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Improvement Club
2009-2010 Program

(Previous Programs: 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005, 2003-2004, 2002-2003, 2001-2002, 2000-2001, 1999-2000, 1998-1999)

September 3, 2009

Program: The History of the Annandale Improvement Club

Jill Bishop and Rose Mary Nelson have researched the history of the Improvement Club. They will give us the reasons that we are still going strong after a century. Reservations for the October winery tour will be taken at this meeting.

Co-chairs: Cindy Ahrens, Muriel Rudolph, Darlene Fichtel, Lajla Hood , Lorraine Johnson

Donation: ACT trails

October 1, 2009

Program: The Millner Heritage Winery - Don and Mary will tell about the family of wine makers descending from the heart of Europe, now making wine in the heart of Minnesota . We will have our meeting and lunch followed by tour and wine tasting. Tour is $7, wine tasting is $3, and lunch cost is $13. This is limited to 54 participants. Reservations for the High Tea at the Westman-Hankerson home will be taken at the October and November meetings.

Co-chairs: Phyl Fering, Mary Jean Kelly, Jan Foldenauer, Julie Olson, JoAnne Solinger

Donation: Free Store

November 5, 2009

Program: Jerene Mortenson - the mother of Greg Mortenson, the author of 3 Cups of Tea. Jerene will share with us the journey of her son building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan . She will share her part in his journey. Reservations for the High Tea at the Westman-Hankerson home will be taken at this meeting.

Co-chairs: Meredith Froehlich, Joyce Dahl, Betsy Gridley, Kim Holmberg, Shirley Dick

Donation: Greg Mortenson Foundation

December 3, 2009

Program: 11:00 AM Holiday High Tea This will be served by Cottage Gourmet at the Westman-Hankerson home on Lake Sylvia . This is limited to 60 people at $20 per person (including tax).

Co-chairs: Sandy Otto, Gloria Warner

Donation: Share Your Christmas

January 7, 2010

Program: Mic Golden - GRRL Library

Mic Golden, GRRL collection Development Coordinator, will entertain and educate with a book talk.

Co-chairs: Verna Dahnke, Cheryl Wagner, Opal Fisher, Marilyn Bruggeman, Shirley Diskerud

Donation: Youth First

February 4, 2010

Program: Laura Hood Beckman Monthly Dinner Clubs

If you love to eat, love your friends, and love adventure you will love this discussion. The how-tos of forming a dining or cooking club.

Co-chairs: Stacey Tomberlin, Sharon Peterson, Charlene Schaefer, Judy Seaberg

Donation: Sunset Ridge

March 4, 2010

Program: Edible Arrangements by Jeff and Rebecca Harkman: Life after corporate America - Jeff and Rebecca will talk about their journey from the corporate world to the entrepreneur lifestyle.

Co-chairs: Mary Iverson, Judy Johnson, Nancy Hector, Terry Jensen

Donation: Food Shelf

April 1, 2010

Program: Barb Isle - Living in Different Parts of our World - Barb will talk about her travels, life in Saudi Arabia , and other areas of the world.

Co-chairs: Marlene Dingmann, Marcia Connelly, Vicki Morgan, Linda Olson, Marge Lundeen

Donation: Teddy Bears for Camp Amanda

May 6, 2010

Program: Annual Meeting

Co-chairs: Erla Kyllonen, Lynette Gagnelius, Phyllis Latour, Julie Sedey, Dayle Lampi

Donation: Anna Maries Alliance

June 3, 2010

Program: Lillian's of Buffalo will join us at Reichels to speak about their business

Co-chairs: Ruth Mohwinkel, Doris Youngquist, Marilyn Veldman, JoAnn Winchell, Bev Lindgren

Donation: Camp Eastview

July 8, 2010

Program: 12 Noon Picnic at the Annandale Pavilion

Co-chairs: Improvement Club officers

Donation: Camp Friendship Scholarships

August 5, 2010

Program: Terry Jensen - IMAGE - Iringa Maasai Adolescent Girls Education Terry will talk about the education for young women in Tanzania .

Co-chairs: Darlene Menke, Barb Owen, Fran Ulfers, Doris Wynia, Jean Peterson

Donation: The African Maasi women education (checks made to St. Johns Lutheran)

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