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As I now write my comments for this October

newsletter, I have just heard on the television

that this is the first official day of fall. How soon

this season has come and how welcome! The

flowerbeds are nearly dead, a thin blanket of

leaves has begun to fall, and the colors are

slowly starting to turn. This is my favorite

season. It never makes me think of a shutting

down, but rather another kind of renewal.

Renewal is today's atmosphere in our AAAUW

Aurora Branch. Membership numbers now

almost match those of last year, with more

renewals coming in still. The branch's goal of

adding ten new members is in sight. This is in

encouraging. Our goal is not membership

numbers, of course, but what the branch offers

to its members and what it contributes to the

larger goals of AAUW as an organization.

Let's all stay aware of anyone who may be

interested in joining our branch. A New

Members’ Event is planned for the evening of

Thursday, October 4 (changed from October

5) at the home of Michelle Brown-Rodriguez,

111 Le Grand Ave., Aurora. Let’s plan to help

make this a real outreach opportunity. If you

do not have a friend to invite, plan to attend

anyway so you can meet some of the new

members who have already joined or

expressed an interest in joining. This is a fall

event we can help to make successful.

We also have two upcoming fall programs that

are in place: the October 11 general meeting to

be held at the Bliss Creek Golf Club in Sugar

Grove (directions and details appear inside).

Following dinner, we will honor another 50-

year member, Sharon Dunham, and have the

COMMENTS FROM ELAINE'S CORNER

Special points of interest:

50 year lifetime members

p. 3

Remembering past friends

p. 4

National Convention New

Orleans p 6

November Meeting

p. 7

A u r o r a A r e a B r a n c h h a s a n e w w e b s i t e

AAUW AURORA AREA BRANCH SEPTEMBER 2012

Highlights

chance to visit with her. Then we will have the

privilege of hearing from one of our AAUW

lobbyists from Springfield, Jenny Peru. You will

have the chance to hear about the proposals

and bills which directly concern us, and you will

see a part of what your AAUW dues help

support. At this political season, let’s take

advantage of this opportunity.

On Saturday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m., we

will enjoy an elegant buffet dinner at

Stonebridge Country Club and stay to see the

Waubonsee Community College Drama Club

perform “Radio Days: A Murder Mystery.” This

will be our fall Educational Foundation

Fundraiser and our chance to pay off, if we do

well, the Vivian Wright Scholarship Fund. For

this evening, bring your spouses and friends—

and, like last year, a decorated bottle for our

bottle raffle. (Details will appear later.) You will have the challenge of following the clues that

may lead to the real “murderer” (with a couple

of surprises thrown in), the chance to try

something new, and the privilege of being

entertained by these aspiring college dramatists.

I encourage you to be aware of these

opportunities. Let's make this a good fall season

for your Aurora Branch of AAUW. The

upcoming national election will have major

consequences for us as women, consumers, and

activists, and it occupies much of our attention

and involvement right now. Let's also make this

another chance to effect the direction of our

lives and to have outreach to all those who may

be voters.

Elaine Ross President Aurora Area Branch

Check out our new website at http://aurora-il.aauw.net ! AAUW

National has offered to host branch websites for no cost to the branch. It

is still a work in progress, but is now available online. At the website, you

will be able to access the newsletter, the calendar of activities, study group

schedules, a copy of the branch membership application, a few photos, and

more. So mark this address on your favorites list!

Pat Daugherty, VP Communications

Penny Cameron -- recog-

nized for 50 years service

with AAUW

October Meeting 2

Study Groups 2

New Member Social 2

Community Events 5

Audit Report 5

Calendar 8

Inside this issue:

AAUW

advocates equity for

women and girls through

advocacy, education,

philanthropy, and

research.

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October General Meeting,

Thursday, October 11

Open Range Restaurant

Bliss Creek Clubhouse

1 Golfview Dr.

Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Registration 5:30 PM

Dinner 6:00 PM

Cost $20

Program

AAUW Lobbyist, Jenny Purdue, will address both current and pending

legislation that impacts AAUW, its members, women's issues, and gen-

eral items of interest.

