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November 8, 2006 Fall Brunch with Pippa White Reservations deadline 11/01/2006 Cornhusker Marriott Hotel 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM February 14, 2007 “All About Licorice” Details to be announced in Spring Newsletter February 28, 2007 ASUN Elections March 21, 2007 “An Afternoon at the Burkholder” Details to be announced in Spring Newsletter April 11, 2007 FWC Spring Luncheon Details to be announced in Spring Newsletter

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September 6, 2006 Welcome Tea Home of President James B. Milliken and Nana Smith 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM September 12, 2006 Newcomer’s Coffee Home of Gail Keown, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Home of Jane Zatechka, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM October 4, 2006 Fall Tour of James Arthur Vineyards Raymond, Nebraska Reservations deadline 9/25/2006 10:00 AM at Gere Library for carpool 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM October 11, 2006 “A Visit to Lincoln’s Neighborhoods” with James McKee Gere Library 1:00 PM November 2, 2006 Homecoming Election

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From Our President

T here’s always excitement in the air as the fall season approaches in Lin-coln. And that holds true for Faculty Women’s Club as well.

Our Fall Welcome Tea is a special event to welcome newcomers, catch up with long-time friends and meet new members. We look forward to this year’s tea, because President James B. Milliken and Nana Smith are opening their home to us. It will be the perfect setting to launch our new academic year. We cordially welcome all UNL female faculty and administrators, wives of faculty and administrators, as well as emeriti to join Faculty Women’s Club. Your membership allows you to participate in as many ac-tivities as your schedule permits. Your Faculty Women’s Club Board has been hard at work arranging many interesting programs including the Fall Brunch and Fall Tour you won’t want to miss. Review all the Interest Groups that are open to dues-paying members. The Newcomers Group has been very popular with our new members. The Wel-come Tea is a good time to learn about all of these activities and sign up. Be sure to check the schedule of events and put these dates on your calendars. Look for reservation forms to join FWC, as well as for the Fall Tour and Fall Brunch in this newsletter and on our website. Don’t miss out! By paying your dues, you also help provide scholarships to worthy UNL students. A portion of your dues goes toward these scholarships. To help us maintain a certain level of giving, the FWC Board of Directors voted to raise the dues to $25.00. Money earned by volunteering at Homecoming and ASUN elections also goes towards scholarship fund. We are very proud of the scholarships that have been awarded each year. I look forward to serving as your president. Come join me on Wednesday, September 6th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM for tea as we begin this exciting year together. Our success depends on you! Sincerely, UNL FWC President

Welcome Newcomers

T he University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Women’s Club extends a friendly WELCOME to

each new faculty woman and faculty wife. We want to introduce you to the UNL campus and Lincoln commu-nity. Every attempt is being made to contact new UNL women. If you have not received a Newcomer packet or know someone who has been missed, please con-tact Lovell Moser 489-7978 or Meredith Patterson 420-7548.

You

are cordially invited

to the

WELCOME TEA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

at the home of

President James B. Milliken and Nana Smith

2221 Sheridan Boulevard

Fall Tour James Arthur Vineyards

T his year we’ll spend our day out

at James Arthur Vineyard just outside of Lincoln. We’ll listen to UNL staff personnel share with us how our state is developing a grape and wine industry; tour the winery, tasting room, and vineyards at JAV; and enjoy a lovely buffet lunch on site. Even if you are not “into” wine, we think you’ll find the day interesting and a fine opportunity to spend some time at this pic-turesque country winery. The cost of bus transportation for this trip was ex-treme, so we chose not to hire transportation for this event. Those wishing to join us can choose to meet us at the winery site at 11:00 AM (you may call Christine Read at 421-1915 for very easy direc-tions) or meet others who wish to carpool from the east corner of the Gere Library parking lot, 2400 S. 56th Street, at 10:00 AM. We will plan to return to Gere Library around 2:00 PM. The cost for the day with lunch is $15. If you would like to add a wine tasting to your day the total cost will be $20.

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W e are in for a special treat this year as President James B. Milliken and Nana Smith

have graciously offered to host this year’s Tea in their home. We hope that you will be able to at-tend. A separate invitation is being sent which re-quires an RSVP. Attending this tea is a wonderful opportunity to greet faculty women friends, meet newcomers, pay your dues, check out the many interest groups and sign up for special activities. Come join us for a lovely afternoon.

Newcomer’s Welcome Coffee

G et Acquainted Coffees for Newcomers will be held September 12, 2006. Please join us!

