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Opening Day, Monday, September 20, 2010
9:00 – 9:45 Dining Room
Welcome Back Coffee and Tea Time
Welcome back to the Gale Mansion and another excellent year of Minneapolis Branch activities. Join us in the
Dining Room for conversation, coffee, tea, and treats. Special thanks go to Barbara Bollag and the Morning
Coffee Committee. Remember to use the new elevator if you find it difficult to climb the stairs.
9:45 - 10:15 Presidents’ Hall
Coming Attractions for 2010 - 2011
Carrie D’Andrea, Program Vice President, will introduce the Program Topic and Special Day Chairs who will give
an overview of the informative, stimulating, and entertaining programs for this program year.
10:15 - 10:30 Presidents’ Hall
The Home S-t-r-e-t-c-h
Get an update on the Capital Campaign from Tamra Nelson and Julie Ollila.
10:45 - 11:45 Presidents’ Hall
Our Sister Organization:
the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Speaker: Lee Roper-Batker, President and CEO of the
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota wfmn.org/about/bios/[email protected]
Find out the similarities and differences between AAUW
and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota as Lee introduces us to the Women’s Foundation and shares their
findings from the June, 2010, Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Minnesota.
Sharon Bigot
11:45 - 12:00 ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 – 1:15 HOMECOMING LUNCHEON
Luncheon Hostess: Georgia Wiebe Guest Hostess: Jane Morgan
New Members Minneapolis Room
1:15 – 2:15 Presidents’ Hall
A Liberal Arts Life Speaker: Paul Pribbenow, President of Augsburg College
augsburg.edu/president/
Many of us have a liberal arts education, and the rest of us have probably adopted a liberal arts life along the way. According to Paul Pribbenow, President of Augsburg
College, the liberal arts prepare us to ―Think, Act, and Give a Damn,‖ all necessary attributes of citizens living in a
strong democracy. Be inspired to think in new ways about your liberal arts life.
Tamra Nelson
Monday, September 27, 2010
9:30 - 10:30 MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS Please see the Bulletin page 12.
BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Room
Patty Jane’s House of Curl by Lorna Landvik Discussion Leader: Julie Ollila
Patty Jane and Harriet Dobbins, sisters who were raised by alcoholic parents, continue their close relationship during
their adult lives. The survival skills they learned in childhood serve them well as they struggle with the
challenges presented by bad luck, or poor choices, in their adult lives. Set in the Twin Cities area, written by a local
author, this story is engaging.
TRAVEL INTEREST GROUP Presidents’ Hall Leader: Janet McLandsborough
Travel Speaker: Kerry Noyes Southeast Asia: Kerry and her husband, a Vietnam Veteran,
traveled through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand last
winter. She will share their photos and insights into this rapidly changing, beautiful part of the world.
10:45 - 11:45 EDUCATION WORKS Presidents’ Hall
Segregated Again!
Speaker: Myron Orfield, JD, University of Minnesota Law Professor and Director of the Institute on Race
and Poverty law.umn.edu/faculty profiles/orfieldm.html
Racial segregation is increasing in all of the 25 largest metros, but it is happening at a much faster pace in the
Twin Cities. Our speaker, a national authority of metropolitan growth, will discuss causes of this trend.
Public schools are at the epicenter of debates over segregation. Orfield suggests that we can eliminate
concentrated poverty and segregation across the Twin Cities.
Helen Bowlin
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun Guest Hostess: Marlene Teien
New Members Minneapolis Room Nominating Committee Porch
1:15 - 2:15 PUBLIC POLICY Presidents’ Hall
Getting the Job of Government Done in Minnesota
Speaker: Arne H. Carlson, Governor of Minnesota 1991-1999
Governor Carlson attended the University of Minnesota Graduate School and began his lifelong love affair with
public service as a member of the Minneapolis City Council. He served in the Minnesota House of
Representatives, as State Auditor, and was twice elected Governor. He has maintained an active and passionate
interest in our state and its well-being.