Also, Special Recognition of 50-Year AAUW Member, Sharon Dunham.

Menu

Open range salad, Mom’s Home-Style Chicken & Four Cheese Spinach Ravioli with roasted garlic parmesan mashed potatoes & grilled vegetable

medley

Please come to hear the latest happenings in Springfield and visit with

long time member, Sharon Dunham.

Directions to Bliss Creek Clubhouse

From Aurora: Take Galena Blvd. west to Hankes Road. Turn

right on Hankes (the second right after the Galena/Orchard Road

intersection) and continue until you see the golf course on your

left. The clubhouse is located at the corner of Hankes and

Golfview Roads.

From the Naperville Area: Take I-88 west to the Sugar Grove

Exit/Rt. 56. Take the Sugar Grove Exit, which merges into and

becomes Route 56. Continue on Route 56 approximately two

miles to Golfview. Turn right on Golfview and continue to the

clubhouse located at the corner of Golfview and Hankes Roads.

When you leave Bliss Creek, you will not be able to turn left at

Rt. 56. Instead, you must turn right at Rt. 56 and continue a short

distance to Galena Blvd. Exit at Galena Blvd. and turn left and

then left again to get back on Rt. 56. Rt. 56 then merges into I-88

east.

From the Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles Area: Take Randall

Road or Fabyan Parkway to Main Street in Batavia. Turn right

(west) on Main Street and continue to Bliss Road. Turn left

(south) at Bliss Road and continue until you see the entrance to Prestbury at Hankes Road. Turn left on Hankes and follow it to

the clubhouse.

From the Yorkville Area: Take Rt. 47 North to Bliss Road.

Turn right at Bliss and follow it until you see the entrance to

Prestbury at Hankes Road. Turn right at Hankes and follow it to

the clubhouse located on the right at the corner of Golfview and

Hankes Roads.

MOVIE GROUP

Meets the second Monday of each month.

Movies are chosen to support women

artists or for their relevance to the mission

and objectives of AAUW.

Please contact hostess to let her know if

you will be attending and what dish you

will be bringing.

Date: Monday October 8

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Social) 7:00 p.m.

(Movie)

Hostess: Kay Hurt

2080 Alschuler, Aurora IL 60506

630-892-9444/ kaykupris@yahoo.com

The Artist 2011 PG-13 100 minutes

This modern-day silent film artfully re-

counts the poignant end of the silent-

movie era in the late 1920s. The story

contrasts the declining fortunes of a silent-

screen superstar with his lover's rise to

popularity as a darling of the "talkies."

Cast: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John

Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann

Miller, Missi Pyle, Beth Grant, Ed Lauter,

Joel Murray, Bitsie Tulloch, Ken Davitian,

Malcolm McDowell

STUDY GROUPS

Books By Night

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each

month. Most of the books are selected

from the AAUW !Adelante! Book list

chosen by AAUW’s Diversity Outreach

Program

Disability Awareness Month

Date: Wednesday October 24

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Hostess: Phyllis Bales

1730 W. Galena #103W,

Aurora IL 60506

630-896-6633/psbales@att.net

Full Body Burden: Growing up in the

Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats, by Kristen Iversen

“is in part a memoir about her troubled

family, and also an investigation into the

decades-long environmental scandal

involving nuclear contamination in and

around Rocky Flats. Weapons produc-

tion ended there after FBI agents raided

the plant in 1989. Its operators later

pleaded guilty to criminal violations of

environmental law.” www.npr.org

Theme: Breaking Down Barriers

Date: Thursday October 4 @ 6:00 p.m. Hostess: Michelle Brown-Rodriguez

111 LeGrande Blvd, Aurora IL 60506

Please Bring a Friend.

Please email or call May Keenan or Michelle if you are planning

on attending.

