2014-2015 Branch Programs

DATE PROGRAM

2014

September 8
Operation: Military Kids and 4-H Military Partnerships Create Opportunities for Military Connected Youth
Marlene VerBrugge, National Project Director, Research Assistant Professor, 4-H Military Partnerships and Ann Domsch, Operation: Military Kids Coordinator for Kansas, Kansas State University
Location: First Congregational Church, 700 Poyntz Avenue, 6:00 p.m.
 October 13
An Inside Perspective of Local Government
Usha Reddi, Manhattan City Commissioner
Bring a friend, have a tour of City Hall, and enjoy a box supper.
Location: City Hall, 11th and Poyntz, 6:00 p.m.
November 10 What Is the National Federation of the Blind and Why Is It Important?
Tom Page, President, National Federation of the Blind
Location: First Congregational Church, 700 Poyntz Avenue, 6:00 p.m.

December 8
McCain Auditorium Backstage Tour, Holiday Refreshments, and Music with Chamber Concert in Kirmser Hall
Location: McCain Auditorium, 6:00 p.m.

2015

January 12
Women in Higher Education: A Place at the Table
April Mason, Provost, Kansas State University
Location: K-State Union, Sunflower Room, 6:00 p.m.
February 9 Women Leaders in the African American Community
Patricia Hudgins, Associate Director, CES, Kansas State University
Location: First Congregational Church, 700 Poyntz Avenue, 6:00 p.m.
Black History Month
March 9 Opportunities for Branch Involvement in STEM Programs for Young Women
Marilyn Fox, STEM Educator and Science Teacher, USD 383
Location: First Congregational Church, 700 Poyntz Avenue, 6:00 p.m.
Women’s History Month
April 13
Crimes Against Women: Violence, Rape, and Sex Trafficking
Deb Kluttz, Executive Pastor, Westview Community Church, Manhattan
Location: First Congregational Church, 700 Poyntz Avenue, 6:00 p.m.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Equal Pay Day, April 14th
May 11 Annual Wrap-up and Celebration
Join us in celebrating our 95th branch year!
Silent Auction – proceeds benefit the branch scholarship fund.
Installation of incoming leadership and membership recognition.
Location: Meadowlark Hills, Community Room, 2121 Meadowlark Road, 6:00 p.m.