April 2013 - http://Tacoma-WA.AAUW.net - P.O. Box 65303, Tacoma, WA 98464-1303
“By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through economic and educational
barriers so that all women have a fair chance.”
AAUW Members’ Tea
You can have tea and delicious food, see a historic building, meet our new members and
honor long-time member Virginia Cummings all in one day! Join us for our annual Members’ Tea:
When: from 2-4 P.M., Sunday, April 7th
Where: the home of Julie Anderson, 4604 North 38th Street, Tacoma
R.S.V.P. to Phyllis Izant by April 1st
At pjizant@gmail.com or 566-8874
*if possible, please bring some tea-fare for sharing
*limited street parking is available- please consider car pooling
AAUW Tacoma branch has steadily increased membership in the past 3 years. This is an opportunity to get to know new
members, enjoy time with friends, and celebrate our memories of Virginia, who passed away in December.
Julie’s home was built in 1906 as the gymnasium for Whitworth College. It was moved to its present site in 1920. It has
housed a Masonic Temple, the Northwest Boys’ Club and a psychic institute and is now on the historic register.
Come join us for this special afternoon!
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 18th - Luncheon, Fircrest Country Club
The programs committee is thinking about next year. Do let us know if you have ideas for mission-based speakers!
APRIL 2013 PRESDIENT’S MESSAGE
PHYLLIS IZANT
I wish I had Warren’s Buffet’s gift of space, time subject matter and humor for an annual report to you.
First of all the media has bestowed up him that cool nickname “the Oracle of Omaha.” As a hat
enthusiast, the best nickname I can suggest for myself in this town is “the Dowager Countess of
Tacoma.” Works in my household with my husband and sons and I thought perhaps it might work with
our AAUW too. And…no one else has claimed it so I have dibs.
This year has been a remarkable one due to the Presidential election and other major state legislative
offices. Richard Thaler, a Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of
Chicago has been quoted as saying, “A good rule of thumb is to assume that “everything matters.”
And so, I believe, it does.
Since so much happened in our previous branch year, this year seems quiet by comparison. In
addition to a stellar program year of branch meetings here’s what your branch board of volunteers did
so far: operated within and did not exceed a member-approved budget; produced an annual
membership book; convened a task force to talk about and recommend changes to our traditional
scholarship program; created and distributed an informational sheet on donor opportunities with our
branch and AAUW national funds; signed a new agency agreement for our endowed funds at the
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and established a pass-through fund for individual donations
by establishing the AAUW Tacoma Project Fund also at GTCF; kept welcoming new paid members;
and several branch members volunteered to help the state Association with the Tech Trek summer
camp project for incoming 8th graders. From a President’s perspective it is truly rewarding in a “quiet
Pope” sort of way.
Although last year I listed program highlights from the previous months I’d rather use your time and
this space to say we continue to happily convene and move along with our branch and living the
AAUW mission. I’m truly happy with that. After all as Charles Darwin has been known to say, “It is not
the strongest or the most intelligent that will survive but those who can best manage change.”
INTEREST GROUPS AND NEWS
HOT TOPICS
Hot Topics April 17, 2013
AAUW Daytime
Book Group
2012·2013
FEMININITY IN A SEXUALIZED SOCIETY
After a stimulating discussion about the connection between gun violence and
beliefs about what it takes to be a “real man”, we decided to look again at social
messages to girls about becoming a “real woman.” What are the images and
how important are they? Princesses (Disney)? Heroines with weapons (whips,
guns, bows and arrows)? Sexy cooks with lots of cleavage (Food Network)?
Wonder Woman Moms? And where in the midst of all this is AAUW’s message
of equity and empowerment for women and girls?
Look around and bring examples of images of “real women.” Watch a TV show
or two—especially on cable--think about the ads. Or just bring your ideas and
experiences for another provocative discussion.
Join us
Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 4-6 pm
YMCA Lakewood
9715 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA
253-584-9622
(There is a Forza on the premises!)
Co-Chairs: Marianne Candioglos,
and Lee Ann Ufford
The Daytime Book Group
meets on the 4th
Wednesday of the month at
10:00 a.m. unless otherwise
noted.
