VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 9
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SUMMER 2013
AAUW, VENICE BRANCH, VENICE, FLORIDA
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AAUW ADVANCES EQUITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY AND RESEARCH.
VENICE BRANCH GREETS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS,
HONORS MANY MEMBERS, AND INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS.
VENICE BRANCH MEMBERS ATTEND STATE CONVENTION
By Marge Ostrom
It all started with Betty Badawi at the piano providing beautiful Four members, Shirley Reid, Carol Newnam, Georgie Ann Fedako,
background music as the members and guests mingled before sitting and Marge Ostrom attended the 82nd AAUW-Florida Annual
down to a delicious lunch.
Convention in Orlando from April 19 – 21, an interesting, dynamic
Then President Shirley Reid welcomed the group and introduced Sue event that included business meetings, motivational speakers,
State President Eileen
Shea, chair of the Local Re-Entry Scholarship Fund, who in turn, along breakout sessions, and entertainment.
with her committee members, Evelyn Hively, Janet Cornelius and Doris Recchia presided over the business meeting that passed the
Anstey, called on the six scholarship recipients to speak briefly to a rapt following important bylaw amendments:
• One Member – One Vote for state elections and
audience about their plans for the future (see pp. 4&5).
• Biennial state conventions replacing annual conventions. There
We were happy to welcome as our will be a state convention in 2014 and following that state
guests several Venice merchants conventions will alternate years with National. These amendments
who graciously sold many Home bring the AAUW – Florida bylaws in compliance with AAUW
Tour tickets for us and especially Bylaws.
home owners (at left) who Nominations were accepted and delegate voting elected Susan Berlin
generously offered their homes for and Virginia Farace as co-presidents, Kamala Anandam to a 2nd
the Tour. And we are always term as Program Vice-President, Nancy Pura as Director for Finance,
Shirley Reid
Denise DeLong
Kay Novotny
Paula Knott
Barbara Stevens
Lois Odom
Sue Shea
Doris Anstey
Fran Brinkman
Dr. Evelyn Hively
Anne Russell
Bea Holt
Kathy Black
Jane Brodt
June Lee Reninger
Pat Boruff
Diane Kreutzer
Judy Keeler
Joyce Boot
Dr. Marge Ostrom
Lynnette Bennett
Carol Cudia
Nancyrose Logan
Diane Hill
Dr. Lynn Fox
Pat Weber
pleased to see Fran Valencic
from
the
Gondolier
Sun
“covering” our events.
Shirley announced this year’s
Educational Foundation Named
Honorees, the long list (at left)
reflecting the volunteer efforts of
many branch members this eventful year. Florida
Friends, those who contributed $100 or more to
AAUW Funds, were recognized: Frances Brinkman,
Georgie Ann Fedako, Lynn Fox, Leslie Henderson,
Carol Newnam, Lois Odom, Melanie Odom, Karol
Olson, Jacqueline Patterson, Violet Peterson,
Catherine Rodriguez, Marcia Seman.
Judy Keeler, Academic Olympics branch
liaison, announced that Barbara Price is this
year’s Academic Olympics Volunteer of the
Year, winner of the Golden Apple. Barb has
served as a moderator for Academic
Olympics for years.
This year was
particularly challenging for moderators, and
she came through amazingly!
Finally members applauded the outgoing branch
officers (below) and participated in the installation of
the new officers conducted by past Branch and past
State President L. Carol Newnam.
and Diane Schrier to a 2nd term as Director for Public Policy.
Director of AAUW Campus Leadership Programs Kate Farrar, led a
thought provoking session on Saturday morning: Empowering AAUW:
A Generational Conversation. Shirley was a participant in the panel
of branch members that discussed generational differences and how
to parlay these differences into strengths for AAUW. Ways to attract
younger women that were suggested include disseminating
information via social media, choosing relevant topics for programs,
making payments available on line, and timing meetings
appropriately.
In the afternoon, Patricia Mae Ho, Vice President AAUW, summed up
her presentation, Valuing and Celebrating Our Branches: Sharing
Leadership Roles by saying “We need each other!” She suggested
that we survey members to find out how they want to engage: tweet,
user groups, text, Facebook, or conference group.
Breakout Sessions included smaller group discussions of 1) 501 (c)
(3) Status: Benefits, challenges & choices 2) C/U Partnerships:
What’s in it for the branches? 3) Women in Politics: growing the
pipeline through Elect Her 4) The power of you: how to insure
personal and professional success 5) Graduating to a Pay Gap:
opportunities for action 6) Pathways to valuable and viable Branches
and 7) a Tech Trek Project update.
