Annual Highlights of Vancouver Branch AAUW
Annual Highlights from 2000 forward. Links to photos or more details may be found on some events.
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Highlights of 2011-2012
Scholarships
- $1,200 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver awarded to Mary Hoxer
- $600 Scholarship to Clark College awarded to Kari-Lynn Jacubs
Citizenship Activities
- Scholars Recognition Reception for High School Women Achievers in Math Science and Technology.
Outreach to Women in Need
- Provided holiday gifts for adopted family through Stepping Stones Hospice Southwest Family Holiday Project
- Participated in YWCA's WORTH Program (Women Offenders' Rehabilitation through Training and Help)
- Donated to North County Food Bank
Branch Activities
- Donor Appreciation Lunches--Lunch Posse
- February- Rose’s Deli & Bakery
- March- Taste of Asia
- April- Evergreen Pieway
- May- Beaches
- April- The Grant House
- Participated in 50+ Connections Expo
- Active Interest Groups
- Books and Bites
- BridgeMore
- Evening Gourmet
- First Saturday Gourmet New
- First Thursday Book Club
- Global Concerns
- The Lunch Posse New
- Movie Night
- Nonfiction Book Group
- Out and About
- Special Fundraisers
- $500 Matching Challenge by Karen Manelis
- Fall Bridge Tournament
- Silent Auction at Holiday Brunch at Royal Oaks Country Club
- Spring Bridge TournamentMore
Recognitions
- Members featured in the Voice
- Kara Lynn Rankin September 2011
- Carol Ann Jacobsen October 2011
- Karen Manelis November 2011
- Sue Hennum December 2011 / January 2012
- Linda Stassel February 2012
- Elizabeth Scovel March 2012
- Iona Clark April 2012
- Fran Cappa May 2012
- Breaking Through Barriers Award
Vancouver Branch was one of four winners at the 2011 AAUW National Convention in Washington, D.C. for the Young Women in Action Fifth Grade mentoring program. The $3,000 cash prize was put toward the scholarship account.
In Memoriam
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Highlights of 2010-2011
Scholarships
- $1,200 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver awarded to Lindsay Dotson
- $600 Scholarship to Clark College awarded to Melinda Allan
- $2,000 to AAUW Funds; Named Gift Honorees: Karen Manelis, Ann Selck, Kay Pankratz, and Kathy Walker
Citizenship Activities
- Scholars Recognition Reception for High School Women Achievers in Math Science and Technology.
- Participated in Young Women in Action (YWIA) 5th Grade Girls Mentoring Project
Outreach to Women in Need
- Provided holiday gifts for adopted family through Hospice Southwest Family Holiday Project
- Participated in YWCA's WORTH Program (Women Offenders' Rehabilitation through Training and Help)
- Donated to North County Food Bank
Branch Activities
- New Member Tea
- Display at the Vancouver Library
- Donor Appreciation Lunches
- February- Beaches
- March- Panera
- April- Rose's
- May- The Red Lion
- Participated in 50+ Connections Expo
- Active Interest Groups
- Books and Bites
- BridgeMore
- Crafts and Conversation
- Evening Gourmet
- First Thursday Book Club
- Global Concerns formerly World Affairs/Social Justice
- Mah Jong
- Movie Night
- Nonfiction Book Group New
- Out and About
- Special Fundraisers
- $500 Matching Challenge by Karen Manelis
- Fall Bridge Tournament
- Silent Auction at Holiday Brunch at Royal Oaks Country Club
- Spring Bridge TournamentMore
- The Magic Spell with Friends of the LibraryMore
Recognitions
- Members featured in the Voice
- Janeen Johnson September 2010
- Janice Harvey October 2010
- Mary La Husen November 2010
- Kay Pankratz December 2010 / January 2011
- Jann Bagley February 2011
- Diane Grubel March 2011
- Kathy Walker April 2011
- Ruth Harbaugh May 2011
- Val and Dan Ogden received an award for Legacy Associates at the WSU Scholarship and Service Recognition Dinner, on October 5
- Karen Manelis was featured on the front page of the first edition of the AAUW-WA publication The Philanthropist, noting her $500 challenge donation to AAUW Fund
- Donna Roberge Nozel was appointed by Clark County Commissioners to represent Camas as a member of the new Clark County Arts Commission
- Debra Hentz, 2010 Outstanding Alumna Award from Leadership Clark County.
