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Programs Scheduled for 2008-2009
General Membership Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the
month.
Reservation or seating
information
Members are welcome at
the
Birmingham Branch Board of Directors' monthly meetings.
Meetings marked with * are sponsored by groups
other than AAUW, but may be of interest to members.
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2008 Events |
Sept. 10
10 AM |
General Membership Meeting:
Each One, Bring One - Birmingham Branch Open House |
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Sept. 12-14 |
81st Used Book Sale, Birmingham Masonic Temple
37357 Woodward Avenue,
Bloomfield Hills |
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October 8 |
General
Membership Meeting: Pegg Roberts of
Freedom House on Immigration |
October 23 *
Thurs. 7 PM |
Race Relations & Diversity Task Force: The Musical Sounds
of Diversity, Community House, Birmingham 248-644-5832 |
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October 25 |
State Fall Conference, Lansing
Ruth Sweetser, Association President |
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November 7 |
Women in Transition
Conference, Baker College |
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November 12 |
General
Membership Meeting: Kay McGowan Givens,
Cultural Anthropologist on Racial Discrimination |
November 13 *
Thurs. 8 AM |
Race Relations & Diversity Task Force: The Most
Segregated Hour of the Week, Community House 248-644-5832 |
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November 19 |
Gold Party Fundraiser from 4 - 7:30 pm. at Carlene VanVoohries,
sponsored by Yankee Design of Franklin |
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December 10 |
General
Membership Meeting: To be Announced |
December 11 *
Thurs. 8 AM |
Race Relations & Diversity Task Force: The Art of
Diversity
Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center |
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2009 Events |
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January 14 |
General
Membership Meeting: Jack Lessenberry and The
Election |
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February 11 |
General
Membership Meeting:
Gala |
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March 11 |
General
Membership Meeting:
Andrew Arena, FBI Agent on Counterterrorism |
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April 1 |
Explorathon |
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April 8 |
General
Membership Meeting:
Nettie Seabrooks and The New DIA |
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May 2-3 |
AAUW Michigan Convention, Valley Plaza
Resort, Midland, MI |
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May 13 |
General
Membership Meeting:
Marcia Gershenson on Women and Government |
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June 26-28 |
2009 AAUW Convention, St Louis, MO |
2008-2009 Season
September 10, 2008
Open House - Each One Bring One
10:00 am to 12:00 noon -
Study Group Exhibits, Branch Updates
11:15 am ~ Karen
Kotulis-Carter, Director of Bloomfield Township Public Library:
Overview of the new facilities at the library
Northbrook Presbyterian Church
22055 W. 14 Mile at Lahser, Beverly Hills
Join the members of AAUW as we begin a new
season. Come and bring a friend or associate and introduce her to
the AAUW spirit and mission. Enjoy the fascinating displays of our
study/interest groups.
October 8, 2008
Pegg Roberts Immigration
Pegg Roberts,
Executive Director of Freedom House will speak on Immigration,
Citizenship, and Asylum.
Freedom House
is a temporary shelter for refugees who are seeking asylum in the
U.S. and Canada. The shelter is home to individuals and families who
come from 12 or more countries and who speak as many languages. They
represent various cultures and religious traditions.
The Heathers Club, 900
Upper Scottsborough Way, Bloomfield Hills
Menu: Mandarin Chicken Salad, soup
Reservations or Seating
November 12, 2008
Kay McGowan Givens Racial Discrimination
Kay McGowan
Givens, Cultural Anthropologist, is part Cherokee and Choctaw. She
and her sister Fay Givens addressed the United Nations’ Committee on
the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Iroquois Club,
43248 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Just north of Square Lake Road, East side of
Woodward Ave.
Menu: Pecan Chicken, potato, vegetable, desert
Reservations or Seating
December 10, 2008
To be Announced
See the display of exquisite
handcrafted quilts made by our quilt makers.
Members may “adopt”
these children’s quilts, which are then donated to Children’s
Hospital; proceeds support LAF.
Bloomfield
Open Hunt Club
405 E. Long Lake Rd.,
Bloomfield Hills – enter from Kensington Rd.
Menu: Tomato Basil Bisque, Seared Salmon, vegetable, Fruit Flan
Reservations or Seating
January
14, 2009
Jack Lessenberry The
Election
Jack Lessenberry, Journalist &
Senior Political Analyst (NPR) will speak on the Presidential
Election and the New Administration.
Marriott Centerpoint
3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac – Just N. of Square Lake Rd. off
Opdyke
Menu: Tilapia with mango salsa, wild rice, glazed carrots, dessert
Reservations or Seating
February 11, 2009
Gala
Bring your
friends for an afternoon of games, fun and door prizes, plus a great
buffet lunch! Proceeds go toward supporting the mission and work of
the AAUW.
St. George Cultural Center
43816 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, North of Square Lake Road
Reservations or Seating
March 11, 2009
Andrew Arena Counterterrorism
Andrew Arena,
FBI Special Agent, Detroit Field Office holds a Juris Doctorate from
the University of Detroit. He will speak on Counterterrorism and
Counterintelligence.
McCormick & Schmick, 2850 Coolidge
Hwy., Troy
Menu: Soup, Salmon glazed with fruit garnish, dessert
Reservations or Seating
April 1, 2009
Explorathon
Detroit County Day School
22305 West 13 Mile, Beverly Hills – 13 Mile and Lahser
“Expanding Horizons for Girls in Science and
Mathematics” encourages girls to consider STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) careers. Hands-on workshops provide
opportunities for students to explore opportunities in these
fields. Explorathon is a joint project of AAUW and the Cranbrook
Institute of Science. For further information, see the
Explorathon page, or contact the
Explorathon Chair.
April 8, 2009
Nettie Seabrooks The New DIA
Nettie Seabrooks, Chief Operating
Officer of the Detroit Institute of Arts, will give us an overview
of the “new” museum. Following eight years of extensive renovations,
the DIA has brought one of the nation’s best collections back to
life in new and exciting ways. With extensive prior experience in
business and government, Ms. Seabrooks can relate the museum to our
world today.
The annual meeting with election of
officers will also be held.
Plum Hollow Country
Club,
21631 Lahser Road, between 8 and 9 Mile Roads, Southfield
Menu: Beef Tenderloin with mushrooms, vegetable, potato
Reservations or Seating
May 13, 2008
Marcia Gershenson Women and Government
Marcia Gershenson, Oakland County
Commissioner District #17, and Associate Director for Advocacy, Uof
M Center for Education of Women will discuss the need for women to
have a stronger voice in local government. She created the Women’s
Commission of Oakland County.
Past branch presidents will be our special guests.
Andiamo,
6676 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
South of Maple, west side of Telegraph
Menu: House salad, Pasta pomodoro, Chicken Picccata, vegetable,
sorbet.
Reservations or Seating
Revised 08/28/08
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