Mariel Wolter
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Opening Evening Meeting
4:30 - 5:30 MOVIE DISCUSSION Founders Room
Invictus Directed by Clint Eastwood
Leaders: Kathleen Kohler and Shirley Graham
This powerful movie about forgiveness and reconciliation was adapted from author John Carlin's book, The Human Factor: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Changed the World. President Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's 1995 Rugby team to help unite
their deeply divided country.
5:00 SOCIAL
6:00 DINNER
7:00 PROGRAM Heritage Alcove
The Guthrie: A Look Toward the Future Speaker: Joe Dowling, Guthrie Artistic Director
Mr. Dowling, who recently extended his contract at the Guthrie to what will be 20 years, has been credited for
overseeing a long period of fiscal stability and audience growth at the Guthrie. The Twin Cities’ beloved and longserving
artistic director will speak about the Guthrie Theater. He will also comment about how the Guthrie is
destined to become a national center for theater education under his tutelage. Join us for his presentation about a
valuable part of our community!
Beth Montgomery
Monday, October 4, 2010
9:30 - 10:30 APPLAUSE FOR THE ARTS Presidents’ Hall
Books on Stage Speakers: Dr. Joy Lee Davis, Retired Professor of English
Literature AAUW Members as Players
Books on Stage dramatizes conflict between male and
female in domestic situations that challenge the characters’ powers of control. AAUW members will
portray characters from these books: Daniel Deronda by George Eliot, Washington Square by Henry James, The
Awakening by Kate Chopin, and The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy.
Noelyn Porter and Harriette Krasnoff
10:45 - 11:45 DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH
Presidents’ Hall
Joe the Plumber, Remember Him? Historical Reflections on the (Re)Distribution of Wealth Speaker: Dr. Jeff Kolnick, Associate Professor of History,
Southwest Minnesota State University; Founder of the Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute on
Citizenship and Democracy jsums.edu/hamer.institute/
How is wealth distributed in the United States, and how
has that changed over time? Looking at a range of social categories such as class, race, and sex and public policies such as labor law, taxation, and social programs, we will
examine how the distribution of wealth has changed in the United States and begin to reflect on why it has changed.
Rebecca Kruse
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON Luncheon Hostess: Mary Ann Christenson
Guest Hostess: Virginia Hansing New Members Minneapolis Room
Nominating Committee Porch
Program Committee Association Room Public Policy Fellowships Room
1:15 - 2:15 HEALTH Presidents' Hall
Take Charge of Your Health
Speaker: Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer, Founder and Director of the Center for Spirituality and Healing,
University of Minnesota takingcharge.csh.umn.edu
Dr. Kreitzer will focus on integrative healthcare, using the best therapeutic options from both conventional medicine and healing practices, to create a healthy life style. In the past, complimentary and alternative medicine were not
taught in medical school or offered in mainstream hospitals. Today many complimentary and alternative
therapies, now called integrative therapies, are offered in clinics and hospitals around the country. Their use and
acceptance is growing rapidly.
Phyllis Galbraith
Monday, October 11, 2010
8:30 - 9:30 PASSAGE FALL SHOWER TODAY Vehicles will be parked in front of the Gale Mansion to receive your donations of cash, diapers, paper goods,
household items, and cleaning supplies.
9:30 - 10:30 THE BRAIN Presidents’ Hall
Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Speaker: Ashley Brooks-Danso, MSW, Community Education Manager, Alzheimer’s Association
alz.org/mnnd/
This program will describe scientific evidence that shows us how to improve the way our brains work and
potentially lower our risk factors for Alzheimer’s. The presentation will cover: The Brain: How it works and
changes with age; The Body: How the heart and brain are connected; and The Person: How social connections and
emotional health affect our brains.
