September 2024

NEXT BOARD MEETING:
Tuesday, September 1
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

 

May 2024

NEXT BOARD MEETING:
Transition Meeting & Potluck Wednesday, May 8
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Place: 1st Congregational UCC, 2503 Main Street, La Crosse
This meeting brings together outgoing, continuing and new BOD officers to share information, responsibilities of office, plans and identified needs. All elected and appointed officers are encouraged to come. Everyone is welcome.

April 2024

March 2024

MEMBERS MONTHLY MEETING:
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024. @ 9:30 a.m. registration
Speakers:  Rebecca Mormann Krieger and Denise Christy Moss
Program: Enduring Families Project, Black Women’s Literary and Debating Society in the 19th Century.

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January 2024

Canceled:
Our January meeting has been canceled due to winter weather conditions. See note below.
MLK Community Celebration is Monday night at Viterbo.

Cancelled: January Program – LGBTQ+ 101
Presenter: Willem (Will) Van Roosenbeek. he/him/they/them.
LGBTQ + Services Director, UW- La Crosse.

Description.
LGBTQ QIAAAPNB2S – just to name a few identities within the community. 2023 research shows 5.6 % or 14.1 million adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ (Williams Institute). In 2020, 9.5% (1,994,000) of the U.S. population of youth ages 13-17 identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community (Williams Institute). Young people are embracing their identities and are more open to others who come out. As a society are we ready?

In the past couple of years, states have advanced a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ+ rights. In 2023 there have been 591 bills introduced in 49 states (translegistration.com). Are you ready? Come learn about the LGBTQ+ community and how you can help.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify terminology and examples of identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
2. Illustrate the barriers and the needs of LGBTQ+ people.
3. Discuss ways to be an active supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

I identify as a trans man (AFAB) and queer. I have been out as a queer person for over 30 years. However, I did not come out as trans until the early 2000s. On January 15th, Will is to be honored with the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award.

BOARD MEETING:
Monday, Jan. 8th  via Zoom at 5:00pm
Zoom link available from Andrea
Meetings are open to all members. To place items on the agenda or confirm your attendance, contact Andrea at 608-487-5571 or ahansen@uwlax.edu

December 2023

MAY 2023

Board Meeting: Monday, May. 8th, 5:00pm

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APRIL 2023

MARCH 2023

November 2020

Meeting: Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am – 11:15 am. – Virtual
Where: The comfort of your home!
Aging in Place: Live Safely at Home by Carlene Roberts
We are all aging – some of us are just further down the path than others. Some of us are caregivers for family, friends or neighbors dealing with aging issues. Whether for ourselves or loved ones, we wish for a long, safe, fulfilling life. We don’t have to do it alone. Advice, adaptations, technology and health care can help us on the journey. Carlene Roberts, a retired Occupational Therapist, will share ideas from her work with those who face physical, mental and emotional challenges of aging.
Accupressure for Self Care: by Silvana Richardson
You have no doubt heard of the benefits of acupuncture to relieve muscle tension and pain. Acupuncture requires treatment by a licensed provider with extensive training and can be expensive. Manual pressure can be applied to the same points on the body to gain similar results—for free and in the comfort of your home. Join us to learn how to relieve common health concerns such as headaches, migraines, sinus congestion and backaches as well as increase memory and concentration.

Board Meeting: Monday, November 9 @ 6:00 pm: – Virtual

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October 2020

Saturday, October 10th, 9:00 am – 9:40 am.
Scholarships & Grants Committee (SGC)
Meet via Zoom immediately prior to the October Branch meeting. In advance, Robert will send meeting preparation materials and a Zoom link for a 40 minute meeting to begin at 9am. We will use our time efficiently and finish our business prior to the start of the branch meeting/program. Optimism reigns supreme!

Saturday, October 10th, 10:00 am – 11:15 am.
The La Crosse Oktoberfest that’s under the radar!
Ein Prosit mit Gemutlichkeit! {From our House to Yours, we salute you with friendliness and wish you good health and happiness.} Das beste Oktoberfest in La Crosse since 1961. 15Mio.EUROfürlokalewirtschaftliche Auswirkungen. 100 000 Menschen kommen, um die Zwei-Meilen-Parade zu sehen. Es ist virtuell in diesem Jahr. Hear the oompah of the tuba! It’s Oktoberfest time although we have no Crown Prince Ludwig getting married to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (as happened on October 12, 1810, in Bavaria. One of the achievements which helped La Crosse gain a 1961 All-American City Award, Oktoberfest, USA, is one of the few authentic Old World folk festivals held annually in the United States. The fest in 2020 looks and feels differently in a mostly virtual format. So, during our AAUW 2020 October program, we learn about a special connection between four of our own members who share their on-going involvement in Oktoberfest through positive traditions and community engagement. Carol Taebel and Katie Webster will make their ZOOM DEBUT for this program! Zoomers Silvana and Robert Richardson will keep the barrel rolling. The foursome will dress for Fest and bring some gemutlichkeit into your home. If you feel so inclined, wear some fall colors or fall jewelry, affix a maple leaf in your hair or on your lapel.

Board Meeting:  Monday, October 5 @ 6:00 pm.
Virtual Board Meeting for AAUW-La Crosse Branch. Contact Ann Brice at:  bricea@westerntc.edu (or call 780-5026) to place items on the agenda and for the Zoom link to the meeting for any member who is interested in attending.

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September 2020
Meeting: Wednesday, September 9 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Our Welcome/Potluck Social

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August 2020

Monday, August 31 @ 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
Virtual Board Meeting for AAUW-La Crosse Branch.

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2019-2020 Events

May 2020:

Monday, May 4 @ 6:30 pm: Board meeting
Where: Virtual Meeting. Due to Governor Ever’s “Safer-at- home” order, we will conduct an E-mail board meeting. Meetings are open to any member.
Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu if you would like to be added to the email list for the meeting or to place items on the agenda.

April 2020:

Monday, March 30 @ 6:30 pm: Board meeting
Where: Virtual Meeting. (Due to “Safer-at- home” order, we will conduct an E-mail board meeting. Meetings are open to any member who is interested in attending.
Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu to place items on the agenda and/or be added to the e-mail list for the meeting.
Note: Election of officers was accomplished by E-mail and telephone instead. Appointed board officers are chosen by the branch president. The results of the election will appear in the May newsletter and the new officers will be installed at a later date.

 

March 2020:

Sunday, 8 @ 1:00pm: International Woman’s Day Celebration (AIA Event)
Program: International Woman’s Day Panel
Presenter: Carissa Pagel-Smith – Director, Aging and Disability
Where: Bluffs Room at UW-L Student Union
Note: AIA will be collecting new or gently used bras for the organization Free The Girls.
The bra collection is to help sex trafficking victims in El Salvador, Mozambique, and Costa Rica.
Also, new this year: a photo booth for taking pictures with the #EachforEqual signs!
We encourage you to post the pictures on your Facebook and Instagram feeds.
(See page 5 in newsletter for more info).

Monday, 9 @ 6:30 pm: Board meeting
Where: Goodwill Retail Store and Training Center, 3954 Mormon Coulee Rd.
(corner of Losey and Mormon Coulee).
Note: Meetings are open to any member who is interested in attending.
Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu to place items on the agenda.