- Dixie Arata was acknowledged as a past president of the Board of The ARC of Clark Co. at their 75th anniversary dinner and auction at the Heathman.
- Columbian article (4/24/11) : Mentoring program helps young girls mentions Vancouver branch members working as mentors.
In Memoriam
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Highlights of 2009-2010
Scholarships
- $1,200 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver awarded to Brenda Yahm
- $600 Scholarship to Clark College awarded to Lisa Michels
- $10,000 from Kitty Welsh established AAUW Vancouver Scholarship Fund with the Southwest Washington Community Foundation
- $1,750 to AAUW Funds; Named Gift Honorees: Kitty Welsh, Carol Brain and Karin Kanthak
Citizenship Activities
- Scholars Recognition Reception for High School Women Achievers in Math Science and Technology. More
- Participated in 5th Grade Girls Mentoring Project
Outreach to Women in Need
- Provided holiday gifts for adopted family through SHARE
- Participated in YWCA's WORTH Program (Women Offenders' Rehabilitation through Training and Help)
- Donated to North County Food Bank
Branch Activities
- New Member Tea
- Participated in 50+ Connections Expo
- Active Interest Groups
- Books and Bites
- BridgeMore
- Crafts and Conversation
- Evening Gourmet New
- First Thursday Book Club
- Mah Jong New
- Movie Night New
- Out and About Newly Active
- World AffairsMore
- Special Fundraisers
- Fall Bridge TournamentMore
- $500 Matching Challenge by Karen Manelis
- Silent Auction at Holiday Brunch at Red Cross Building
- Book sales: Alone Near Alice by Hank Harbaugh at April meeting
- Spring Bridge TournamentMore
- The Magic Spell with Friends of the LibraryMore
Recognitions
- Members featured in "Spotlight on Members" in the Voice
- Debra Hentz November 2009
- Kitty Welch February 2010
- Melanie Handshaw March 2010
- Carole Brain April 2010
- Betty Yingling May 2010
- Pat Stephens honored for service to Vancouver Branch: 13 years as newsletter editor, 14 years as as directory editor, and president 1990-93.
In Memoriam
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Highlights of 2008-2009
Scholarships
- $1,200 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver awarded to Mallory Smith
- $600 Scholarship to Clark College awarded to Jill Winters
- $1,500 to AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honorees 2009:
Nancy Fasano-Stepsis, Diane Grubel, and Ruth Harbaugh
Citizenship Activities
- Scholars Recognition Reception for High School Women Achievers in Math Science and Technology.
Outreach to Women in Need
- Provided holiday gifts for adopted family through SHARE
- Collected undergarments for women prisoners
Branch Activities
- Active Interest Groups
- Crafts and Conversation
- First Thursday Book Club
- Books and Bites
- BridgeMore
- World AffairsMore
- Special Fundraisers
- Pomeroy Farm Hayride & Hot Dog Roast
- Fall Bridge TournamentMore
- Spring Bridge TournamentMore
Recognitions
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Highlights of 2007-2008
Scholarships
- $1,000 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver awarded to Kristina Wombold.
- $500 Scholarship to Clark College awarded to Heather Matthews.