Elaine Kirk
10:45 - 11:45 GLOBAL ISSUES Presidents’ Hall
Gender-Based Violence: From the Global to the Local Speaker: Dr. Ellen Kennedy, Executive Director, World
Without Genocide worldwithoutgenocide.org/about-us
Dr. Kennedy will speak about violence against women as a
tool of war. She will highlight links between cultures of violence in local communities and the impunity for these
crimes at a societal level. The UN Convention to Eliminate Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) could help. She will present action steps we can take to protect
innocent people, prevent violence, and prosecute perpetrators of these crimes.
Pat Deckas Becerra
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON Luncheon Hostess: Beth McCabe
Guest Hostess: Nancy Sjoquist House Management Fellowships Room Marionette Troupe 2nd Floor Hallway
New Members Minneapolis Room Nominating Committee Porch
Writer’s Group Association Room
*1:00 - 2:15 BUSINESS MEETING Presidents’ Hall *Note new starting time
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
5:00 SOCIAL
5:15 BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Alcove The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Discussion Leader: Beth Montgomery
The Help, the first novel of author Kathryn Stockett, tells the story of a young white woman in Jackson, Mississippi, in the 1960s and a group of black maids who work for the
families of her friends. Their determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town and the
way women--mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends--view one another. Filled with poignancy, humor, and hope, The Help is a timeless and universal story about the rules we
abide by, and the ones we don’t.
6:00 DINNER
7:00 PROGRAM Heritage Alcove
Restoring Resilience: Using Nature and Wisdom to Sustain a Healthy Mood
Speaker: Henry Emmons, MD henryemmonsmd.com/about.php
Over the past century, the rates of anxiety and depression
in this country have increased steadily. They are now rising rapidly worldwide. What has happened to erode our
natural ability to bounce back from adversity? What are the preventable causes of depression? And, what can be done to regain the resilience that is everyone’s birthright?
Dr. Emmons will discuss the ―enemies of joy‖ and how they affect brain health and function. We will explore the universal need for a healthy brain and how to integrate natural strategies and spiritual practices to support that
goal.
Pris Sixel
Monday, October 18, 2010
8:30 - 9:30 PROFESSIONAL AND CASUAL BUSINESS CLOTHING DRIVE
A truck will be parked in front of the Gale Mansion to receive your donations of professional clothing.
9:30 - 10:30 EDUCATION Presidents’ Hall
Creating Peace in the Classroom
Speakers: Martha Roberts, President of World Citizen Lisa Boland Blake, Consultant for a Responsive
Classroom peacesites.org/educators/about
World Citizen, a non-profit organization, was originally
created to establish international peace sites in schools and other community organizations. Many peace sites were established only to be neglected or even forgotten. In 2000, World Citizen created a new program to train
teachers to make the creation of peace in the local and international community vital and relevant in the daily
lives of students. Our speakers will show how teachers working in collaboration with each other create more
peaceful classrooms as they inspire students to work for peace in the world.
Kathy Coskran
9:30 - 10:30 WOMEN LEADERS Presidents’ Hall
Making Books: Changing Passion into Business
Speaker: Dr. Emilie Buchwald, Author, Publisher, Editor mcknight.org/files/holm_intro.
Thirty years ago our speaker was the founding editor and
publisher of Milkweed Editions, which became one of America’s leading literary nonprofit book publishers. Of
the million copies of Milkweed's published books, she has written, acquired, edited and co-edited over 200 prizewinning
books and launched the careers of many writers. Three years after retiring in 2006, this energetic woman founded The Gryphon Press, a children’s picture book
company which promotes animal well-being.
Barbe Moe
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS 12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Hostess: Georgia Wiebe Guest Hostess: Jane Morgan
Headlines/Viewpoints Fellowships Room New Members Minneapolis Room
Nominating Committee Porch Technology 2nd Floor Hallway
1:15 - 2:15 ENVIRONMENT Presidents’ Hall
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Volcanoes
Speaker: Dr. James H. Stout, Professor, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of
Minnesota geo.umn.edu/people/profs/STOUT.