9:30-11:30 AM Hostess: Gail Keown 488-2175 5949 Arrowwood Road 68526 7:00-9:00 PM Hostess: Jane Zatechka 328-0662 3701 Savannah Circle 68516

Fall Tour to James Arthur Vineyards Please return this form along with your check payable to Faculty Women’s Club by September 25, 2006, to: Carrie Varner, 1947 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68502. Name _______________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ Please remit the amount of your choice: ____ $15 Lecture, tour, and luncheon ____ $20 Lecture, tour, luncheon, and wine tasting Please indicate your transportation preference: ____ I will meet the group at JAV at 11:00 AM ____ I would like to carpool from Gere Library ____ I would be willing to drive a carpool from Gere Library to JAV and can take ____ passengers.

Our 2006-2007 Scholarship Winners The Faculty Women’s Club Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that dues and fundraising

activities of the club made it possible to award a total of $5,000 in scholarships this year. Grant Janousek of Clarkson, Nebraska, is an Agricultural Engineering Major, earning a 4.00 GPA. Some of Grant’s in-volvements at the University include American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Quarter Scale Tractor Team and Triangle Fraternity membership. He is also a Big Red Express Pep Band member and was a Chancellor’s Leadership Class participant. Grant has been elected to two academic honor societies and has received the National U.S. Air Force Science and Math Award and a Case New Holland Agricultural Engineering Scholarship. His volunteer activities include the Safe Quarters Program, the Lincoln Food Bank and the Children’s Miracle Network. Nhan Nikki Li of Lincoln, Nebraska, is an Information Systems Management Major, earning a 3.52 GPA. Nhan has served as a student worker and tutor for the Office of TRiO Programs: Upward Bound Math and Science. She has been a volunteer for Education Talent Search and LIFT. Honors include Leadership Development Institute participation and National Society of Collegiate Scholars membership. Cynthia Waite of Newnan, Georgia, is a Journalism Major, earning a 3.57 GPA. Cynthia is a LeaderShape scholarship recipient and participant and is a member of the Emerging Leaders Class. She has served as a residence hall floor president and is currently a Resident Assistant. Volunteer activities include the UNL Big Event Project-2006, St. Vin-cent de Paul Store and Warehouse and the Lincoln Humane Society. Cynthia was the recipient of a UCARE Research Grant in 2005-2006 and is currently an Opinion columnist for the Daily Nebraskan.

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Send your $25.00 check made payable to UNL Faculty Women’s Club, along with this form to LaVerne Bish, 735 Lancashire Ct., Lincoln, NE 68510, or, if you prefer, you may make payment at the Welcome Tea or at the first meeting of any Interest Group. Payment is due by October 1, 2006, so begin or renew your membership today! Name____________________________________________________ Department __________________________

Spouse __________________________________________________ Department __________________________

Street Address__________________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________

Telephone_______________ (h) ________________ (w) Do you want to be telephoned for meetings? _____ (Y,N)

Your Email Address __________________________________ (Email addresses are for FWC use only, and are a

necessary tool for sending updates and reminders of upcoming events. Don’t be left out of the loop!)

Emeriti _____ Newcomer _____ Regular ______ (check one)

Do you want a 2006-2007 membership list? If so, please add $1.50 to your dues. _____(Y,N) (to be mailed 2/07)

Join FWC and See What You’re Missing!

Sign up to be a Newcomer Mentor Would you like to be a Mentor for a Newcomer? It might be a phone call, an offer of a ride to a meeting, hints about Lincoln or just some-one they could call with a question. If you are interested, please call Lovell Moser, 489-7978, or Meredith Patterson, 420-7548.

Committee Members

ASUN Elections Marti Paquette [email protected] 5929 Fieldcrest Way (12) 420-5037 Marion Carr 484-5450 Courtesy Lana Etling [email protected] 5600 Olive Creek Road, Firth (68358) 792-9388 Historian Norma Sturgeon [email protected] 7431 Red Oak Road (16) 484-0460 Interest Groups Janis Shepard [email protected] 6351 Campbell Drive (10) 327-9345 Membership, General Maria Eisenhauer [email protected] 3811 S. 32nd Pl. (02) 489-7994 Holly Beermann 486-3691 Membership, Emeriti Idonna Florell [email protected] 501 Lakewood Dr. (10) 489-1330 Newsletter/Communications Vicki Hoffmann [email protected] 7500 N. Hampton Rd. (06) 488-3462 Program Jane Zatechka [email protected] 3701 Savannah Circle (16) 328-0662 Gail Keown 488-2175 Scholarship Meredith McGowan [email protected] 5415 Sawgrass Drive (26) 483-0713 Margaret Vanderholm 792-2046 Deanna Hartung 421-1357 Spring Luncheon Carol Riefler [email protected] 3221 Weaver Lane (06) 489-1432 Kay Lamphear 466-9376 Pat Sim 488-7276 Arlene Smith 470-2923 Suzie Sybouts 483-1148 Telephone LaVerne Bish [email protected] 735 Lancashire Ct. (10) 484-8032 Tour Christine Read [email protected] 5401 South 67th Street (16) 421-1915 Carrie Varner 476-0888 Deb Raddatz-Portnoy 420-1766

