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President -

Pat Andrews

VP Programs -

Open

VP Membership -

Elaine Weber

VP Records -

Linda Holmberg

Geri Whelan

VP Finance -

Jo Ann Thompson

Public Policy -

Open

Educ. Fund/LAF -

Open

Communications -

Jo Ann Thompson

By-Laws -

Open

Nominating Committee -

Open

Historian -

Marty Melcher

Scholarship Committee -

Linda Carpenter, Chair

Susan Harris and Betty Newlon

Sunshine -

Geri Whelan

Sea Breeze Editor -

Patricia Andrews

February and March 2017

“O, wind, if winter comes,

can spring be far behind?” Percy Bysshe Shelley

So many things are happening, it’s hard to

even catch our breath, but snow drops are

due to bloom soon, and they decorate our

Birthday cake for these two months.

We have another new member, you’ll find her Bio on the next

page. We give a big welcome to Suzanne Becker.

Also, be sure and give Susan Harris your thanks for her

wonderful hosting of our January General Meeting!

Spring will be here soon!

Happy Birthday To You!

February: Cheri Hammond 2/3

Ruth Ludeke 2/16

Susan Harris 2/22

Snowdrop Cake!

March: Betty Newlon 3/6

Elaine Webber 3/7

For more than 130 years, we have worked to improve the lives of millions of women and their

families.

Meet our New Member! Suzanne Becker!

First, I am so pleased to have found a chapter of AAUW here on the Peninsula.

My husband, Harvey, and I moved to Port Angeles after six years in Durango, Colorado. Add to that,

more than 30 years in Arizona previously. We have a son, Christopher, who lives in Edmonds. We also

have two dogs and two cats.

I was born and raised in Sweden, but I am a graduate of the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State

University with a major in anthropology. I have also attended college in New York and in Sweden.

I love the outdoors, bird watching and photography. While living in Durango, I was a member of the

AAUW chapter there. However, I was more active in the League of Women Voters as a member of

their Board for six years.

I felt very welcome at the AAUW meeting last week, and I look forward to many more interesting get-

togethers.

Best regards,

Suzanne Becker

Newsletter Index

Meet our New Member! page 2 Winter Cheer for Clallam Branch page 5

January Meeting Minutes page 3 February—March Meetings page 6

Nonie Sharpe 1928 to 2017 page 4 Area Events Page 7

News from National page 5 Please Thank our Fans Page 8

In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse

membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this

organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual

orientation, national origin, disability or class.

February—March

2017

Welcome, Suzanne. We are so glad to have you.

The Dungeness Spit is on the great Pacific Flyway is

one of the great migratory paths for birds. You will have

lots of chances to see wonderful birds in this area.

Here’s a clip from the Dungeness Spit web page:

“Dungeness Refuge lies on the Pacific Flyway, a migra-

tion route traveled by birds between their nesting and

wintering grounds. The refuge's combination of mild

maritime climate, shelter from storms, and abundant

food also make it an ideal winter home for waterfowl.

About 8,000 ducks and 1,500 black Brant spend the win-

ter here.”

. . . And a link to their web page: https://www.fws.gov/

refuge/dungeness/

Patricia Andrews

Branch President

Clallam Branch January Meeting

February—March 2017

AAUW Clallam Branch-

General Membership Meeting Vintage at Sequim Meeting Room

January 14, 2017

The January General Meeting was a luncheon in The Vintage at Sequim Meeting Room, with a meeting

following our Program. A big Thank You to Susan Harris for arranging for the room, pre-buying our lunches,

and set-up and clean-up too! Attending both the Luncheon and meeting were: Patricia Andrews, Suzanne

Becker, Linda Carpenter, Susan Harris, Linda Holmberg, Betty Newlon, Jo Ann Thompson , Geri Whelan,

and guest: Chris Andrews.

Our Program for Today:

Linda Holmberg reviewed Richard Fortey’s book “Trilobites, Eyewitness to Evolution!”. The discussion

included: a geological time-scale from late Pre-Cambrian to the end of the Mesozoic; illustrations of trilobite

growth, survival techniques (rolling into a ball), and environments; biological assemblages; and the unusual

eyes (calcite crystal lenses). A small collection of trilobite fossils and models of early Cambrian creatures was

available for handling.

GENERAL MEETING:

A call to order was made by Patricia Andrews.

New Member Introduced:

Suzanne Becker, of Port Angeles, was introduced. Suzanne resides in Port Angeles on Glass RD. She

joined our group online! Welcome, Suzanne. Suzanne is a 2008 MS graduate from Arizona State

University West in Phoenix.

Old Business:

Pat Andrews has been working on our on-line presence, both for our postings and for general AAUW

opportunities. Recommendations from AAUW include: add more about the Clallam branch and its

members, put in a link to a form for joining our branch, among other suggestions.

Our Branch has a deadline of January 31st to approve new By-laws. Jo Ann and Pat will examine our by-

laws.

Committee Reports:

The scholarship committee members are Linda Carpenter, Susan Harris, and Betty Newlon. The date set

for Scholarship awards will be set in May. Linda Carpenter will have a Committee Report ready to present

at the April general meeting.

Financial:

After a short discussion, a motion was approved and seconded, not to change our bank.

There was a discussion of the practice of providing honorariums for speakers. It was decided that it should

not become a general practice, but that it could be done on an individual basis by approval of the Board.

Through a motion by Geri Whelan that was seconded and approved, an honorarium also will go to the

Peninsula Singers for their music at December’s meeting.

Member News:

Betty Newlon will celebrate her 88th birthday by being the speaker for our March General Meeting.

FINANCIAL FYI!

$46 of your AAUW dues is tax deductible. The balance of your

membership fee goes to State and Local organizations, and they are

NOT tax deductible.