Our planet has put on a dazzling and disturbing display of might in recent years. We've witnessed earthquakes and
tsunamis in Indonesia, earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, and volcanos in Iceland. Mother Nature seems to be boiling over in many places--what is going on? Our speaker will
inform us about the forces behind these disasters and if or when we might expect similar displays.
Barbara Eiger
Monday, October 25, 2010
9:30 - 10:30 MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS Please see the Bulletin page 12
BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Room
The Long Song by Andrea Levy Discussion Leader: Marty Gorsky
This story is set in the early 19th century on a Jamaican
sugar-cane plantation in the turbulent years before and after the abolition of slavery. The tale is told by an old Jamaican woman called July, once a slave to Thomas, the son she abandoned. Her story of slavery is defiant and shocking.
The surprise is that it also contains elements of humor.
GREAT DECISIONS Presidents’ Hall Topic: The Global Financial Crisis and Its Effects
Discussion Leader: Anne Shainline
10:45 - 11:45 PUBLIC POLICY Presidents’ Hall
Supporting Fair and Just Immigration Laws Speaker: John Keller, Executive Director and Supervising
Attorney, The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)
immigrantlawcentermn.org
ILCM's mission is to provide quality immigration legal services and law-related education to meet the steadily increasing needs of Minnesota's growing immigrant and
refugee communities. John Keller will describe ways they are working to support a fair and just immigration process that keeps the American dream alive, embodies the rule of
law, and strengthens families and communities across Minnesota.
Geri Burns
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun Guest Hostess: Marlene Teien
International Guest Heritage Room New Members Minneapolis Room
Nominating Committee Porch
1:15 - 2:15 GLOBAL ISSUES Presidents’ Hall
Global Political Trends and the World Financial Crisis Speaker: Tom Hanson, Program Secretary of the
St.Paul-Minneapolis Committee on Foreign Relations.
micglobe.org/program_world_affairs/ documents/meetthepresenter-
This foreign affairs expert will talk about the shifts and
balances in the world's economic status. He will address these questions: Is power shifting from West to East, and
are some shifts so large that we can't see them? How do the growing economies of China, India, Russia and Brazil
affect the United States? Will the United States experience a double dip recession? With the world economy in flux,
how should the United States respond?
Bette Stacy
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
4:30 MOVIE DISCUSSION Founders Room
The Visitor An independent film starring Richard Jenkins
Leaders: Geri Burns, Frances Potts A New England college professor, grieving his wife's
recent death, reconnects with life when he goes to New York City and meets people of a different culture. There
he discovers you can live your whole life and never know who you are until you see the world through the eyes of
others.
5:00 SOCIAL
5:15 BUSINESS MEETING Heritage Room
6:00 DINNER
7:00 PROGRAM Heritage Room
The League of Women Voters: Still in Action After 90 years
Speaker: Gwen Myers, retired teacher and active leader of League of Women Voters, Co-chair of the Action
Committee
The League of Women Voters was a direct outgrowth of the suffrage movement in the United States. The organization has moved beyond protecting the individual right to vote,
though that remains an issue. As a non-partisan
organization, the League adopts positions on a wide range of issues by consensus and concurrence. The presentation will include basic information about the League’s process for reaching its positions, the issues they lobby for, and
current hot topics in Minnesota politics.
Lonni Skrentner
Monday, November 1, 2010
9:30 - 10:30 HEALTH Presidents’ Hall
The Psychology and Physiology of Grief Speaker: Richard Obershaw, Founder, Director, and
Psychotherapist at the Grief Center in Lakeville, Minnesota, and Adjunct Professor at the
University of Minnesota
Our speaker has helped thousands of people make the journey through grief and experience healing after loss.
His presentation will focus on the effect of all types of loss on the individual's physical and emotional well-being. We
will learn the healthy way to mourn losses in order to lessen the conditions associated with unresolved grief.