May: 630-859-3731 - bunikins@att.net

Michelle: 630-630-844-1590 - mdbrown10@comcast.net

Please mark your calendars

for the Educational Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser

Radio Days - A Murder Mystery Dinner

Saturday, November 6 :30 p.m.

Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Blvd in Aurora, IL

Educational Foundation Fundraiser, Murder Mystery dinner.

“Murder for a Cause” will be presented in conjunction with

WCC’s Drama Club.

The proceeds benefit the AAUW Educational Fund which pro-

vides scholarships and fellowships to women seeking to further

their education. If you are unable to attend, please consider a

donation, which will be appreciated.

Invite your friends, co-workers and neighbors for a fun even-

ing….Murder for a Cause!!!

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Recognitions and News About Our Members.

50 Year Lifetime Members

PENNY CAMERON She’s served on the Kane County Board. She visited the Rose Garden twice and shook the hand of President Bill Clinton. She helped pass the

“Workforce Act” that funds job training for people through community colleges

Aurora resident Penny Cameron credits these accomplishments and more to her involvement in the Aurora Chapter of the American Association

of University Women. “AAUW has really been the basis for everything,” Cameron says. “It was the learning, the training, the fellowships and the

friendships.”

She was recognized earlier this month with an honorary lifetime membership to the organization in honor of her 50 years as a member.

“She’s been so involved, and we thought it would be appropriate to honor her,” says Patricia Daugherty, vice president of communications for the

Aurora AAUW.

The group is a national nonprofit organization for college-educated women that works for gender equity. As a graduate in education from North-

ern Illinois University, Cameron joined the Aurora AAUW at the suggestion of a friend shortly after moving to Aurora. “She said it was a great

place to meet people and make friends,” Cameron says. To be a woman with a college education in the 1960s was rare, Cameron says. About 7

percent of women graduated from college. AAUW proved to be key in connecting them. “To find other people that had something in common

instantly — that meant a lot.” It also turned out to be a great place to get involved. Not long after joining the Aurora AAUW, Cameron was invit-

ed to serve on the membership committee, which later led her to chair the committee as vice president of membership. “It was just natural,” she

says. “I wanted to make sure everybody was welcomed.”

With an active membership of 200 to 300 women at the time, the Aurora AAUW kept Cameron busy and aware of the big issues affecting wom-en. Consistent with the goals of the national AAUW body, the group offered a mix of education and activism. Cameron recalls how studying the

life of Maria Montessori led to two members opening a Montessori school in Aurora.

“That came out of AAUW — being aware and studying about it,” she says.

Cameron went on to take the role of vice president of programs for the Aurora group, which presented her the opportunity in 1971 to attend a

national convention of the AAUW. “I’ve never been the same since,” she says of the convention. “I was exposed to women from all over the Unit-

ed States. I got to make friends that I’m still friends with today.”

Through an AAUW training event in the 1970s, Cameron learned about the political process and how to run an election campaign. She and her

AAUW friends took that knowledge and helped local women gain positions on school boards, county boards and even state representatives. Not

surprisingly then, Cameron ended up on the Kane County Board, where she served for 24 years.

Today she remains involved in the community. As president of the Waubonsee Community College Foundation, she emphasizes how education

expands opportunities. And she supports making that possible for others.

“An education is door opening for you,” she says.

Cameron speaks of what she knows: a college degree led to her membership in AAUW for 50 years. As she looks back she says, “It’s been more

than I ever expected. It opened doors for me.”

For The Beacon News By Lara Krupicka (freelance correspondent) September 23, 2012

SHARON DUNHAM

It is truly an honor to be recognized as a 50 year member of the Aurora Branch of AAUW. I joined in 1961 when I returned to Aurora after ac-

cepting a job as Director of the Medical Record Department at Copley Hospital. It was a very active organization, and I believed it to be one of the

most elite women’s groups in the area. The membership was well over 400.

