Members and their guests meet at 11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month from September through May at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in downtown Fort Myers for a program that begins with a delicious lunch. The charge for the lunch is $17.00. An open Board meeting is held at 10:30 a.m. to conduct branch business. A schedule of meetings for 2008-2009 is listed below. If you are interested in joining AAUW of Lee County, or would like to attend a meeting to learn more about our organization, please call Jean Schoenthaler (239) 277-5174 or email her at jeanschoenthaler@centuryfla.com. Branch members have formed several interest groups listed under Officers and Committees.

PROGRAMS AND RESERVATIONS:

One attribute all members of AAUW have in common is a love of learning! Our goal is to insure ongoing intellectual experiences. All members should make reservations by the Tuesday evening prior to the meeting by telephone (Mimi Manpel 454-7675. Cancellations must be made by telephone at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, September 20: "DOWNTOWN DIVA," Stephanie Davis

Saturday, October 18: "LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY: BOOK REVIEWS AND EVENTS," Carrie MacDonald, MSLS. Fall book sale.

Saturday, October 25: Southwest Florida AAUW Interbranch; "HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS," Nola Theiss, panel leader.

Saturday, November 15: "WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH," Steven R. Machlin, MD. FALL BOOK SALE.

Saturday, December 6: "HOLIDAY FASHION SHOW," FUNDRAISER, Fashions by ANTHONY'S, SILENT AUCTION.

Saturday, January 17: "DEVELOPING ARTIFICIAL ARTERIES: VEINS AND THE WOMAN," Dr. Frank Palaia.

Saturday, January 31: WINE TASTING Fundraiser

Saturday, February 21: "SWF SYMPHONY DIRECTOR," Michael Hall.

Saturday, March 14: "TBA," Spring book sale.

Saturday, April 18: "ROBERT MACOMBER," Author, SWF History.

April 17-19: FLORIDA AAUW CONVENTION! Every member can participate!

Saturday, May 16: "GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN LEE COUNTY" Mary Ann Browstein, INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.