2024 – 2025
Reservations: Email aauwsaintcloud@gmail.com
Make the subject line: Reservations.
• Indicate in the email if you are a member or guest, and if you would prefer the vegetarian or gluten-free meal options.
• Checks are preferred due to the added fees of credit card payments.
• All reservations must be paid regardless of attendance.
• New members and guests are always welcome to attend.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Reservation deadline Feb. 8.
A Dining Table Conversation:
How to Launch a Children’s Museum”
Cassandra Miles
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Atwood Center, St. Cloud State University
Parking Change: Free in Lot C all day
Program cost: $20 national members; $10 student members
Join us to hear the Executive Director of the Great River Children’s Museum, Cassandra Miles, share the journey of how a single conversation at a dining room table can launch a movement! St. Cloud will soon house the second-largest Children’s Museum in Minnesota? This program is sure to uplift your spirits, remind you about the power of conversation, dreams, generosity of community and building a strong foundation for our children. This program is scheduled at SCSU but stay tuned for the possibility of meeting at the NEW Great River Children’s Museum! Program Coordinator: Laura Hood.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Reservation deadline March 3.
Erosion of Voting Rights and Women’s Rights
Anita Jones
5-7 p.m.
Gorecki Center, College of St. Benedict
Parking: Free parking across the street from the entrance
Program cost: $20 national members; $10 student members
Nita Jones is a Family Advocate for the St. Cloud Area School District 742, a community organizer, a program coordinator consultant, and a grant writer. As a community organizer, she has registered over 500 voters in the St. Cloud area. She has provided voter education and resources to the community for over eight years. She will discuss:
• Why we should vote
• Why it matters
• What’s at stake
• The solution
Voters and women’s rights are a priority. Our foremothers worked too hard and too long for the right to vote. All women need to understand why women should vote, why voting matters, and what’s at stake for all of us! Now, more than ever, it’s time that we stop allowing others to make decisions for us. It’s time we have a voice in making decisions for ourselves. Program Coordinator: Keshia Andersen-King.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Reservation deadline April 1.
Our Region’s Natural Parks and Trails
Ellen Heneghan, Charlotte Stephens
5-7 p.m.
Atwood Center, St. Cloud State University
Parking: Use paid parking in the Fourth Ave. ramp or park free (after 4:30 p.m.) in Lot C at Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street.
Program cost: $20 national members; $10 student members
Learn how the Natural Parks and Trails Coalition, (a local organization you’ve likely never heard of), has had an extraordinary impact on preserving our natural heritage. Our group has worked for three decades to create park land acquisition and trail development. Hear about the challenges and triumphs, and what was learned along the way. With gorgeous photos, you will also learn about stunning nearby natural parks as well as four regional trails. Program Coordinator: Suzanne Rodell.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Reservation deadline May 6.
Annual Business Meeting
AAUW National Speaker (Video or Virtual)
“Current Status of AAUW National Lobbying Efforts”
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Atwood Center, St. Cloud State University
Parking: Paid Ramp or Free in Lot C
Program cost: $20 national members; $10 student members
In addition to holding our annual Member Recognition and Business Meeting (including reports from our Financial, Membership, and Public Policy chairwomen), we have a speaker (either on video or virtually) from AAUW National. We’re hoping to secure an update on National lobbying and advocacy efforts, including what is being promoted, current status and how AAUW National promotes issues in support of our mission.