hard work of people in this community who see the need. I was living in New York City when the first school was begun by Ann Rubenstein Tisch. She was a correspondent on the “Today” show and married into the prominent Tisch real estate family. She did not need a job that required her to get up at 4:00 AM but she wanted something “worthwhile” to do. I recall her saying that, as a reporter, she had visited inner city schools and found that the girls saw no future for themselves. Founding the Leadership Academy became her thing to do.

Margee gave us a great picture of the school and the opportunities they are providing for girls. It will offer grades 6 through 12. Students may enter only at the 6th grade level so there are 100 6th graders this year and each subsequent year will have a new class of 6th graders. There are volunteer opportunities for tutors and other positions. Information appears elsewhere in this newsletter. This is a project that fits perfectly with AAUW goals.

Our October 8 program will be on human sex trafficking which, regrettably, is a major issue in North Carolina.

We have our wonderful annual “Lunch with Carolina Authors” coming up on November 5. We have 3 outstanding authors who will be presenting and we will have our usual fun raffle of “good stuff”. Since the goal is scholarship funds, every luncheon ticket bought and every raffle ticket bought goes for this cause. Please actively participate and bring your friends, your book club, and everyone else you know! And, please solicit raffle items from the places where you do business – hairdressers, nail salons, plant stores, etc., etc., etc.Information is included with this newsletter

It’s a busy time of year – please do not forget your commitment to AAUW and our very worthwhile causes, vision screening and the author luncheon in particular.

I look forward to seeing you on October 8 -

Phyllis

or 910-399-2809

Vice President of Membership’s Message

Directory Update: The 2016-17 directory is available from our website. Also, a WORD version was emailed tocurrent members last month. The directory was post mailed to those who ordered a print copy.As errors are discovered, corrections will be included in our monthly newsletter.

Correction: June Davison's email:

Membership: Welcome Dr. Betty Griffin Feezor, who joined after attending our September Program.Betty's a practicing Pediatric Doctor in Kenansville, NC. Please add her contact information to your directory.

Elizabeth Griffin (Betty) Feezor

226 Bayfield Dr.

Wilmington, NC 28411-8712

Cell:810-508-2003

Office:910-296-2130(for Dr. Griffin)

Baylor Univ / BA

Univ of Miss. School of Med /MD

Currently we have 61 strong members. If you have not yet renewed, see the member form included in thisnewsletter.Our branch will hold a Shape the Future Membership Campaign during the Carolina Author Luncheon in November. This means that dues will be discounted ($50.50 instead of $75) for those who join for the first time through the event. Membership is open to anyone who holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university or from a foreign institution recognized by the International Federation of University Women.So, please encourage your tablemates who may have been considering AAUW to take advantage of this good value.

Name Badges: A reminder that anyone who needs a new paper name badge insert should contact 910-392-5699 For anyone preferring a magnetic badge, the cost is about $9 and I'll be happy to order one for you from Coastal Engraving.

Thank you for inviting guests to our meetings.

Ava Bevins, VP Membership and Directory Editor

RAFFLE GIFTS ARE NEEDED

A successful RAFFLE needs to have great prizes. We are counting on our members and our many friends to help AAUW provide wonderful items to be raffled off on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at our Annual Carolina Authors’ Luncheon at UNCW.

We always make our Raffle Baskets and Items special. Please help us as your generosity is always greatly appreciated. Please bring Raffle Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, and Special Gift Items to our October AAUW Meeting.

Please do not hesitate to contact: Harvin Quidas at 798-9017 or at with questions about Raffle Gifts.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

CANDIDATE FORUMS AND DEBATES

• Wednesday, October 5 – candidates for the North Carolina Senate, District 9 and North Carolina House District 18, 7:00 p.m., Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd.
• Thursday, October 6 – candidates for NC House, District 17, and Brunswick County Board of Commissioners and Education, 7:00 p.m., Leland Town Hall.
• Wednesday, October 12 – candidates of New Hanover County Commissioners

and Board of Education, 7:00 p.m., Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Road.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GROUP

International Relations Study Group meets the second Wednesday of each month at1:00 PM.