February 2020:

Monday, 3: Board meeting, 6:30 pm, Goodwill Retail Store and Training Center, 3954 Mormon Coulee Rd. (corner of Losey and Mormon Coulee) . Meetings are open to any member who is interested in attending. Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu to place items on the agenda.

January 2020

Monday, 6: Email Board meeting. The E-meeting will begin at noon on Jan. 6, when all board members are asked to send reports to the entire board, and end at noon on Jan. 7.  All members are invited; just let Jan know, via phone (787-5946) or E-mail (jperiksen@viterbo.edu) to be included in the electronic discussions.

Thursday, 9: AIA January email meeting. Agenda will be sent out on Jan. 9th with responses appreciated by Jan 10th.

Thursday, 9: State Convention planning meeting. Tomah Chamber of Commerce, 310 N. Superior Avenue, Tomah.   10:00 a.m. – 3:00pm.  Lunch will be from The Baker’s Table.

Saturday, 11: General Membership Meeting
Program: Robominds at Work
Presenter:  Liz Rosendale,  Advisor, Holmen High School Robotics Club
Where: UW-L Centennial Hall, Hall of Nations, Room 1300
Note:  This meeting is NOT at the UWL Student Union this month!
Cost: $12
       Registration: 9:30 AM
       Breakfast: 10:00 AM
       Program: 10:30 AM

2015 was the inaugural year for FIRST Robotics Team 6166 at Holmen High School. Thorobotics allows students to develop skills in computer science, construction and engineering, while experiencing the power of teamwork and problem-solving in a competitive environment. The team’s annual challenge is to build a 120 pound (54 kg) robot that can complete a task, all within 6 weeks. In just 3  short years, they have won several awards and have qualified for the 2017 FIRST Championship in St. Louis, MS. This new way of learning is possible not only because of the leadership of their teacher, Liz Rosendale, but also because of the generous support of their families and local community.

 

December 2019

Monday, 9: Board Meeting. 6:30 pm,  Marilyn Hempstead’s house 224 South 20th St. (between King & Cass) . Meetings are open to any member who is interested in attending. Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu to place items on the agenda.

Saturday, 14: General Membership Meeting
Program: Beloved Christmas Nostalgia & Cookie Walk
Presenter: Ryan Howe,  Multi-instrumentalist Singer-Songwriter
Where: UW-L Student Union   521 East Ave N. , Room 3310
Free parking is available in the Cleary Alumni Center lot and in the parking ramp, both
across the street from the student union. There is an elevator to the 3rd floor.
Cost: $12
Registration: 9:30 AM
Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Program: 10:30 AM

We will be entertained by multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Ryan Howe.  Ryan has titled his program selections, “Beloved Christmas Nostalgia.”  He is from La Crescent, MN and is a graduate of the Music Performance/Jazz Studies program at Winona State University.  He has done further study in the Music Education program at Viterbo University.  His musical composition, “A Place to Be,” was featured in the award-winning film “Decoding the Driftless.
The Cookie Walk will begin after the musical entertainment, around 11:15. Items are priced as last year: $6/ lb. This is open to the public; this is a perfect event to invite your neighbor, friend or relative to attend also. Guests coming to the cookie walk do not have to participate in the brunch to attend.

Wednesday, 18:  Hearth & Home
Program: Chef Shawn McManus of Savory Creations will prepare our holiday meal for us to enjoy. It is always a delightful evening and all are welcome.
Time/Location: 5:30 pm at Washburn on the Park Community Room
Cost: about $40, includes appetizers, the meal, dessert and wine.
Make reservations by emailing Sharon DeCicco at  sharon.decicco@gmail.com or call 788-5356 before Dec. 11.  

November 2019

Monday, 4: Board Meeting. 6:30 pm Goodwill Retail Store and Training Center, 3954 Mormon Coulee Rd. (corner of Losey and Mormon Coulee) . Meetings are open to any member who is interested in attending. Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu to place items on the agenda.

Saturday, 9: General Membership Meeting
Propaganda in Holocaust Education
Presenter: Dr. Greg Wegner, Professor Emeritus, UWL History Dept
When: Saturday, November 9
Where: UW-L Student Union 521 East Ave N. Room 3110.  Free parking is available in the Cleary Alumni Center lot and in the parking ramp, both across the street from the student union. There is an elevator to the 3rd floor.
Cost: $12
Registration: 9:30 AM
Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Program: 10:30 AM

We have invited Dr. Greg Wegner, UW-L Retired to our November meeting.  He was a professor in the History Department and has done extensive research on the Holocaust, locating primary sources and conducting personal interviews.  Dr. Wegner was named the 2011 Wisconsin Professor of the Year.  He will share his extensive knowledge in a presentation “Propaganda in Holocaust Education”.

Dr. Wegner’s Select Bibliography on Nazi Education and Propaganda, page 1
Dr. Wegner’s Select Bibliography on Nazi Education and Propaganda, page 2

October 2019

Monday, 7: Board Meeting. 6:30 pm Goodwill Retail Store and Training Center, 3954 Mormon Coulee Rd. (corner of Losey and Mormon Coulee) . Meetings are open to any member who is interested in attending. Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu to place items on the agenda.

Saturday, 12: General Membership Meeting:
Meringue! Top That!
Presenter: Jen Barney
When: Saturday, October 12
Where: UW-L Student Union 521 East Ave N. Room 3110.  Free parking is available in the Cleary Alumni Center lot and in the parking ramp, both across the street from the student union. There is an elevator to the 3rd floor.
Cost: $12
Registration: 9:30 AM
Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Program: 10:30 AM

We welcome Jen Barney, twice named a champion on the Food Network. She will share her experiences competing on the TV show and bring us up-to-date on her own local busines, Meringue Bakery.

September 2019

Monday, 9: Board Meeting. 6:30 pm Goodwill Retail Store and Training Center, 3954 Mormon Coulee Rd. (corner of Losey and Mormon Coulee). Meetings are open to any member who is interested in attending. Contact Jan at: 787-5946 or jperiksen@viterbo.edu to place items on the agenda.

Wednesday, 11: General Membership Meeting:
AAUWelcome!
When:  5:00-7:00 pm
Where: The Community Room at Washburn on the Park, 801 Main Street, across from the Main La Crosse Public Library. A barrier-free entrance is available from the rear of the building, off the internal parking that is available to all of us. Entrance to the Washburn parking lot is behind the building on 9th Street between Main St. and State St.
Summer in Wisconsin is coming to an end! We hope you were able to experience something personally special or extraordinary to tell fellow members at our “AAUWelcome: A Potluck Social”!
Members and guests are welcome to attend .
Included in the RSVP email you will be receiving from Robert Richardson will be a link to sign up to bring an appetizer, a salad, a dessert, or a beverage to the potluck. Eating utensils and napkins will be provided. Thank you for your contribution!
The Program Co-Chairs, Margaret Wood and Cristina Kovacs, are looking forward to greeting you at “AAUWelcome” and to tell you about the rest of the programs planned for you. They are always open to program suggestions from you as well.

Wednesday, 25: Hearth & Home
Program: Begin at River View Vineyard & Winery at 5pm 32882 County Hwy 1, La Crescent Dinner to follow at 4 Sisters Restaurant 100 Harborview Plaza #100, La Crosse
Hosts: Ellie Hundt and JoAnne Revels
RSVP: JoAnne Revels: jarevels@yahoo.com or (608) 782-1975

Thursday, 26: AAUW In Action (AIA) meeting
1:30pm Panera Bread, Crossing Meadows, Onalaska
This coming year, we’ll be continuing several events: • International Women’s Day Panel • Women’s History Month window display • Promoting Equal Pay Day as well as looking at new & exciting happenings.
Please join us!