APRIL 24
King Peggy by Peggielene
Bartels and Eleanor Herman
Reviewer: Lee Ann
Hostess: Jane
Genealogy & Family History Interest Group (third Friday afternoons)
Friday, April 19 we’ll return to Sumner, to spend the afternoon using the print and
online resources at the Heritage Quest Research Library. The library is open from 10
a.m. until 4 p.m. that day, and no classes are scheduled. Come as early as you wish! If
you haven’t joined HQRL, you will need to pay a $5 fee to use the library all day - a
bargain!
If you’d like to meet again at Windmill Gardens for lunch at 11:30, RSVP to me by April
17, so that I can reserve a big enough table for our group. Thanks! – Mary H.
Also of interest to genealogists:
Saturday, April 27, Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society presents its annual
Spring Seminar - at La Quinta Inn, 1425 East 27th Street. This all-day seminar features
two nationally respected guest speakers, each making two presentations:
William Dollarhide:
“Using Deeds to Trace the Trails of Your Ancestors,” and
“Civil War Era Genealogy;”
Leland Meitzler:
“Your Ancestor Didn’t Burn in the Courthouse Fire,” and
“The X-Files: Dealing With Black Sheep in the Family Tree.”
Registration fee $35 TPCGS members, $40 non-members until April 20; after that, add’l
$5 late fee. Buffet luncheon $17. There are also several vendors, and raffle tickets sold
for great prizes related to genealogy! Highly recommended. I have extra registration
forms - ask me! - Mary H.
MAY 22
Reviewers: Book selection for
next year
Hostess: TBD
MORE INTEREST GROUPS!
AAUW Evening Book
Group, 2012·2013
6:30 (except the 6:00 May Potluck)
APRIL 22
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF
HENRIETTA LACKS
by Rebecca Skloot
Reviewer:
Jeanne
Hostess:
Colleen
Papercrafters
Grab your brown bag lunch and your unfinished paper project
and head to Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 8101 104th,
on April 3 at 10:30 a.m. for over three hours of uninterrupted
time to work on your project at your own table. Contact Connie
at dunkelberger@harbornet.com if you have questions or need
directions to the church.
Coffee and tea is provided.
Not So Fast Food Group
This group will not meet in April, but save May 4th on your
calendar for a gathering to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We will
be feasting in a Mexican Restaurant so contact Jane or Connie
for a reservation. Guests are always invited to participate in
NSFFG. Please reserve this month as we must make
arrangements with the restaurant.
L.I.F.E./Elderhostel Classes
Here is some information on the
book
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/sc
ience/2010/02/fair-use-of-our-cells/
MAY 20
POTLUCK BY THE GROUP
Book Selection for Next Year
Reviewers:
Everyone
Hostess:
Jane
These are not AAUW meetings, but are of potential interest to our
members.
Class fee: $10 (except Poetry at Your Leisure, which is $3);
All of the April Meetings except the LeMay Tour take place at
Garfield Book Company at PLU, Community Room,
208 S. Garfield St. Tacoma 98444
http://www.plu.edu/lifeelderhostel
Contact Laura Stewart (253) 241-4166 stewarla@plu.edu
April 8, 10:30 a.m. The State of the Oceans: Culture, Climate,
Conservation and Politics by Dr. Ruth A. Camp
April 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 LeMay / SP Recycling Facility Tour
4111 192nd Street East. Notes: Preregistration is required by March
29th.
April 18, 10:30 a.m. Poetry at Your Leisure
April 24, 3:30 p.m. The Origins of Country Music
Activities Calendar
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Tuesday
Papercrafters at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church from 10:30a.m.- Whenever
Book Talk by the author of Wonder at the Main Branch of the Tacoma Public
Library at 2. Wonder was the most recent Evening Book Group Choice.
AAUW Members’ Tea at Julie’s house from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
L.I.F.E./Elderhostel State of the Oceans 10:30 a.m.
Board of Directors meeting 5 p.m. at "Feisty Gals" in UP
L.I.F.E./Elderhostal LeMay Recycling Tour 10:00 a.m.
HOT TOPICS at the YMCA Lakewood from 4 p.m.- 6p.m.
Genealogy & Family History Interest Group at the Heritage Quest Research Library
from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
L.I.F.E./Elderhostel Poetry at Your Leisure 10:30 a.m.