Marlyn Barber
10:45 - 11:45 APPLAUSE FOR THE ARTS
Presidents' Hall
The Art of Pilgrimage Speaker: Kathy Coskran, Writer, AAUW Member
The pilgrimage to Santiago was one of the great religious
and cultural undertakings of the Middle Ages, as well as an extraordinary adventure. Our speaker has made the
pilgrimage twice--first, walking 500 miles across Spain and later, walking a thousand miles across France and Spain.
She will speak about the historic roots and modern practice of el camino de Santiago, the road of St. James. She will
touch on the art and ritual created by the pilgrimage and the call of the sacred journey.
Shirley Olson
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS 12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Hostess: Mary Ann Christenson Guest Hostess: Virginia Hansing
New Members Minneapolis Room Program Committee Association Room
Public Policy Fellowships Room
1:15 - 2:15 DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH Presidents’ Hall
Have Giant Corporations Taken Over?
Speaker: Polly Kellogg, Associate Professor of Human Relations and Multicultural Education, St. Cloud
State University stcloudstate.edu/socialresponsibility/
faculty/PollyKellogg-1.asp
Are cuts to education and social services and potential cuts to Medicare and Social Security the result of the actions of
giant corporations? Do medical and pharmaceutical conglomerates control health reform? Does the fossil fuel lobby control climate change legislation? Do we fight for
freedom of people abroad or for the profits of transnational corporations? Is the mass media controlled by corporate connections? Ms. Kellogg will address these provocative
questions.
Carole Mae Olson
Monday, November 8, 2010
9:30 - 10:30 WOMEN LEADERS Presidents’ Hall
Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescent Girls: Global Strategies for Practice, Policy, and Priorities
Speaker: Dr. Linda H. Bearinger, Professor and Director, Center for Adolescent Nursing, University of
Minnesota; President, International Association for Adolescent Health
nursing.umn.edu/FacultyStaffandPreceptors/ BearingerLinda/home.html
Few health issues come closer to our hearts than those
concerning the sexual and reproductive health of our daughters. Our speaker’s quest is to find the best
strategies to create the world’s healthiest possible outcomes for adolescent girls in the areas of sexual and
reproductive well-being.
Mariel Wolter
10:45 - 11:45 THE BRAIN Presidents’ Hall
A Mother’s Journey: From Despair to Understanding Eating Disorders
Speaker: Kitty Westin, MA, LP, President Emily Program Foundation, Eating Disorders Coalition
emilyprogram.com
Approximately 11 million Americans, mostly women, struggle with eating disorders--158,000 in Minnesota. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, yet they are often misunderstood,
misdiagnosed, and inadequately treated. This presentation will provide an overview of the causes of eating disorders, how they can be prevented, the most
effective treatments, and a summary of the groundbreaking research into these life threatening illnesses.
Shari Parsons
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON Luncheon Hostess: Beth McCabe
Guest Hostess: Nancy Sjoquist House Management Fellowships Room Marionette Troupe 2nd Floor Hallway
New Members Minneapolis Room Writer’s Group Association Room
*1:00 - 2:15 BUSINESS MEETING Presidents’ Hall
*Note new starting time
Monday, December 13, 2010 Holiday Lights Luncheon
Social Time: 10:15 a.m.
Program: 11:00 a.m.
Jim Berner will play and sing a variety of old songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and the holidays. He will
tell some great stories full of little known facts about our favorite performers. GUESTS ARE WELCOME.
Luncheon: 12:30 p.m.
Event Cost: $18 per person - checks please
Reservations begin Monday, November 15, 2010, until
full.
Nancy Sjoquist and Jean Hosterman, Co Chairs (Clip and mail to address below) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Reserve ____place(s) @ $18.00 each. Total_____________ Name___________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________ Guests__________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Mail to: Marlene Baldwin
13907 McGinty Rd E Minnetonka, MN 55305-3654
952-935-7998
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
5:00 SOCIAL
5:15 LITERATURE—BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Alcove
Pictures at an Exhibition by Sara Houghteling
Discussion Leader: Mary Nielsen
In this historical novel, which is both travelogue and mystery, World War II Paris comes alive. It is told through
the eyes of Max Berenzon, whose father is the most successful art dealer in Paris. As this young Jewish man
comes of age, and Paris falls to the Nazis, his family survives in hiding. But when they return in 1944, their
gallery is empty, their priceless collection has vanished. In a city darkened by corruption and black marketers, Max
chases his twin obsessions--the lost paintings and a beautiful woman who holds the key to their whereabouts.
