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COASTLINES
November 2015
NOVEMBER 2015
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Seaside Branch AAUW
P.O. Box 693
Seaside, OR 97138
Editor: Libbie Allen
Phone: 503.816.6498
e-mail:libbie@pacifier.com
AAUW Mission Statement
Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy,
education, philanthropy, and research
Seaside AAUW
2015-16 Branch Officers
Co-Presidents:
Carol Brenneman
Donna Sunell
brenneman2391@msn.com
Programs Co-VPs:
Diana McLoughlin
Cindy Gould
johnnymacdmd@gmail.com
cindylgould@yahoo.com
Membership Vice President:
Karin Webb
robertandkarin@me.com
Secretary:
Nancy Kruger
dnkruger@msn.com
Treasurer:
Gini Dideum
gdideum@hotmail.com
Public Policy:
Karen Beck
karal@seasurf.net
Scholarship Foundation
Helen Gronquist
helengronquist@q.com
Sunshine:
Kathleen Hudson
khhudson12g@gmail.com
ddsunell@aol.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
 Seaside AAUW Branch Meeting, Saturday, November 7th, at 10 am, at
Seaside High School. Learn how to access our website!
 SDDA Wine Walk, Saturday, November 14th, Call Gini Dideum for details
and to volunteer to help.
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Chips & Dips
Things are happening here in Seaside AAUW. We have had two outstanding programs, our interest
groups are up and running and continue to draw our members for hikes, book reviews, and movie
discussions. We’ve re-connected with Hope House, and we have a wine-walk coming up soon.
Our next meeting will provide us an opportunity to look at AAUW websites as well as have an
actual business meeting, review our strategic plan and our programs for the rest of the year as well
approve our operating budget.
We have heard several of you mention the programs on television as well as the article in the New
Yorker regarding the Cascadia Subduction Zone and its possible impact on Oregon and in particular
our area of the coast. Do we in AAUW have a role in what happens here? And if so, what? We did
not take a position when the school district last requested a bond for a new school in a tsunami
safe zone. Is it time to look at that again and take a stand for our young people? Think about it.
Let’s start talking about it. What should we do? If you have a reaction to this, email or let us know.
We’ll look forward to hearing from you.
HAPPY
HALLOWEEN!
Carol & Donna
Editor’s Notes
By Libbie Allen
1. Alvis Porter has a new email: alvisporter1931@outlook.com.
2. Carol notes at our October meeting Alvis Porter reminded us that Doris had a birthday this
October 31st. She continues to go downhill. For those of you who remember Doris and her
outstanding service to our branch and her many contributions to our book group, please take
a moment to jot her off a remembrance or card. Her updated address again:
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Suzanne Elise, Room 120
101 Forest Drive
Seaside, OR 97138
Telephone: 503 738-0307
Treasurer’s Report
By: Gini Dideum
Checking Account
Beginning Balance September 1, 2015
INCOME
Dues
$
$3,982.70
55.50
Total
$
Total
$
55.50
EXPENSES
National Dues $ 24.50
Irene Kan
16.00
Refund State Dues MBLH
40.50
Ending Balance September, 30, 2015
$3,997.70
2015-16 Budget
Expenses
Natl. Dues
State Dues
Other Org. Dues
State Convention
Past President Pin
P.O. Box Rental
Meetings
Memorials
Sunshine
Charitable Donations
National Fund Don.
Postage
Roster Books
Membership
Misc.
Website
Printing
Reserve
Total Expenses
Proposed
$1,592.50
576.00
50.00
400.00
0.00
30.00
350.00
50.00
10.00
0.00
500.00
10.00
30.00
50.00
50.00
120.00
50.00
0.00
$3,868.50
Actual 2014-15
$1,482.25
592.00
45.00
400.00
40.00
29.00
31.05
38.38
0.00
0.00
500.00
9.80
25.54
48.98
705.00
119.88
13.20
2,500.00
$6,580.08
YTD
$1,421.00
528.00
50.00
0.00
0.00
30.00
141.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$2,186.78
Gain (Loss)
($200.00)
$40.66
$417.22
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Public Policy
By Karen Beck, Chair
THE COURT IS NOW IN SESSION
That is, the Supreme Court is now in session for the 2015 – 2016 term. Here are some cases that
are important to AAUW members and what is at stake for all of us.
1.
Fisher v. University of Texas- An affirmative action case which could restrict the use of race in
college admissions decisions. Remember, affirmative action programs promote EQUAL
opportunities for women and minorities in educational institutions and in work places.
2
Evenwel v. Abbot- A voting rights case. Should voting districts be established on total
population as is the current case or by eligible voters. This could shift voting power AWAY
from communities with large number of children and immigrants.
3.
Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association- This could LIMIT the ability of unions to
collectively bargain. It is an anti-union case.
4.
A potential abortion regulation case- There will likely be a case challenging the restrictive
abortion regulations put in place in Texas. The case could put even more restrictions for
women seeking reproductive healthcare.
5.
