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NEWSLETTERVolume 41, Number 2 s Lake Oswego, Oregon s October 2017
Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego Branch Officers2017-18
Elected Officers
President Pat Squire (503) 675-9002 Program Vice President Nancy Dunis (503) 516-8478
Membership Vice President Dixie Kroupa (503) 697-8028
Secretary Cindy Regier (503) 702-5622
Finance Vice President Margaret Bowman Ricks (503) 744-0977 Immediate Past President Judy Hale (503) 850-4433
Appointed Officers AAUW Funds Susan Shea
Communications/Governance Jane Taft
Hospitality Penny Hansen
Inter-Branch Council Judy Hale
Interest Group Coordinator Marty Maharg
Newsletter Editor Stephanie Carter
Website Coordinator Esther Halvorson-Hill
Public Information Karen Rottink Public Policy Coordinator Robi Ingram-Rich University Liaison Carol Cooper
AAUW member and current Program Vice President, Nancy Dunis, will be our October speaker. Her presentation will focus on early Oswego Pioneer women who made significant contributions to farming, business, education, culture, and family. She will also talk about the history of the Heritage House and Museum and there will be an opportunity to visit the museum’s current exhibit entitled “Creating Community: Oswego Women”.
Nancy is a native of Lake Oswego and currently serves on the board of the Oswego Heritage Council. She is passionate about Oswego history and writes a monthly history column for the Lake Oswego Review on behalf of Oswego Heritage Council entitled “From Our Vault”.
Nancy has done a lot of character-acting portraying Lucy Pollard, one of Oswego’s early pioneer women farmers. She will come appropriately attired as Lucy. Other early pioneer women Nancy will introduce you to include Lucia Bliss, Miranda Durham, Anne Shannon Monroe, and Theresa Truchot.
Early Oswego Pioner Women
Saturday, October 14
9:30 a.m. — Social Time10:00 a.m. — Program
Oswego Heritage House“A” Avenue and 10th St., Lake Oswego
Photo: Nancy Dunis as Lucy Pollard
Squire’s Scribblingsby Pat Squire, President
Our first speaker of the year, Robyn Jones, Vice President for Enrollment at Marylhurst, gave a very interesting and enlightening talk about student debt in this country. Using the AAUW report, “Deeper in Debt,” she cited statistics that show that student debt affects women much more than men. Women are in the majority enrollment at most higher education institutions in the U.S., and are taking a proportionately larger share of loans. And after graduation, their salaries are still, on average, nearly 20% lower than men’s in some fields, making their debt harder to repay. This is an alarming problem that resonated with all of us.
Our October 14 program is a special one, featuring our own Program Vice President Nancy Dunis, who will talk about early Lake Oswego pioneer women
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Newsletter deadline: October 15 Send submissions to: [email protected]
who were leaders in farming, business, education, culture and family. The Heritage House also has a display featuring these women. And looking ahead to November, we will have a joint meeting with the Portland Branch to honor former State Rep. Ann Lininger and State Senator Kathleen Taylor for their outstanding leadership on the successful fair pay legislation that passed in the 2017 session. We will also learn more about Title IX in our state. That meeting is on November 11 at Heritage House.
Lake Oswego has a new state representative for House District 38, representing Lake Oswego and part of Southwest Portland. Andrea Salinas will take the house seat of Rep. Ann Lininger, who was appointed a Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge by Governor Kate Brown. Our new representative was chosen by the Clackamas and Multnomah county commissioners in a very selective process. Ms. Salinas, a former political consultant who lives in Lake Oswego, was sworn in September 18. She is especially praised for her work on affordable health care, and women’s health and reproductive issues. We look forward to having her visit with us in the future.
The Lake Oswego Reads book for February 2018 (just four months away!) is Good Morning, Midnight a novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton. This beautifully-written novel “combines mystery, science fiction and the classic adventure story,” and is described by The Washington Post as a “sparse post-apocalyptic novel that explores memory, loss and identity.” Ms. Dalton will speak in a community event on February 13. Our meeting featuring a program on a topic connected to the book is on Saturday, February 10.
Last, but not least, three new members joined our branch at our September meeting. They are: Cathy Croghan Alzner of Tualatin, Peggy Fleming of Lake Oswego, and Kris Schultz of Tigard. Please welcome them to your interest groups and at branch meetings!
Hope to see you soon!
Save the Date:Holiday Gala, Sunday, December 17
Photo: Pat and Fred Squire at Nantucket
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primarily working for PR/marketing/advertising agencies and serving just about every type of client there is.