AAUW WA Annual Meeting, Pasco, WA
AAUW WA Annual Meeting, Pasco, WA
Evening Book Group at 6:30 p.m.
Daytime Book Group 10:00 a.m.
L.I.F.E./Elderhostel The Origins of Country Music 3:30 p.m.
Book Group News – Local Events
As part of Pierce County Reads, Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife, will sign books at this free
event taking place at McGavick Conference Center @Clover Park Technical College. Friday, May 17th,
7 PM. For more information on all Pierce County Reads events go to piercecountylibrary.org and search
READS.
As part of Tacoma Reads, R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder, will do a book talk and signing on Saturday,
April 6 at 2:00 at the Main Branch of Tacoma Public Library. For more information, go to
http://www.tpl.lib.wa.us/Page.aspx?hid=239#About
APRIL FUND OF THE MONTH
AAUW’s MISSION: Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
The Funds of the month support AAUW’s advocacy mission. AAUW-WA has put the spotlight on these funds during
the Annual Meeting in Pasco.
The Public Policy Fund (#4337) supports advocacy for public policies and laws that are fair to women and girls. Public
policy programs include
 Government Relations: AAUW advocates for our policy goals on Capitol Hill and in the White House, ensuring
that our voices are heard in the halls of Congress and at the tables of power when decisions that affect women
and girls are made.
 Civic Engagement, which helps women act as their own advocates by providing members with the information
and tools to build robust woman-to-woman voter registration and turnout drives in their communities.
 Field Organizing, which engages individuals and branches in public policy advocacy through Impact Grants,
Action Network, the Two-Minute Activist program, and Washington Update.
Contributions to the Public Policy Fund are tax deductible; go to aauw.org and click on GIVE.
The AAUW Action Fund advances equity for women and girls through member activism and voter mobilization. This
year they produced a Pay Equity Resources kit and a Vote Her Toolkit that assesses elected officials voting records,
voter guides, Issue fact sheets and other voter resources. The Fund supports the Capitol Hill Lobby Corps that has
been visiting congressional offices for over 35 years. Whether fighting for gender equity in education, championing
moderate jurists for federal courts, or supporting measures to improve economic security, the AAUW Action Fund
Capitol Hill Lobby Corps is on the scene. It has had a significant impact on issues relating to education, civil rights,
reproductive rights, and economic security. Recently a big push was for renewal and expansion of the Violence Against
Women Act. The Fund was very active in the 2012 election turning out the women’s vote with the “It’s My Vote”
Campaign.
In its advocacy the Action Fund implements the Public Policy agenda adopted by the membership of AAUW every two
years. Because of its political agenda, the donations to the Action Fund are not tax deductible. For more information:
www.aauwaction.org
Tacoma History, anyone?
If you’re interested in old homes, or the history of Tacoma, be sure to put this event on your calendar:
Sat. and Sun., May 4 and 5
19th Annual Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour.
Tacoma Historical Society provides docents for each of the 8-9 homes on the tour. Not to be missed!
At last fall’s Tacoma Historical Society Dinner & Auction, I placed the highest bid on this item:
Guided History Walk - for up to eight people, led by Dale Wirsing. Expires May 31, 2013. Date to be at mutual
convenience of purchaser (Mary H.) and Donor (Dale).Dale was, for many years, copy editor at Tacoma News
Tribune. He has also been a member of the Board of Tacoma Historical Society for a long time, and has served
as President. He knows Tacoma.
If you’d like to join Dale and me on a two-hour walk around historic Tacoma in late April or early May, please
contact me right away. Must be able to walk 2 hours and keep up with the group.
- Mary H.
Membership News
April is the first month this year when Tacoma Branch has had no new members to introduce to you.
We’ve mailed Spring Tea invitations to several women who’ve discovered us through meetup.com and have
perhaps visited an interest group or two. Please welcome these prospective members and share with them
your reasons for belonging to AAUW! We’d love to have them join us now for our 2013-14 season.
Tacoma Branch has been growing at a healthy rate! AAUW (national) compiles annual membership statistics
for every AAUW branch. The important date to remember for their fiscal year “head count” is February 1.
