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NUTSHELL MARCH 2020 Volume 46, Issue 3
Board of Directors Executive Committee
Brenda Van Derbur President President-Elect Gaile Howland VP Programs Caroline Howard VP Programs Sue Mason VP Membership Elizabeth Wilson VP Fellowship Fund Maybelline Carpenter VP Fellowship Fund Judy Wood VP Media Communi- cation Betsy Calabro Recording Secretary Sharon Glasgow Corresponding Secretary Elizabeth Folk Branch Treasurer Martha Lozica FF Treasurer Mary Smith Past President Appointed Officers Jane Egner Parliamentarian Public Policy Standing Committee Chairs Genie Kline Fundraising Chair Pam Morton Branch Hospitality Lynn Morris Branch Hospitality Ann Moore Community Outreach Genie Kline Publicity Mary Moore Directory Lena Habiby Historian/Archivist Margie Poole Newsletter Helen Wilson Special Branch Programs
Table of Contents:
2 President’s Message 3 Balloon Table at Auction 4 Klein Expo Volunteers Call 5 -6 Auction Items 7 Primetime, Daytime Lit 8 Bridge, Out & About 9 Luncheon 10 Brookwood Trip 11 Great Decisions 12 World Today. Bunco, Social
and Summit Photo 13 Travelmania 14 Convening, Screen Savors 15 Activities, Birthdays 16 Calendar!
Join us at Shirley Acres Saturday, February 29!
Come celebrate Community Service Honoree
Sue Ann Lurcott and Education Honoree Dr. Jenny McGown
at the Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon 10 am – 2:30 pm
Be prepared to shop! Dive into our Raffle and Auction
and see what treasures you can find!
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President’s Message Brenda Van Derbur
The first two months of 2020 have been very busy for our branch as we have been finishing the arrangements for the Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon. By the time this Nutshell is emailed, the fun of the luncheon will be upon us while we make ready to move on to other events on our calendars. Margie Poole will be putting out a special issue on the OWL shortly after the event. On March 19, Caroline Howard and Gaile Howland have planned a branch trip to the Brookwood Community. We will take a tour of the facilities and enjoy a lunch. An email was sent out earlier with the specifics on this trip. Look for the email or find the information in this Nutshell. If you have not already done so, please let Gaile or Caroline know if you are planning on attending. This event will take the place of our usual evening branch meeting for March. Recently you received an email copy of the last University Texas Women which is the newsletter for AAUW Texas. In this issue were included short biographies for the women across Texas running for AAUW state offices. I hope you noticed that there are three women from our branch that have been nominated for state offices. Margie Poole is a candidate for Vice President of Funds, Mary Smith for the position of Secretary, and Betsy Calabro for South District Representative. Voting for the state officers will be done electronically on your computer. You will receive an email through Constant Contact on April 1, 2020 with the ballot to vote for the state board positions. I am sure we all want to vote and support our branch members. The 49th biennial convening of AAUW Texas will be held on April 17-18, 2020, in Pflugerville, Texas at the Courtyard by Marriott Austin/Pflugerville. If you are interested in attending, the reservation information for the Marriott is available on the homepage of the AAUW Texas website (https://aauw-tx.aauw.net/), and the registration for the convening can be found by typing “2020 Convening” in the search box. Early Bird Registration lasts through March 1st and saves you $50.00. Please let me know if you are planning on attending. (Brenda Van Derbur: 281-635-4747, [email protected] )
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Pop a Balloon! $5 to Play Over $300 in
Prizes!
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FUN and Interesting Way to Earn Outreach Points
by Elizabeth Wilson
Volunteers are needed for the Klein ISD Gifted and Talented Research Expo. I received an e-
mail from Anne Vallette stating “We are reaching out to you as educators of Klein ISD Gifted
and Talented students. We are holding our annual Research Expo: 2020 Vision: InSIGHTful
Investigations on March 26 and 27 and we would love to invite members of NHC AAUW to
participate!
Each year students in Klein ISD research topics of their choice ranging anywhere from
neurosurgeons to rocket fuel to the History of Skyscrapers! Check out these video highlights
from 2019! Each student has a chance to share his or her work with others in the district, as well
as workforce professionals. Many students choose to have an external evaluator from the field of
study they have chosen, to give them feedback about their research.
This is where we come in! Professionals, or retired professionals, are needed to volunteer their
time to be an appraiser of student research. There are multiple days and sessions for which you
can volunteer. If you would like to be a part of this amazing event, please follow the link to the
Google Form Site and fill out the Google Form. You will be contacted by a district coordinator
from the Advanced Academics Department..
The Google Form linked above allows you to volunteer in three different capacities –
Appraiser- critical review and comments of project
General volunteer - lend a hand
Informal feedback - make sure every student has someone visit them.
I have already gone to the site; and clicked on the blue link - it is easy to volunteer.
SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP, BUT DON’T FORGET AMAZONSMILE!!!!
INCREASE NHC AAUW Fellowship Fund's AmazonSmile donation potential by
shopping at smile.amazon.com.
Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7379265, set it up, and Amazon donates to NHC AAUW
Fellowship Fund from then on. If a product is eligible, we get credit for it. So, support us.