 

2018-2019 Events

July 2019

Monday, 1:  Transitional board meeting, Southside Neighborhood center, 1300 South 6th St.
5:30pm. Please bring an appetizer, salad, side dish, or dessert to share.
The purpose of this meeting is to wrap up the year that is ending and begin planning for the upcoming year (2019-2020).  Please bring files and other materials to turn over to the new officer if you are stepping down from a board position.
Please let Jan know by Friday, June 21  whether you can attend and what category of food item you plan to bring. 

May 2019

Wednesday, 1: Equal Means Equal movie
Plan to come to the La Crosse Main public library at 5:30pm to see this compelling 90 minute movie about how women are treated in the United States today. It reveals the inadequacy of present laws that claim to protect women, ultimately presenting a persuasive argument for the urgency of ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Janette Dean will be the after-viewing facilitator for questions and comments. Doors open at 5:15pm, movie starts at 5:30pm. FREE! REFRESHMENTS SERVED!

Monday, 6: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Thursday, 9: Scholarship reception
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019
Where: Viterbo University— School of Nursing (on the corner of Jackson & 10th Streets) Registration: 5:45pm
Reception begins: 6:00pm
Program begins: 6:30pm
Cost: $10 for desserts, fruit, and beverages

Donations are welcomed to cover the cost of our recipients and their guests. In our tradition, we ask AAUW members to consider “sponsoring” a recipient (and perhaps the recipient’s guest). By covering these costs, we do not need to rely on the branch budget. You may mail a sponsorship check to our branch treasurer or you may take care of that upon your arrival at the event. Members and guests are welcome to attend the reception or just come for the program. Please indicate such when you RSVP. For late reservations or cancellations, please call Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by NOON on Sunday, May 5th.

Please join us in meeting exceptional students and their families. Plan to arrive by 6:00pm to enjoy desserts and to talk individually with our recipients and meet their guests. You will recognize them by their name tags adorned with a white banner with the word “Recipient.”
When we gather the recipients for their group picture at 6:29pm, AAUW members can begin to move into Room 196, the Auditorium. Please take refreshments with you to enjoy as you hear the recipients’ stories. We ask you to sit toward the front of the auditorium and invite guests to do so as well. Individuals with mobility concerns will want to take the elevator to the basement and enter Room 196 from the bottom of the hall. Note: You will find restrooms on both the first floor and the lower level. As any of the scholarship application readers can attest, our recipients deserve this celebration! And, it provides proof that we expend valuable efforts to make the Art Fair a success.

Thursday, 23: AIA year-end wrap up potluck.
5:00pm, Erica’s house.

April 2019

Tuesday, 2: Equal Pay Pay
Our public policy interns, Jorie and Ellie, will be hosting an information and awareness table at UWL’s Whitney Hall from 11 am-1pm and from 1pm-3pm at the Student Union. In addition to handouts, they will have a computer to sign up students as e-affiliates. They will also be giving students a cookie with a bite out to represent the gender pay gap.

Monday, 8: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Friday, April 12: WINGS
We are offering the Women INterested in Going to School workshop again this year. It will be at Myrick Park Center from 8:30am1:30pm. The workshop is free, lunch is provided as is free childcare. For complete information and registration, see the WINGS tab on the home page.

Saturday, 13: General Membership Meeting
Program: Celebrate our Grants Recipients & Election of Officers
Where: UW-L Centennial Hall Hall of Nations, Room 1300
Time: Registration: 9:30 am Brunch: 10:00 am Program: 10:30 am
Cost: $12 for brunch Menu

Each year our branch recognizes the work of various community agencies whose mission closely aligns with that of AAUW— advancing the education and well-being of women. This year we will be awarding grants to seven such organizations. Please join us in meeting representatives of programs serving the diverse needs of our community. The efforts we expend to make the Art Fair a success result in these valuable rewards.
This meeting will also include the election and installation of officers for the 2019-2020 year.
Our Diversity Intern, K.C. Cayo, will present a short talk on diversity awareness and what that means for our branch

 

March 2019

Saturday, 2: Running Start/Elect Her Training
9:30am – 3:00pm, UWL Student Union Rm 3310
A daylong, non-partisan training for high school and college women on how to run for student government and public office. The training is free and lunch is provided. For more info, contact Kathryn Draper at draper.kathryn@uwlax.edu

Thursday, 7: International Women’s Day program: see “Special Events” tab for complete info

Monday, 11:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Thursday, 14: AIA meeting.  1:30pm, JavaVino, La Crosse

Saturday, 16: General Membership meeting: Joint meeting with AAUW Winona
Program: Road Trip to the Minnesota Art Museum in Winona
Date: Saturday March 16, 2019 (THIRD Saturday)
Location: MMAM (Minnesota Marine Art Museum) 800 Riverview Drive, Winona.
Gathering Museum Community Room. Welcome Desk will direct you to the
Community Room.  Registration with lunch and museum entrance fee will be collected
by Winona hosts there.
Time: • 9:00 am Meet at selected sites if you wish to carpool from La Crosse* (see below)
• 9:30 am Registration and light refreshments
• 10:00 am Welcoming followed by docent lead tour of the permanent collection &
current museum exhibits
• 10:45 am Break • 11:00 am Fellowship time with Box lunches
• 12:00 pm Adjourn.

Cost: Box Lunches or Salads $13. Lunch choices will come from Benos, a local “deli- style” eatery. Please see the March 2019 issue of The Current newsletter for your options. Your choice will need to be made when you send in your RSVP to Robert by Sunday, March 10th at NOON.  NO LATE RESERVATIONS can be accepted for this event.

Join with other members on a carpooling road trip to meet AAUW Winona Branch members, tour the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and stay (or not) to enjoy a box lunch and conversation. The Museum is home to a large variety of the greatest European and American masters.

Wednesday, 27:  Our public policy interns are staffing a Voter Information table at the UWL student union from 11am-1pm. Information about the 2 WI Supreme Court judge candidates as well as the Fair Maps referendum will be available.  Voter registration will also be there.

February 2019:

Monday, 4: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Saturday, 9: General Membership meeting
Program: A Collaborative Approach to Regional Success
Presenter: Chris Hardie CEO, 7 Rivers Alliance
When: Saturday, February 9
Where: UWL Centennial Hall, Hall of Nations, Rm 1300
Registration: 9:30 AM
Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Meeting & Program: 10:30 AM

Employers and educators across the nation are exploring new approaches to ensure the next generation is career, college and community-ready.
The February AAUW program features Chris Hardie, Chief Executive Officer of 7 Rivers Alliance. This organization focuses on regional economic development in the tri-state area, which includes La Crosse. One of their initiatives is called Inspire 7 Rivers. This initiative links education and industry to help students and job seekers achieve their goals and to address workforce development needs. Mr. Hardie will share the details of this initiative.

