Tacoma Branch Meetings

The Tacoma Branch has a regular monthly meeting from September through May with stimulating programs on timely topics. We meet on the third Saturday morning for networking and coffee at 9:30 AM. Our meetings are open to the public and we welcome visitors and prospective members.  There will be a special holiday party in December, and in May we have our scholarship and awards luncheon. There is a charge for our luncheon meetings, but the regular meetings have no fees. Read our monthly newsletter for details on upcoming programs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                        

 2010-2011 CALENDAR

Date

Program

Location

Sept. 18

Museum Experience

Tacoma Art Museum

Oct. 16

 Why so Few? - Diane Lasch, STEM

 

Nov. 20

 Title IX: Jennifer Kubitsa

 

Dec. 18

Holiday Party/"Behind the Curtain"

Affairs Restaurant

Jan. 15

Human Trafficking

 

Feb. 19

Title IX: Media Viewpoint

 

Mar. 19

Annual Business Meeting

 

Apr. 16

Memorial Tea

 Member's Home

May 21

Scholarship Luncheon

Fircrest Golf Club

 

 

Special Interest Groups

In addition to the regular monthly meetings, special interest groups or smaller section gatherings of the Tacoma Branch meet monthly. Non-members may attend these smaller group meetings occasionally, but we encourage membership for those who would like to attend these groups on a regular basis.

 The Lunch Bunch:         

           Objective - create friendships

            Leader - Connie Dunkelberger

Daytime Books:        

            When - meets on 4th Wed. morning each month, Sept. thru May                       

Objective - daytime book discussion group      

Leader - Kay Suiter

Diggers & Delvers:  

            When – meets on various meeting days during the daytime 

            Objective - gardening with a passion often touring gardens

             Leader -  Darlene Anderson

        Naturally, they take Field Trips to Gardens

           

Hot Topics:                

        Meets on 3rd Wednesday afternoons, 1:00-3:00 PM  

            RSVP to Mary Hammond (email preferred, or by phone) by Monday preceding the meeting

        Save these dates: Sept., 15, Oct. 20, and Nov. 17.

                Wed. Sept. 15 - We'll discuss back-to-school issues that might contribute to "leveling the playing field" for public school kids:

                    1. Should public schools provide - gratis - basic/required school supplies for K-12 students? Why/why not?

                    2. Should public schools require students to wear school uniforms? Advantages/disadvantages?

  

Literary Discussion: 

            When - meets 4th Monday evening each month, Sept. thru May

Objective - evening book discussion group, book list available from leader

            Leader - Mary Dupuis

Videos & Snacks:     

           When - meets 2nd Wed. evening nearly every month

Objective – watch current films on DVD, eat popcorn, & have discussion

            Leader - Ann Copeland

 

 

Our AAUW Special Interest           AAUW groups always have fun when we get together, even if we are only going for a walk in the park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the monthly Newsletter listings for current topics, books, or movies with dates and locations. You may email any of our section leaders for more details concerning these special interest group meetings.