There were at least five active study groups as I recall, namely Recent Grads, Literature, Music, Art, and Legislative issues. I was cochairman of the

Recent Grads group. I later became Secretary and then President of the Branch. Each year at one of the monthly meetings, there was a speaker of

renown. The three I remember were Charles Percy, Lynne Martin, and Paul Simon.

The Red Carpet Casino was the fundraiser which began during my tenure as President. This was before there were any casinos in the state. It was

held at the Elks Club and was very successful. The members and husbands all participated.

Following marriage I stopped working in 1964 and did not return to the work force until 1985. I know that my AAUW experience was helpful in

my ability to get a job after being out of the work force that long. I learned so much about leadership and it gave me confidence to be a leader in

the community. I have served on a number of Boards since then and still do. Correct parliamentary procedure was stressed, and I learned so much

about Robert’s Rules of Order that I have never forgotten. I so appreciate knowing this because it has been so helpful when conducting meetings.

The Aurora Branch hosted the National AAUW Convention in Chicago in the early 70’s. When I was President, Penny Cameron, Vivian Wright,

and I were fortunate to attend the National Convention in Washington, D.C. This was the time when Richard Nixon was President and being

investigated about the Watergate break in. I recall the three of us meeting with Leslie Arends in his office. At the time, he thought the whole thing would not be of any consequence.

Not only has AAUW taught me much, I treasure the many lasting friendships I have made over the years.

Sharon Dunham

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ELAINE M. HEGY Hegy, Elaine M. Left this earth on September 20, 2012 in the hospital, following surgery, where she was surrounded by family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ernest S. Hegy. She is survived by her sons, Jason (Gayle), Mark (Nancy) and

Todd; grandchildren, Tyler, Brandon, Justin, Nicole and Ryan and great-grandchildren, Matt and Anika. She was born in Aurora on No-

vember 17, 1922 of Myron and Wave Hughes, and graduated from East Aurora High School and the University of Illinois. She moved to

New York City where she worked for the Encyclopedia Britannica as an assistant editor, and later came back to Aurora, where she married her high school sweetheart, Ernie, after he returned from World War II where he had served in the Marines. She had a long

career in business and community affairs in Aurora. After serving as president of the West Aurora School Board, she became active in various local civil

rights organizations and served on many local boards. Ultimately, she focused her efforts on mental health issues and was instrumental in the establishment

of the Community Counseling Center (now Gateway). For several decades, she served as the C.C.C. Executive Director before retiring and remained

active in local politics. Published in Beacon News on September 23, 2012

BARBARA ADKINS

Barbara Adkins, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Batavia, Illinois on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. She was 84 years old. A remarkable

woman, she was born Barbara Joan Bishop in the Crouse-Irving Hospital in Syracuse, New York on April 23, 1928. During her lifetime,

she was an outstanding educator who helped a great many young people and adults. Barbara was an inspiration to all she met. She lived

life on her terms, independent to the last. She was smart, innovative and interesting. Barbara was handy and enjoyed the challenge of

any project. She loved to read. She enjoyed bridge, book clubs, concerts and being with her family, neighbors and friends. She lived

everyday to its fullest. Barbara had an intuitive, brilliant mind with uncanny recall. She was a vibrant independent person who was loved

by her family and friends. Her passing marks the end of an era and she will be sorely missed. To honor that independence, here is a

brief summary of her life in her own words written shortly after the passing of her husband a few years ago: "I was blessed with an Irish father and moth-

er, Ben and Irene, who loved one another always as they also loved me and my two sisters, Janet and Lois, in like manner. I was so very fortunate. I was

further blessed with the love of a remarkable man, my late husband, Don, who encouraged me to become an individual person as well as being his wife

and the mother of our beloved children, Catherine Lynn (Ret. Admiral Rick) Ruehe, of Virginia, Charles Donald (Marianne Linn) Adkins of California, Wil-

liam Francis (Mary Ellen) Adkins of Geneva, Il--Thank you Bill for always being here, and his twin, our infant son, Gerard Joseph Adkins who left us long

ago. Our grandchildren are Emily (Andrew) Ruehe Puckett of Virginia and Eric Lyons (Amita Sung) Ruehe of California. They too, are dearly loved. I spent

my high school years in Rantoul, Illinois and after graduating from Illinois State Normal University in August of 1948 I taught briefly in Malden, IL. Don and