Camp Directors Jennifer McDaniel and Flossie McNally are
interviewing 67 applicants by phone this week to select the 25 girls
who will attend Tech Trek camp July 21 – 26 on the UCF campus.
We learned that only one of the nine girls nominated from Venice had
submitted a completed application. Donations, volunteers and
supplies are needed. Thanks to Carol Newman’s efforts, Bingo
Blingo was a fun event and raised $385 for Tech Trek. Winners
received jewelry and everyone enjoyed playing. Our Branch donated
two baskets to the Fund’s Fun Fair. Not only was Shirley lucky at
Bingo Blingo but she received a gift certificate and glass vase from
the Fair also.
Awards and Announcements followed the Banquet on Saturday
Thank you to luncheon chairs, Sue Shea and Doris evening and the Venice Branch was named second in donations.
Anstey and their committee. It was a lovely occasion. The conference ended Sunday morning with a moving Keynote
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address by Mr. Paul Thein, plaintiff in the LAF sponsored case of
Thein vs Feather River College. For additional information on any of
the topics covered at the convention, please see Shirley, Carol,
Georgie Ann or Marge. MO
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SUMMER 2013
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Kathy Black
I cannot thank you enough for
your confidence and good
wishes as I start this term as
president. I am honored, and
most especially, humbled. It is
wonderful to be working with
such inspiring women. We are
strong! Our Venice branch now
numbers over 270. But more
importantly, we are strong with
ideas, creativity and a desire to
accomplish amazing things.
A few weeks ago pride was everywhere as we
watched our new re-entry scholarship recipients at our
Spring Honors Luncheon. Their stories are incredible.
We are also proud that we are sending two of these
awesome ladies to the National Conference for
College Women Student Leaders this summer. Thank
you to Sue Shea and her committee, not only for a
spectacular luncheon, but for choosing such quality
candidates! Thank you also for all of our great
fundraisers, and for the volunteers that make events
like this possible.
I must say thank you again to Shirley Reid, my friend
and mentor for the past four years. Our branch is so
much better having had you at the helm. We are now
a 501c3 organization. Our STEM events have grown.
Our home tour is more and more successful. We
continue to give scholarships to well deserving
women. And I cannot forget the great idea you had
with Dining for LAF. Luncheons, SIG groups and so
much more have thrived with your leadership. Shirley,
I mean it when I say you are a very class act.
So many of us are now heading to other parts of the
country, and for some of us, other parts of the world.
Thanks to AAUW, I am looking forward to attending
our national convention in New Orleans in June. A
few years ago I had the opportunity to meet Lilly
Ledbetter at the New York State Convention. Meeting
someone like her puts it all in perspective as I think
about our mission of “empowering women.” It’s
incredible what we can all accomplish when we work
together.
Enjoy your family and friends. Have a wonderful time
this summer, and travel safely. For those of us who
are staying here, enjoy the great Summer Socials
offered by our branch. I look forward to seeing all of
you in September at our first meeting of the year.
Remember to bring your favorite dish for our pot-luck
luncheon. You might also think of a friend or two to
bring along with you.
See you in September. Kathy
Urgent Help needed!
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MINUTES April 11, 2013 Annual Meeting
Marge Ostrom, secretary
Prior to the start of the Annual Meeting, President Shirley Reid thanked Pat Boruff and
June Lee Reninger for chairing Hospitality and their committee for providing the
delicious lunch. Next, President-elect, Kathy Black, called upon the membership to
sign-up for several open positions on the Board: Venice Views Editor, Historian, Public
Policy Chair, and Director of Development. She also asked members to check off areas
of interest on a list of Branch activities. Shirley opened the meeting with
announcements. 1) Honors Luncheon co-chair, Sue Shea, invited everyone to sign up
for the Luncheon on April 27 at the Plantation. 2) STEM chair, Denise DeLong, said that
the Branch has been invited to participate in the Girls STEM Summit at the USF
Manatee campus on May 18. She asked for volunteers – especially those with laptop
computers to be used to display images from hand-held digital microscopes. STEM
events will also be held at the Englewood Library on June 21 and the Venice Library in
November. 3) The final LAF dinner is on April 18 at Kathy Black’s home. These dinners
have been very successful in raising funds for AAUW’s Legal Advocacy Fund. 4) Four
members will attend the Florida State Convention next weekend in Orlando. Shirley
urged members to buy raffle tickets for a getaway weekend, proceeds to benefit Tech
Trek, 8th grade girls’ STEM camp. She also reminded everyone to participate in National
AAUW’s election on line or by paper ballot. Anne Russell announced that 85 members
were in attendance representing a quorum for the annual meeting. Carol Cudia moved
that the minutes of the 2012 Annual Meeting be accepted as published in Venice Views,
Maggie Surwilo seconded and the membership approved. The meeting progressed with
Directors and Appointed Chairs summarizing their activities for the past year.
