AAUW-Palos Orland Branch

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Palos-Orland Area Branch of AAUW

Program Calendar 2011-2012 

Program Committee: Sharon Fritz, Joyce Icenogle, Lenette

                                Staudinger, Cindy Tenk and Janis Westlund

• September 1, 2011 -  Pot Luck Anniversary Dinner 6:30p.m

Presenter – Jeri Banks

Jeri Bank, a member since 1974, will provide an overview of the POAB’s history in celebration of our Ruby (40^th) Anniversary.  Please bring your special appetizer, salad, or dish to share.  Dessert will be provided.

Location: The Presbyterian Church at 13401 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park

·       October 6, 2011 – “Climbing Mt.  Kilimanjaro” - 7:00p.m.  

Guest Speaker – Gareth Blakesley

Gareth Blakesley, Lake Katherine’s natural resources manager, served as a field supervisor for a restoration ecology firm before coming to Lake Katherine. Prior to his field experience, Gareth spent nearly four years employed as a Biology Laboratory Supervisor & Aquatic Invertebrate Specialist at the Peggy Notebart Nature Museum. Gareth received a Master’s Degree in Tourism and Conservation from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England and a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from the University of Wales in Aberwystwyth, Wales.

Location: The Presbyterian Church at 13401 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park

• October 15, 2011 – Math/Science Conference for 5^th Grade Girls

Organizer – Mary Schoenheider

For the fifth year, funding for this event will be provided by Chemical Industry Council of Illinois and Illinois Chemical Education Foundation.  Volunteers will be need so mark your calendars now!

Location:  Palos South Middle School, 13100 South 82nd Ave., Palos Park

• October 28, 2011 -  Holiday Auction (Educational Foundation

Fund Raiser)

Bring your friends at 6:00-6:30p.m.  to view the available items and enjoy the refreshments.  Bidding starts at 7:00p.m.  with George Mitchell as auctioneer.  Proceeds go to the Educational Foundation and our local scholarship fund.

Location: Church of the Transfiguration, 12219 S. 86^th Avenue, Palos Park, Illinois (Across from the Plush Horse ice cream shop).

·       December 8, 2011- Holiday Party 6:30p.m.

The Holiday Party will be at the home of member Nancy Mitchell. Bring an appetizer and/or dessert, wine, etc, and celebrate the season with old and new friends.

·        February 2, 2012 - 7:00p.m. “What is the ‘Celluloid Ceiling’ & why

should YOU care”    

Guest Speaker –Jan Lisa Huttner

In this presentation, Jan Lisa Huttner will describe lessons learned since

encountering Martha Lauzen’s “Celluloid Ceiling” data in 2002.

Jan Lisa Huttner is an award-winning author/activist who writes regular columns as well as freelance articles for multiple print and internet outlets.  A member of AAUW Chicago for over 25 years, Jan has served the organization at branch, state, and national levels.  Jan received her B.A. from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland (the “Great Books” school), and Master’s Degrees in Psychology from Harvard University and the University of Chicago.  In addition to her commitment to AAUW, professional memberships include the Association for Women Journalists, the Chicago Film Critics Association, the Illinois Woman’s Press Association/National Federation of Press Women, and the Women Film Critics Circle.

Location: The Presbyterian Church at 13401 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park

• February/March 2012  “You Be The Chemist” Competition

Date to be determined

• March 1, 2012 - 6:30p.m.  Ethnic Dinner Presents -Historical Turkey

Guest Speaker s– Janet Musil and Kathy Mannion

The land of Turkey has been the crossroad for an abundance of civilizations, from the earliest Hittites to the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, as its capital straddles the two continents of Europe and Asia Minor. Join guest speakers Janet Musil and Kathy Mannion as they share their discoveries of the many influences that have created Turkey, past and present, gleaned during their visits to several of the historical sites throughout Turkey.

LAF works to combat sex discrimination through community and campus outreach programs, a resource library and online advocacy tools, and various research reports.  In collaboration with the Public Policy and Government Relations department, LAF seeks amicus curiae opportunities in cases of discrimination that disadvantage women in the workplace. LAF is also transitioning toward supporting landmark sex discrimination cases that have the potential to make a difference for all women.

 Location: The Presbyterian Church at13401 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park

• April 12, 2010 - 7:00p.m. “Essay Contest”

Organizers:   Virginia Murphy and Jane Surma

Volunteers and hostesses will be needed.  Mark your calendar.   

Location: The Presbyterian Church at 13401 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park

·       May 3, 2012 - Annual Banquet 6:30p.m

Join us to recognize the honorees selected for their contributions to AAUW and the community.  We will celebrate the significant work AAUW does for women and girls. Cost & location: To be determined.

Mark your calendars get involved and enjoy the programs!

 For information on any of these events or to our organization contact: marikam311@aol.com