2006-2007 Faculty Women’s Club Officers

President Gail O’Hanlon [email protected] 3233 Sherman Place (06) 488-7640 President Elect/Corresponding Secretary Deanna Sincovec [email protected] 4630 Pioneer Greens Court (26) 488-1079 Second Vice-Presidents/Newcomers Liaison Lovell Moser [email protected] 7411 Otoe Court (06) 489-7978 Meredith Patterson [email protected] 7031 S. 38th Street, #83 (16) 420-7548 Third Vice-President/Hostess Chairperson Enid Newman [email protected] RR1, Box 62, Walton (68461) 782-8922 Recording Secretary Josephine Sheffield [email protected] 3024 Sheridan Blvd (02) 476-8732 Treasurer LaVerne Bish [email protected] 735 Lancashire Court (10) 484-8032 Past President/Advisor Chris Zygielbaum [email protected] 6601 Pinecrest Drive (16) 421-0839

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We Remember

Several long time members have passed away this last year. We miss them.

Jean Campbell

Ethel Diedrichsen Rita Frolik

Velma Lentz Kathryn Reed Dorothy Young

Don’t want to cut up your newsletter to send in the

reservation forms?

Go to www.unl.edu/fwc/ and “click” on Upcoming Events. There you will find all the events and reservation forms. “Click” on the form and print—it’s that easy!!

Fall Brunch with Pippa White

J oin us for a special presenta-tion by professional actress

Pippa White. The title of her one-woman show will be “Woman’s Work.” Pippa will explore woman’s work from our pioneer grandmothers to Rosie the Riveter, factory workers, newspaper reporters, and present day women of the work force. Our annual Fall Brunch will be held Wednesday, No-vember 8, 2006, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Cornhusker Marriott, 333 S. 13th Street. There is self-paid public parking in the hotel parking garage.

“A Visit to Lincoln’s Neighborhoods”

C ome to the General Meeting on October 11, 2006, at Gere Library,

2400 S. 56th Street. We will gather at 1:00 PM for a program given by Lincoln historian James McKee. His topic will be “A Visit to Lincoln’s Neighborhoods.” Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an after-noon of fellowship with a look at the history of the Star City.

Fall Brunch with Pippa White Please return this form along with your check for $15.00 per reservation, payable to Faculty Women’s Club by November 1, 2006, to: Jane Zatechka, 3701 Savannah Circle, Lincoln, NE 68516. Enclosed is check for $______ for _____ reservations Name _______________________________________ Street Address________________________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________ Phone _______________________________________ Guests ______________________________________ ______________________________________

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Homecoming Election

M ark your calendars so you won’t miss out on this fun and worthwhile fundraiser for FWC

student scholarships. Volunteers are essential for the success of this project. We will be working in four-hour shifts at the City Campus Union, East Campus Union and the Recreation Center. (It’s easy and fun—no computer skills needed!) Volun-teers as well as substitutes are needed. Please call Marion Carr at 484-5450 or Marti Paquette at 472-4250 or 890-3829 if you are interested in partici-pating. You may also sign up at the Welcome Tea.

Did you misplace Deanna’s delicious recipe for Sausage-Tortellini Soup from the 2006 Spring Newsletter? Don’t fret. Go to www.unl.edu/fwc/ and “click” on Newslet-ters. There you will find the past and pre-sent newsletters. “Click” on 2006 Spring Newsletter, print, and head for the kitchen.