From The Peninsula Daily News, January 22, 2017

February—March 2017

Hello, I’m Suzanne Becker

Members of Clallam County AAUW:

I can think of no greater task that we can do than to support and

defend the right to advanced education for women.

Many hands and feet have gotten us this far, and it is not

something that should be taken backward or forgotten.

Can we re-focus on our primary mission of improving the lives of

women this year? Let’s think of fund-raising possibilities with

new eyes. Plan on making something possible this May or June.

Those of us that are downsizing could possibly contribute to a

sale; It might be books and antiques, perhaps, rather than bed

sheets and pancake turners!

That’s just one idea, I’m sure there are others! What do you think?

Pat Andrews





February—March

2017

News from National

This is an except from AAUW Board Chair, Patricia Fae Ho sent to all State Leaders.

There are continuing changes in any organization and this outlines some of them. , for the

past two years the AAUW Board of Directors has been conducting an organizational

review and analysis regarding the long-term sustainability of AAUW programs and their

alignment with our mission. Part of that process was the formation of the Resource

Sustainability Task Force in February 2015, composed of current and former board

members. As the result of the two-year analysis we identified the need to focus AAUW

efforts and programs. To this end the board enacted budget priorities for the next fiscal

year that realign budget priorities with mission priorities. These mission priorities are:

Pay equity (through programs, research, and advocacy)

Campus leadership programs (NCCWSL, student organizations, our college/

university members, and our National Student Advisory Council)

Research (informing AAUW’s public policy platform and programs)

and increasing the number of women and girls in STEM through our research and

advocacy.

This realignment included the reorganization of some departments and positions within

AAUW. You may rest assured that AAUW will continue to provide strong advocacy in

accordance with the public policy platform adopted by members, a robust funding of

fellowships and grants, and leadership development and programs for women and girls

now and in the future.

Our most recent experience of this process has been an opening of communication regarding

Web site issues. The use of electronic communication will result in our being able to have a

wider connection to others as they look for AAUW membership options on the Peninsula.

Hooray!

Winter Festivities for Clallam County Branch

Our December General Meeting was held at an Assisted living facility in Sequim, Washington:

The Lodge at Sherwood Village.

We dined in the facility dining room, and invited a quartet from a

local singing group to entertain both our members and Village

residents as well. Everyone sang seasonal

carols and enjoyed hearing old favorites.

Thank You, Peninsula Singers Quartet, for sharing your love of music with

Clallam County Branch and the residents of Sherwood Village!





February—March

2017

AAUW Meeting in February

WHEN: Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at 11:30 am

WHERE: Sergio’s Mexican Restaurant, Port Angeles

205 E 8th St,

Port Angeles, Washington 98362

PROGRAM: Speaker: Chris Andrews

A History of Camera and Lens Development. Segwaying from January’s

Discussion of Crystal Lenses in Trilobite Eyes, Chris will continue with the

Development of Crystal Lenses for Cameras.

RSVP: An RSVP is needed by Wednesday the 8th at 4 p.m. A yes is preferred,

but if you really can not come then let me know that too. Please call or

email Jo Ann Thompson, 417-1152 or email her at [email protected]

AAUW Meeting in March

WHEN: Saturday, March 11th, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Bell Creek Bar and Grill

707 E Washington St,

Sequim, WA 98382

PROGRAM: Betty Newlon will speak on the poetry of Thomas Hornsby Farril. He was the

poet laureate of Colorado, and wrote about the struggles of pioneer women.

RSVP: An RSVP is needed by Wednesday the 8th at 4 p.m. A yes is preferred, but

if you really can not come then let me know that too. Please call or email

Jo Ann Thompson, 417-1152 or email her at [email protected]

Don’t miss our Spring Concert: Broadway Review

Saturday, April 21st, at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 22nd, 2017, at 2 pm at

Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim

Phone (360) 504-2890 for tickets and information

Thomas Hardy Ferril’s

honors include the

Oscar Blumenthal

Poetry Prize, the

Academy of American

Poets Award, the

Robert Frost Poetry

Award

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

From Web Bulletin Boards: February / March Events in Clallam County

Coming in February

First Friday Art Walk in Sequim

Friday, February 3rd.

5 – 8 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim

on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as

your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are

happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and

accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate

expression and diversity.

Wine, Cider, & Chocolate Tour February 11th & 12th, 2017 // 11am - 5pm and

February 17th, 18th, & 19th 2017 // 11am - 5pm

The Olympic Peninsula Wineries will present the perfect pairing in 2017 with new release

varietals and blends created with premium Washington grapes and decadent chocolate

delights.

This event does not take place at one location. You travel from winery to winery, visiting the

ones you are interested in exploring. All 9 of our locations: Marrowstone Vineyards;

Finnriver Farm & Cidery; FairWinds Winery; Eaglemount Wine & Cider; Alpenfire Cider;

Windrose Cellars; Olympic Cellars; Camaraderie Cellars; and Harbinger Winery will

participate.

Coming in March:

Soroptimist Gala Garden Show, A Two Day Event March 18th and 19th, 2017

Sequim, WA

The Soroptimist Gala Garden Show, now in its 19th years, is a 2-day garden show with

approximately 50 vendors. They will also present the Master Gardener speaker series on

both days. Light lunch fares; café open 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Raffle of huge array of

garden items.

The featured presenter (sponsored by 7 Cedars Casino) is Andrew May, an ornamental

horticulturist who dreams of having Clallam and Jefferson counties nationally recognized as

“Flower Peninsula USA.” He will be speaking at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017. His

topic will be: The Best Place to Garden in the World.





February—March

2017

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Sequim WA 98382

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