Membership Director, Anne Russell, said that a history of the membership count at each
meeting helps Hospitality determine the amount of food to provide and the dollars
collected pay for the room rental. As Director she hosted two New Member Breakfasts
per year, provided magnetic nametags at $7.50 each and maintained the membership
database for the Yearbook. Program Director, Carol Cudia, reviewed the list of
interesting programs held during 2012/2013 and welcomes ideas for the coming year.
Study/Interest Director, Doris Anstey, reminded members to review SIG folders for fun
activities and said that she and Fran Brinkman will publish summer activities in the May
newsletter. Director of Finance, Judy Evenson, urged members to pay their dues. The
fiscal year ends June 30 and her annual report will be available in September. Director
of Development, Denise DeLong, reported that the Board allocated $7000 to the
national Educational Opportunities Fund and $1000 to the Anna Forbes Liddel American
Fellowship. Local Re-entry Scholarships Chair, Sue Shea, said that this year six
recipients will receive $2000 each and two will attend the National Conference for
Women Student Leaders. Venice Views Editor, Kay Novotny, is retiring after 11 years.
She has published nine issues per year and this year the final issue containing a
convention update, Book Club reading list, Luncheon highlights, scholarship recipients
and summer social calendar will be published in May. President, Shirley Reid, reviewed
Branch accomplishments over the past year: LAF dinners, 501 3(c) status, most
successful Home Tour, Re-entry Scholarships, several STEM events for girls, Bronze
donor for Academic Olympics, second place in giving to Eleanor Roosevelt Fund. The
membership burst into applause thanking Shirley for her able leadership during four
years as President. Nominating Committee Chair, Anne Russell, introduced the slate of
officers for 2013 – 2015: Kathy Black, President; Denise DeLong, Membership Director;
and Marge Ostrom, second term as Secretary. Shirley declared these officers elected
by unanimous consent of the membership. The annual meeting was adjourned at 1:30
pm. MO
Any day, anytime,
anywhere this summer:
This newsletter is a vital link to our branch of more than 270 members. It is something we have
all come to depend upon. This is Kay’s last issue as our editor. The next newsletter is
scheduled to go out at the beginning of September (deadline: August 15). As of this point, it will
How-To
not happen. We desperately need a member (or more than one) who has some minimal skills
Venice-Views
on the computer with Microsoft Word or any publishing type program. You can be a new
mentoring
member, or a “seasoned” member. You do not need to write the articles, just collect, and put
o MSWord,
them into a nice format. Actually, the current format is all ready for you. This then gets sent out
o time and
by email by the membership chair who also prints the labels for those that are sent out by
o patience
regular mail with the help of another volunteer. We are here to help get you started, and show
you how to do this step-by-step. But we need someone to step up. Please consider helping are all that’s required. KN
with this. Contact Kay Novotny or Kathy Black right away. KB
novotnys@comcast.net
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MEMBERSHIP,
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Anne Russell, Director
The current Venice AAUW total membership is now 272, including welcoming 32 new members in 2012-2013. I have enjoyed two wonderful
years as your Membership Director and happy to welcome my successor, Denise DeLong, who takes over in July. Until then, please inform
me asap of any new address, email, phone etc. to keep our records up to date and the correct information in the 2013-14 yearbook. If you
want to order a magnetic name tag the cost is $7.50 payable to me as they are printed locally, and include the correct spelling of your name
and college (only one). Hope to see you at a Summer Social! AR
MONEY RAISED AND DONATED THIS YEAR OUTSTANDING
Denise DeLong, Director AAUW Funds
It has been a very full year with many successful activities for very worthy
causes. At the April board meeting our board of directors approved a $7000
donation to the Educational Opportunities Fund which supports educational
and lifelong learning opportunities for women and $1000 to the Anna Forbes
Liddell American Fellowship which is available to women completing
dissertations, planning research leave from accredited institutions or
preparing research for publication. Applicants must be US citizens or
permanent residents. Both fund donations are targeted first to Florida
women. If there are no Florida applicants that meet the criteria then the
geographical area is widened.
Our branch also donated
$1000 to the Florida STEM
TechTrek program which
is being held in Florida for
the first time this summer.
Our state is one of the
very few selected to offer
this program to girls
statewide. Several local
girls have applied to attend
this
exciting
summer
camp. DDL
BREAKING NEWS ..
STEM mini-grant awarded to Venice Branch
We just received notification that our branch has been
awarded a $500 grant from Florida AAUW for "girls,
gadgetry and galvanizing genius" STEM projects.