January 2019:

Monday, 7: Email Board meeting

Saturday, 12: General Membership meeting
Program: Creating a Resilient and Trauma Informed Community
Presenter:  Catherine Kolkmeier, Executive Director, La Crosse Medical Health Science                                      Consortium
When: Saturday, January 12
Where: Viterbo University, School of Nursing, Room 195
Registration: 9:30 AM
Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Meeting & Program: 10:30 AM

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) were called “the single greatest unaddressed public health issue in this country today” by the former president of the American Pediatrics Association. Studies have repeatedly shown that traumatic experiences are closely associated with a multitude of adult health problems.
Building resilience in both children and adults, especially through positive social relationships and empathy, helps heal the effects of trauma and can help prevent future trauma by breaking generational cycles. Our community has developed a collective framework for encouraging resilience in our schools, healthcare systems, organizations, and families. Come learn more about how you can help build community resilience by being trauma-informed.

December 2018:

Monday, 3: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Tuesday, 11: AIA  December email meeting.

Saturday, 8: General Membership meeting
Program: Holiday Melodies & Cookie Walk
Presenters: The Community Carolers
When: Saturday, December 8
Registration: 9:30 AM
             Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Meeting & Program: 10:30 AM
Cookie Walk: 11:15am-12:15pm
Where:  UW-L, Centennial Hall, Room 1300 (Hall of Nations)
Cost: $12
When they last entertained us, they were known as Bella Voce but now this group is a merging of several community groups so they’re called the “Community Carolers.”  The merging groups are Bella Voce, Coulee Chordsmen, and Coulee Region Gospel Chorus.
The cookie walk concludes the brunch meeting. We will wait to begin until our musical performance concludes around 11:15. We are asking members who are able to donate 2 dozen homemade cookies for sale. Small, attractive cookies work best so that buyers may choose a variety. Holiday type cookies are encouraged!  See complete info in the newsletter. Containers provided for choosing cookies. Cost is $6/pound. Open to the community!

Wednesday, 19: Hearth & Home Holiday Dinner
Time: 5:30 pm at Savory Creations
Cost: $40, includes appetizers, the meal, dessert and wine.
Make reservations by emailing Sharon DeCicco at sharon.decicco@gmail.com or call 788-5356 before Dec. 12. More information will be available when you make reservations.

November 2018:

Monday, 5  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Thursday, 8: AIA email meeting

Saturday, 10: General Membership meeting
Program: Empowering Today’s Youth: Preparing for College and Beyond
Presenter: Maggie McHugh, Teacher/Advisor and students from the La Crosse Design Institute,
La Crosse School District
When: Saturday, November 10
Where: UW-L, Centennial Hall, Room 1300 (Hall of Nations)
Cost: $12
La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) advisor, Maggie McHugh, and her students will explain their project based learning charter middle school. Specifically, the group will share how these young adolescents are becoming prepared to tackle the academic and life skills needed to be successful in college and future careers. By sharing about the design process and providing examples of personalized projects, students will articulate their growth as they manage their own learning. Come prepared with an open mind and willing heart to share your thoughts about this learning experience.
Maggie McHugh of Sparta, a sixth grade teacher and adviser at the La Crosse Design Institute, was named Wisconsin’s 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year. McHugh is a board member of Sparta Transitions, a nonprofit that helps Wisconsin Challenge Academy graduates integrate into work, college or the armed forces, serving as a host mom to a Challenge Academy cadet. She serves on the Wisconsin Mathematics Council. She spearheaded the WMC #mathchats, a biweekly Twitter professional learning opportunity for teachers around the country. McHugh began at the La Crosse Design Institute in 2013. She earned a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University. She holds bachelor and master’s degrees from UW-La Crosse.

October 2018:

Thursday, 4: AAUW In Action meeting. 4:00pm, JavaVino

Monday, 8:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Saturday, 13: General Membership meeting
Program: Wake up Call: Signals of Substance Abuse
Presenter: Judi Zabel, Health Educator, La Crosse County Health Department
When: Saturday, October 13
Where: UW-L, Centennial Hall, Room 1300 (Hall of Nations) *NOTE: This is a CHANGE of VENUE from what is listed in the directory
Cost: $12
Have you ever wondered how a young person can become involved in drug use without parents knowing that it was happening? Our program this month may provide some helpful insights. The La Crosse County Prevention Network (LCPN), will host the “Wake Up Call”, a mobile presentation for adults 21 and over featuring a life size exhibit of a teenager’s bedroom with more than 50 red flags that can signal substance abuse. The bedroom identifies spots where teens/adults may hide drugs as well as household items that can be used as drug paraphernalia. The display will be ready for you to view when registration opens at 9:30. Come early and challenge yourself to see how many signals you can identify.
The goal of this program is to empower participants to have important conversations with youth and to provide access to resources within our community.
September 2018:

Monday, 10: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Saturday, 15: General Membership meeting
Program: Greetings! Ciao, Përshëndetje, Bună, Guten Tag, Hello! AAUW: Our mission and                      our members
When: Saturday, September 15 –THIRD Saturday
Where: Viterbo University, School of Nursing Building, Rm 195 (If you need directions, please contact Robert Richardson at 788-0595)
Cost: $12                   Menu: Eggs, meat, fruit, breads, coffee, tea
Registration: 9:30 AM
Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Program: 10:30 AM
Members and guests are welcome to attend the brunch or just come for the program. Please indicate such when you RSVP. For late reservations or cancellations, please call Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by NOON on Mon, September 10.

Our September meeting will be a time to welcome back our returning members as well as an opportunity for each one to invite a potential new member. You will have a chance to mix and mingle and get to know one another better. Learn why so many find AAUW brings meaningful opportunities for gaining insight into current issues and for bringing our mission to life in our community. Find out how AAUW is relevant today from a national, state, and local perspective. We look forward to seeing you!

 

2017-2018
Calendar of Events

May 2018:

Monday, 7: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Thursday, 10: Please join us in meeting exceptional students and their families as well as representatives of programs serving the diverse needs of our community.
Where: Viterbo University— School of Nursing –on the corner of Jackson and 10th Streets
Registration: 5:45pm      Reception begins: 6:00pm          Program begins: 6:30pm
Cost: $10 for desserts, fruit, and beverages Donations are welcomed to cover the cost of our recipients and their guests.
In our tradition, we ask AAUW members to consider “sponsoring” a recipient (and perhaps the recipient’s guest). By covering these costs, we do not need to rely on the branch budget. You may mail a sponsorship check to our branch treasurer or you may take care of that upon your arrival at the event.
Plan to arrive by 6:00pm to enjoy desserts and to talk individually with our recipients and meet their guests. You will recognize them by their name tags adorned with a white banner with the word “Recipient.”
When we gather the recipients for their group picture at 6:29pm, AAUW members can begin to move into Room 196, the Auditorium. Please take refreshments with you to enjoy as you hear the recipients’ stories. Individuals with mobility concerns will want to take the elevator to the basement and enter Room 196 from the bottom of the hall. Note: You will find restrooms on both the first floor and the lower level.

Wednesday, 16: Hearth & Home meeting. We will meet on Wed. May 16 to visit the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge and then have a 6 pm dinner at Beedles in Centerville. Meet at 4:15 pm at the Centerville Curling Club to carpool to the refuge. Bring binoculars if you have them and comfortable shoes for a walk weather permitting. Please RSVP to Jane Wernecke at janewernecke@gmail.com or 608-780-1121 by Monday, May 14 so a dinner reservation can be made.