Birth control coverage case The Court will probably hear a case from religious affiliated
organizations trying to challenge the Affordable Care Act’s preventative healthcare
contraceptive coverage provision. They, the religious groups, feel they should not have to
explain their objections to the federal government.
PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE
By Ane Mcintyre
AAUW of OR members were delighted to be asked to attend the signing of House Bill 2007 - Wage
Transparency by Governor Kate Brown. We were, in fact, the majority of those who attended the
ceremony, September 28th, 2015. Truly —we all agreed that it was an amazing experience. By
participating in AAUW of OR advocacy, we made a difference! Yay team!!
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Membership
By Karin Webb, Membership VP
Please welcome our newest member, Lynne Kelton, who joined us during our September
Community Forum at Seaside City Hall. Lynne holds an Associate of Arts degree in Selected Studies
from San Diego City College, California. She moved to Warrenton seven months ago, and now
enjoys being closer to her Gearhart grandchildren. Lynne volunteers at Gearhart Grade School
every Friday, and is interested in learning about other volunteer opportunities through our branch.
Please introduce yourself to her at our next branch meeting. Glad to have you on board with us,
Lynne! (lynneinmerlin@hotmail.com)
Member Profile - By Ane McIntyre
This
month
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profile
member Born on Boxing Day, December 26 , 1943, Diane McVey missed being a
Christmas baby by two hours. Growing up with one brother in modest family
Diane McVey circumstances in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Diane worked for two years before
college to save up her tuition. She paid her way through the University of Alberta
earning her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1966 and her Master of Arts in
Sociology in 1973. Her focus was in demography and statistics. She defended
her thesis on ”Fertility and Female Labor Force Participation.”
Diane married Dr. Wayne McVey in 1976. Professor McVey took an extended
sabbatical in 1978 allowing a four-month ramble through Europe for the newly
married couple. They visited France, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands,
Denmark, Sweden and Scotland. Diane is of Scots-Irish and German descent
and lived in Canada for many years. She and Wayne enjoyed 39 years of
togetherness and Diane was widowed earlier this year.
Diane started her career in demography working for the Provincial
government, Alberta Bureau of Statistics, Department of Manpower. She later
joined Statistics Canada and moved up to Assistant Regional Director for
Advisory Services. She traveled through Alberta and the Northwest Territories
giving seminars on data dissemination useful for projection of road building,
infrastructure needs and hospital and school readiness. Statistics Canada is
the data-gathering body for citizens, families, businesses and municipalities
serving all of Canada akin to the United States Census Bureau.
Then (1966)
and Now
(2015)
Diane joined the Seaside AAUW branch in 2006. She loves all the social
connections of the Movie Group and Walking Group. She enjoys the
opportunity to meet new people and form friendships. She strongly supports
local scholarship programs. Diane is a birdwatcher, reader, writer and loyal
friend. She lives in Warrenton with her constant companion and pet parrot,
Pepperkin.
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Foundation
By Helen Gronquist, President
On August 19, 2015, the Seaside AAUW Scholarship Foundation Board met to begin the Fall 2015
season. Nancy Allsup was elected Treasurer, replacing Nancy Kruger. The other members of the
board are Helen Gronquist, President, Karen Beck, Carol Brenneman, Judy Carder, Maureen
Casterline, Pat Lehman, Joanne McIntyre and Donna Sunell.
Those in attendance worked on the wording of the September 2015 solicitation letter. Via email,
literary contributions were made by several board members. The letter went to press on Monday,
September 14th at Lazerquick.
The next meeting was held at Helen Gronquist’s home on September 16 th at noon. Helen, Nancy,
Judy, Karen and Donna signed donor letters, addressed envelopes, stuffed and stamped the
mailing. Forty-six letters were mailed from the Gearhart post office on September 17 th.
On September 29th, Helen and Nancy Allsup completed the banking requirements for the
Foundation’s change of officers at Clatsop Community Bank. They also located the branch’s post
office box at the Seaside post office where the donations will arrive. Nancy will check the box every
Friday and make a deposit to the bank on the following Monday.
The next meeting will be held at Nancy Allsup’s home on October 22 nd at 1:30 to assess receipt of
the donations and to discuss strategies for further fund raising endeavors. Light refreshments will
be provided by Nancy.
WINGS
By Pat Lehman
WINGS is taking off once again for our 14th annual conference for Women INterested in Going
to School--Saturday, February 6, 2016! I am happy to report that all our committee chair
positions are filled with excellent leaders: Big thanks to Nancy Kruger, Seaside Volunteer
Coordinator, who has always done a superlative job of rounding up and scheduling helpers; Ane
McIntyre, Publicity Chair, who leaves no stone unturned in our effort to gain community support
and to find women who need to further their education; and Jane McGeehan, our new Hospitality
Chair, whose enthusiasm, expertise and effort are legendary in our branch and who has already
been well-prepared by our super-competent outgoing co-chairs Cindy Gould and Judy Carder.