Two main projects that will be funded are: digital minimicroscopes for a new Science project and an exhibit of
contemporary STEM Women Nobel Laureates, a subject
that gets very little media attention but is very inspiring for
girls. This exhibit will be shown at University of South
Florida's STEM Summit May 18 in Sarasota and in June at
the Elsie Quirk Englewood Library. DDL
Note the new
AAUW logo from
National
VENICE SUPPORTS LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND
WITH OUTSTANDINNG “DINING FOR LAF” DINNERS
Denise Delong, Director AAUW Funds
Our first year of “Dining for LAF”, which supports the national
Legal Advocacy Fund, was a huge success. $2770 was
raised for this program which fights for women’s rights on the
legal front, for equal pay and promotion, for equality in
education, and for protection from sexual harassment and
violence in the military, on campus and in the workplace.
AAUW was a strong force behind passage of the Lily
Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law in 2009 by President
Obama. Because of it’s success “Dining for LAF is already in
the planning stages for our next season. Watch your
newsletter for dinner dates as they are confirmed. The real
stars of this event are the dedicated sponsors and hostesses
who make this so successful and especially Shirley Reid who
started it all with her enthusiasm and belief that our members
would like and support this idea. Sponsors and hostesses
are needed for 2014. If you would like to volunteer please
contact Kathy with your availability.
We can be very proud of our members’ support of worthy
causes across the spectrum for women and girls, locally,
statewide and nationally. DDL
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SIX EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN RECEIVE AAUW VENICE BRANCH
RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS AT 2013 HONORS LUNCHEON
Sue Shea, Chair
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence”
~ Abigail Adams (1744-1818) ~
Six Local Re-Entry Scholarship Recipients were honored at the April 27th Honors Luncheon held at Plantation Golf & CC. The recipients
this year are attending State College of Florida and the University of South Florida and their majors include Information Technology, Health
Services Administration, Elementary Education, and Nursing.
Many thanks to all those who organized and worked the 2013 Home Tour which is the primary source of funding for the program as well as
Military Bridge, the 2012 Christmas Party, Bridge for Fun, and Summer Socials . There were a record number of personal contributions this
year. It is very exciting and rewarding to see so many of you committed, supportive, and aware of the need for this unique scholarship.
The scholarship committee of Doris Anstey, Janet Cornelius, and Evelyn Hively worked diligently in the selection process, and I would like
to thank each of them, personally, for the great job they did. It is a pleasure to present the six women, all determined and persistent in the
pursuit of their degrees to improve their financial status, to model for their children, and to enhance the communities in which they live. SS
Many, Many
Thanks for all the
Personal
Donations
Judy Ammerman
Doris Anstey
Betty Badawi
Rosanne Brown
Kathleen F. Cellura
Foundation
Janet Cornelius
Gerladine DeJarnett
Ilda Deming
Wayne Dutt
Judy Evenson
Georgie Ann Fedako
Mary Fritz
Bea Holt
Evelyn Hively
Ms. Hoercher
Carol Johnson
Trena Kelly
Diane Kreutzer
Nancyrose Logan
Ann Malcolm
Barbara Mazzamauro
Lorraine Meudt
Lois Minnich
Lois Odom
Melanie Odom
Nancy Opie
Jackie Patterson
Violet Peterson
Sue Shea
Cherie Trembley
Kim Wheeler
Barbara Wyshner
Deborah Beese
(BS Information Technology,
State College of Florida)
Deborah
can very
clearly
pinpoint the beginnings of her
interest in computers as she
related in her essay. “Back in the
1990’s,
computers
were
relatively new to the work force.
A computer was placed on my
desk at work, and I was told to
learn how to use it. That
definitely sparked my interest.”
In the years that followed, highly
self-motivated, she enrolled in
community college, attended any
training offered through her
employer and sought to learn
about the inner workings of the
computer. She became the “go
to” person in the office for all
computer issues having no fear
of tackling any computer issue by
taking the computer apart and
putting it back together. In the
ensuing years she and her
husband had two children, a
daughter currently in her first
year of college, and a son who is
graduating.
Finally Deborah
decided it was time to return to
college and to earn that elusive
degree. With a great deal of selftaught computer knowledge,
Information Technology seemed
the perfect field of study.
Currently at SCF and on the
Dean’s List, her hope is that she
and her daughter can graduate
from college together. Deborah
is employed by the Sarasota
County School Board as an
Administrative Assistant where
she is described by her boss as
a “consummate professional”
with a “can do” attitude.
Kristina D’Acccursio
(BSN, State College of Florida)
Linda Loffer
(BAS Health Services
Administration, State College
After initially starting college at
of Florida)
Edison
Community
College,
Kristina began working for UPS It
was
28 years after
and rem ained there for 18 years. graduating from high school
Her family complete, she realized that
Linda’s
educational
that she wanted to do something journey really began.