Thursday, 31:  AIA annual year end recap potluck.  5:30pm, Erica’s house

April 2018:

Monday, 9:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Wednesday, 11:
— First meeting of the Serbian Delegation planning committee. 1:00pm, JavaVino
— AAUW In Action meeting. 2:30pm, JavaVino.

Saturday, 14: General Membership meeting
Program:  GET GROWING! A TOUR OF WESTERN’S HORTICULTURE EDUCATION CENTER Presenter: Josh Gamer, Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs, Western Technical College When: Saturday, April 14 , 2018 Where: Western Technical College Lunda Center 319 N. 7th Street Free parking is available in any Western lot for Saturday
Members and guests are welcome to attend the brunch ($10)  or just come for the program.
Please indicate such when you RSVP. 
Registration: 9:30 AM Breakfast: 10:00 AM Program: 10:30 AM
For late reservations or cancellations, please call Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by NOON on Tuesday, April 10th.

If it’s springtime in Wisconsin, our thoughts are turning to cleaning up our lawns and gardens, anticipating more time outside in warmer temps, and waiting for our fresh vegetables and flowers. Join us at our April meeting to find out what’s growing in those shiny greenhouses on the Western Technical College campus. If you have an interest in the local foods movement, sustainability, or eating healthier, this program is for you!

March 2018:

Monday, 5: Board Meeting. 5:00 pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Thursday, 8: International Women’s Day Panel–see complete info under “Special Events & Programs” tab

Saturday, 10:  General Membership meeting
Program: Art That Inspires
Presenters:  AAUW Art Fair on the Green artists Marcia Newquist, Laurel Grey and Michael Holler
We are fortunate to have a panel of our Art Fair artists for our March meeting. Join us to hear what inspires their work, what media they use, and the process they follow in creating their art. In addition, Carol Robertson will share insights into the planning and execution of AAUW’s annual Art Fair.
Our artists include: • Mike Holler, a nature photographer. Mike grew up in Ohio where he lived in an area abundant in wildlife. He started taking photos of birds when he was quite young. Nature photography combines his love of the outdoors with the challenge of getting photos of beautiful birds and other wildlife. • Laurel Grey, a glasswork artist. Laurel uses her painted and kiln fired glass pieces to create three dimensional sculptures. Some of her panels have incorporated up to seven layers of glass, painted front and back. • Marcia Newquist, a jewelry artist. Marcia designs each piece of jewelry using a variety of mediums, intertwining metal, clay and beadwork to create a stunning statement. Marcia’s passion for her work leads her to try new methods and designs.
When: Saturday, March 10th
Registration: 9:30 AM ; Breakfast: 10:00 AM ;  Program: 10:30 AM

Members and guests are welcome to attend the brunch ($10)  or just come for the program.  Please indicate such when you RSVP. For late reservations or cancellations, please call Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by NOON on Monday, March 5th.

February 2018:

Monday, 5: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

THURSDAY, 8: General Membership meeting
Program: A Recipe for Heart Health
Presenter: Viterbo University Dietetic Students
Where: Viterbo University School of Nursing 2nd floor Food Science Lab
Cost: $10 for a light meal. Please note: “Program only” option is not available for this event.
For late reservations or cancellations, please call Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by NOON on February 5th.
Registration ……… 4:45pm-5:15pm            Program ………….. 5:15pm-7:00pm

Learn how to lower your risk for heart disease. Viterbo University dietetic students will present an interactive session on lifestyle changes that protect heart health. They will involve us in preparation of a light “heart healthy” meal.
Join us for an evening of a ” hands on” activity that could make a positive difference in your life! Although heart disease may often be thought of as a problem for men, heart disease is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the United States.
Women of all ages should take heart disease seriously. Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease can often be difficult, including eating a diet of whole grains, a variety of fruits and vegetables, lowfat or fat-free dairy products, and lean meats.
The dietetics students will share ways to incorporate these changes into one’s daily diet.

January 2018:

Monday, 8: Email board meeting.  Agenda sent out by Michele.

Saturday, 13: General Membership meeting
Program: The Backyard You Didn’t Know You Had
Presenter:  Maureen Kinney; founding member, board member and Mississippi Valley
Conservancy attorney
Where:   Viterbo School of Nursing, Room 195
Members and guests are welcome to attend the brunch ($10)  or just come for the program.
Please indicate such when you RSVP. For late reservations or cancellations, please call
Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by NOON on January 8th.
Registration ………………….9:30 AM Breakfast …………………….10:00AM
Program ……………………..10:30AM
We always say our area provides great recreational opportunities, but I wonder how many of us know what the Mississippi Valley Conservancy provides us for recreation. Wisconsin author Ben Logan, who wrote The Land Remembers, always said, “If you save the land, you save the people.”  Mississippi Valley Conservancy is a non-profit land trust organization centered in the Driftless area of Wisconsin. Our goal is to protect native lands and farmlands from development and destruction so that they may be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Our mission is “conserving native habitats and farmlands through voluntary action, for the health and well-being of current and future generations.”
Mississippi Valley Conservancy helps to conserve the land and promote conservation in three separate ways: outreach and education, land protection, and land management. We build outreach and education through a number of programs.
Tuesday, 16:  AAUW In Action (AIA) email meeting

December 2017:

Monday, 4: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Saturday, 9: General Membership meeting.
Program: Holiday Memories with the La Crosse Madrigal Singers
                  Cookie Walk fundraiser  11:15am -1:15pm
Where:  UWL Centennial Hall, Hall of Nations
We are asking each member who is able to donate 2 dozen cookies or candies or a loaf of holiday bread for the cookie walk. Small attractive cookies work best. If you cannot attend on Dec. 9, items can be dropped off on Dec. 7 or 8 at Lois’s house, and a cookie walk elf will get your donation to the cookie walk.

Tuesday, 19:  AAUW In Action Email meeting

November 2017:

Friday, 3:  Hearth & Home:  Dark La Crosse Radio Show Performance
7:30 pm         $15.00
Location: The Pump House
Join us in learning about the seedier side of La Crosse’s past in this stage production in the format of an old-time radio show.
Interested in joining us? Please contact Sharon DeCicco at 788-5356 or
sharon.decicco@gmail. com.

Monday, 6:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Saturday, 11 : General Membership meeting.
Program:  Caring For Women Veterans
Presenter: Natalie Hackbarth, RN

Where: Viterbo University Brophy Center, Rm 123 (Dahl School of Business) The most convenient parking would be on 10th Street in front of the building or across the street in Mayo’s parking lot.

Members and guests are welcome to attend the brunch or just come for the program. Please indicate such when you RSVP.
For late reservations or cancellations, please call Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by NOON on Monday, November 6th.

Registration ………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast …………………….10:00AM ; cost: $10
Program ……………………..10:30AM

Natalie Hackbarth’s career as a nurse has encompassed roles such as neurology nurse, Certified Multiple Sclerosis Nurse, Cancer Center manager, assistant to the creator of an Amish genetics clinic in LaFarge, Wisconsin and currently the Associate Chief Nurse for Mental Health at the Tomah VA Medical Center. Academically she has earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing Leadership and Management. Along with her career in nursing, Natalie served in the Army Reserve for 10 years which now is displayed as her passion for caring for Veterans.