- $750 to AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honoree 2008: Elsie Chan
Citizenship Activities
- Scholars Recognition Reception for High School Women Achievers in Math Science and Technology. More
Outreach to Women in Need
- Provided holiday gifts for adopted family through SHARE
- Collected undergarments for women prisoners
Branch Activities
- New "Spotlight on Members" feature added to the Voice
- Judy Moulton February 2008
- Beth McIntyre March 2008
- Dixie Arata April 2008
- Amy Singer May/June 2008
- Active Interest Groups
- Purl Girls Knitting Group
- First Thursday Book Club
- Books and Bites
- BridgeMore
- World AffairsMore
- Special Fundraisers
- Fall Bridge TournamentMore
- Wine Tasting & Tidbits
- Spring Bridge TournamentMore
- Monthly Programs
- September: The Surprising Chef, Bronwen Jones, Executive Chef of the River Athletic Club See Photos
- December: Holiday Brunch & Silent Auction, 50 Year Honorary Members Recognized
See Photos
Recognitions
- Evelyn Dusenbery: 50-year Honorary Life Member of AAUW
Read about Evelyn
- Marian Allport: 50-year Honorary Life Member of AAUW
Read about Marian
- Ruth Monsen-McAtee: 50-year Honorary Life Member of AAUW
Read about Ruth
- Sue Hennum: 50-year Honorary Life Member of AAUW
Read about Sue
- Barbara Kelly: 50-year Honorary Life Member of AAUW
- Nancy Stepsis: featured in Columbian Article about her work in conversation circles.
- Val Ogden: 84th Birthday Celebration featured in Columbian Article.
- Doris Holmes, Vancouver Branch Public Policy Chair: Columbian published letter re Equal Pay for Women Read the letter.
In Memoriam
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Highlights of 2006-2007
Scholarships
- $1,000 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver awarded to Marion Larkin.
- $500 Scholarship to Clark College awarded to Gypsy Alderman.
- $1,000 to AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honorees 2007:
Melanie Handshaw and Virginia NealSee photo
Citizenship Activities
Outreach to Women in Need
- Provided holiday gifts for adopted family through SHARE
- Collected undergarments for women prisoners
- Collected soap and shampoo samples for local food bank
Branch Activities
- 75th Anniversary CelebratedSee Photos
- Vancouver Branch Website Launched
- Active Interest Groups
- Purl Girls Knitting Group NewSee Photo
- First Thursday Book Club New
- Books and Bites
- Bridge
- Out & About Tours
- World AffairsSee Photos
- Special Fundraisers
- Wine Tasting & Tidbits
- Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Tour
- An Evening with Local Author Ed Bartlett
- World Affairs Fundraiser
- Bridge TournamentRead Columbian Article
Recognitions
- Doris Troxel: 2007 Clark College Outstanding Alumni Award
Read the Columbian article.
In Memoriam
- Loraine Thompson
- Joan Knapp
Visit her memorial forum and share your memories with her family.
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Highlights of 2005-2006
Scholarships
- $1,000 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver awarded to Rachel Carlson.
- $500 Scholarship to Clark College awarded to Wendy Dawson and Rachelle Ward.
- $500 to AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honoree 2006: Bonnie Hubbard.
Citizenship Activities
- Scholars Recognition Reception for High School Women Achievers in Math Science and Technology. See photos and list of scholars.
- With Fort Vancouver Regional Library, organized the Advocacy Fair of 40 volunteer and interest groups.
- Conversation Circles for Newcomers to the English Language led by Nancy Stepsis.
Recognitions
- Donna Roberge-Nozel: 2006 YWCA Woman of Achievement.
- Val Ogden: 2006 First Citizen of Vancouver.
- Vancouver Branch: 2005-2006 Silver Branch Winner, AAUW's 21st Century Recognition Program.
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Highlights of 2004-2005
Scholarships
- $500 Scholarship to Clark College Student Sara Koehler
- $1000 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver Student Sarah Bowens
- $500 to AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honoree 2005: Donna Roberge-Nozel.
Citizenship Activities
- Career Conference for Girls "Exploring New Options" Clark College
- Conversation Circles for Newcomers
- High School Scholars Recognition Event
Recognitions
- Vancouver Branch was recognized as a 21st Century Gold winner.
