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Annual Report 1962-1963di 353 ,-.T �V'M ii OF, UNIT�26ITY 1\13-1 AliELMIG, '-"OCI !011 11. 0R'FJ71 1--'- J--,1- 11 a UH 3,R,..-dkT0H ,n-iraal Re )ort 1962 - 1963 G NEIRAL 1! Program for the year was presented in September* o'-tudy groups displayed excellent e exhibits of their plans. New and prospective members were honored. sirI organisations (includin6 our Branch) so -.Uice Buell, who represented cormiunity at the Conference of National Organizations su-,,.�-1,-)or*1V"1'ng the United Nations in YVashington, Do Co. spoke at the October meeting. On the opening nie-)-L)ht of the Book Fair in November, !, r. James Riley of the Royal Poinciana Playhouse lectured on the role of the university in the theatre.: A 'xts meeting, Mr. Leastar Stanton discussed slides of great .tet the December Fine paintings and four couples sang madrigals and other 16th. Century music.,* 1,,Stanton Griffis $ an ex -ambassador spoke at an open meeting in January on the subject, "Cuba, w '�-"aystation to Coimuunism." The Legislative Committee became experts on the _--',,.ssoCiation1s proposed changes and presented a programs: in. the form of buzz sessions in February. L',"irso Armenia Schmidt, '--4xecutiv Direct - In 1,1ar-ch a 1.,-'iental Health talk was E,,,iven by -.' 6 11 -ILA e -3 ationo or of the Palm Beach Uounty 1.1ental Health '-'Us30c1__ After a luncheon, members toured the FlaLler Auseum in Palm Beach in Aprile i�.t the 1day meeting, ;fir. Robert Gaither spoke about hi6her education in our area. Student and member art work was exhib ited. Till be held June 3rd. i�b?so ,,-1,.delaide Snyder, Public �,.n annual installation dinner v, at Boca Raton -gill be the guest Relations Director of Florida Atlanti-c University speaker* STUDY GROMPS All study groups are open to, and attended by, interested non -members -e The Couples Book Group met monthly for its fourth year and discussed books aed a Christmas supper presenting current problems* The December meeting inc-lu and the annual 1? ay Picnic was held.o The large, enthusiastic Art -,'�:pprcaciation Group met each month to study the HistorY Of start • `.the f all group studied drawine Two ten -week Art classes were taught by members. and the spring class worked in oils* Relations Group Met twice monthly and studied Central i-gaerica The International Re erican trade spoke at a Supp in which in depth. In 1,,iayq an expert on Central AM included husbands. 6-M Page 2 The 11usic Appreciation Group met four times to hear a series of classical records proceeded by a recorded analysis* Miembers discussed composer's life and special points of musical theory heard in the selections* The iLdvanced Spanish Group met weeldys. The Legislative Chairman held a meeting to study A.- '�-- U. "'V4, structure changes and one to discuss Academic Freedcmo Social and Economic Issues Committee combined with the Book Group to continue the study of the Common Market and the New grope. Blaise Haspodar, an inter.. national professor, led the discussionv Prior to the Flagler ivihaseum triP-,. interested members met with the Art ,appreciation to study the History of Palm Beach �xchitecturee 1,Irs* Enily Obst, a Pa-bn Beach archits-Octl was the speaker*- These members also did individual research on the History of Palm. Beach and met to discuss their findings -e C%&,ij-UNjT-j ACTT TILS A Book Fair was held in November,* In addition to the adult lecture, story telling-,, used books for puppet shows and a movie were provided for children -o liew and _1�2 rilhe entire Branch adults and children were sold. The net profit was - 4:6*30, participated and the community supported the Fair,* Library promotion was continued. Letters enclosing last year's study report were mailed to local oreanizations asking that a representative be sent to a Library a North Palm Beach Library people Study meeting. Forty ppattended and organised 0 stablishinG a library i4 North Pahn Beach. Temporary Society. This Society is e t.1 2000 volumes collected arters have been secured from the Village governmen clu U. 11., held two benefits fortis and organizations are holding benefits. "I lar is hoped that this facility will become a part of a g purpose.. It er library system. 'The. Arts Chairman plans to send art work from the local high schools to the Division Convention in Fort Lauderdale for the student art col-apetition sponsored by the Division* Axt work ©f members also will be on exhibition. E tion Committee compiled a list of resource The Elementary and secondary I 001se Files were presented to people from the area f or use in the local sch BOScouts* seven schools and to Girl Scouts and Y is investi•gating the facilities and interest in The Higher Education Committee education beyond the bachelor degree* continuing ts ()utstanding Idember for her A a U Haat was given an award as I" AvIrse Thomas -da mun'ty' "'he Status of -r,,4omen Committee arranged details* service to the COM ITI"S GE TITERAL ILCTIV :150.00• our Fellowships contribution was A neWsletter was i ssued each luontho e.. Page 3 All members received a Branch yearbook, A Florida Divi. si on handb o of the by-laws were o � and a copy . given to all new members, New members attended the February Board meeting which the Ii�embership Chairman, 'r arranged as an orientation meeting. ,ill meetings have been reported in local newspapers by the Public Relations Chairman,, Branch history continued to be recorded in a scrap book by the Historian* �;. A* U.. �ie. materials were displayed ed ' p ay and available to members on a lending-library table at the• general meetings. The 41. U , w, College .�acui t , y Program was publicizede A personal cue st, onnai re for each member was f ' illed out in tripli cate w The Presid- ent, Membership Chairman and status of 40men Chairman rman e ash have a complete file-. The sale of engegement calendars ars added. �30 to the treasury.. Refreshments were provided at general meetings by • hostesses:.. ,� the Hospitality i t all ty Chap. r�nam, and her On November 30th. ,. a Christmas dinner d T dance was enjoyed ed by members and husbands.* sight members attended the Coc® ,,V � • Cocoa Beach t,orks.�.op �.n August. Ten members attended the Division {tee a D worksho i n st ' p �e Palm- Beach in October.._ Branch members participated in thero ran. p g Three delegates and several members plan to attend the Florida Division Convention in Fort Lauderdale May 3rd. and 4th.. ADI\IINT_0'_'TPL,JI0N The Board of Directors met monthly.. The membership numbers 59, which is eleven more than last. earMembers Y 1e�n ers represent 47 colleges.. The first vice President attended the August Divi al.on Board meeting , in Coco c a Bch* The President and the President--elect- will attend the Division Board meeting on May 3rd.. Being your president for two years has been a privilege:.: I have a dee a ' p ppreciat- ion of you as individuals with your many talents and abil.i.ties. I am grateful, to all of you, as Board and Branch members, for your outstanding cooperation as we have worked to carry out the purpose of j�. 14i. U. J.*- and to secure for our Branch a respected and useful place in our community. dank you for this gratiing emperien.ce Thelma r,I* Obert, President C North: Palin Beach Branch _ _? a i