President’s Corner by Lori Gates

The past year has just flown by for me. Thanks to all the branch members who have supported

AAUW this past year. As usual, it’s been a very busy year just with AAUW events: last year’s In-

stallation Dinner at Hidden Acres, Tech Trek, our “Fall Kick Off,” the monthly business meetings,

book clubs, holiday gathering at Valerie’s, the Tree Dedication Recognition Luncheon, STEM rec-

ognition, County Spelling Bee, Commissioner Candidates Forum, Book and Rummage Sale, and

Wine and Chocolate. For me, it seems the AAUW year was book-ended by the AAUW Oregon

Summer Conference and Spring Convention. Both events reinforced for me the importance of the

work AAUW does to benefit girls and women as well as the work that is still needing to be done

regarding equity, education, and other issue. The chance to see the Tillamook branch’s activities

through a wider lens also reinforced my sense that this branch does an amazing amount of good

work to support AAUW’s mission within our own community. In particular, I’m proud to represent

a group that puts so much emphasis on supporting education. The branch has gained some new

members, but sadly lost some long-time members too. At the May business meeting the Branch

agreed that an AAUW Memorial Tree at TBCC to honor long-time members who have passed was

a great idea. It will happen with support from members. We’ve accomplished much this past year.

Some accomplishments, like the Commissioner Candidates Forum and the Wine and Chocolate Af-

fair, were more visible. Some work, like that of the Scholarship and Governance Committees, must

be carried mostly on the shoulders of the committee members. However, the work of those mem-

bers are essential for preserving Branch operations and realizing scholarship distributions. To all the

branch officers and committee chairs (each "[S]He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named” – any Harry Potter

fans?) a very well deserved and sincere “thank you” for being the “get ‘r done” folks who did get

things done this past year.

AAUW NORTHWEST DISTRICT REPORT By ANE MCINTYRE

AAUW of Oregon held its annual convention April 22-24 in

Medford. Twenty-four of the twenty-seven branches were rep-

resented in the more than 100 women attending. We enjoyed

coming together to learn and grow from each other’s successes and to

complete the state’s business for 2016. Kathi Dew (Bend) was voted into

office as Oregon AAUW President for 2016-2018. I will continue to

serve as Northwest District Director for a 2nd term. A highlight of the

weekend was the Salem branch’s presentation of “Breaking Barriers III-

The Unsung Heros of STEM”. This docu-drama explored American

women who have made exceptional strides in the STEM fields, yet re-

main largely unknown in our culture. Think of the invention of dispos-

able diapers, the paper bag, scotch guard, Kevlar protective material, the

circular saw, the dishwasher, windshield wipers, Wash n Wear cotton, the

sewage treatment plant-all inventions of women.

A presentation was given by Brenda Tracy who has achieved Oregon

legislative change in the passage of three bills, extending the statute of

limitations in Oregon for rape and two other bills that provide protection

and resources for college sexual assault victims. $62,000 in scholarships

were awarded by AAUW branches last year. Nationally, $4 million in

scholarships were awarded by AAUW in 2015. Many more Oregon

AAUW women became Two-Minute activists this year with Hillsboro

winning first prize, Gresham, 2nd prize and Seaside winning third prize in

most active activist branches.

CALENDAR

June 14: In-

stallation

Dinner at

Shilo. 6:00

$22

July 19-24

Tech Trek at

TBCC

Get your

dues in by

June 15th for

drawing.

Mail $80 to

Andrea Goss

(8900 Bewley

St., Bay City

97107).

