From left, Deb Blatz and Lois Nichols

News Release

WARSAW — The Warsaw branch of the American Association of University Women held their annual May Brunch at the Palette Restaurant May 15, with 14 members in attendance. 

President Lynn Groff welcomed everyone and recognized hostesses Cindy Nolton and Ann White and reminded the members to sign up to be a hostess for the 2021-2022 meetings. Roll call was taken by Secretary Elisa McPherson with each member sharing her plans for Spring/Summer activities.

Groff expressed her hopes that all members read the bios for each candidate and voted in the National AAUW election.  Marsha Cook shared that the Indiana State AAUW president said the organization name will remain the same even if the membership qualifications change.

McPherson read the minutes from the April meeting and Treasurer Cindy Nolton read the Treasurer’s Report. Cindy reminded all present that dues for next year should be paid by early June.

New Sunshine Committee Chair Marsha Cook announced that a card will be sent in the event of death of a member or death of a member’s spouse.  Additional gestures, if any, will be voted on by the members.

In new business:

• Treasurer Lois Nichols and V.P. of Membership Deb Blatz were installed.  June Stealy asked that membership booklet updates be sent to her soon.
• Door prize winners Cook, Stealy and Blatz took home flowering plants.
• Board Meeting with State AAUW Leadership will be held via Zoom at Blatz’s home at 9:30 a.m. June 12. All members are invited to attend in person or via Zoom.
• There was a good turnout for the annual garage sale fundraiser May 20 – 21 at Ruth Jones’ home.  Thanks to all who helped with this scholarship fundraiser.
• Anyone interested in joining AAUW may call McPherson at  (574) 377-3289 or plan to attend the next meeting September 18, 2021, at Palette Restaurant.