Her
more to help people and, also, to daughter, who will begin work
be more available for her young on her master’s program in the
family. To be accepted into the fall, was the first person who
RN Nursing program at SCF she encouraged her to go back to
first had to complete the Practical school. She chose the BAS
Nursing Program at Sarasota program because it is in high
County Technical Institute. Once demand now and offers a very
accepted into her chosen program competitive wage.
Most
at SCF she felt she was able to importantly, Linda says, “I
set her sights on completing her really want to make a positive
goal of becoming an RN. difference in the Health Care
Unexpectedly, Kristina’s mother Industry by planning innovative
was diagnosed with a metastatic programs that would benefit
brain tumor. “Never in her mind people and lessen the amount
did I imagine that I would be using of the under-insured in our
my nursing skills to care for my country.”
Linda’s letters of
Mom,” Kristina says. Kristina’s recommendations are excellent
mother was not only her and in one the Coordinator,
inspiration, but one of her greatest Student Support Services says,
sources
of
support
and “As a “non-traditional student
encouragement. A nurse herself, she brings an understanding of
with a caring spirit and a personal self, a strong work ethic and an
desire to make a difference in the importance of education to her
lives of others, her influence was academic journey.”
Already
profound.
After her mother’s having earned her Associate in
death, Kristina’s decision to Arts degree, Cum Laude in
become an RN was only 2011, she is on her way to
reaffirmed, and she enrolled in securing a Bachelors of
Level 3 of the Nursing Transition Applied Science degree. She
Program. After her graduation in is on the Dean’s List and also
December she will continue her Phi Theta Kappa. She is selfeducation and complete her employed in an interesting part
bachelor’s degree. To Kristina, time job in Ebay sales, but
“Every patient is a father, mother, says,
my
“Financially
son, daughter, or child that is educational journey has been a
unique and special in someone challenge and each semester I
get through is an enormous
else’s life.”
relief.”
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Aina Castelluccio.
Kristina D'Accursio,
Deboorah Beese,
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Linda Loffer,
Patricia Vaquera,
Alexis Pitsch
L to R Comanche, Trena Kelly, Bea Holt,
Maggie Surwilo, Beth Gamel, Ellen Franck,
Ellen's sister and Kathy Black
Aina Castelluccio
(BSN, State College of Florida)
Aina started her educational journey at Kokshetau
State University in Russia and is presently in the
nursing program at SCF working for a Bachelors of
Science in Nursing. She is on the Dean’s List and
Phi Theta Kappa. She feels that her chosen
profession will enable her to fulfill her desire to help
others, expand her knowledge base, and to enable
a secure financial future. Leaving a full time job to
start college full time was a momentous decision,
but one, she says, “was the best decision of my life
as I really enjoy studying and striving for academic
success.”
Aina’s impeccable letters of
recommendation are indicative of her intellectual
abilities and dedication to her chosen field. Her
professor at SCF, speaks to her superior time
management skills which allow her to keep up with
her course work and her “real life” obligations. She
was selected in Fall of 2011 to serve as A Peer
Assisted Learning (PAL) tutor where, as her
professor
states,
“her
interpersonal
and
communication skills, in addition to her natural
ability with course content, made her an asset to
the PAL tutoring program and the students”. Aina
is thought of highly by students and professors
alike as she works well independently, but is also
someone everyone wants to collaborate with.
Being the proud mother of “three amazing children”,
who she says are her greatest motivation, going to
school full-time, while maintaining a high GPA, is
not an easy task. It is clear that Aina has great
promise and once her degree is earned a bright
future in the field of nursing. Aina was one of two
women chosen by the Scholarship Committee to
attend the National Conference of College Women
Student Leaders at the University of Maryland in
May.
Alexis Pitsch
(BS Elementary Education, University of
South Florida)
Patricia Vaquera
(BAS Health Services Administration,
State College of Florida)
Alexis plans to teach elementary school
after her graduation in December and is a
second time recipient. She is presently in
the internship part of her curriculum and
says, “I cannot begin to explain the joyous
and fulfilling feeling watching a child’s eyes
light up in excitement with the realization
that they have learned something new.”
It becomes clear when you speak with her
that one of her greatest joys is, “her
amazing 13 year old young man,” presently
in 7th grade.