6:00 DINNER
7:00 PROGRAM Heritage Alcove
It's time to celebrate 25 years of the Ordway Center! Speaker: Patricia Mitchell, President and CEO, Ordway
Center for the Preforming Arts ordway.org/about/
It is difficult to believe that the Ordway Center is already 25 years old. It is equally difficult to think of a time when this theater was not in our community. Ms. Mitchell will share with us the history as well as the dreams for the
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
Pat Day
Monday, November 15, 2010
9:30 - 10:30 PUBLIC POLICY Presidents’ Hall
Transit and Bike Trails Speaker: Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin County
Commissioner Peter McLaughlin, 4th District Hennepin County
Peter McLaughlin has been a major force on the Hennepin County Board behind light rail transit, the Hiawatha Line,
and in expanding our bike trails in Minneapolis and countywide. In 2008, he was instrumental in establishing a
dedicated funding source to expand the region’s transit system.
Midge Loeffler
10:45 - 11:45 DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH
Presidents’ Hall
The All-Do-Better Imperative: How Inequality is Bad for Communities and Bad for
Business Speaker: Dane Smith, President, Growth & Justice;
Former journalist for the Star Tribune and Pioneer Press
growthandjustice.org
It has been shown that folks on the bottom of economic hierarchies suffer from maladies that affect their physical
and mental health. Growing research suggests lack of economic security and wide disparities of wealth and
income are toxic for everyone. ―We all do better when we ALL do better,‖ a favorite maxim of Senator Paul
Wellstone, is more than just an altruistic statement.
Gini Hickman
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS 12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Hostess: Georgia Wiebe Guest Hostess: Jane Morgan
Headlines/Viewpoints Fellowships Room New Members Minneapolis Room
Technology 2nd Floor Hallway
1:15 - 2:15 EDUCATION WORKS Presidents’ Hall
Help and Hope at 2200 Nicollet Avenue Speaker: Sister Agnes Foley, CSJ, Founder and Director of
Learning in Style learning-style-sisters-south-minneapolis
The Sisters of St. Joseph operate Learning in Style, a ―global village‖ of adult immigrant students focused on learning the basics of subjects such as English, math, citizenship, and computers. Our speaker will show how their staff and volunteers approach the challenges of
preparing adult immigrant learners for life as a parent, a community participant, a worker, and a life-long learner.
Mary Indelicato
Monday, November 22, 2010
9:30 - 10:30 MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS Please see Bulletin page 12
BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Room
The Bone People by Keri Hulme Discussion Leader: Sheila Lind
Rural New Zealand is the unique setting for a novel about three main characters whose lives intertwine in a
complicated relationship. Hulme narrates their story in a non-traditional style incorporating poetry, inner dialogue,
and interesting chapter structure. Maori words and phrases are sprinkled throughout the story, adding another
dimension to this captivating read.
TRAVEL Presidents’ Hall
Leader: Janet McLandsborough Topic: Personal Adventures in Peru
Speakers: Janet McLandsborough and Sue Beckman
10:45 - 11:45 THE ENVIRONMENT Presidents’ Hall
What is the Impact of the Legacy Amendment
on Our Natural Resources? Speaker: Susan Schmidt, Minnesota State Director for the
Trust for Public Land (TPL) tpl.org
Our speaker brings 25 years of experience working on land
and water conservation and environmental protection in Minnesota. She will share insights gained through her work as the Minnesota State Director for the TPL, a national land conservation organization dedicated to
conserving land for parks, trails, wildlife, and natural areas, while ensuring livable communities for future generations. Will the landmark constitutional amendment of 2008 solve
our state’s problems relating to clean water, land, and legacy?
