Improvement Club
2016-2017 Program

       (Previous Programs: 2015-2016  2014-2015  2013-2014  2012-2013  2011-2012  2010-2011 2009-2010  2008-2009  2007-2008  2006-2007  2005-2006  2004-2005,  2003-2004,  2002-2003,  2001-2002,  2000-2001,  1999-2000,  1998-1999)

September 1, 2016

Program:  Women in Business Panel: Stephanie from Lillian’s, Alyssa from American Family Insurance, Donita from Diva’s, Judy Grabham from Judy’s Cottage
Moderator: Wendy Sylvester    
Location: Spilled Grain Brewhouse

Donation:  Annandale Food Shelf

October 6, 2016

Program:  Katie VanDorp Adventures – hiking the Continental Divide Trail extending 3,100 miles from Canada to Mexico: the route, the gear, the adventure.

Donation:  Anna Marie’s Alliance

November 3, 2016

Program:  Birding – how to care for birds over winter
Speaker: Tom Westman

Donation:  Pioneer Park

December 8, 2016

Program:  Holiday High Tea Fundraiser – A high tea will be served by Cottage Gourmets at the Westman home on Lake Sylvia.  Seating is limited and carpooling a must.  Directions will be given before the event.  

Donation:  Share Your Christmas

January 5, 2017

Program:  Camp Friendship, True Friends

Speaker:  Ed Stracke, President and CEO, True Friends 

Donation:  True Friends

February 2, 2017

Program:  Mental Health: The Bounce Back Program, Buffalo Hospital

Speaker: Corey Martin, M.D., Director of Medical Affairs, Buffalo Hospital

Donation:  The Bounce Back Program, Buffalo Hospital

March 2, 2017

Program:  Current Trends in Interior Decorating

Speaker: Karna Rice

Donation:  ACT – Arts Team

April 6, 2017

Program:  Great River Regional Library - Advancing services with technology – Part 2.

Speaker: Jami Trenam, Associate Director of Collection Development, Great River Regional Library

Donation:  GRRL – Gift Fund for Annandale Library

May 4, 2007

Program:  Annual Meeting
Lunch & Learn: Social Media with Alyssa Greve. Bring your iPad and Smart phones.  

Donation:  Youth First - Annandale

June 1, 2017

Program:  Field trip fundraiser to Minnesota History Museum, St. Paul

Transportation: Holt Coach bus. Pre-tour Box lunch at Museum, Guided Tour at 1:30 pm.
Donation:  AIC Scholarship Fund

July 6, 2017  

Program:  The Ninety-Nines, Inc. – international organization of women pilots founded by Amelia Earhart. How they inspire women to fly.

Speakers:  Patti Sandusky, Chapter Chair – Minnesota Ninety-Nines and Robyn Stoller, Private pilot.

Donation:  The Ninety-Nines, Inc. – a 501 (c) 3 organization supporting women pilots, inspiring women to fly - by awarding scholarships, education and more.

August 3, 2017

Program:  Summer Fundraiser Picnic provided by the AIC Executive Board, Program Committee & Fundraising Committee

Donation:  Annandale Recreation Park