Tuesday, 14:  AIA meeting.   Cabin Coffee (1202 Cty Rd PH, Onalaska)

Wednesday, 15:  Start Smart Salary Negotiation workshop.  See details under “Special Events”

October 2017:

Monday, 9:  Board Meeting,  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 502

Saturday, 14:    General Membership meeting.
Program:  Update: Ending Homelessness in La Crosse
Presenters include:
• Sister Karen Neuser, FSPA
•Erin Healy, NY consultant hired by Gundersen Health System
•Julia McDermid, Project Manager of the Collaborative
• Joan Waniger, Co-Director of The Exchang

Where: UW-La Crosse, Centennial Hall, Room 1300  (Hall of Nations)
Registration 9:30 AM
Breakfast 10:00AM             cost: $10
Program 10:30AM
Members and guests are welcome to attend the brunch or just come for the program.                                  Please indicate such when you RSVP.
For late reservations or cancellations, please call Robert Richardson at 788-0595 by                                   NOON on Monday, October 9th.

We are fortunate to have with us for our October meeting a panel of bold innovators and change agents from The Collaborative to End Homelessness in La Crosse. The group is comprised of over 30 community organizations and community members working together to better the lives of those facing homelessness. In consultation with Erin Healy from New York, the collaborative set ambitious goals to end veteran and chronic homelessness. The first goal to house all veterans in 100 days was achieved last Christmas. The second “sprint” was achieved on August 24th when the 20th person experiencing chronic homelessness signed a lease for housing. Join us to hear their progress report and future goals for our community.

September 2017:

Wednesday, 6:   General Membership meeting.  Cocktails and Conversations.
5-7 pm
Washburn on the Park Apartments 801 Main Street, La Crosse
Reception Cost: Free
Menu: Variety of appetizers, wine and non-alcoholic beverages provided by members
• Sign in at 5:00 p.m.
• Appetizers and meet and greet begin at 5:00 p.m.
• Presentation and conversations begin at 6:00 p.m.

To place your reservation for this event, please respond to your email or caller person by Sunday, Sept. 3. Due to the invitation members may extend to guests for this free program, late reservations will also be accepted. Please call Lois Gilbert at (608)782-7204 for cancellations or late reservations.  Because the appetizers and beverages will be free for this meeting, please tell Lois at (608) 782-7204 if you can bring an appetizer or beverage to this gathering.

“Cocktails & Conversations” will be a celebration of our successful 2017 Art Fair on the Green as well as a celebration of our new members. This event is an opportunity for each one of our members to bring one so that each current AAUW member is welcome to invite a potential new member, at no cost, to a fun and casual event to introduce our organization. We also wish to thank all of our friends and relatives who helped work on art fair weekend, so please invite the same people you recruited as volunteers to this Sept. 6 meet and greet.

Register to win one of six fabulous door prizes and draw a name of another guest you can introduce yourself to, and then share with this person how you participate in AAUW La Crosse activities and projects. Find out what online access to AAUW La Crosse and national AAUW can offer you at this event.

Tuesday, 12: AAUW In Action (AIA) meeting,  2pm, JavaVino.

 

2016-2017
Calendar of Events

May 2017:

Monday, 1:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

Thursday, 4: Scholarship & Grants Reception, 5pm-7:30pm
Where: Viterbo School of Nursing, Atrium
Please join us in meeting exceptional students and their families as well as representatives of programs serving the diverse needs of our community.

Thursday, May 5, 2017
Viterbo’s School of Nursing.
Reception begins at 5:00pm,   Program begins at 5:35pm

Cost: $10 for appetizers, desserts, beverages.
RSVP DEADLINE:
For cancellations and late reservations please call Silvana Richardson at 608-788-0595 by NOON on MONDAY, May 2nd.
Donations are welcomed to cover the cost of our recipients and their guests.

April 2017:

Monday, 3: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

Saturday, 8: General Membership meeting
Program: Human Trafficking by the La Crosse Taskforce to Eradicate Modern Slavery
Presenter: Marlene Weisenbeck, FSPA,
Installation of Officers for 2017-2018
Where: The new UWL Student Union.  Free parking in Lot C-12, right across from the Union.

Breakfast Cost: $10
Breakfast Menu: Eggs, bacon, pancakes, bread, fruit, coffee, tea

Please note: Anyone with dietary restrictions should notify the person taking reservations.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM
RSVP DEADLINE:
For cancellations and late reservations please inform Lois Gilbert by NOON on
MONDAY, April 5th.
Join us for more information, to learn the signs for recognizing a person in jeopardy, and to take home free resources on human trafficking. Find out what you can do to help. If you would like more background reading prior to our April meeting, the La Crosse Tribune did an excellent in-depth article on the La Crosse Task Force entitled, “An urgent call to action,” in their January 7, 2017 edition and it can be found by googling “La Crosse task Force Continues Fight Against Human Trafficking”.

Thursday, April 13:  WINGS (Women INterested in Going to School): a pre-college program offering educational and financial options to schools in our area. 8:30am-1:30pm. Pre-registration required: see the WINGS link on the main page of this site for registration and more information.

March 2017:

Monday, 6:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

Saturday, 11:  General Membership meeting
Program: Joint Meeting with the Winona AAUW branch;  Tour of the Wakins Museum & store    and lunch at the Blue Heron
Where: Our tour begins at 10am at Watkins Heritage Museum and Gift Shop, 150 Liberty St.,
Winona, MN.
Carpooling: Those who are carpooling should meet no later than 8:45am at either the K-Mart
parking lot on the south side (Lois will be there to coordinate) or the parking lot between Office Depot and Pier One in Onalaska (Michele will be there to coordinate).

Join us for an educational and exciting tour of the Watkins Museum and Store.  We’ll learn about the unique architecture of the building and we will learn all about Watkins which has made Winona so well known for the products they make for health and home.
RSVP by Saturday, March 4th.

Wednesday, March 8: International Women’s Day celebration. 5pm-7:30pm, UW La Crosse; Centennial Hall, Hall of Nations.  Hear from women from Bulgaria, China, Iceland, Syria and Ukraine speak about their personal journeys and what it’s like to be bold in their country of origin.  Free admission, free parking in lot C-10 and refreshments starting at 5pm.

February 2017:

Monday, 6:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

Saturday, 11: General Membership meeting
Program: Thea’s Song by Charlene Smith, FSPA
Where: Assisi Room of the Franciscan Spirituality Center
912 Market Street
Parking available in the lot across the street
Breakfast Cost: $10
Breakfast Menu: Eggs, meat, potatoes, bread, fruit, coffee, tea

Please note: Anyone with dietary restrictions should notify the person taking reservations.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM
RSVP DEADLINE:
For cancellations and late reservations please inform Robert Richardson by NOON on
MONDAY, February, 6th.

Join us in celebrating African American History Month with Sr. Charlene Smith who will share with us the story of beloved Thea Bowman, FSPA. Thea Bowman, was one of the great treasures of the American Catholic church. As a Franciscan Sister, she managed, in her manifold witness to the gospel, to integrate the resources of her Catholic faith with her identity as an African-American woman. Ablaze with the spirit of love, the memory of struggle, and a faith in God’s promises, she impressed her many audiences not just with her message but with her nobility of spirit. No one she encountered, whether school children, college students, cynical journalists, or a convention hall of bishops, could fail to catch a measure of her joy and gratitude for the gift of life.
She was a particular inspiration to the black-skinned Catholic community, helping them to assert their place of pride among the people of God, while also encouraging them to enrich the wider church with the gifts of their distinctive culture and spirituality.