I were married in August of 1950 and I did various part time work until I joined the School District 129 teaching staff in 1960. I taught mathematics at Jefferson, Washington and North Campus and retired as the Chair of the Mathematics Department at West Aurora High School in 1992. I also taught

evening classes in Mathematics at Aurora University. I earned my Masters in Mathematics at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1966. I loved

teaching. Over the years I belonged to AAUW and to the Minerva Coterie and several other book clubs and held varied offices in these groups. I was

actively involved for many years in the Aurora Education Association. A Good Life.”

Published in Chicago Tribune on July 6, 2012

ELAINE H. PARKER Parker, Elaine Held Died June 17, 2012, in Portland, Oregon, of dementia. She was 83 years old. She was born Elaine Jeanette Held on

May 8, 1929, in Peoria, Illinois, to Conrad J. Held and Grace Shepard Held, and grew up on the family farm near Lacon in central Illi-

nois. She attended a one-room rural school, won many ribbons for 4-H activities from sewing to raising cattle, and was graduated

Valedictorian from Varna Township High School. She entered Illinois State Normal University in elementary education and graduated

with honors. In 1951 she married M. Jack Parker of Rock Island, Illinois. She taught in Bloomington, Illinois, for two years until their first son, Jay Scott, was born. After a short stay in Vermont, where their second son Calvin Lane was born, the family moved to Car-

bondale, Illinois. While Jack worked on his doctorate at Southern Illinois University, Elaine returned to the classroom. In 1965, Elaine

began what would be more than 25 years of teaching second grade at Nancy Hill School in Aurora, Illinois, where she was known for

her many curriculum innovations. In 1983, having been nominated by her colleagues, she was awarded Teacher of the Year in the

State of Illinois. Elaine was also very active in Aurora community affairs, establishing the Near Northwest Neighbors Organization in Aurora, promoting a

pioneering summer school program in cooperation with City Youth Activities, establishing the Robert William Memorial Swim Foundation, and serving as

Chair of the Aurora Housing Authority. To honor her many contributions, May 1, 2003 was proclaimed by Mayor David L. Stover as Elaine Parker Day in

Aurora. Elaine saw herself as a member of the world community, and she and Jack traveled widely. In 1988, the State Department invited her to make a

special visit behind the Iron Curtain to the then-Soviet Union, to a school where Russian students learned in English. In 1992 she was a Delegate to the

World Forum on Women in Beijing, China, and was a Delegate to a follow-up World Conference on Aging in Madrid, Spain, in 2002. In the 1990s Elaine

and Jack established a second residence in Chicago, which became their full-time home in 2008. There they were known for giving out books instead of

candy at Halloween. Elaine also served as a volunteer for the Chicago Children's Museum, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Opera Theater.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, M. Jack Parker, who died March 29, 2012, at their home in Chicago. She then moved

to Portland, Oregon. She is survived by her brother Eugene Held and his wife, Wilma Held, of Normal, Illinois; son, J. Scott Parker and his wife, Ellen

Vanderslice, of Portland, Oregon; son, Calvin Parker and his wife, Carey Shea of New York, New York; and by her grandchildren, Colin Vanderslice Par-

ker and his wife, Audrey Sederberg, of Chicago, Illinois; and Emily Parker Wright and her husband, Micah Wright of Ellensburg, Washington. Published

in Beacon News on July 1, 2012

IN MEMORIAM

"No regrets cloud my thanks no fear of the river, slower now than the swift moving channel I deigned to cut in the exuberance of youth. The River Lethe trickles through cracks opened several summers ago but not before I earned,

and still hold in my own right, the gold coin Charon will demand, though not a word be spoken, not a breath exchanged. As we make passage on the River Styx I know not what lies ahead, less of what I've left behind, but I will go to complete

my preterdained journey to the other-world as the Ferryman leaves me off and guides his boat back to earthly shores."