In Oregon, Marge and her husband enjoy the outdoors including kayaking, hiking and exploring. They also enjoy traveling and are working out their bucket list of places to go. They delight in being near their family and watching their grandson grow up. Marge joined the Lunch Bunch this summer, and pitched right in with other members to “cater” our summer event, Wine and Roses. Welcome, Marge!
New Member Profile:Marge Ransom
by Pat Squire
Margaret “Marge” Ransom joined our branch this summer after attending the tea last spring with her daughter, member Sharon Mirarchi. Marge and her husband Bill moved to Tigard two years ago to be near their daughter’s family, including a young grandson.
Marge grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from University of Pittsburgh. She earned her master’s in teaching from Duquesne University. Marge taught high school English for a number of years in a small town called Mars, outside of Pittsburgh. She jokes about Mars and says their sports teams were the Planets, and there was a space ship at the playground for the little kids. When her daughter Sharon neared high school age, Marge was hesitant to teach her own daughter and/or her friends, and at that point, decided to make a career change.
After going back to school for her MBA, she spent 20 years in public relations and marketing communications,
Photo above: Some of your Board members for 2017-18. Front row, from left: Finance Vice President Margaret Bowman Ricks, President Pat Squire, and Interest Group Coordinator Marty Maharg. Back row, from left: Website Coordinator Esther Halvorson-Hill, Public Information Karen Rottink, AAUW Funds Susan Shea, and Secretary Cindy Reiger.
Photo below: Tuesday Books group discussing The Gentleman in Moscow at Szechuan Kitchen on September 26. Around the table from left end: Pat Filip, Cheryl Smith, Lynda Bigler, Louise Glur Lauman, Mary Pat Silveira, Diane Harris, Jeanne Lemieux, Becky Hein, Colleen Gekler, Marty Maharg, Donna Needham, Karen Rottink, and Deanna Tonks.
AAUW Lake Oswego Membership Application and Dues Statement 2017-2018
Date _______________
201708
Please print. Renewing members need only indicate changes or corrections.
Last name _______________________________ First name __________________________ Initial ______
Spouse’s name___________________________ Nickname, if wanted in Directory ___________________
Street ___________________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________________ State _____________ Zip Code _______________
Phone (Preferred) _______________________________ �Home �Cell �Work
Phone _________________________________________ �Home �Cell �Work
Phone _________________________________________ �Home �Cell �Work
Email ___________________________________________________________________________________
College/University ____________________________ Major _______________ State ___ Degree/Yr _____
College/University ____________________________ Major _______________ State ___ Degree/Yr _____
College/University ____________________________ Major _______________ State ___ Degree/Yr _____ Please put additional degrees below
Career Field(s) ____________________________________________ □Active □Retired
�New �Renewing �Life �Honorary Life �Dual �Student �Special Offer
$17 Branch Dues Required unless student
$16 State Dues Required unless student or in-state dual
$49 Standard National Association Dues Required unless student, life member, or dual
Special National Association Dues (specify)
$25 Student Affiliate Dues
= Total Dues
All except $3 of National Association Dues is tax deductible (Student affiliate - $16 is tax deductible)
$3 of State Dues supports our lobby efforts and $1 is for the Oregon Newsletter
Your dues may be deductible as a business expense
Please make checks payable to: Lake Oswego AAUW
Send checks to: LOAAUW, PO Box 416, Marylhurst, OR 97036
Check # ________Date_______
Deposited __________ Recorded ____________ Reported to National __________
AAUW State Convention
April 20‐22, 2018
Tanasbourne Embassy Suites in Hillsboro, Oregon
Save the Date!
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2017 LO AAUW Donation Form
Name ____________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________________ LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATION:
$___________ Donation Amount — Write check to Lake Oswego AAUW PLEASE NOTE: THIS DONATION IS NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE
NATIONAL AAUW FUNDS DONATION:
$___________ Donation Amount — Write check to AAUW Funds ALL NATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Giving unrestricted gifts to AAUW FUNDS (#9110) provides support where needed most, but you can choose a specific fund:
[ ] #9110 General Foundation Support — Allocated where most needed [ ] #9170 Eleanor Roosevelt Fund — Supports AAUW research studies [ ] #4337 Public Policy Fund — Supports advocacy for laws fair to women[ ] #3999 Legal Advocacy Fund — Supports legal rights for those facing discrimination [ ] #4339 Leadership Programs Fund — Supports programs like NCCWSL [ ] AAUW National Tech Trek Program
Gifts of $100–$174 confer membership in the Oregon Century Club Gifts of $175 or above confer membership in the Oregon Century Club Plus
Gifts of $25 or more to either local scholarship or AAUW Funds may be designated to honor a friend or loved one.