October 14, 2016

November 9, 2016

No meeting schedule for December!

January 11, 2017

2017:February 8, March 8, April12, and May 10

The meetings are held at the Northeast Regional Library, Watkins Room. The Source material is Great Decisions 2016 – 2017.

Contacts: Sue Mintzes,910-239-9078 /Frances Smith, Cell:865-684-3555

AileenLally Ferguson

With regret, we announce the death of former AAUW member, Aileen Lally Ferguson, who passed away on September 9, 2016.Aileen had moved to Raleigh about a year ago to be near family.She was a devoted member of AAUW Wilmington Branch during the years she lived here.

AAUW Lunch with Carolina Authors

November 5, 2016, Saturday

At the Burney Center, UNCW

Book sellers/ autographs start at 11:00 AM, lunch is at 12:00 PM and program is at12:45 PM

Tickets are $35.00 which includes a buffet lunch and three authors speaking about their books.

Suzanne Martin has lined up three Outstanding Authors.

Lill van Order will be handling reservations and tickets.

We need your help:to sell tickets, to encourage your friends to buy tickets, to reserve tables and to host one of the authors at your table. Our ticket sales will be for our local AAUW scholarships.

Additionally, please consider placing posters or leaving brochures in some your local establishments. Posters and brochures will be available during our October AAUW local board meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Chris Axelrod @ 910/399-1183

Volunteer Opportunities at the GLOW Academy

Margee Herring wrote the following invitation:

Thank you so much for inviting GLOW Academy to your AAUW Chapter meeting. I was delighted to share what's underway and appreciated the thoughtful questions from your members.

If anyone is interested in volunteering for the school, I've pasted below our needs and contact information. Please do share! And, here are links to our videos; both are about 3 minutes long. "She Will" presents our overall mission, And, this is from our opening on August 29,

And, of course, there's Facebook,

Again, many thanks for your kind invitation,

Margee Herring, Member of Board of Director, GLOW NC @ 910-233-2466

BOOK CLUBS

First Monday Afternoon Book Group @ 1:30 PM – Please join usfor lunch and discussions of some wonderful books at the homes of the monthly host. We will meet on October 3, 2016, Monday, at 1:30 PM. Host/Reviewer: Catherine Snyder. The book club review will be Our Summer in Arkansas by Marcia Sterling. Please free to contact us if you are interested in joining the group. Our contact information include: Catherine Snyder, host/reviewer @ 910-762-1399 or Frances Smith, @ 865-684-3555 or or location.

FourthMondayBook Group @ 6:30 PM

Our book group will meet on October 24, 2016, at 6:30 PM. Host will be atLill Van Order’s home, 5902 Chester Street, Wilmington, NC. Her contact information includes:r Lill’s cell phone is910-313-1573 for directions.Hope to see there!

Editor’s Column

The enchanting month, October, ushers in the change of the fall season with the cooler nights, the coloring of leaves, the change in ocean waves, the crisper breezes, the exit of tourists and even the celebration of the holiday known as Halloween.

My mind inevitably thinks about the simple past Halloween tricks or treats. During our youth, the celebration of Halloween was seen as the craving of big orange pumpkins, the dressing up in beautiful or ugly costumes, the bobbing of red apples, the watching of those scary movies and the saying excitability the words, ‘trick or treat.’

I wonder whether or not that I can do a trick or a treat now? I realize that I could choose any Halloween trick or any Halloween treat. Shall I do a trick? Shall I be carving a pumpkin, dancing in the moonlight, reading a novel by the fireplace, dressing up in a costume, picking apples, running in the leaves – or just walking! Or shall I do a treat? Shall I treat someone by giving a kind smile, by passing on a caring word or by asking a curious question? What will you do to celebrate the enchanting month of October? By Anne Logan