In Memoriam
- Virginia Fitzgerald
- Margaret McConnell
- Jane Barnhardt
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Highlights of 2003-2004
Scholarships
- $1000 Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver Public Affairs Student D'Alene White
- $500 to AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honoree 2004: Barbara Utz
AAUW Conferences Attended
- Everymember SW District Conference, Kelso
- Washington State Convention, Yakima
Citizenship Activities
- Diversity Project: Members joined Conversation Circles to help newcomers practice English.
- Fifth Annual Reception to honor Clark County HS Scholars in Math, Science & Technology.
Branch Activities
- Biographical Sketches of members collected by Marion Kanthak with photos by Dixie Arata were offered in a notebook format.
- Innovations: A three-team approach to program planning, Minutes of Board and Branch meetings emailed to members.
- Active Interest Groups
- Books and Bites
- Bridge
- Out & About Tours
- World Affairs
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Highlights of 2002-2003
Fund Raising Proceeds
- $210 Legal Advocacy Fund
- $1,000 WSU Scholarship to Shannon Richards
- $500 AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honoree 2003: Marian Allport
- Three baskets donated to State Convention for Educational Foundation
AAUW Conferences Attended
- Southwest District Leadership-Longview
- Lobby Day at Olympia
- AAUW Washington-SeaTac
Citizenship Activities
- Women's Conference at Clark College
- "Exploring New Options" Clark College
- VHA Home & Garden Tour June, 2002
- Dessert Reception to honor High School Scholars in Math, Science, & Technology
In Memoriam
- Gwen Hogue
- Deloyce Frost
- Helen Palmer
- Helen Raymond
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Highlights of 2001-2002
Fund Raising Proceeds
- $1,000 WSU Scholarship to Marissa Chaco
- $500 AAUW Educational Foundation. Named Gift Honoree 2002: Val Ogden
Citizenship Activities
- Partnered with WSUV for a Satellite Conference, "College Knowledge for Women"
- Women's Conference at Clark College
- "Exploring New Options" Clark College
- VHA Home & Garden Tour June, 2002
- Dessert Reception to honor High School Scholars in Math, Science, & Technology
Branch Activities
- Vancouver Branch Celebrated 70th Anniversary.
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Highlights of 2000-2001
Fund Raising Proceeds
- $555 Legal Advocacy Fund
- $1,000 WSU Scholarship to Deborah Turnham
- $500 to AAUW Education Foundation. Named Gift Honoree 2001: Marion Kanthak
Conferences Attended
- Southwest District Leadership-Longview, 9/23, Six delegates
- Lobby Day at Olympia 1/29/01, Five attendees
- AAUW Washington-Spokane, 4/20-22, Three delegates
Citizenship Activities
- Women's Conference at Clark College, 2/3, Val Ogden and Melanie Handshaw, Presenters
- "Exploring New Options" Career Conference 3/28, Twelve room monitors, One presenter
- VHA Home & Garden Tour June, 2000 Eleven hostesses
- Special Event Dessert Reception - 4/29, to honor High School Scholars for Math, Science, & Technology Achievements
Recognition
- Five Star Status earned June 2000
In Memoriam
- Dorothy Langsdorf
- Dixie Olson
- Lori Irving
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Highlights of 1999-2000
Fund Raising Proceeds
- $413 Legal Advocacy Fund
- $1000 WSU Scholarship to Candice Lindsay
- $1,000 to AAUW Education Foundation. Named Gift Honorees 2000: Barbara Crozier, Doris Troxel
Conferences Attended
- Southwest District Leadership-Longview, 9/25, Three delegates
- Lobby Day at Olympia 1/00, Three attendees
- AAUW Washington-Bellevue, 4/14-16, Four delegates
Citizenship Activities
- Women's Conference at Clark College, 2/5, Sponsored Social Security Workshop
- "Exploring New Options" Career Conference 3/22, Twelve room monitors, One presenter
- VHA Home & Garden Tour June 1999, Ten hostesses
- Special Event Dessert Reception to honor High School Scholars for Math, Science, & Technology Achievements
Recognitions
- Five Star Status earned June 1999
- 50 Year Member: Jane Barnhart
In Memoriam
- Dorothy Hilborn
- Melba LaLonde
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