She says that he has
experienced many of the same trials and
tribulations as other boys and girls in our
not so simplistic academic world, and it is
one of her prime motivations, to show him,
the importance of accomplishing goals no
matter what. Alexis is a multi-skilled tech at
the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
working 36 plus hours a week in addition to
being a full time student. Her letters of
recommendation speak highly of her in
every way, “very attentive, hard-working,
collegial, and with a sharp mind, who
possesses the necessary determination and
skills to become the best of elementary
school teachers.” Her ultimate goal is to
earn a Master’s Degree in professional
leadership and become a principal. Alexis
is one of two young women chosen by the
Scholarship Committee to attend the
National Conference of College Women
Student Leaders at the University of
Maryland in May.
Patricia is a highly motivated young
woman who started Manatee Community
College (now SCF) in 2001, and although
finding it difficult as a young single
mother kept her education and career
goals a priority. In 2003 she was able to
get her own house thanks to Habitat for
Humanity of Sarasota Inc., but In order to
maintain the costs of homeownership she
found it was necessary to work full time
and put her education on hold. She
eventually in 2006 was awarded an
Associate in Arts Degree and became
established in a dental office as a
financial coordinator. After six years in
the health field she decided to finish her
education.
A Bachelors of Applied
Science in Health Services Administration
After
seemed a perfect fit for her.
finishing prerequisites in the summer of
2012 she elected to go to school full time
which required the resignation of her full
time position.
Patricia’s Student
Development Advisor says that no matter
when you see Patricia she always has a
winning and warm smile.
She also
believes her to be “hard working, diligent,
and an intelligent individual and one who
takes great pride in whatever she does.”
As she looks forward to receiving her
BAS Degree she plans to pursue job
opportunities in the management and
administrative healthcare positions.
Community news
Member Kathi Cellura's Foundation
funded a new sign for Beacon
House, one of her philanthropies,
with various AAUW members
present (Anne and Kathy at left).
At right, here is Kathi with the new
sign and Carolyn Eagen of Beacon
House.
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DIRECTORY ADDITIONS
NEW MEMBERS
Karen Cianci
914 S. Doral Lane
Venice FL 34293
493-8320
State University of NY-ESC
sailorjay66@gmail.com
Joan Fargnoli
5855 Midnight Pass Rd
Siesta Key, FL 34242
349-0023
cell:407-529-6906
Johnson & Wales Univ, RI
joanfargnoli@verizon.net
Bernice Gehrls
818 Montrose Dr
Venice FL 34293
266-8718
cell: 941-408-9701
DePauw University, IL
kblg0706@aol.com 2
Catherine O'Brien
506 Fallbrook Dr
Venice FL 34292
496-4010
University College, Dublin,
Ireland
irishpoet@aol.com
1
Susanne Owen
1240 Flying Bridge Lane
Osprey FL 34229
966-4976
Western Michigan
University MI
sowen@directcon.net
SUNSHINE
Roberta Cardamone, Chair
Tel: 474-7560
Lcardamone501@verizon.net
The following cards have been sent:
Sympathy:
Pat Dye (husband)
Get Well: Joan Schouest
Marti Corry
Sherry Lewis
Support: Marie Ruvolo
To all from Robbie – Please let me know
if someone needs a card or note over the
summer. RC
IN MEMORIAM
Joyce Ottinger
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BOOKS CHOSEN FOR 2013-2014 BOOK GROUP
The Book Group has chosen the following books for 2013-14. We meet on
the 2nd Monday of each month, except for holidays. Change of dates will be
posted. Jackie Patterson has graciously consented to be our new chair. BT
Title and author
Discussion leader
Sept.9
Books read over the summer which you have Jackie Patterson,
enjoyed
chair
*Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jarad Diamond
Oct *
Jackie Patterson
*My Dearest Friend by Abigail Adams
Nov 11*
Barb Martinage
Half the Sky by Nicholas Christoff & Nancy
Dec 9
Ellen Franck
Yong
The Presidents' Club by Nancy Gibbs &
Jan 13
Mary Ellis
Michael Duffy
The Year the Lights Came On by Terry Kay
Feb 10
Kathy Dierstein
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
March
Mary Emerson &
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Ronnie Storch
Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles
April 14
Lois Armstrong
Painted Girls by Cathy Buchanan
May 12
Barb Tompkins
*
* Holidays on these days – stay posted
DIRECTORY
CORRECTIONS
Helen Boruff
helenkazel12@aol.com
Suzanne Biviano
sjbiviano1416@gmail.com
Nancy Bennett
1759 Lake Place A
Venice 53293
Shirley Bethke
535 Lexington Pkwy So.
Apt 304
St Paul, MN 55116
6-651-698-3977
Chris Caves
3660 Cedarburg Cir
Venice 34293
Ursula Decker
17 Garson RD
Carle Place, NY 11514
3
Emily Jennings
61 Warrington Cr
Venice 34285
Nancy Opie
19203 Lappaco St
Island Walk
Venice 34293
Marilyn Spease
10599 Tibbetts Rd
Willoughby OH 44094
Judy Keeler
217 Park Boulevard South,
Venice, Fl 34285
Kathy Black
1126 Wyeth Dr
Nokomis 34275
cell same: 518-744-3379
Time to Plan Ahead - Home Tour 2014
After a successful 2013 Home Tour - is time to plan ahead for
next year. Look around at your neighbors, friends and relatives
homes and think "Home Tour". If you think you have a lead, let
Kathy Black know and she will jump on the opportunity to make a
pitch.