AAUW recently released a table of the membership stats for all branches in the state, comparing # of members
each branch had on Feb. 1, 2010; Feb. 1, 2011; Feb. 1, 2012; and Feb. 1, 2013. They provided us with the
three-year rate of change (2010-2013), and the one-year rate of change (2012-2013) for each branch.
Statewide, Tacoma Branch comes in 4th highest in its rate of membership growth, with 3-year growth
+18.87% and 1-year +14.55%. Only Kirkland-Redmond Branch outgrew us during both time periods.
I take that back. One WA branch grew so fast that it left the rest of us in the dust. Mt. Vernon had a single
member on Feb. 1, 2010; 14 the following year, only 5 members in 2012, and then shot back up to end with 16
this February - for a 3-year gain of 1,500% and a 1-year gain of 220%. It must be exciting planning a budget in
Mt. Vernon!
On a sadder note, ten WA branches have lost from 15 to 40% of their members during the last three years,
and an eleventh - Yakima - has disbanded.
We are thankful for every one of our members, and take this opportunity to remind you to renew your
membership soon, before it slips your mind. We want you to be in our membership directory in September! If
we’re going to make any progress empowering women, we need you on the team!
- Mary Hammond, V.P. Membership
Give a Grad the Gift of AAUW
Looking for a gift for someone you know who is graduating this spring? Consider AAUW’s Give-A-Grad-A-Gift
program, which entitles them to a free AAUW membership within two years of graduation. What an awesome
gift at no cost to you or them!
As you already know, AAUW membership opens the door to a community that breaks through educational and
economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. With this gift, you will:
Expose the grad to the power that comes from belonging to a national women-led organization of more than
150,000 members and supporters who believe in and advance equity and education for women and girls.
Expand their networking opportunities through career development opportunities and community action
projects. They will experience the rewards of working with and learning from successful AAUW mentors.
Keep them current on the events and people that affect their lives through Mission & Action, AAUW
Outlook, Action Network alerts, and more.
Increase their buying power with access to discounts at The Princeton Review, Barnes&Noble.com, health
and life insurance, auto insurance, AAUW research reports, credit cards, and other members-only benefits
such as CareerBuilder.com and TravelSmart.
This is an offer that only AAUW members can take advantage of at no cost. You can apply online or download
the application at http://www.aauw.org/resource/give-a-grad-a-gift/.
Remember, your grad will receive a one-year -at-large membership — a $49 value – for free. They can join a
AAUW TACOMA BRANCH BOARD MEETING
MARCH 11, 2013
Phyllis Izant presiding. Attending: Dorothy McBride, Carol Rikerd, Jane Hahn, Mary Hammond, Wanda Johnson, Connie
Dunkelberger.
Consent Agenda
The Board consented to the January 17 meeting notes.
Election Process
The State election will be conducted by mail-in ballots. Voting is by delegate per Branch at the State Convention. Tacoma gets
three votes based on membership.
Jim Dunkelberger and Mary Letterman are on the ballot for Communications co- Vice Presidents.
Policies and Procedures does not address a process for selection of delegates to the State Convention. We will elect delegates at
the annual meeting to cast ballot votes for Tacoma Branch.
Treasurer
Dorothy McBride presented the current month financial report. The distribution from the Greater Tacoma Community Fund (GTCF)
was $100 less than last year. The Branch still holds $50 – $52,000 as a balance. Dorothy received a letter from GTCF with a check
for $2100. AAUW is in the wrong fund category at GTCF. That will be corrected by personal contact.
AAUW Tacoma Project Fund needs authorization paperwork from Phyllis. She will file that this week.
Virginia Cummings heirs sent a check for $1000 to be used for a scholarship in her memory. There was discussion about her intent
with this donation, whether we should use the $1000 for a single scholarship and develop a procedure for that, or if this gift was
intended as an opening amount for an ongoing fund. Dorothy spoke with Virginia’s daughter Sharon Beck about this. Sharon
wants to announce an AAUW Virginia Cummings Fund at her memorial on March 23, and ask for donations to a fund in her
mother’s name. One member, who knew her, noted that Virginia would have liked a scholarship given to a liberal arts student.
We have a $400 seed donation or the Project Fund, the pass through donation account. This is the account that should be used for
Virginia Cummings donations for now. Donations will be handled by GTCF liaison, and not be passed through the AAUW
Treasurer. Donations can be sent to the AAUW post office box, and Phyllis will submit them to the Foundation. Mary Hammond
will make a card for distribution at the memorial with our post office address. We will also have a Fund donation form at the March
16 meeting. Mary Hammond will design this.