- Kaaren Whitney, The Ferryman

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American Association of University Women

Aurora Area Branch

Audit for period July 1, 2011 thru June 30, 2012

July 23, 2012

Treasurer’s Account

The treasurer’s account was found to be in good order, with a balance of $1679.03.

Bank statement July 8, 2012: $3089.74

Outstanding checks:

#6574 $ 121.71 P. Daugherty State Conv. expense & Pres. Expenses

#6576 $1029.00 National dues

#6577 $ 260.00 State dues

Account balance $1679.03

Assistant Treasurer’s Account

The Assistant Treasurer’s account was found to be in good order, with a balance of $1162.86.

LAF $ 232.92

EF $ 929.94

Account Balance $1162.86 There are no outstanding checks.

Auditors: Karel Thompson & Pat Daugherty

COMMUNITY EVENTS

NECC Film Series (Free)

Friday October 12 - 7:00 p.m.

Film: Summertime - Directed by David Lean. With Katherine Hepburn & Rossano Brazzi

New England Congregational Church Source Theater (via Galena Rd Parking Lot)

406 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506

Aurora Historical Society

Thursday October 25 - Tuesday October 30 ($15) (Members $12) - 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Death comes to Tanner House: Your Host, Edgar Allan Poe

Tanner House Museum 305 Cedar Street, Aurora, IL 60506

630-906-0650/www.aurorahistory.net

Aurora Public Library Foundation Fundraiser Dance through the Decades - Reception and Auction ($65)

Friday October 26 - 7:00 p.m.

Eola Road Branch Public Library 555 South Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504

630-264-4154/llston@aurora.lib.il.us/www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

Mutual Ground

Saturday October 20 - 9:30 a.m.

5th Annual Walk for Hope

Fabyan Forest Preserve 1925 South Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134

Aurora University - Celebrating Arts & Ideas Series (Free)

Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration

Aurora University 347 South Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506

630-844-4924/artsandideas@aurora.edu

Saturday October 6

New Sousa Band

Monday October 15

Monica Crowley - political & foreign affairs correspondent Fox News

SUPPORT ANDI DANIS who will be Walking for Hope and make a donation to her fund-raising page:

www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/andi-danis/walk-for-hope-2012 All donations are secure and sent directly to Mutual Ground, Inc. by FirstGiv-ing, who will email you a printable record of your donation.

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SAVE THE DATE

AAUW NATIONAL CONVENTION

JUNE 9-12, 2013

NEW ORLEANS

AAUW’s 2013 convention will offer engaging

speakers and panels, skill-building sessions,

networking opportunities, and much more.

Exciting keynote speeches from

inspiring women leaders to energize you,

your branch, and your community

Panel discussions from experts on

volunteerism, women’s leadership, activism,

and many other topics to rejuvenate your

commitment to breaking through barriers

Interactive workshops focusing on

leadership, membership, research, education,

advocacy, equality, and the rich and inspiring

history of women and AAUW

More skill-building and leadership

sessions than ever before to give you

renewed energy and focus for the AAUW of

tomorrow

In-depth information on AAUW

programs and resources to help you grow

our nationwide AAUW community

Successful branch programs and

models from across the country to get your

creative programming gears moving

Networking opportunities to

reconnect with friends and make many

more

The chance to celebrate 125 years of

fellowships and grants and to see the real

and tangible legacy they provide.

As well as AAUW events, you can enjoy the

food, history and festivities of the Big Easy!

