Minutes from AAUW Business Meeting/Brunch on January 13, 2024

Present: Judy Baillere, Susan Baker, Helen Bickett, Connie Bradley, Maria Brent,
Pam Buchanan, Aimee Burgin, Pam Corrigan, Susan Dixon, Lindsay Dmytro,
Jennifer Grenier, Kathleen Herbert, Lauren Kaltwasser, Patti Kneplerm, Connie
LaBelle, Anne Lovett, Brenda Marlin, Sara McClain, Esther Mummert, Maggie
Nettleton, Luci Nurkowski, Connie Parent, Susan Quemore, Carol Sabol, Nancy
Stevick, Debbie Kirschner (guest), and Diane Wall (guest).
Absent: Lynda Carpenito, Dorie Gilchrist, Janice Gowland, Pat Haines, and Carol
Scofield- You were all missed.

1. Introduction of new member, Patti Knepler and two guests interested in
membership, Debbie Kirschner and Diane Wall
2. Special thank you to Aimee (and Jason) for hosting our December holiday
party and to the committee members, Pam Corrigan, and Annie Lovett (co-
chairs), Lindsay Dmytro, Helen Bickett, Connie Parent, Lynda Carpenito,
Carol Sabol, and Sara McClain
3. Friendship Fund—This fund is to support, help, and celebrate happenings in
your life. At our meeting, several members expressed how much they
value this recognition. Please let Sara or Carol know of any details that you
want shared.
4. Rowan Shop and Resource Center (also known as Shirley’s Cupboard)—
Esther spoke about types of donations for Rowan students. Checks can be
mailed to: Rowan University Foundation Office, 201 Mullica Hill Road,
Glassboro, NJ 08028. Place in bottom left corner of your check that your
donation is for Rowan Shop. Please let Esther know of your donation.
Esther also emailed all members this information along with a list of
recommended donations. Donations and checks/cash can be given to
Esther at the February 7 th Coming of Age.
5. Treasury Report—-Pam Buchanan informed us that we currently have $4,
488.79 and $387.00 of this is to be used for a future gathering since it is a
surplus from the holiday party. We are anticipating $400 more in local
branch dues.

6. Operating Budget—To be determined when we plan the June Business
Meeting as the venue is not yet decided. All members are encouraged to
look into venues for meetings that have nominal fees or are free. Send all
info to Judy or Helen before February 3 rd so that they can report to the
group on February 7 th .
7. Allocations Fund—-To be decided after plans are set for the June Meeting
and actual funds are determined.
8. Interest Groups—-
Membership—Lauren reported about one new member and two
possible new members as of Jan. 13 th , 2024 and updated the member
directory. We now have three new members! Welcome to our group, Patti,
Debbie, and Diane! Lauren also emailed all members a copy of the
directory. A copy of the directory was passed around to members to verify
their information.
Book Club and Movie Group—-Books for the year have been chosen and
emails are sent to all members about book group meetings monthly and
movie group meetings every two weeks. The book club list can be found on
our AAUW website.
Event Planners—Judy and Helen send out emails about upcoming
events. If you have any suggestions/ideas about future events, please let
them know.
9. Coming of Age—WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 at 4 PM at Pam
Buchanan’s home. Committee members are Pam B., host, Jennifer, Susan
D., Esther, Judy, and Susan B. A sign up list for appetizers will be emailed to
all members soon. There also will be a nominal fee to cover the cost of
decorations and the cake to celebrate Annie Lovett, Aimee Burgin, and
Carol Sabol. PLEASE NO other desserts!
10. Spring Fling—Spouses, partners are invited. Aimee graciously volunteered
her home. Date in April or May is to be determined.
11. June Business Meeting— Date and Place is to be determined.
12. AAUW Website and Newsletter—Nancy Stevick reported about posting our
information and photos. Nancy has been very diligent about keeping our
members up to date. Check it out! Our new group photo from the Jan. 13 th
meeting has been posted.

13. How We Can Best Support AAUW on National and State Levels—Sara has
been in contact with Sharon from AAUW about hosting a representative to
present information on world events and politics. The members
encouraged Sara to pursue this idea for June’s business meeting if the
representative is available. She is not available on June 15 th . Lauren found
a link that an AAUW branch uses to discuss world events. Possibly our
group can further examine this website for more information if enough
members are interested. We can also explore the possibility of once more
participating in Tech Trek for the next school year.
14. Aimee contributed an explanation of the AAUW Graduate Scholarship
established over thirty years ago when a former chapter disbanded and
donated their remaining bank balance to the Rowan University Foundation.
The recent recipient of $2,000. is Kimberly Stowell, a Rowan student in the
doctoral program. Aimee Burgin and Carol Sabol met her at the annual
Rowan University Foundation Scholarship Dinner in November, 2023.
Kimberly is presently employed as the Financial Services Administrator at
Camden County College and lives in Elmer, NJ with her husband and college
age children. We wish her the best as she pursues her doctoral degree.
Thanks to the January Committee for making our brunch meeting such a
successful one! Aimee (and Jason) as hosts, Janice (chair), Maria, Esther,
Kathleen, Susan Baker, Nancy Stevick, and Sara. Hope everyone is able to
attend our February 7 th Coming of Age!
_____ Submitted by Sara McClain and Carol Sabol

MINUTES FROM OUR SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, AAUW MEETING