We only get a little, but every little bit helps!!!!!
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FEBRUARY 29 IS THIS SATURDAY!
HOPE YOU PLAN TO SHOP BEFORE THE LUNCHEON BECAUSE THERE
ARE LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS TO BUY!
Don’t forget, you can use cash, check, or credit card to purchase
those items you can’t live without, so no excuses, ladies!
Teaser #4 - FANTASTIC PURSES FROM COACH,
MICHAEL KORS, BRIGHTON, AND DUNE!
.
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Teaser # 5 – Jewelry!
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Prime Time Lit
Discussion starts promptly at 6:30 pm. If you want to order food and/or visit, plan to arrive at 6:00 pm. We meet at Spring Creek Barbeque, 4220 FM 1960 W.
The book for March 23 is There, There by Tommy Orange.
For more information about Prime Time Lit, please join the group one evening or
Contact Mary McVeigh at 713-504-6434 or [email protected].
Daytime Lit
Plan to gather at 9:30 am on March 5, 2020, for social time; the discussion will begin at 10:00 am. Following discussions, the two groups will meet for lunch at Moe’s Irish Pub.
As the Page Turns will meet at Anais Watsky’s, 17814 Running Brook, Memorial Northwest.
Sissie O’Malley will lead the discussion. PLEASE RSVP to Anais: 281-370-4200 or [email protected]
Happy Bookers will gather at the home of Anne Grace, 13815 Hambleton Drive, Huntwick, and JoAnne Shaw will lead the discussion. PLEASE RSVP to Anne: 281-844-8408 or
March 31, 2020 will be book selection day at Mary Quinn's. Send your THREE short list recommendations (from the list of 58 emailed to you on 2/19/2020) to Mary by March 15th. These books will compile our final
selection list.
For more information contact Mary Quinn at [email protected]
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Reservations are a must!
AAUW Bridge will meet on Tuesday, March 10 from 10:15 am for set up and 10:30 am to play until 2:30 pm at Clementine's Restaurant at the corner of FM 1960 and Champion Drive. Play is in the banquet room at the back of the restaurant. Although coffee and water are provided, players order and buy their own lunch. Reminder to all: please talk softly when you are finished as others may still be
playing. Penny Fleetwood is hostess and is hoping you’ll call early at 713-890-2265 to let her know if you are playing or email her at [email protected].
OUT AND ABOUT – JANUARY TRAVELMANIA
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North Harris County AAUW
2020 Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon Saturday February 29, 2020 10 am - 2:30 pm
Garden Room at Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Rd. Houston, TX 77090
Honoring
Community Service Honoree Education Honoree
Sue Ann Lurcott Dr. Jenny McGown
Keynote Speaker
Sarah Davis
Texas House of Representatives, District 134
$60 per ticket For more information or to volunteer contact Genie Kline ([email protected]) *10 am doors open for auction and social time *11:30 am Program, Lunch, and Presentations *Bring cash, credit card, or checkbook for silent auction and raffle!!!!
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March Branch Meeting – March 19, 2020
Tour of The Brookwood Community Providing Spiritual, Educational & Vocational Opportunities for Adults with
Special Needs
The Brookwood Community provides an educational environment that creates meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging, and provides meaning and purpose for adults with disabilities. It is in Brookshire, Texas, and is a non-profit (501(c)3) residential facility and vocational program for adults with disabilities. During the tour: We will see the facilities, and hear about the history, challenges and success stories of this educational, residential and entrepreneurial community. After the tour: Enjoy a delicious lunch in their cafe and buy handcrafted items, and beautiful plants from their gift shop. Meet Up: Time: 8:10 am at the Kroger at Champion Forest and Cypresswood Dr. for 8:30 departure. Lunch: Grilled chicken breast topped with mango salsa, marinated black beans, Mexican street corn, tri-colored potatoes and iced tea. The cost of the lunch is $21.00 CASH (tax and tip are included). Bring extra CASH for dessert ($6) or coffee ($3). Make a Reservation: Gaile Howland (713-859-6523) [email protected] or Caroline Howard (703-399-0866) [email protected] before March 15th.
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Great Discussions
Great Decisions is a discussion group created by the Foreign Policy Association to facilitate conversation on American foreign policy as it impacts other countries. Each year we select 4 topics from the Great Decisions Briefing Book, which can be purchased for $30.00 online at www.GreatDecisions.org or from the Brazos Bookstore at 2421 Bissonnet St. Coordinator Mary Jane Petrick says, “The New Year has brought new and exciting Great Decisions topics. We will meet at 7:00 pm for snacks and adult beverages or non-adult beverages with the discussion starting at 7:30 pm.” Please RSVP to the hostess so she knows how many people to prepare for. If you are not a hostess, please consider moderating one of the topics. All it really amounts to is reading the questions and allowing everyone to participate. If you know of anyone of interest on a topic, please invite them to attend. After living, working, or traveling to an area, their input would be invaluable.