Joan Sorenson
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun Guest Hostess: Marlene Teien
International Guest Heritage Room New Member Tables Minnesota Room
1:15 - 2:15 HEALTH Presidents’ Hall
A Trillion Reasons to Care:
The Economics of United States Health Care Reform Speaker: Dr. Jean Abraham, Health Economist and
Assistant Professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management, University of
Minnesota School of Public Health ahc.umn.edu/meet/experts/abraham
Dr. Abraham served as Senior Economist for Health on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors under the Bush and Obama Administrations. In 2009, she participated on
the Administration’s work group to develop policy positions regarding several provisions of Federal Health
Reform Legislation. She examined the economic
implications of different aspects of health care reform. This makes her qualified to tell us about economic policy
today. Will the cost be in the trillions?
Heidi Girsch
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
4:30 MOVIE DISCUSSION Founders Room
After the Wedding Directed by Susanne Bier
Leaders: Mariel Wolter and Lucretia Jeffers
This Danish drama opens at a mission in India in danger of closing for lack of funds. When Jacob, the orphanage director, learns that a wealthy patron may give a huge
donation only if he agrees to meet his benefactor personally, he reluctantly returns to Denmark for the first
time in 20 years. Arriving on the day of his host’s daughter’s wedding, the visiting missionary is astonished to meet an old acquaintance, the billionaire’s wife and mother
of the bride.
5:00 SOCIAL
5:15 BUSINESS MEETING Heritage Alcove
6:00 DINNER
7:00 PROGRAM Heritage Alcove
The Sustainable Food Movement in the Twin Cities Speaker: Jenny Breen, Chef and Educator, Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum Learning Center
Ms. Breen will provide a brief history of the sustainable foods movement in the Twin Cities and how she became
involved as a chef and educator. What contributes to changes in eating and health habits? What can we do to rebuild our connection to the sources of our food? What
does cooking at home have to do with our health? How can we create a more mindful and intentional routine in our
own lives to have both a healthy and delicious diet? Finally, what are communities and schools around the
country doing to make a difference?
Ann Vanvick
Monday, November 29, 2010
Focus Day Ocean/Sea
Kerry Noyes and Susan Rosenberger, Co-Chairs
9:30 – 10:30 Myths of the Sea Presidents’ Hall
Speaker: Nita Krevans, PhD, Associate Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Studies, University of
Minnesota cnes.cla.umn.edu/people/admin.php?UID=nkrevans
Throughout human history, the sea has been a vast and intimidating source of wonder and fear. Dr. Krevans will
discuss the role of the sea in Greek and Roman mythology and how the sea has inspired the arts from ancient times.
Kerry Noyes
10:45 – 11:45 Drugs from the Sea Presidents’ Hall
Speaker: Christine Salomon, PhD, Professor and Assistant
Director, Center for Drug Design BioTechnology Institute, University of Minnesota
cdd.umn.edu/directory/salomon/home.html
Are you aware that some of our drugs and medicines come from the sea? Our speaker will explore the contributions
and potential of natural products made by marine microbes and invertebrates.
Susan Rosenberger
11:45 - Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 LUNCHEON Luncheon Hostess: Beth McCabe Guest Hostess: Jeanne Morgan
New Members Minneapolis Room
1:15 – 2:15 The Sea and World Exploration Presidents’ Hall
Speaker: Carla Rahn Phillips, PhD, Union Pacific Professor of Comparative Early Modern History, Department of History, University of Minnesota hist.umn.edu/people/profile.php?UID=phill002
Dr. Phillips will discuss how oceans affected trade and exploration while changing the world. Her research on
Spain and Spanish maritime history earned her an Encomienda (knighthood) in the Royal Order of Isabel the
Catholic, the only noble order in Spain open to non-Spaniards.
Kerry Noyes