Astoria Branch Chairs are Sara Meyer, Astoria Volunteer Coordinator; Janice Horning, Childcare
Coordinator; and Rosalie McCleary, Gift Goddess. College staff team members are Margaret
Frimoth, Rinda Johansen (WINGS treasurer), Lisa Nyberg, Monica Van Steenberg and Amy
Magnussen, who is returning to WINGS after a hiatus, and we are so glad to have her with us
again. All of them are amazing women who make the college so accessible to our participants and
who facilitate everything from venue accommodations to the helpful packet information to leading
all the terrific breakout sessions.
We have chosen the February date because March is a tremendously busy month for college staff,
and we don't want them burning out. We'll see how this date works, but we all need to promote
WINGS to any woman we know who might be thinking about the future and hoping that education
could be a path forward. We don't make any promises about financial support, but among us, we
do have funds to help. WINGS has just given some additional funding to successful past
participants, as well as our annual scholarships. We are a serious source of assistance to women on
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a journey to a better future. We can be very proud of our support!
My Astoria co-chair, Bobbi Brice, is doing a fabulous job of keeping connected with the college
staff, and I am working to keep the team updated and to run our meetings. We are both doing
whatever needs to be done to promote this wonderful opportunity for local women.
If you have been involved before, you know what an inspiring event WINGS is, and we look
forward to your continuing help. If you are new to AAUW and/or WINGS, take this opportunity to
see in action what AAUW can do to make a positive difference in the lives of local women, their
families, and our community.
Wine Walk
By Gini Dideum
The next SDDA Wine Walk will be November 14th. Twice a year we sell wine glasses for this
event in 2-hour shifts. It is easy duty and when you are done you receive a free wine glass and a
bracelet that allows you to participate. Details of times are not set yet but shifts generally are from
1-3, 3-5 and 5-7. Let Gini know if you can help and a time range so she doesn’t have to
call you. Please volunteer.
Program
By Cindy Gould and Diana McLoughlin, Program Co-VPs
Our October meeting was held at Camp Kiwanilong and how great for many of you returning
campers to see your former site! The tour showed us just how much work has been done in the
last few years with much more to go in the future. It was fun to meet some of our Astoria
members and to learn more about them. Our state president, Joyce Zook with the help of Pat
Lehman, led an informative training on gaining new members. It was inspiring. Since we heard
many good comments, a joint meeting will be planned for next year.
November 7, 10 am
Seaside High School is the location of our next meeting. We are going to be informed and
instructed about how to maneuver through our own Seaside branch website and the national
website.
The computers are located in the school's library. Signs will be up to guide you there. See you
then.
Postscript: Our meeting won't have refreshments at the high school, but program chairs have
planned a no-host luncheon at McKeown's following the meeting at 11:30 or thereabouts. Let
Diana McLoughlin know if you would like to attend lunch. Also, the program chairs need three
people to provide cookies and recipes of said cookie for December meeting on the 5th.
December 5, 10 am
Come to the Mary Blake Cottage for our December meeting. Bring your creativity. We will make a
fun holiday craft and enjoy homemade Christmas cookies. We have an exciting year planned for
you. Hope to see you all and new members.
State Membership Report
By Pat Lehman, Vice President
As you may know, I am, for the second time, Oregon AAUW State Membership VP, sharing the
position this time with my good friend Linda Gardner of Bend Branch.
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AAUW of Oregon is on track to meet or exceed our membership numbers from last year, but I ask
myself, "Why--in these times when all that AAUW stands for--women's rights and
opportunities in so many arenas--are we not gaining many more members, especially
younger women who have such a stake in the outcomes?" I think you know the answers,
and I am asking you to let me know your thoughts, and how we can address those issues.
Karin, our branch MVP, Ane, our District Director, and others are doing a great job in promoting
AAUW membership. But remember, every member of the branch is a member of the
membership committee. So let's make Seaside Branch a model for others, not for the numbers,
but for the power of AAUW's message and the example we provide for how we can impact and
enhance our community and support our larger organization that does so much good for women
everywhere--and men too, by the way.
Special Interest Groups
Book Club
By Gini Dideum
The book club will meet November 3rd at Dooger’s in Seaside for lunch at 11:45 am. We will then
meet at the Seaside City Hall at 1:30 pm to discuss The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out
the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. The discussion will be led by Pat Lehman. The
list of nominated books for reading for next year has been compiled and will be available at this
meeting.
December 1st we will meet at the Seaside Public Library to make our book selections for 2016. We
will get take-out from New Garden Asian Cuisine. Orders must be placed by November 23 rd.
Lunch specials cost between $6.50 and $7.50 and Bento Boxes cost between $9.50 and $11.50.
An extra dollar will be collected to cover lunch for Karen Emmerling and water bottles. Karen will
bring book suggestions for our reading next year and gift ideas.
2014 Reading Selections
November 3, 2015: The Hundred Year-Old Man, Helen Gronquist discussion leader
December 1, 2015: Christmas meeting and 2016 book selection
Walking Group
By Diana McLoughlin,
johnnymacdmd@gmail.com
The Seaside Branch walking group meets and walks every Friday at 9:30 am and always has a
lovely time. If you would like to join the fun, call Diana, Phone: 503-738-7751.
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