Monday 3/2 China's Road into Latin America Kathleen and Marty Castro 8714 Sterling Gate Circle (gate will be open) Spring, TX 77379 571-331-0263 [email protected]
Monday 3/16, US Relations with the Northern Triangle Karen and Jim Donelson 9414 New Forest Rd Spring, TX 77379 281-376-4625
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The World Today reviews Super Tuesday Elections
The group will meet at Megan Franks’ house Thursday, March 12th, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. (1310 Richlawn Dr., Spring, TX in Gleannloch Farms.) The discussion will center around Super Tuesday Elections. The second half of the meeting will be open for discussion about the topics of the day. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to: [email protected] or call 281-788-3252.
SUCCESSFUL SUMMIT VOLUNTEERS
Mary Smith, Helen Wilson, Maria Szuja, Brenda Van Derbur, Maybelline Carpenter and Sylvia De Hek
Bunco Begins! Game day is here! The newly formed group decided to meet on the 4th Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm (6:00) at Claudia Gallagher's house in Memorial Northwest. That means the first official game will be played Wednesday, March 25th. PLEASE RSVP to Claudia so she can plan. If you’d like more details, contact Claudia at 832-368-0550 or [email protected]
Let’s Get Social! Join the group from 4-6 pm on the 4th at Fratellini’s Ristorante Italiano,
8905 Louetta Rd. in Spring
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Travelmania Tuesday, March 17, 2020
1:00 pm Social; 1:30 pm Program St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church - Parish Hall 14301 Stuebner Airline, Houston, TX 77069
Back parking lot is just south of Hieden Feed & Supply off Cashel Glen Drive. From Cashel Glen, turn left into parking lot, park, and follow arcade to the end.
Parish Hall is the first room to the right. The name is on an overhead beam. Guests are welcome with plenty of room & plenty of parking.
RSVP to Sue Mason, Chair, by Thursday, March 12th, so we can plan for refreshments. Email [email protected], call 281-376-3699 (h), or call/text at 281-788-9937 (c)
Dale Chihuly – His Life and Works Presented by Sue Ann Lurcott
Over the course of five decades, Chihuly has explored new and old techniques, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. He draws inspiration from the world around him, creating statements using color and form to capture the imagination, and catapult beyond conventional ideas of function and beauty. He pioneered a new way of working, utilizing gravity and centrifugal force to let molten glass find its shape in its own organic way. Asymmetry and irregularity are a defining principle of his work. Diane Boundy and Beverly Johnson will bring refreshments. Kay Holland will be the greeter.
PLEASE CONTACT SUE MASON IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A TRIP DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHEDULE!
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SAVE THE DATE April 17-18, 2020 Special Mailer sent out 2/25/2020 from Melinda Gaul
Convention Location: Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville
16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville, TX
V Convention Rate ends in March
Screen Savors – Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Enjoy a current movie with AAUW friends. Movie selection will be announced the Friday before. Contact Jane to be added to the list at 281-430-4168 or email her at
Lets ALL Remember!
1. When you send emails about branch business, PLEASE put NHC AAUW in the subject line.
2. If you get one of these emails, PLEASE READ IT so you’ll know if you’re supposed to be doing something!
3. If a meeting or activity asks for an RSVP, Please, Please, PLEASE RSVP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN MARCH TO:
M Mitchell 3 – 04 B Johnson 3 – 08 A Bush 3 – 10 A Moore 3 – 10 T Trochesset 3 – 10 K Gunderson 3 – 18 M Hall 3 – 20 C Diaz 3 – 22
Know someone who could use a note of encouragement, a get-well message, or just a thinking of you card? Call or email Sharon Glasgow at 713-412-0990 or [email protected] (there is an underscore between
Glasgow and Sharon)
Activities Updates
Lively Arts: Interested in attending area cultural events in a group? Email Annette Matthew ([email protected]) for a copy of
the group interest database.
Busy Hands is snuggling on March 20! from 10-12 in the HEB Community Room at 99/Champion Forest. For details, email Lynn Morris [email protected]
Ten of our members enjoyed February’s Gourmet at the Brisket House. Everyone enjoyed a variety of dishes! Next up: Via Emilia Italian Restaurant on March 13 in The Woodlands - Molto Bene! Email Marge Mitchell to be added to the group distribution list. at [email protected]
Mah Jongg is always the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. In March, that would be 3-18-20. For more information, email Mary Jane Petrick at [email protected]
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March 2020
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5
Daytime Lit
6 7
Great Decisions
Social Daytime Lit
Bridge RSVP’s
8
Last day to vote
9 10
11
12 13 14
Bridge Board Mtg
The World Today
Gourmet
15 16 17
Hilton
18
advan
19
20
Busy SS S State Convention
21
Great Decisions
Travelmania
Mah Jongg Branch Mtg
Nutshell Deadline
Busy Hands
22 23 24
Bridge
25
26 27 28
Prime
Time
Lit
Screen
Savors
Bunco Beyond Candy Crush
29 30 31
Outstanding Women’s Luncheon
CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATES
Please send any changes of address, phone numbers, or email addresses that you would like the branch members to be aware of to Membership VP Sue Mason. She will issue cumulative updates to the yearbook/directory.