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Programs Scheduled for 2009

General Membership Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, 11:30 am.
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Click here to see the 2008 Program listing

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.

2009 Events

January 14 General Membership Meeting: Jack Lessenberry and The Election
January 16 Consortium Meeting in Novi
February 11 General Membership Meeting: Gala
March 11 General Membership Meeting: Andrew Arena, FBI Agent on Counterterrorism
April 1 Explorathon
April 8 General Membership Meeting: Nettie Seabrooks and The New DIA
May 2-3

AAUW Michigan Convention, Valley Plaza Resort, Midland, MI

May 13

General Membership Meeting: Women and Government:
Helaine Zack, Oakland County Commissioner

May 20 Special Branch Meeting on proposed changes to AAUW bylaws
10 am, FUMC; Our own Coco Siewert, Association parliamentarian, will be available to answer your questions
June 26-28

2009 AAUW Convention, St Louis, MO

Sep 9 Open House: Each One, Bring One
Northbrook Presbyterian Church 14 mile Rd & Lahser
Sep 11, 12 & 13 83rd Used Book Sale, Birmingham Masonic Temple

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

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February 11, 2009
AAUW Boutique and Game Event,  10 am to 3 pm

$25 Includes Buffet Lunch, Shopping, Door Prize Ticket, Games and Silent Auction.
Proceeds go toward supporting the mission and work of the branch.

St. George Cultural Center
43816 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, North of Square Lake Road

Join us for a relaxing day and a well-deserved break from winter.
Reservations are a great choice for holiday giving to family and friends.
Call Carlene VanVoorhies if you would like to hostess one of the game tables or help.

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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

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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

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May 13, 2008
Helaine Zack       Women and Government

Helaine Zack, Oakland County Commissioner, District 22 will discuss the need for women to have a stronger voice in local government.   She is a frequent presenter on topics such as Adolescent Depression, Sexual Harassment, Speaking Up for Respect in the Workplace and Critical Incident Stress Management.
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.

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Revised 06/01/09