January 2017:

 January’s Board Meeting will be an email meeting. Michele will send out the agenda and board members can respond with their reports which will be compiled into one report after the meeting.

Saturday, 14: General Membership meeting:
Program: La Crosse; A Look Into the Future by Jason Gilman, La Crosse City Planner
Where: Viterbo School of Nursing, Room 195
Brunch: $10
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM
RSVP DEADLINE: For cancellations and late reservations, please call Silvana at 608-788-0595 by NOON on MONDAY, January 9th.

The City of La Crosse is enjoying a burst of growth in building, in economic development, and in increased cooperation and collaboration with adjacent communities. This growth is evident around us and in the news regularly. To get the scoop on the plan for our city, and find out what is happening next and where we are going, please join us in welcoming the person in the know, City Planner Jason Gilman, at our January meeting. It is easy to catch the excitement about growth and change when you hear Jason talk about our joint future. How does our city planning intersect with social justice issues, historic preservation, and projections for growth in our city? Any citizen can take a look at City plans at any time by going to the City of La Crosse website and looking over the plans. Just go to http://www.Cityoflacrosse.org/CityPlans and you can look at the plans and think about what you would like to ask our expert speaker at our January meeting. Hope to see you at this important presentation.

December 2016:

Monday, 5: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

Saturday, 10: General Membership meeting:
Program: Humorous Holiday Stories by Michael Scott, La Crosse Storyteller
Where: Viterbo School of Nursing, Room 195
Brunch: $10
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM
RSVP DEADLINE: For cancellations and late reservations, please call Silvana at 608-788-0595 by NOON on MONDAY, December 5th

Michael Scott is an actor, writer, teacher, and storyteller and is the creator and host of the Old
School Variety Show which has been performed in the Grand Hotel Ballroom above the Pearl Ice Cream Parlor.  You and your guest(s)! are in for a relaxing and holiday-infused December program as Michael will share family stories, a little Garrison Keillor humor, impersonations of famous people, an unusual version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, and a sneak preview of the upcoming production of Santaland Diaries.

November 2016:

Monday,7:  Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

Saturday, 12:  General Membership meeting
Program: Kosovo: Our Story by the visiting Kosovo Delegation
Where: UWL Centennial Hall
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM
RSVP DEADLINE:  For late reservations or cancellations, please call Silvana at 788-0595 by
NOON on Monday, November 7, 2016.

Six delegates from the Republic of Kosovo will share experiences related to domestic violence and victim rights. The delegation includes a judge, a victim advocate, several prosecutors and a senior legal officer from the Ministry of Justice.
Kosovo’s Parliament recently adopted a crime victim compensation law.
The government is still determining its proper implementation.
The delegation is visiting La Crosse as part of an exchange program through the Open World Leadership Center arranged through World Services of La Crosse.
Our chapter of AAUW is the host organization for this week long program: “Domestic/Gender Based Violence: Victim’s Rights and Compensation.”

Tuesday, 22: AAUW In Action meeting.  1:30pm.  JavaVino, 2311 State Rd.  Everyone welcome!

October 2016:

Monday, 3: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103
Saturday, 8: General Membership meeting:
Presenters:    Kosovo: My Story  By Dr. Lema Kabashi, UWL Professor
                                       Election Update By Deb Lutjen, League of Women Voters
Where:  Cartwright Center, UWL, Ward Room
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM
RSVP DEADLINE:  For late reservations or cancellations, please call Silvana at 788-0595 by
NOON on Monday, October 3rd.

We are fortunate to have two presenters for the October meeting. Dr. Lema Kabashi, assistant professor of Education at UW-La Crosse will share her personal story as a native of Kosovo. Deb Lutjen from the League of Women Voters will prepare us with updates on the November elections. Wearing her “other hat” Deb will share information from World Services about the November visit with the delegation from Kosovo.

September 2016:
Tuesday, 6: Board Meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103
Thursday, 8: General Membership meeting.  Cocktails and Conversations.
5-7 pm
Where: RiverPlace Apartments 1 Riverplace Drive, La Crosse
Reception Cost: Free
Menu: Variety of appetizers, wine and non-alcoholic beverages
• Sign in at 5:00 p.m.
• Appetizers and meet and greet begin at 5:00 p.m.
• Presentation and conversations begin at 6:00 p.m.
“Cocktails and Conversations” will be a celebration of new AAUW members as well as an opportunity for each one to bring one so that each current AAUW member is welcome to invite a potential new member, at no cost, to a fun and casual setting where women’s issues will be discussed. In order to also thank all of our friends and relatives who helped during the
art fair weekend, members are encouraged to invite the same folks they recruited to help at the air fair to this no cost September 8th meet and greet event.
Find out how AAUW is relevant today and how you can be involved in a variety of AAUW activities. Enjoy this chance to meet and mingle and network with local AAUW members and learn about the mission of AAUW as well as the achievements of AAUW La Crosse Branch and AAUW national.
Register to win a door prize and pick a question from a hat to get an AAUW member to answer. This is your time to ask questions and find out why so many others in the area have been drawn to the AAUW mission and experience. Find out what online access to the La Crosse Branch AAUW and national AAUW can offer you.

 

2015- 2016

August 2015:
31:  Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

September 2015:

10: Thursday.   General meeting.  Registration: 5:00pm; Food & Socializing 5-5:45pm; Program 5:45pm      Viterbo University School of Nursing Foyer and Room 195.  Cost $10.
Modern Motherhood: A Look at the Development of Motherhood in the US.      Presented by Dr. Jodi Vandeberg-Daves, UWL Dept of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies.

October 2015:

5: Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

8: AAUW In Action meeting.  11am – 12pm, Moka Coffee shop, 127 West Ave N, La Crosse, WI

10: General meeting.
  Integrative Therapies of La Crosse – A Franciscan Approach to Community Healing.
Presenters: Panel of Holistic Therapy practitioners
When: Saturday, October 10, 2015
Where: Assisi Room, Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market Street, La Crosse, WI
Parking located in the paved lot across the street from the center
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM

November 2015:

9:Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103.

14:  General meeting 
Military Cultural Awareness and Female Veterans
       Presenter: Joseph Reis, Logistics Health Inc.
Where:  Viterbo School of Nursing, Room 195
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM

17: AAUW In Action meeting.  10:30am, JavaVino, 2311 State Rd.  Everyone welcome!

December 2015:

7: Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

9:  Hearth & Home meeting:
Join us for our annual Savory Creations dinner event!
When: Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 2015
Time: 6:30pm
Place: S a v o r y C r e a t i o n s ,  1230 Calendonia St. La Crosse
Cost: $30. Menu includes: smoked salmon croquettes with lemon dill creme, pan seared
pork tenderloin with Door County cherry and carmelized shallot chutney,
rosemary roasted red potatoes with cracked pepper oil, a veggie, beverage,
hot apple cider and infused water.
Hosts: Sharon De Cicco & Phyllis Miletto
Please RSVP to Sharon at 608- 788-5356 or sharon.decicco@gmail.com

12: General meeting 
Holiday Music by The Jingle Belles and Handmade Christmas Card Collection
Where: Viterbo School of Nursing, Room 195
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM

RSVP DEADLINE: For cancellations or late reservations please call Silvana Richardson at 608-788-0595 by NOON on MONDAY, December 7th.

