Florence Soltys, known in North Carolina and across the nation as a leading expert and fearless advocate for people as they aged, died Thursday, Sept. 27, of a heart attack. She was admired for her work on issues related to the goals of AAUW of North Carolina.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, an historic theater in Wilmington, is over 150 years old. For decades, a variety of cultural arts programs has been enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. A major expansion, renovation, and facelift is about to take place. The Wilmington Branch will learn more about this project at its…
AAUW NC News September 3 – September 28, 2007
These minutes from the summer Board meeting in Gastonia have been approved by the reading committee. They are subject to approval of the Board at the next Board meeting in High Point in October. Karla Atkinson, Secretary
Tara Hunt on the O’Reilly Network writes “Women Who Risk: Making Women in Technology Visible†— she’s got many examples of women’s entrepreneurial success stories (looking for a keynote speaker?), particularly in the Web 2.0 culture.
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM GOALS 2007-2008
Check out the website of the PBS show, Design Squad — pbskids.org/designsquad/
for episodes covering the use of remote-controlled cameras to cover a basketball game, building bridges without power tools, and more.
The September 18 kickoff meeting for the Girls Collaborative in North Carloina was a great networking event. Nearly 50 people attended in Raleigh, and a few joined us from remote sites in Rosman and Elizabeth City. For more information, see the http://www.science-house.org/ngcp/kickoff.html but here are a few pictures giving the flavor of the day.
Check out the new items at shop.aauwnc.org! If you purchase an item (from a coffee mug to a keepsake box) for $100 or more, you’ll be a member of the AAUW NC 100 Club for 2007-2008.
Co-Presidents Cherrie Wheaton, (336) 540-8953, cherriewheaton@gmail.com Jane Terwillegar, (336) 782-5327, jcterwillegar@gmail.com Reach them both: president@aauwnc.org Finance/Treasurer JoAnn Hall, (910) 577-1890, coachjo@embarqmail.com Branch Advocate (Regional Meetings) Diane Schneider, (704) 598-6268, dmschneider@carolina.rr.com Vice President (Membership) Peg Holmes , (828) 274-9280, skitennisquilt@aol.com Secretary/Historian Debra Richardson, dlrmassey@yahoo.com Tar Heel News Editor editor@aauwnc.org Public Policy Chair J. Denny McGuire, (919) 562-0860, jmcguire11@nc.rr.com Laura…