We have a professionally designed booklet of information for
prospective homeowners that guides them through the process
and encourages them to speak with prior homeowners who have
allowed AAUW to open their homes. Several prospective homes
are under consideration and more would aid in the planning
process. Kathy Black can be reached at 518-744-3379 or
kathymblack@yahoo.com
SIG NEWS
The Outdoor Adventure SIG group had another adventure. Be
sure to join the fun next year.
Below (left to right): Comanche, Trena Kelly, Bea Holt (chair), Maggie Surwilo,
Beth Gamel, Ellen Franck, Ellen’s sister, Kathy Black.
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VENICE VIEWS
SUMMER 2013
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M
6
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21
Su 2
W
5
Th
6
F
7
T 11
F 14
F 14
W 19
Th
F
Su
T
W
20
21
23
25
26
F 28
F 28
6/1
6/1
6/2
6/3
6/7
6/7
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6/9
6/10
6/11
6/12
6/13
9:4
5
10a
Asterisks denote continuing activities. Contact person listed 1st time only and in bold.
*yearly activities continue on assigned
days
Interclub Bridge. Venice Golf & Country
Club. Contact Colette Sears.
Buns and Books @ Colette Sears, 4976342
2p Loveland Follies at VT. $15 check to Melanie
Odom for Balcony seat ASAP or contact
Venice Theater. Dinner @ TJCarney following
by May 31. .Call Lois Odom 497-4860
TBa *Venice Views mentoring, Any time, anywhere.
Kay Novotny, novotnys@comcast.net
11a
, Duplicate Bridge @ Mission Valley Call
*Donna Wilson 492-5900 or Karen Mullen
408-7172
noon
lunch and Euchre @ Pelican Pointe. Call
*Carol Cudia 408-4082
`TBA
movie *Call Jane Farley 408-1283
10:30
French, Pelican Pointe Club,
a
* Jane Lynn-Jones, 488-4970
11:30
Bridge For Fun, Pelican Pointe Club,
a
* Helen Gokbudak 484-1492 or Georgie
Ann Fedako
10;30 Learn about genealogy with Charles Ford in the
Venice Public Library Conference Room Call
Louisa Cario 475-0124
11a
Duplicate Bridge (see above)
TBA
*movie Call Jane Farley
5:30
Cocktail party - Pat Boruff Call 485-8607
TBA Mah Jongg @Ellen Elie 496-9639 Limit 8
11:30 Potluck and Games Diane Hill 735-4870
to 3p
10:30
French, (see above)
11:30
Bridge for Fun (see above)
Barbara Harris
Sue Townsend
Helen Francis
Peggy Wespiser
Geraldine DeJarnett
Carolyn Eagen
Carolyn Schrauger
Alice Collier
Florence Barker
Arlene Jones
Marilyn Payne
Marilyn Singer
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6/14
6/16
6/16
6/18
6/21
6/21
6/22
6/22
6/22
6/23
6/23
6/24
6/24
6/25
6/25
6/27
Anne Russell
Anne Belding
June Lee Reninger
Betty Kalunian
Marge Ostrom
Donna Wilson
Naomi Campbell
Kay Novotny
Shirley Reid
Nancy Pike
Barbara Rao
Ursula Decker
Charlene Jurczyn
Janet P. Lutz
Maida Zamoff
Marlene Moss
W
3
TBa
F
5
noon
M
8
8a
Th
11 noon
F
12 10:30
F
12 11:30
T
16 10:30
to
12:15
Th
18
F
19
M
22
W
24
F
26
F
26
Su
28
M
29
7/5
7/6
7/9
7/11
7/11
7/16
7/16
7/20
7/20
7/20
7/20
7/20
7/21
7/23
7/24
7/27
7/30
7/31
7/31
*Venice Views mentoring,
*lunch and euchre
Southeast Guide Dogs "Puppy
Hugging", Palmetto, call Anne Russell
asap to reserve: 488-7045
lunch and Apples to Apples, Fran
Brinkman 492-6848 Limit 10
* French
* Bridge For Fun
Military Bridge, Sue Zanger (483
1068) & Nancy Bradtmiller (484
6394) Jacaranda Trace, Lunch
optional, Limit 16
11a
*Duplicate @ Mission Valley
noon
*lunch and euchre
2p Bingo Blingo, Have tea, play bingo,
win jewelry (bling) by Parklane,
St. Andrews Clubhouse, Plantation
.Carol Newnam/Shirley Reid,
reserve at carolnew@verizon.net or
488-5082. $10 - Minimum 30
11:30 "Cinco de Mayo" Mexican style food
