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Purpose and Mission
Formally, the objectives of the University Women shall be to encourage a friendly and cooperative spirit within its diversified membership and to foster a continuing interest in the University.Informally, we provide social fellowship and fun for our members, primarily through various interest groups. New members are welcome at any time. The entire group will meet several times throughout the year so plan to join the whole group for those big parties. Check out the interest groups - something for everyone - and get involved!
Membership
All women who are employed in any capacity at the University and wives/partners of any employees of the university are eligible for membership. Also, friends or relatives of an active member are eligible to be patron members. Click here for more details: Membership. Click here to download the Membership Form.
Upcoming Activities
University Women Fall Brunch
It is time once again for our annual potluck! Come join us for great food and fun. Bring a dish to share and a guest (guests should not bring a dish). It's a great opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones.
Entertainment provided by
BGSU's Saxaphone Quartet
Simpson Center
1291 Conneaut Ave., Bowling Green
Saturday, August 18, 2007
from 10:00AM - Noon
Holiday Party at the Sanchez's
The annual holiday party will be the first week of December. Date and time TBA. Donations are usually collected at this event for the families we sponsor through the Salvation Army.
Wine Tasting Party
This is another fun event that has been held annually for the last three years, usually in mid-February. Date and time TBA.
University Women Bus Trip
Thanks to the hard work of Jo Tutolo, the second annual UW day trip to Cleveland in April was a great success. Plans for another trip in April, 2008 are in the works. Don't miss the fun!
Village Players Performance
In May, 2007, University Women reserved the Village Players theater for their production of the play "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". All profits from ticket sales were used to support our Scholarship Fund. We are planning to repeat this fun and successful fundraiser in May, 2008. Stay tuned for more details.
Car Boot Sale
On July 14, 2007 during the Downtown Classic Car Show, several University Women opened their car boots (trunks) and sold treasures. Although we may have sold mainly to each other, we did manage to raise $140 for the Scholarship Fund. Thanks to Barbara O'Brien for organizing this event. We hope to make it an annual occurrence.
University Women Scholarship
for Non-Traditional Women Students
University Women has established a scholarship for a "non-traditional" (i.e., outside the 18-22 age range) female student at BGSU. Applicants need to be currently enrolled at BGSU (have established an academic record) and demonstrate financial need. Any major course of study is acceptable. Applications for the 2007 scholarship are due by April 12, 2007. The winner will be notified by the end of the academic school year. A formal announcement will follow at the Fall Brunch in September.
Click here to download a scholarship application. Completed forms can be mailed to Mary Lynn Pozniak, Office of Academic Enhancement, 101 University Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Questions about this scholarship can be directed to Mary Lynn Pozniak at marylyn@bgsu.edu
We are pleased to announce our scholarship recipient for the 2007-2008 year: Judy Blackburn. In her personal and career goal statement Judy said:
"I am a Registered Dental Hygienist who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in order to teach Clinical Dental Hygiene. I plan on maintaining my part time position in a private practice in order to accomplish this. My goal is to complete my degree in Advanced Technological Education by spring 2009 in order to instruct at the Dental Hygiene program at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan."
We wish her much success in reaching her career goals.
Previous Winners:
The winner in the first year of our scholarship fund (2000-2001) was Karen Pietrowsky, a student in the College of Business. Our next winner (2001-2002)was Penny Hill, a student in the College of Education. Our third winner (2002-2003) was Mary Jane Mendoza, a Psychology and English double major. Our fourth winner (2003-2004) was Beth Anne Jacobs, a Psychology major. Lisa Butler was our 2004-2005 winner. Daune Dauterman was our 2005-2006 winner. Shondell Hawkins was our 2006-2007 winner.
If you would like to contribute to the University Women Scholarship Fund, an account has been set up at the bursar's office to allow for tax deductible giving. A check made out to BGSU Foundation, Inc. should include on the memo line either the name of the fund or the number that has been assigned to it, 30-000627, and then forwarded to the treasurer of University Women.
