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NPB AAUW honors founder (Thelma Obert); plans meeting 9-18-85; plan hear different drummer (PBP) 2-21-88CLUBS A n AS OC IATIONS— kEPI(IAN ASSOCIATTON OF UNIVERSITY WOMEiN #2 f 1 ..-d "' �, . M AAh o UW _nors ounder T'he North Palm Beach branch of the American Association of university Women honored Thelma Obert of North Palmi Beach, ue of the founders of the <)rganization, at its final meeting of the season. The 'fhelnia Obert Scholarship Fund, Dart of the AAUW's national Education Founda- tion, , has been established kvithJ a grant of $5,006 by the branch. Through its twenty-six years Mrs. Obert has served the branch in many capabilities including president. She is presently parliamentarian and historian. 'Working with the AAUW Library Society, Thel- rna Obert was instrumental in the creation ofthe North Palm Beach Library and has continued to take an active interest in the village library. She currently serves on the North Palm Beach Library - Adivsory Commission. Gifts to the Thelma Obert Fend were also named 'ir, honor of Jane Havill and Betty Moore. Jane Havill is a former branch president and is the current chairman of the Womcii in Literature study THELMA ®BERT was honored- by the North Palm Beach branch of the American Association of University Women at the organization's final meeting of the season recently and a scholarship fiord was established in her honor. group. Betty Moore is editor of the brand bulletin. The North Palm Beach branch of the AAUW meets the third Monday of the month and welcomes all women college and university grad- uates. For membership infor- mation, call Molly Cleare at. 626-6725. Branch officers for 1955-86 are: president, Anne Fitzpatrick; program vice president, Ellen Finnerty; membership vice president, Molly Cleare; recording se- cretary, Ann Hutchins; cor- responding secretary, Marion Knapp; and treasurer, Sue NPB AMERICAN ASSouijA- • TIT OF UNIVERSITY I nl.versl omenplan 'WOMEN �� - The North Palm Beach • ®heardi erent drummer . branch of the American Association of University ►-P s aw Women as its first meeting of A fashionable group, it was not a the year plans a salad bit unusual for the North Palm smorgasbord Monday, Sep- Beach branch of -the American As- tember 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the sociation of University. Women to Palm Beach Gardens Commu- think fashion when planning its an- nity Center. Anne Fitzpatrick, nual fund-raising event — until this president, will present an overview of branch programs year. Raising money in a new style, and stud groups. y g p. after eight years, the women have decided on a Matinee at the Caba- Prospective members are ret" for 1988. cordially invited. For informs- Translated, the spring benefit tion and reservations call and ..,� . , _,. will forego the usual fashion show r; , Leona Malone, t47-0439 or route and present a luncheon at the Molly Cleare, 626-6725. Palm Hotel in West Palm . Beach, Begnnng its 27th year, the ii with lively entertainment by the North Palm Beach branch of Palm Beach Junior College Pace - the AAUW has played an setters, a group that specializes in active community role with the popular and jazz vocals. Proceeds from the March 5 public schools and the public event go to the branch's Education libraries. Recently the branch al Foundation Program, which in - established the Thelma Obert cludes the Thelma Obert Endow - Research and Projects en- ment and provides scholarships for dowment. Monies from this higher degrees, f or return -to -the - endowment are for scholar- work -f orce studies and for eommu- ships or local community nity-betterment projects. projects. Mrs. Obert is a Thelma Obert, a resident of founder of the North Palm North Palm Beach, is a founder of Beach branch and a former this branch, as well as the North p resident of the organization. Palm Beach Public Library. PBJC'S Pacesetters will benefit She currently serves as branch from the luncheon as well. Some parliamentarian and historian. money will go to that group to help Active in the establishment of with travel expenses connected the North Palm Beach Public with its appearance at Expo '88 in Library, Mrs. Obert continues Australia this summer. to serve on the Library Hinda Rosenbaum of Jupiter is Advisory Committee. benef it chairman. Branch officers for 1985-86 The "cabaret" opens with a re - are Anne - , Fitz atrickresi Fitzpatrick, p ception at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. The donation for dent; Ellen Finnerty, program the day is $22. vice president; Molly Cleare, Prizes will be awarded. The membership vice president; main attraction is a handcrafted - Ann Hutchins, recording in -Italy Hibel music box. secretary; Marion Knapp, Reservations and tickets are corresponding secretary; Sue available from Anne Fitzpatrick, Slone, treasurer. 746-8676.