to 3
& games Diane Hill 735-4870 or
email 2hillsensei@comcast.net
10:30a
* French
11:30a
* Bridge For Fun
5:30 Cocktail Party @ Lorraine Meudt
485-9314
9a
Ringling Museum Special Exhibit
Tour, Helen Gokbuduk 484-1492
Renee Borge
Sharon Spencer
Julie Zinsmeister
Helen Gokbudak
Barb Tompkins
Gail Hefferon
Helen Pfeifle
Martha Deyo
Karin Grandone
Evelyn Hively
Judy Irwin
Ruth Shaweker
Mora Henskens
Jane Coddington
Bonnie Meehan
Fran Brinkman
Marie Ruvolo
Eileen Chiantella
Sandy Sampson
8/1
8/3
8/3
8/3
8/4
8/7
8/13
8/14
8/14
8/15
8/17
Th
F
1
2
11:30a
11a
W
F
F
Su
7
tbA
9 10:30a
9 11:30a
11 5:30
Th
F
W
15 11:30a
16 noon
21 11:30
to 4
F 23 10:30a
F 23 11:30a
Sa 24 2p
Su
25
5:30
T
27
10a
Pat Knasiak
Patricia Orr
Kittie Rodriquez
Ellen Franck
Nancy Opie
Judith Ammerman
Mary Lynch
Flo Bennett
Janet Schotz
Rebecca Allen
Marion Mahoney
8/19
8/20
8/21
8/23
8/23
8/24
8/24
8/25
8/28
8/28
8/29
8/30
* Duplicate Bridge
Antique & Collectibles
shopping on Dearborn in
Englewood, tapas lunch @
Vino Loco. Kay Novotny,
novotnys@comcast.net.
*Venice Views Mentoring,
* French
* Bridge for Fun
Cocktail Party 5:30 PM @
Georgie Ann Fedako 4846572
* Duplicate Bridge
*Euchre
, Lunch and Greeting Card
Craft. Easy, fun craft,
materials provided.
Diane Hill 735-4870
* French
* Bridge for Fun
Banyan Theatre play "Time
Stands Still" Call Barb
Stevens 497-5328
Cocktail Party Sharon
Cullinan 408-8102
Book Discussion and Pitch-in
Salad lunch. Call Barb
Stevens 497-5328
Norma Griffin
Donna Ludwig
Dorothea Harth
Martha Grant
Marie Talmage
Jacqueline Patterson
Aimee Sams
Lucille Picagli
Lesline Golding
Maggie Surwilo
Chris Caves
Susan Farstrup
SEPTEMBER
GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, Sept. 12,
12:30 (11:45 for lunch)
VENICE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
825 The Rialto, Venice 34285
POT LUCK
Bring a salad or dessert
Kay Novotny: Venice Views Editor
novotnys@comcast.net
Anne Russell: e-copies circulation
annerussell@verizon.net
Ellen Franck, printed copies circulation
1122 Capri Isles Blvd. Venice 34292
Please complete and return this form with your dues.
INFORMATION FOR THE 2013–2014 YEARBOOK
AAUW VENICE BRANCH – INVOICE FOR DUES
For the year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Regular Membership ........................................ $75.00
Dual Membership (without State Dues) ............... $14.00
Dual Membership (with State Dues) .................... $26.00
Paid Life Membership......................................... $26.00
Student Membership (undergraduate) ................. $22.00
Bring dues to an AAUW MEETING
Or mail check to: Judy Evenson
1637 San Silvestro Drive
Venice 34285
Checks should be made payable to:
AAUW – VENICE BRANCH
Please pay before June 1, 2013, in order to meet
Association and Yearbook deadlines to be sure that you are
included in the 2013-14 directories. The dues are divided as
follows: $14 to the Branch, $12 to the State and $49 to
AAUW.
Note: $46 of the Regular Membership Dues is deductible as
a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. The
remainder and other categories of dues may be deductible by
members as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
My name, address, telephone, and email remain unchanged and are
correct for the branch yearbook (directory) and FloriVision labels.
Please note the following changes or corrections:
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suggestions for the branch’s 2013-14 year (program ideas, fundraisers,
nominations, SIGs, whatever).
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