2013 Conven-

tion Rates

Best Value Early Bird Regular Daily

December 4,

2012–February

3, 2013

February 4 -

April 14,

2013

April 15, 2013

and after

Member $425 $450 $500 $199

Non-Member $500 $525 $550 $250

Student $219 $235 $250 $99

Guest $250 $265 $275 $175

BRANCH BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT Elaine Ross

veross@comcast.net/630-892-8525

PROGRAM VP Denise Curts-Lueth

chaslueth@sbcglobal.net/630-896-8905

CO-TREASURERS Betty & Art Wine

sciwine@sbcglobal.net/630-584-3762

ASSISTANT TREASURER Jerre Henriksen

jerrehenriksen@aol.com/630-882-8124

CO-MEMBERSHIP VPS

May Keenan bunnykins@att.net/630-859-3731

Michelle Brown-Rodriguez mdbrown10@comcast.net/630-844-9535

COMMUNICATIONS VP Pat Daugherty

patricia.daugherty@att.net/630-978-7428

SECRETARY Jan Mortensen

mortensenmrs@gmail.com/630-499-9003

MEDIA PUBLICIST Vicki Petersen

vpetersen74@hotmail.com/630-820-1498

LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND Sandy Hipp

scshipp2@aol.com/630-892-8396 EDUCATION FUNDS Kay Hurt

kaykupris@yahoo.com/630-892-9444

PUBLIC POLICY CHAIR Donna Erickson

flippydes@aol.com/630-896-7226

SOCIAL CHAIR Joy Bowling - joybowling@att.net /630-605-

4576 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Udho Igwe

uigwe08@gmail.com/630-401-7292

BOARD MEETINGS

All board meetings will held at the Harris Bank

corner of Orchard Rd. and Indian Trail Rd. at 9:00 a.m.

Saturday October 27 2012

Saturday January 26 2013

Saturday March 23 2013

June 2013 Transition meeting - date TBA

STUDY GROUPS

MOVIE GROUP COORDINATOR

Tricia Torza ttorza@mchsi.com/630-466-1870

BOOKS BY NIGHT COORDINATOR

Andi Danis danishouse@sbcglobal.net/630-892-6366

RESERVATION POLICY

Please RSVP/contact Joy Bowling, Social Chair, for each AAUW Pro-

gram Event that you plan on attending.

email address is joybowling@att.net or 630-605-4576 (cell).

Reservations for a meal are binding. No-shows and those cancelling less

than 48 hours in advance will receive a letter requesting payment of any

reservation made. Please promptly mail your check to our Treasurer,

Betty Wine.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 New Member

Wine & Cheese

Social.6:00 p.m.

111 LeGrand Blvd

60506

5 6 Aurora University

Crimi Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

New Sousa Band

7 8 Columbus Day

Movie Group

6:30 p.m.

2080 Alschuler

60506

9 10 11 General Meeting

5:30 p.m.

Bliss Creek 1

Golfview Dr. 60554

12 NECC Film

Series

7:00 p.m.

13

14 15 Aurora University

Crimi Auditorium

347 Gladstone 60506

7:00 p.m.

Monica Crowley

16 National

Boss Day

17 18 19 20 Mutual Ground

Walk for Hope

Fabyan Forest

Preserve

Geneva 60134

21 22 23 24 United

Nations Day

Books By Night

7:00 p.m.

1730 W Galena

#103W

60506

25 Death comes to

Tanner House

6 00 p.m.

26 Aurora Public

Library Founda-

tion Reception &

Auction 7:00 p.m.

555 S Eola Rd

605041

Death comes to

Tanner House

6:00 pm

27 Branch Board

Meeting

9:00 a.m.

Harris Bank

Orchard Rd 60506

Death comes to Tan-

ner House

6 00 p.m.

28 Death comes to

Tanner House

6 00 p.m.

29 Death comes to

Tanner House

6 00 p.m.

30 Death comes

to Tanner

House

6 00 p.m.

31 Halloween

October 2012

"October's the month When the smallest breeze Gives us a shower Of autumn leaves. Bonfires and pumpkins, Leaves sailing down - October is red

And golden and brown."- Can Teach Songs