Welcome to the online home of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) branch serving Logan County, Ohio!

For 30 years, women in Logan County have been coming together to improve education and equity for women and girls. Through fundraising, a diverse membership and relevant programming, the Logan County Branch has become a valuable group in the community.

In 2004, AAUW/Logan County was one of only three Ohio branches awarded "gold status" under the Association's 21st Century Recognition Program!

Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at various locations in the county.

November Meeting Information

"All That Glitters"
November 19th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
MacGillivray Law Office Ballroom
325 N. Main
Bellefontaine

In the early days of AAUW/Logan County, many meetings were held in the ballroom of the MacGillivray Law Office. Members tell wonderful stories of being there. The November 2008 meeting will give all of us a chance to meet in a lovely, unexpected venue. It will also give members and guests a learning experience...

October Meeting--Meet the Candidates!

Meet the Candidates!
Understand the Issues!
Get Out the Vote!

Thursday, October 9, 2008*

7:00 p.m.

Bellefontaine High School Auditorium

AAUW/Logan County will partner with the Bellefontaine Examiner in sponsoring an open debate between the candidates for Logan County Sheriff and the three individuals seeking the position of Logan County Commissioner.

Chair: Jamie Ross
Committee: Ann Beck, Judy Wherry, Linda MacGillivray

Programming 2008-2009

Dear Members,

We tried to incorporate members’ ideas in the programming. We have topics and we have places for the upcoming AAUW meetings. We hope you find the programs interesting and exciting. We also hope you will volunteer to assist with a meeting or two. The general topics are listed below. Please, please, please volunteer to serve on a committee!

September Meeting Information!

Discovery Riders, Inc.

Therapeutic Riding and Learning Center

5850 St. Rt. 292, Zanesfield

(1.3 miles north on 292 past Marmon Valley Farm)

September 17, 2008

7:00 p.m.

Discovery Riders, Inc., provides a therapeutic riding and learning experience for people with special challenges including cognitive, physical and social challenges. Using equine-assisted activities, class plans are developed to meet the goals identified for each program participant.

Re-post...Dues are Due!

Just a reminder for all members that it's time (or past time) for annual dues to be submitted.

Send your check for $65.00 (payable to AAUW--Logan County Branch) to our new treasurer, Carol Parker.

Carol Parker
6932 Sunfish Drive
Huntsville, OH 43324.

Logan County AAUW Awards Camp GEMS Scholarship

For Immediate Release

(July 8, 2008)— The Logan County branch of the American Association of University Women is honoring one young woman with a scholarship to attend Camp GEMS (Girls in engineering, math and science) at Ohio Northern University.

The scholarship was awarded to Ashley Wilson, daughter of Matt and Shawndel Wilson of East Liberty. Ashley is a student from the Ohio Virtual Academy who will be entering 7th grade this fall.

The four-day residential camp will be held July 22-25, 2008 on the ONU campus in Ada, Ohio.

AAUW Summer Picnic Information Here!

July 16, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Jamie Ross’ Home
5992 Co. Rd. 39, Huntsville

This year’s picnic will be held in a lovely rural setting. Jamie Ross has invited members to her home for a relaxing evening of good food, great conversation, and exchange of programming ideas for the upcoming AAUW year. (And we’ll get to meet Jamie’s baby, Riley, and older daughter, Regan!)

Please bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share – along with your programming ideas!

The evening will include “Happy Bucks!” news!

Attention Members--Annual Building Grant Information

Hello All,

May 21st Meeting Request

We’ve promised hors’ d’oeuvres to accompany next week’s wine tasting/officer installation. So far, three members are preparing tasty morsels to heighten the tasting experience. Do YOU enjoy making appetizers? If so, we could use two or three more members’ contributions. Please contact Peggy Dishop (dedishop@charter.net) if you would like to help. She will be able to tell you what is already being planned and then you could decide what you would like to prepare.

Many thanks!

May Meeting Information

Please join other members of AAUW/Logan County for a festive evening on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

Sue Moshos of Arleen’s Flowers & Gifts will conduct a wine tasting featuring five international wines. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with the wine. 2008-09 officers will be installed in a ceremony following the tasting.

Remember, too, that the Branch is celebrating its 30th anniversary. (Another reason for celebration!)

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