Present: Judy Baillere, Susan Baker, Connie Bradley, Pam Buchanan, Aimee
Burgin, Lynda Carpenito, Pam Corrigan, Lindsay Dmytro, Janice Gowland, Jennifer
Grenier, Connie LaBelle, Anne Lovett, Sara McClain, Esther Mummert, Maggie
Nettleton, Constance Parent, Susan Quemore, Carol Sabol, Carole Scofield, Nancy
Stevick, Patti Knepler (guest)
Absent: Helen Bickett, Maria Brent, Susan Dixon, Dorie Gilchrist, Pat Haines,
Kathleen Herbert, Lauren Kaltwasser, Brenda Marlin, Luci Nurkowski

1. Sunshine Fund – Pam moved, Judy seconded, and we passed the motion to
rename this fund as the Friendship Fund. Previously the intent was that a
fruit basket costing approximately $80-90 would be sent to a member
experiencing the loss of a spouse or child. When a member was sick or in
the hospital, the membership would be notified and encouraged to send
cards. Please let Sara or Carol know about happenings in your or a
member’s life that we can support, help, and celebrate. Annie and Judy
have volunteered to take care of member notification and follow-up action.

2. Allocations Fund – We currently have $1,301 in our bank account. At our
January Brunch and Business Meeting, Saturday, January 13 th , at noon, at
Janice Gowland’s home, 1774 Harrison Court, Turnersville, we will decide
if and how we might allocate funds for local charities.

3. Operating Dues – Esther moved, Susan Q. seconded, and we passed the
motion to set our dues at $100 for our chapter costs. We will revisit our
budget at the January meeting to review our expenditures. Please mail a
check for $100, written out to AAUW – Gloucester Chapter, to Pam
Buchanan, 306 Belmont Court, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062, as soon as you can
but no later than December 31 st .

4. Interest Groups
a. Membership – Lauren will continue to keep our directory updated
and respond to new member inquiries. For everyone’s updated
information: Connie Bradley’s new address is: 238 Huntly Lane,
Williamstown, NJ 08094
b. Book Club – Janice will continue to organize our book club meetings.
Upcoming – Discussions of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
and Victoria Christopher Murray, Friday, September 29 th , 2:00
discussion at Connie Bradley’s new home (address above); 7:00
discussion at Lynda’s home, 566 Jefferson Road, Mullica Hill.
c. Movie Group – Lauren will continue to organize movie group
discussions. The next movie to be discussed is “Barbie” at Aimee’s
home, 5 Stable Drive, Sewell, on Monday, September 25 th at 2:00.
d. Event Planners – Helen and Judy will continue to plan activities for us
to enjoy, including Happy Hour��. For your information: SCUCS has a
trip on November 8 th to visit the Morgan Library and Museum in NYC,
relevant to our most recent book club book, The Personal Librarian.
As of Wednesday, September 13 th , there were 7 spaces still available.

5. Upcoming Events and Meetings
a. Coming of Age Celebration – Celebrating Carol Sabol, Annie Lovett,
and Aimee Burgin. Tuesday, October 17 th , 4:00, at Aimee’s home, 5
Stable Drive, Sewell. Committee members are: Jennifer (chair),
Aimee, Sue Dixon, Judy, Sue Baker, and Esther.
b. Winter Holiday Gathering – We decided to include spouses/partners
for a fee to be determined. Aimee has, once again – thank you!,
offered her home for this event to be held, Friday, December 15 th , at
4:00. Annie and Pam C. will look into catering options. Lynda will
organize desserts. Committee members are: Pam C and Annie, co-
chairs, Aimee, Lynda, Carol Sabol, Nancy Stevick, Lindsay, Connie P.,
Helen Bickett, and Sara
c. January Brunch and Business Meeting – Janice Gowland has offered
her home, 1774 Harrison Court, Turnersville, on Saturday, January
13 th , at noon. Committee members: Janice (chair), Maria, Esther,
Kathleen H., Sue Baker, Sara

d. Spring Fling and June Business Meeting – Details to be determined at
our January meeting.

6. Inclusion of Spouses/Partners – Spouses/partners will be included at our
Winter Holiday Gathering for a fee to be determined. In the past they have
always been included at our Spring Fling.

7. Maintenance of our AAUW Website – Nancy Stevick has volunteered to
update and maintain our AAUW Website. She has also volunteered to
create a newsletter to be published on our website as well as distributed to
our members via e-mail. Many thanks to Nancy going forward, as well as to
Carole Scofield for publishing our newsletter for many years in the past.

8. Rowan Shop – Esther will continue to collect donations for Rowan
University students. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please write
out your check to Rowan University Foundation, with Rowan Shop written
on the memo line.

9. Courtesy – As a courtesy to all of our organizers and members, please,
respond to emails promptly and make every effort to attend events to
which you have rsvp’d. If you have a necessary change in plans, be sure to
contact the organizer so arrangements can be modified.

10. Completion of Registration for AAUW – If you have not already done so,
please renew your AAUW national, state and chapter membership. We
attempted to help at our meeting, but you might need to log on to
establish a new password. Once done so, hopefully the process will go
more smoothly. Please contact Sara or Carol if you require more assistance.

Jennifer moved, Nancy seconded, and we passed the motion to adjourn. Please
let Sara know if anything was incorrectly stated or accidentally omitted in the
minutes so they can be corrected.
THANK YOU ALL FOR ATTENDING. SEE YOU SOON!