Welcome Back Coffee and Tea Time
9:00-9:45 a.m.
Dining Room

Welcome to another year of ongoing learning, friendship, and action to support our mission of achieving equity for women and girls. Join your friends and make new ones as we begin the year with coffee, tea and treats. A special thank you to Karen Gray and the Morning Coffee Committee!

Preview of 2014-2014 Programs
9:45-10:30 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Program Vice President Lil Lindsey will introduce the Program Topic and Focus Day Chairs who will spark our interest in upcoming speakers and special programs.

When Crooks Ran the St. Paul Police Department
10:45 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Tim Mahoney, author of Secret Partners, journalist, graduate of Iowa Writers’ Workshop

In the 1930s, St. Paul Police Chief Tom Brown not only had too many connections with the underworld, but he also was a full player in some of the most blatant crimes committed by the city’s Prohibition-fueled gangland – including murder. And, he got away with it.

Recognition of Former Presidents and New President’s Report
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Lunch by The Gale Mansion’s new chef, Jeffrey White
12:00-1:15 p.m.

Luncheon Hostess: Georgia Wiebe
Guest Hostess: Vicki Dunn
Nominating Committee – Porch

Nurturing Success in Vulnerable Children
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Carolyn Smallwood of Way to Grow

Each year in Minneapolis 2,300 people are served by the nonprofit Way to Grow. The staff and trained volunteers work closely with parents and communities to assure that vulnerable children have an opportunity for success in life starting with a healthy birth through excellent preparation for school and beyond. Learn about Way to Grow’s successes and challenges.

For reservations, call 651-220-4777 or email aauwmpls@qwest.net before 1:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the event.