THE JINGLE BELLES, Weber, Trina Schlifer and Leithold, have been members the Coulee Region Gospel for more than 15 years.  Today they will be sharing a collection of standard and contemporary songs of the season.

Sue Heuer’s collection of handmade Christmas cards made by former Roosevelt Elementary kindergarten teacher, Gretchen Mader, will be on display.

If you would like to bring a few holiday cookies we will sharing these as part of our brunch. Please do not feel pressured at this hectic time of year to do this.

January 2016:

Board meeting will be held via email

9: General meeting
              Neighborhood Response Program
Presenter:  SGT Andy Dittman, La Crosse Police Dept.
Where: Viterbo School of Nursing; Room 195
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM

Sgt. Andy Dittman will be the speaker for our Jan. 9th meeting. He will be focusing on the
Neighborhood Response Program. Sgt. Dittman has a degree in Criminal Justice from UW-Eau Claire and has been a law enforcement officer in WI since 2001. He joined the La Crosse Police Department 8 years ago. As part of his duties he supervises the four officers working in the Washburn Neighborhood and the Lower Depot Neighborhood: Daniel Ulrich, Andrew Tolvstad, Tyler Pond and Dale Gerbig. He will be providing information on how the neighborhood resource officer program started and what kind of role it is playing in the community.

14: AAUW In Action: email meeting

February 2016:

8: Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

10: Hearth & Home meeting:
Annual Hearth and Home Valentine’s Party
Date: Wed., February 10th
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Patt Boge’s house: 219 S. 21st St. La Crosse

Bring a dish to pass that’s either heart-shaped or served in a heart-shaped dish. If it’s red, that’s a bonus. Also bring an inexpensive (maximum $10) red or heart-shaped gift to exchange. New members are welcome! Q u e s t i o n s ? C a l l P a t t B o g e a t 7 8 4 – 3 9 5 2 o r p.boge@lacrosse.lib.wi.us.

13: General meeting 
Love in an Envelope
Presenter: Marilyn Hempstead, AAUW La Crosse branch member
Where:  UWL Cartwright Center; Ward Room
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM

Valentine customs have their origins in ancient Rome and the legend of St. Valentine. Our own Marilyn Hempstead will go through the evolution of Valentine greetings from then through the Middle Ages to the present showing how they were a reflection of the life and times of each era. Featured will be images from her extensive collection of Valentines along with a display.

18: AAUW In Action meeting.  email meeting.

March 2016 (Women’s History Month

 9: Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

10: Women’s International Day Panel Discussion, 5:00pm social; 5:30pm program,  UWL,
Centennial Hall. Free.
A coalition of organizations & university departments joins our AAUW La Crosse Branch in co-sponsoring an International Women’s Day celebration.International Women’s Day is celebrated all over the world annually on March 8th. The theme for 2016 is Pledge for Parity and the focus of our presentation is Women’s Rights. The World Economic Forum has predicted that will take until 2133 to achieve global gender parity. Read more and take the pledge to take a concrete step to help achieve gender parity more quickly at: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme.

Mark your calendar to hear panelists from the Congo, Malaysia and Sweden discuss what they’ve experienced for women’s rights in their country or origin and how it compares to what they’ve experienced in the US. This will be the 4th annual program in La Crosse that AAUW has initiated to commemorate this special day.

Sponsoring organizations are AAUW La Crosse, YWCA, League of Women Voters of La Crosse, World Services of La Crosse, Gundersen Global Partners, International Women’s Group of La Crosse, UW-L Office of International Education, UW-L Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Dept., the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Viterbo University and WTC.

12: General meeting
Women Writers Ink: A Passion for the Written Word
Presenters: Panel of women writers from the Coulee Region
When: Saturday, March 12, 2016
Where: Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall, UWL   Please note change of meeting place!
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM

Women Writers Ink is a community of writers. Formed in 1998, the organization runs writing critique groups and holds reading and workshops.
Their presentation will include a history of the organization and a rundown of its current activities. Writers Heidi Blanke, Susan Schuyler, and Joanne Adragna Shird will also share their own writing journeys and offer guidance on how you might start your own writing journey.

April 2016:

4: Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

9: General meeting 
You Too Can be a Good Judge of Art!
Presenter: Jennifer Terpstra, UWL Professor
Where: UWL Cartwright Center; Ward Room
Brunch: $10.
Members who do not wish to come to the brunch are welcome to attend the program
portion at no charge.
Registration………………….9:30 AM
Breakfast…………………….10:00AM
Program……………………..10:30AM

“Materials + Meaning” will explore ways of experiencing and analyzing works of art, including both historical and contemporary examples. We will discuss a range of work from representational to abstract, decorative to functional, and discover resources and venues available locally and regionally.

12:  Equal Pay Day Event   Natalie Leuck, our UW-L AAUW Public Policy Intern, has arranged a table inside the front doors of the Cartwright Center on April 12 from 10:00 – 2:00.  AAUW and UW-L students will pass out cookies with a piece cut out to represent the bite out of women’s wages, and we will distribute information about the gender pay gap.  Equal Pay Day will also be displayed on the neon sign at the front of the Cartwright.
If you are willing to supply some cookies for this event, please contact Betty Kruck, krux@mwt.net, or Carlene Roberts, camcar876@gmail.com.  Please stop in at the Cartwright and see our display, banner, and pink Equal Pay Day t-shirts.

15:  AAUW In Action meeting.  1:00 pm, Great Harvest Bread Company, 58 Copeland Ave.  Everyone welcome!

28: WINGS Workshop  WINGS (Women INterested in Going to School) will be Thurs, April 28 at the Myrick EcoPark Center from 8:30am-1:30pm.  Branch members are invited to help by providing snacks & lunch; a sign-up sheet will be available at the April 9th general meeting.
Registration is open now thru April 22nd.  Forms are online at our website: www.aauwlacrosse.org or by emailing us at aauwlacrosse@hotmail.com for more info. Cost is free and childcare is provided.

May 2016

2: Board meeting. 6:30pm, Viterbo School of Nursing, Rm 103

5: Thursday evening.  Scholarship & Grant meeting
Reception and Presentation of Scholarships and Grants
When: Thursday, May 5, 2016
Where: Viterbo University School of Nursing
Reception in the Lobby
Program in Room 196
Cost: $10 for appetizers, dessert, and beverages
(Note: You can bring these with you into Room 196)
Donations are welcome to cover the cost for our recipients and their guests.

Please plan to join us on May 5, 2016, at Viterbo’s School of Nursing.
Please plan to arrive at 5pm to enjoy hors d’oeuvrs and to talk individually with our recipients.
You will recognize them by by their name tags adorned with a white banner with the word “Recipient.”
In our tradition, we ask AAUW members to consider “sponsoring” a recipient (and perhaps the recipient’s guest). By covering these costs, we do not need to rely on the branch budget. You may mail a sponsorship check to our branch treasurer or you may take care of that upon your arrival at the event.
When we gather the recipients for their group picture at 5:23pm, AAUW members can begin to move into Room 196. You may take refreshments with you.
For the program part, to hear the recipients’ stories, we will move into Room 196 (adjacent to our usual meeting room). Individuals with mobility concerns will want to take the elevator to the basement and enter Room 196 from the bottom of the hall. Note: You will find restrooms on that lower level.
As any of the scholarship application readers can attest, our recipients deserve this celebration!

 

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