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Since 1951, the Oak
Ridge Branch has operated with 65-125 members to encourage the education of
women in the local area, the state, and the nation.
Currently, there are
14 life members, including 10 50-year members and 4 paid members.
Projects have ranged
from sponsoring foreign films and special lectures to assisting Roane State
Community College students and graduate students.
We have book groups
and gourmet cooking groups.
Proceeds from computer
courses and the selling of historic Oak Ridge note cards fund the educational
projects.
AAUW welcomes new
members who espouse educational efforts for women.
 And, yes, we welcome
male members also.
AAUW-TENNESSEE SUMMER
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: The annual State Leadership Conference will be held July
26 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville.
The theme this year
is “Leadership Development: Strengthening and Revitalizing AAUW.”
Branch officers and all members who are interested are urged to attend. This is
a good opportunity to become acquainted with AAUW leaders from across the
state. Further information about the program, registration fee, and room
reservations will be forthcoming on the Tennessee AAUW web site.
HAVE A
WONDERFUL SUMMER: The next Board meeting will be the second Monday in August;
the next Newsletter will be distributed in mid-September, and the next General
Meeting will be on the fourth Monday of September.
SUMMER CALENDAR : The
Lunch Bunch will continue to meet during the summer. The schedule is:
Date - Restaurant -Address
June 25- El Cantarito -191 S. Tulane
Ave.
July 23- Venice Pizza & Subs- 131 Robertsville Rd.
August 27-
Firehouse Subs -1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
This is my last President’s Message—a fact that many
of you no doubt are happy to hear. I may have difficulty adjusting to my new
situation. It reminds me of the story of Rev. Bennett from my hometown. In the
early 1900’s his church members gave him an automobile to show their
appreciation of his efforts before he moved to his next church appointment.
Rev. Bennett drove the car home, came to the gate (He lived on a farm.), pulled
back on the steering wheel, and yelled “Whoa.” Needless to say, he
crashed into the gate!
I wish to thank each one of you for your time
and efforts in making our local AAUW organization viable and altruistic these
past four years. You have done a magnificent job. I am very proud of our
accomplishments, as I’m sure you are as well. Providing scholarships to
women improves our society, continued learning through our excellent programs
updates us members, and cementing friendships through our activities and
efforts has invaluable personal results now and in the future. You are a
wonderful bunch. Thank you for supporting me, AAUW, and our local projects.
AAUW-Oak Ridge stands tall. We operate in the black, have monies for
future scholarships, and continue with fruitful projects to back up our
educational efforts. Your new officers will lead well. Please give them your
strong support, as you have done for me. Keep up your excellent work. I’ll
be right beside you working for our goals and probably muttering our Mission
Statement!
Best Wishes, Mayme
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