Monday, April 16, 2012

9:30 – 10:30 – EDUCATION – Presidents’ Hall

Impact of Homelessness on Children and Youth

Speaker:  Elizabeth Hinz, District Liaison for Homeless and Highly Mobile Students
in the Minneapolis Public Schools

The extent of homelessness in our community is not fully recognized, and children are hidden casualties.  Public school districts are required by federal law to identify homeless children and youth, and demographic data clearly describes a serious picture.  The importance of education for them cannot be overemphasized.  Learn what our community can do to work toward a better future for these children.

Mary Indelicato

10:45 – 11:45 – SOCIAL CULTURAL CHANGE  – Presidents’ Hall

A Letter to America by David Boren

Speakers:  Panel of AAUW Members

A Letter to America, authored by David Boren, former governor, senator, and current President of the University of Oklahoma, is a clarion call to all Americans to become more educated, alert, civic-minded, and participatory citizens so that the United States may be one of the respected leaders in a world of contending superpowers.  Today, a panel of AAUW members will identify and discuss Dr. Boren’s suggested reforms of serious domestic and foreign problems.

Jeanne Bearmon

11:45 – Noon – ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 – 1:15 – LUNCHEON

Luncheon Hostess:  Georgia Wiebe
Guest Hostess: Aleda Muller
House Management                                    Association Room
Headlines                                                     Fellowships Room
Technology                                                      Minneapolis Room

1:15 – 2:15 – SPECIAL WRITERS’ PROGRAM – Presidents’ Hall

Writers’ Program Originals

Presenters:  Members of the Writers’ Group

On the fourth Monday of each month, a group of AAUW members enjoy meeting together to read and discuss their work.  Today, participants will share their essays, stories, and poems in this annual presentation.  Some presenters are published authors, some are poets, while others write for family records and history.  Please join us for this entertaining hour.

Susan Peterson