FWC Interest Groups

Arts and Crafts: This monthly group meets to make a craft item. The project is usually completed during the meeting time. Daytime Group: Meets the third Friday of the month at 10:30 AM. Co-Chairs: Kathi Seiler (488-1593) [email protected]; Carol Riefler (489-1432) [email protected] Evening Group: Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Co-Chairs: Debbie Raddatz-Portnoy (420-1766) [email protected] Marion Carr (484-5450) [email protected] Bridge: Groups gather monthly to play bridge and enjoy each other’s company. Most bridge groups are open for new

and substitute members. Bridge I (daytime): Meets the first Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Chair: Rita Weeks (483-6911) [email protected] Bridge II (daytime): Meets the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Chair: Jean Wiebeck (489-1409) [email protected] Bridge III (evening): Meets the first Thursday, at 7:00 PM. Chair: Kay Rockwell ( 484-5431) [email protected] Bridge Marathon: Meets once a month (October thru April) on a schedule determined by members. Chair: Margaret Griesen (489-8393) [email protected] Collectors: A different collection is featured every month. Each meeting offers a fun and educational experience. You

do not need to be a collector to join. Meets most months on the fourth Thursday at 9:30 AM. Co-Chairs: Eileen Rudd (489-5622) [email protected]; Norma Sturgeon (484-0460) [email protected] Couples Gourmet: Various themes are selected for a dinner each month. The hosts for each month select the recipes

that members use to prepare a complete meal. Singles are welcome. Meets monthly on a Saturday night, which is determined by the hosts.

Co-Chairs: Laura Damuth (472-5024) [email protected] Natasha Dzenis (423-2607) [email protected] Culinary Arts: Everyone brings a dish of her choice from a monthly theme, selected by the group at the first meeting. Daytime: Meets the third Wednesday at 11:45 AM. Chair: Meredith Patterson (420-7548) [email protected] Evening: Meets the second Thursday at 7:00 PM. Chair: Jane Zatechka (328-0662) [email protected] Faculty Dinner-Dance Club: Offers fine dining, conversation, and dancing to a live band. Dances are held one Saturday

each month at the East Student Union. Optional dinner starts at 6:30 PM, dancing at 7:30 to 10:30 PM. The cost is $80 a couple per year or $50 a couple per semester. Novice members are welcome and a non-member couple may attend one dance at no charge. Celebrating its 94th year!

Chair: Roberta Doeden (488-6110) [email protected] Meals on Wheels: Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This re-

quires 1 to 1½ hours of service on one Monday or Tuesday each month. Chair: Janet Martin (488-6821) Newcomers: A social group for women during their first three years at UNL to get acquainted with each other and to

learn more about UNL Faculty Women’s Club, the university, and the city of Lincoln. Activities may include lunch, shopping, coffees in homes, and a “couples event” in the winter. The annual Newcomer Coffee will be held on Sep-tember 12th. See newsletter article for more information.

Co-Chairs: Lovell Moser (489-7978) [email protected] Meredith Patterson (420-7548) [email protected]

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Join the fun with our Interest Groups. Most groups meet monthly on a scheduled day, some meet weekly, others vary meeting dates depending upon the activity, and some groups continue to meet through the summer . Remember — You must have a 2006-2007 paid membership in the Faculty Women’s Club to be eligible to participate in any Interest Group.

Piecemakers: The quilting group meets in various homes based on the work needed to be done on the quilts in pro-gress. Lessons are available to newcomers and to those who want to learn the art of quilting. Come work on your own project, a group project, or help quilt the hostess’ project. If you don’t quilt, but do needlework, bring it along and join us. Meets Tuesdays 9:30 AM to noon. Chair: Linda Gosey (783-2902) [email protected] Play Group: Play time for the youngsters and companionship for the moms. Meeting times and places vary. Chair: Alicia Admiraal (476-6230) [email protected] Town and Gown Investment Club: This group of educated investors is open for new members and is always open for

visitors. Meets the third Thursday at 7:00 PM, year round. Co-Chairs: Lovell Moser (489-7978) [email protected]; Marilyn Henry (486-1312) Travel Groups: For couples and singles who like to travel themselves, or hear about members’ adventures in travel-

ing. Come to share travel tips, experiences, and enjoy slides or digital pictures from around the world. Travel I: Meets on the third Sunday at 7:00 PM. Co-Chairs: Sharon Sawyers (489-2006) [email protected] Jan Jensen (489-7496)[email protected] Travel II: Meets on the fourth Sunday at 2:00 PM. Chair: Mary Lou Pritchard (486-2428) Travel III: Meets on the fourth Sunday at 7:30 PM. Chair: Betty Brindle (328-8454) [email protected]

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All groups meet monthly with the exception of Piecemakers. Meals on Wheels is a community service shared weekly by members. * Meets at the discretion of the group and according to the event planned. ●Meets year round