Membership
We hope to have another new member, Maureen Brady. Annual renewal form will go into next newsletter. The process to pay
dues or join on-line has changed. Dorothy will distribute instructions at the meeting and in the newsletter.
The invitations for the April Tea Party meeting need to go out this week. Members are invited to bring guests, and finger food. A
group will meet Monday at Starbuck’s at 72nd and Steel to address the envelopes. Every member will receive an invitation.
Branch Elections
Volunteers are needed to fill offices next year, especially the office of President. Dorothy will find a Governance Committee to
make a plan to fill offices. New members need to be brought into the Board.
The changes to Policy and Procedures will be presented and voted on at the March 16 Branch meeting.
College / University Relations, NCWSSL, Scholarship & Public Policy
Each partner received a NCWSSL check of $1400. UWT and PLU will each pick a candidate and report back to us. Dorothy will
“tickle” a reporting reminder to each.
The branch has allocated $1700 for two campers for Tech Trek. Funding for the camp is a combination of state, national and
branch. Letters and applications are sent to teachers through Tacoma Public Schools. Bryant, Giaudrone and Jason Lee are
participating. Several 7th grade teachers from each school will get applications and will nominate students. The applications are
due back in April.
Interview procedures need to be established for three to five applicants from each school. Gig harbor and Puyallup Branches are
also funding campers.
Other
Mary Hammond completed and mailed the card to past president Marion Sommer. Mary sent a cover letter and a little genealogy
research on Marian. She found a newspaper picture of Marion as a bride. Marion had a long history of involvement with social
justice causes. She was a social worker in Pierce County.
Connie Dunkelberger mentioned the Bright Spot Award, announced in the Evergreen Leader. Tacoma Branch might be eligible for
an award due to members’ work in recruiting new members.
Carol Rikerd
Secretary
BRANCH MINUTES
Minutes of the AAUW Tacoma Branch Annual Meeting, March 16, 2013
Phyllis Izant called the meeting to order at the Lakewood library and welcomed members and guests to our
annual business meeting. Consent was given by the members to accept the minutes of the February 9, 2013
branch meeting.
NCCWSL Student report: Our 2013 NCCWSL student, Akura Asare Konadu from the University of
Washington Tacoma engaged the group with her positive comments about her experiences at the University of
Maryland NCCWSL workshop. The workshop presented a mix of classes (law, financial) and inspirational
speakers. She now has a desire to attend George Washington University law school. Her plans are currently
to obtain her law degree, work five years and then participate in politics. She would like to increase the number
of African American women in politics. Currently she is in an off campus internship in Olympia, WA in Senator
Hassagawa’s office where she reviews constituents’ letters, greets visitors, writes letters and observes Senator
Hassagawa in Congress. She expressed her appreciation to AAUW Tacoma members for sponsoring her at
NCCWSL and especially to Dorothy McBride for her assistance.
Officer/Committee Reports:
Treasurer: Dorothy McBride presented and reviewed the Budget and Expenses month by month 2012-2013
required report with the members. The GTCF income was $2,100. NCWSL grant expenditures were $1,400 for
UW-Tacoma and $1,400 for Pacific Lutheran University. There is money available for attendees of the AAUW
State and National meetings.
Membership: Mary Hammond reported we have had an increase in membership from 51 members in
February 2012 to 63 members in February 2013. We had the third highest membership growth in WA State.
Membership dues for new members are currently only $77 to cover dues from April 2013 through June 30,
2014. We have a new AAUW logo, new membership form and a new renewal form for current members.
Membership can also be renewed on line. Membership renewal for 2013-2014 begins March 16. Dorothy
handed out a guide for online renewals (on the new AAUW web page). Members will need to have their
membership numbers to renew (listed in member directory, follow directions at aauw.org, or check with
Mary/Dorothy). There will be a Memorial service for Honorary Life member (over 50 years of membership in
AAUW) Virginia Cummings, Saturday, March 23, 11:00a.m. at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Lakewood.