Interest Groups
The number of interest groups continues to grow to meet the needs of our members. Most women like the more intimate interest groups with the chance to get to know others in more depth. New groups can be added at any time depending on interest so dive in and get involved. You can join at any time of the year. For more information about our interest groups or to suggest a new one, please contact the Interest Groups Chair, Jen Baker at jbaker@siop.org .Antiques Group
This light-hearted group is for those who like antiques, collect them, or just want to learn more about them. They meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm in a member's home, unless a special field trip is scheduled. Additional dues for this group are $5.00. Contact person: Paula Galway ( galway2653@aol.com ).Art Museum Group
This group of art enthusiasts meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at noon for lunch and at 1:00 pm for a lecture and tour at the Toledo Art Museum. Additional dues for this group are $10.00. Contact person: Shirley Hoemann ( shoemann@bghost.net )
Beads
Bridge (Couples)
This group is for members and their spouses and friends who like to play bridge. Meetings are the second Friday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center. Membership dues are $8.00 per year. Refreshments are served at the meetings. All levels of bridge players are welcome. Contact person: Helene Weinberger (hweinbe@wcnet.org).Community Service
This dynamic group meets to organize sponsorship of one or more local families during the holiday season. This includes collecting money and food items from the organization, buying items for the families, wrapping gifts, and delivering items to the families. Contact person: Anne Bullerjahn (yaz8@wcnet.org).
Cuisine Group
Dinner Group
This group meets in members' homes monthly for camaraderie and good food. Each member brings a dish to share and the host/hostess provides drinks and table setup. This is a great way to meet new people and see old friends. Contact person: Winnie Rex (rex@cs.bgsu.edu).
Gardening Group
This is a group for those interested in gardening. There are guest speakers, tours to local and regional gardens and trips to garden shows. Come and swap plants and gardening catalogues and share plant and gardening tips. This group also orders plants wholesale. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month in members' homes. Additional dues for this group are $10.00. Contact person: Barbara O'Brien (bobcrnp@wcnet.org).
Knitting
Monday Morning Literary Group
This group meets on the third Monday morning of each month at 9:30 am, in various members' homes. Members take turns presenting a book review and leading the discussion. Contact person: Dorothy Moran.Tuesday Evening Literary Group
This group meets on the third Tuesday evening of each month at 8:00 pm in members' homes. Members take turns leading the book discussions. Contact person: Denise Robins (drobins@wcnet.org).Thursday Evening Literary Group
This group meets in members' homes on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm for dessert and at 8:00 pm for the meeting followed by the book discussion. Members take turns leading the discussions. Some of the books this year include: Kite Runner, Rice Mother and Seduction of Water. Contact person: Maxine Debard (rdebard@bgnet.bgsu.edu).The Lunch Bunch
This informal, fun-loving group of about 15 women meets the fourth Friday of the month at noon for lunch. A different place is selected for lunch each time! Dutch treat. This is another great way to meet new and old friends. Contact person: Vijaya Shrestha. (mshrestha@bghost.net).
Executive Board for 2007-2008:
| President | Anne Bullerjahn |
| Honorary President | Paula Whetsel-Ribeau |
| President Elect | |
| Past President | Lee Hakel |
| Vice President | Jen Baker |
| Secretary | Phyllis Hartwell |
| Treasurer | Joan Callecod |
| Members-at-large | Rose Hess, Elayne Jacoby, Barbara Sanchez |
| Directory/Publications | Lori Peake |
| Interest Groups | Denise Robins |
| Mailing | Barbara O'Brien |
| Membership | Jo Tutolo |
| Newcomers | Penny Peery |
| Nominating | |
| Publicity | Rebecca Mancuso, Karen Cota |
| Scholarship | Jean Bamburowski, Jean Daly, Mary Lynn Pozniak |
| Webmaster | Winnie Rex |