This gift is a memorial (deceased) to __________________________________
This gift is a tribute (living) to __________________________________
Acknowledgement should be sent to:
Name ____________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
Send this form and check to: LO AAUW, PO Box 416, Marylhurst, Oregon 97036
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For more information, contact Irene Romero, (503) 657-6159, [email protected]
Non-Fiction Books2nd Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Date: October 9Book: The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir by Ruth WarinerLeader: Sharon CallenLocation: This group regularly meets in the Cor-tona Room at Nicoletta’s Table. For more information, contact Sharon Callen at [email protected] or (503) 505-0935
Portland Center StageDate and Time Vary
Season ticket holders for the Portland Center Stage’s Thursday matinees will enjoy a year of musicals, dramas and comedies. For more information, contact Betty Barber at (503) 675-0594 or [email protected]
Laffalot Bridge2nd Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Date: October 9Location: Bettirae WillisWe are a fellowship group who play for fun and score using the Chicago method. This group is accepting new members. If you would like to join or be added to the substitute list or for more information, contact Bettirae Willis, (503) 891-6232 (cell), [email protected]
Third Wednesday Bridge3rd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Date: October 18Location: TBDIf you would like to be added to the substitute list, or for more information, contact Penny Hansen, (503) 636-7255, [email protected]
Exploring the Northwest Date Varies
There is no event scheduled for October. If you are interested in this group,please contact Sue Kingzett at (503) 656-5970 (home), (503) 706-8184 (cell) or email: [email protected]
Interest Group Activities
Tuesday Books4th Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Date: October 24Book: Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane StratfordLocation: Szechuan Kitchen, Lake OswegoFor more information, contact Dixie Kroupa, (503) 697-8028, [email protected]
Murder by the Book2nd Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.
Date: October 11Book: The Bookseller by Mark PryorLeader: Laura EyersLocation: 4949 Meadows Rd., Suite 200, Lake OswegoFor more information, contact Jane Taft, (503) 709-3185, [email protected] or Stephanie Carter, (971) 285-5882, [email protected]
Interpretive Books3rd Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Date: October 17Book: The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn IveyLeader: Diana GoughHostess: Bonnie NordFor more information, contact Ann Keddie, [email protected] or Linda Watkins, (503) 694-2334, [email protected]
Thursday Evening Books4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Date: October 26Book: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley Leader: Barbara McDonaldHostess: Suzanne KaveckisFor more information, contact Suzanne Kaveckis, (503) 678-1641, [email protected]
Friday Books4th Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Date: October 27Book: Before the Fall by Noah HawleyLeader: Barbara McDonaldThis group meets at the West Linn Public Library (Bamboo Room).
October 2017
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BranchMeeting
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Fourth TuesdayBooks
ThursdayEveningBooks
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LunchBunch
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BoardMeeting
Delightful DiningDate Varies
Date: October 28 at 6:00 p.m.Location: Home of Penny and Dave HansenJoin us for an Italian dinner.RSVP to Jane Taft, (503) 709-3185, [email protected]
Lunch Bunch3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
Date: October 17Location: Restaurant Five-O-Three, 21900 Willamette Drive West Linn, phone: (503) 607-9460
Members are invited to the Lunch Bunch, an informal group which gathers monthly at various restaurants to enjoy good food and good company.If you plan to attend please send an email to Terry Hyland at [email protected]. For other questions or to be added to the list, contact Connie Irwin at [email protected]
DelightfulDining
AAUW Lake OswegoP.O. Box 416Marylhurst, OR 97036
October 2017Newsletter
Website: lakeoswego-or.aauw.netEmail: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/aauwlakeoswegobranch/
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Thank You from Scholarship Recipient
Dear AAUW Members,
I would like to thank you for the American Association of University Women Scholarship and opportunity to continue my education.
I am a single mom of three who had to make a decision to go back to school at the age of forty four. This was one of the decisions I had to make in order to be able to provide for my family. Without generous people like you that have the ability to see the potential in others, this would not have been possible.
I have received my Associates in Human Services and am currently pursuing my Bachelors in Human Studies. I am hoping to be able to continue on with a Masters in Art Therapy in hopes of enriching people's lives.
Thank you for your generosity, Nanette Dahlstrom