TILLAMOOK AAUW TIDELINES Spring/Summer 2016

Editor: Kathy Gervasi

mkg4953@gmail.com

Thirty-three young women will be arriving

on Sunday, June 19th, to our 3rd Tech

Trek from eight school districts. The

schools are Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside,

Neahkanie, Tillamook, Newport, McMinn-

ville and Yamhill/Carlton. Let Lisa

Phipps or Emily Henry know if you wish

to help during the week of camp. Paula

Wende can use help in the kitchen at noon

or for the evening meals. Contact her if

you can provide cookies. (no nuts or pea-

nut butter!). We will need servers at Pro-

fessional Night Dinner (Wed. of that

week), and chaperones on the Tues. field

trip to the Hatfield Center in Newport and

for the Thurs. field trip to Kilches Park.

Thank you Carol Iwaniw, Kelly McMel-

lon, Emily Henry, Georga Dorsey, Lisa

Phipps, Nancy Contolini for interviewing

as well as the help we received from Sea-

side and Astoria branches. Thank you for

your support for our renowned camp in

Oregon!

STEM Honorees

Senior young women from Nestucca, Tilla-mook and Neahkanie High Schools were honored for their STEM achievements at a reception on February 21st. Co-chairs Jean Schultz and Kris Lachenmeier organized the program where we heard about the young women’s goals and aspirations. A panel of past winners and professionals spoke about their studies or career work in STEM. The honorees are: Thelma Gutierrez (Nestucca) Jane Yeoman (Tillamook) Ken Poblador (Tillamook) Jennifer Verdin (Nestucca)) Alina Holm (NKN) Samantha Noregaard (NKN) Kelsey Nelson (NKN) Miranda White (Tillamook)

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AAUW Scholarships

The scholarship committee chaired by Nancy Kershaw is proud to announce our 2016 scholarship winners. These young women will be honored at the June 14th Installa-tion Dinner at Shilo Restaurant. The proceeds from the Chocolate Wine Event goes towards the scholarships. Ken Poblador from Tillamook High School received

$1500.

Tania Flores will receive $2000 to continue her educa-tion at a University.

Maya Vandeb will receive $1000 to continue her edu-

cation at Linfield College.

Tessa Streeter, who is attending Oregon State Univer-sity, will receive $500

Luisa Hernandez will received $2400 to attend TBCC.

THANK YOU COMMITTEE for taking the time to read applications and interview candidates.

CARE & SHARE

Carol Twaites was born in Chicago, Illinois

on January 23rd, 1936. She attended the

University of Wisconsin where she met

William Thwaites on a canoe trip. Carol

worked for the Girl Scouts professionally.

One of her goals was to help women trying to better their

lives with greater academic experience at the university

level. AAUW provided an avenue for this goal. Carol was

proud of being elected as president of her local AAUW

branch in Tillamook. Carol and her husband raised three

children and were married for over 60 years. They were

known for being an especially close and happy couple who

shared recreational, political, family and social interests to

the maximum extent possible.

Spelling Bee

Students from schools in Tilla-mook County tired out their spelling skills at our Annual Spelling Bee held at the Naza-rene Church on Thursday Feb. 25th. Flo Simmons (Chair) ap-

preciates all the help from mem-bers who brought food, super-vised, took pictures, read words and corrected papers.

It Has Been A Busy Year for Tillamook AAUW!

Rummage & Book Sale

For our 2016-17 general operating budget, $1155 was made from all of your contributions from attics and closets! Thank you for your time and energy! Co-chairs, Andrea Goss and Nora Coutant

Chocolate/Wine Fundraiser

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2016-2017 Officers & Committee Chairs

President: Lori Gates Program VP: Emily Henry Membership VP: Bonita Bizeau & Marg Stan-dard Communication VP: Kathy Gervasi Finance Treasurer: Susan Pierce Dues Treasurer: Flo Simmons Secretary: Andrea Goss Public Policy: Lisa Phipps/Dion Bacon Governance: Dion Bacon/Jean Mong Funds: Jean Mong Chocolate/Wine: Andrea Goss & Susan Pierce College Rep: Connie Green STEM Recognition: Spelling Bee: Kelly McMellon Memorial Trees: Marilyn Reynolds Tech Trek Director: Emily Henry Scholarship Selection: Nancy Kershaw (Chair) Web Master, Directory & Tidelines: Kathy Gervasi Nominating Committee: Chair: Marg Stanard