Virginia’s family is starting a scholarship in her honor. Anyone wanting to contribute to the scholarship and not
able to attend the service can use a donation card made by Mary.
College/University Report: Dorothy McBride reported Pacific Lutheran University and University of
Washington are continuing AAUW members. Dues for Universities are now a flat rate of $175.00 per year. A
new volunteer is needed to continue working on encouraging AAUW membership with Pierce College.
Communications Report: Mary Letterman reported that she has been busy in four communication areas-Facebook, website, Meet- up, and our Tacoma AAUW newsletter with her daughter Rachel. She will be unable
to continue the newsletter without Rachel’s assistance next year. Mary and Jim Dunkelberger are running for
AAUW State Communication co-vice-presidents for 2013-15.
President’s Annual Report: Phyllis Izant reported her second year as President as being a much quieter year
for her after having the State Convention challenge during her first year. “It’s been a blast” being President and
she feels accomplishments were made in her second year as well: budget has been balanced and on time,
Wanda’s task force started to create new ideas for the scholarship program, a new donor opportunity was
developed to donate funds into a project fund and not be restricted , increase in new members 51-63, members
volunteering to help at the State level –Dorothy M. with the Tech Trek camp. Phyllis opened the floor to
members’ comments: members thought the interest groups grew to meet members’ needs, our Branch
programs were very good thanks to Lee Ann, Connie is writing up our Branch as a “bright spot” in the State
AAUW, and Mary H thought our birthday recognition to a past president on her 100th birthday was another
special event. Lee Ann reported that her visit to our National Capitol and seeing AAUW in action there
impressed her with the importance of our grassroots efforts impacting the bigger picture.
Election of Officers: It was moved, seconded and membership voted to accept the following slate of officers for
2013-2014:
Co- Presidents: Diane Palmquist and Dana Holt
. Program
Vice-President: Lee Ann Ufford
. Treasurer: Phyllis
Izant
. Governance Chair and
committee: Chair: Dorothy McBride
.
Members: Wanda Johnson, Connie Dunkelberger, and Joye Bucklin
.
Membership: Irene Hutchinson and Sue McLean
New Business:
Scholarship Task Force: Wanda Johnson, committee chair, reported on the task force proposed amendment to
replace the section on scholarships. Annual mission projects for each year will be determined by the membership
at the preceding Annual Meeting. Mission projects can include but are not limited to grants to
colleges/universities and scholarships. Members can propose uses for the funds to the Board with evidence
showing how the project advances the mission based education in Pierce County and the members must be able
to implement the project. Leaders of each project will report the results to the membership. We are giving annual
scholarships at the National level through the Centennial Fund that we funded.
Policies and Procedures Revision: The proposed changes to the policies and procedures was sent out to all
members. Proposed revisions include substitution of “financial review” for “audit ”and simplification of sections
pertaining to the Finance committee. The Board also proposed adoption of an amendment recommended by the
Scholarship Task Force to replace the section on scholarships. A motion to accept the proposed revisions to the
policies and procedures was moved by Wanda and seconded by Dorothy and approved by members.
Tech Trek: Dorothy is currently serving on the State Tech Trek committee. Tech Trek is an on- campus math
and science summer camp designed to engage girls entering the eighth grade in STEM education and career
opportunities. AAUW WA and Tech Trek will host 60 young women in July at Pacific Lutheran University.
Announcements:
April 20th is the date for the Annual State meeting at Pasco, WA. This year’s fund raiser is to go to the AAUW
Public Policy Fund to support advocacy for issues like pay equity and fairness and freedom from violence for
women.
Action: Our membership voted (moved by Lee Ann and seconded by Mary Hammond) to take $126.00 out of
money from reserves for the donation and pass the hat for additional donations. Phyllis, Ginny Linstrom and
Jane Hahn will be our voting members.
April 7th, Sunday we will have our Memorial tea at Julie Anderson’s home from 1-3 p.m. Attendees will bring
snacks to share at the tea.
Virginia Cummings Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m.
A get well card was passed around for messages to Darlene Anderson.
Phyllis invited members to the May 24th annual YWCA luncheon, the Planned Parenthood new facility gala event
May 7 at 5:30 p.m. and the Planned Parenthood luncheon at Seattle Center. Contact Phyllis if you would like to
attend or would like more information.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.