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Program Information from 2009
These meeting have already taken place for this season, but are listed here for reference.
Meetings marked with * are sponsored by groups other than AAUW, but may be of interest to members.

2009 Events

Sept. 9 Open House: Each One, Bring One
Northbrook Presbyterian Church 14 mile Rd & Lahser
Sept 10, 7 pm John Freeman (MI Director of Health Care for America Now [HCAN] and former legislator) will discuss health care reforms at the state and national level. AAUW Public Policy Committee 248.594-9871
Sept 11 - 13 83rd Used Book Sale, Birmingham Masonic Temple
37357 Woodward Avenue, south of Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills
October 14 General Membership Meeting: Dr. Vickie Markavitch - Public School Challenges
Oct. 31, Sat. Fall Conference - Districts 4, 7, 8.  Ann Arbor, 9 am - 2:30 pm
Click date for details and registration form.
Nov. 6 Women in Transition Conference, Baker College
Nov. 7 &/or 14 eBay-athon - Main Street Auctions, 14 & Campbell, Mad. Hts.
November 11 General Membership Meeting: Judy Kebl, and the International Visitors Council
Nov. 12, 7 pm Henry Woloson, Clarkston attorney and major voice to promote a Constitutional Convention will discuss Con Con to be voted upon statewide in 2010. Info 248.594-9871
December 9 General Membership Meeting: Holiday Musical Program

September 9, 2009
Open House -
Each One Bring One

10:00 am to 12:00 noon - Study Group Exhibits, Branch Updates by President Hoffman

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. 

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October 14, 2009
Dr. Vickie Markavitch     Public School Challenges

Dr. Markavitch, Superintendent, Oakland Schools, will give us an overview of the educational and economic challenges facing our schools.

Marriott at Centerpoint
3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac – N. of Square Lake off
Opdyke

Reservation or seating

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November 11, 2009
Judy Kebl,
and the International Visitors Council

Ms. Kebl, Project Director, Community Connections, invites us to participate in this ongoing adult exchange program for professional adults from former Iron Curtain countries.

Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Just north of S
quare Lake Road, East side of Woodward Ave.

Reservation or seating

 

December 9, 2009
Holiday Musical Program
Lahser High School Knights Choir

The Piecemakers quilting group is auctioning a quilt with the proceeds going to the
Joyce Hanston Manby Research and Projects Grant. 

Bloomfield Open Hunt Club
405 E. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills – enter from Kensington Rd.
 

Reservation or seating

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January 13, 2010
Brian Dickerson,
of the Free Press and
The
Outlook for Newspapers

Mr. Dickinson will address the present situation and outlook for newspapers in America.

The Heathers Club, 900 Upper Scottsborough Way, Bloomfield Hills

Reservation or seating

 

February 10, 2010
Debra Whiting
of Horizon Upward Bound

Ms. Whiting, Assistant Director of Advancement, and some of the HUB students will elaborate on this successful summer and weekend program established by  Kingswood/Cranbrook for promising high school students drawn from Detroit and Pontiac.

The Village Club, 190 East Long Lake Road, Bloomfield

Reservation or seating

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March 10, 2010
TBA

Radisson Hotel-Bloomfield
39475 North
Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills

Hostesses: Afternoon Readers

Reservation or seating

 

March 30, 2010
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 14, 2010, at 10:30
Panel
on Women in Trouble

A panel of three women will discuss how they help women in trouble -- before, during, or after incarceration.

The Annual Meeting with election of officers will be held after lunch.

Plum Hollow Country Club
21631 Lasher Rd., Southfield - between 8 & 9 Mile

 

Reservation or seating

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May 12, 2010
Anne Parsons:
The DSO and the Community

Ms. Parsons, Executive Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, will explain some of the ways in which the DSO interfaces with the metro Detroit community.

Past branch presidents will be our special guests.

Glen Oaks Golf Club, 30500 West 13 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills

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 Revised 2/08/10