Book Clubs

Mon. Book Worms (Andrea Goss) 1981 Book Club (Marilyn Rigterink)

On May 15th, about 75 guests attended the Annual Chocolate/Wine & Silent Auction to enjoy the sweets and savories by Pacific Restaurant with wine and Pelican Brewery ales. The 100 items in the Silent Auction were bid on while guests listened to the music of Brent McCune, socialized and dined. Turned to the last page of this newsletter to read the amazing list of donors and volunteers AND the final number of dollars raised that will go for 2017 scholarships.

Bay City Pacific Seafood

Sheltered Nook

Garibaldi Garibaldi Charters

Tillamook Estuaries Partenership

Oceanside Blue Agate

Friends Cape Meares Lighthouse

Ocean Front Cabins

Netarts Happy Camp Hideway

The Schooner

Terimore Motel

Upstairs Bar and Grill

Manzanita Finnesterre

4th Street Studio Gallery

Four Paws on the Beach

Sister's and Pete's

Syzgy

T-Spot

Nehalem Buttercup

Nehalem Winery

Pizza Garden

Rockaway Beach Caffeinated Quilting & Design

Flamingo Joe's

Friends of Rockaway Library

Little Crow

Moxie Fair Trade

Offshore Grill

Pampered Pets

Rockaway Cabins

Twin Rocks Motel

Twin Rocks Friends' Camp

Upper Crust Pizza

Tillamook Anderson's Florist

Blades Salon

Coast Printing

CS & S Computer

Elite Car Wash

Fat Dog Pizza

Fawcett Creek Farms

The Fern Cafe

5 Rivers Coffee

Hidden Acres

La Tea Da

Main Street Pizza

Pacific Restaurant

Pacific Seafood

Paula Wende Tax Prep

Pelican Brewery Co.

Port of Tillamook Bay

Rendezvous

Roby's

Rodeo Restaurant

Safeway

Sara Sotas Bakery

Schooner Restaurant

Shilo

So-Chic Boutique

TAPA Community Theater

Tillamook Farmer's Coop

Pat Himes

Phyllis Ham

Robert Phillips

Sindri Thompson

Stephanie Anderson

Steven Kershaw

Sue Luce

Susan Pierce

Susan Turney

Sandra Gruhn

Tam Hulburt

Valerie Brace

Wayne Brown

Volunteers Andrea Goss: Co-Chair

Kathy Gervasi: Co-Chair

Carol Iwaniw

Jean Mong

Marie Miller

Nancy Contolini

Phyllis Ham

Alex Iwaniw

Flo Simmons

Heidi Luquette

Larry Goss

Lori Gates

Marilyn Reynolds

Marj Stanard

Mark Gervasi

Mary Schonbrod

Nancy Kershaw

Paula Wende

Susan Pierce

Terry Stevens

Valerie Brace

Tillamook Co. Creamery

Tillamook Pioneer Museum

Total Look

Wheeler Finnesterre

Trillium

Wheeler Beauty Shop

Wheeler Station Antiques

Individual Donations AAUW Book Worm Book Club

Andrea Goss

Betty Gordon

Birgitt Jayred

Brent McCune

Diana Colcord

Denny & ChrisPestaga

Flo Simmons

Heidi Luquette

Jean Mong

Jean Scholtz

Janet Riedel

Jim Young

John Stahl

Kannika Salinthavong

Lisa Phipps

Linda Larson

Marg Tweelinckx

Marie Miller

Marilyn Rigterink

Mark Moody

Mary Schonbrod

Nancy Contolini

Nelia Serpion

Nora Coutant

$5450 will go for

2017 Scholarships!!

Thank you for your

support of

AAUW’s yearly

Chocolate Wine fundraiser!

Andrea and Kathy