DISTRICT SEMINAR:

I encourage each of you to look at our web-page for information on the District Meeting, but here are some highlights:

The theme is: "Women Changing the World: Past, Present and Future"

Our speakers will include Harriet Bishop, a character performer from the MN Historical Society who will share her stories as the first teacher in St. Paul in 1847; Clarene Menzies whose topic will be Women of Islam; Kenton Spading a researcher on the disappearance of Amelia Earhart; Susan Doerr from UNICEF and Senator Mee Moua, the first Hmong state senator.

We've planned some fun with a tour of the Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden (aka Japanese Tea Garden)(Click for Photos and Information) and a riverboat cruise on Saturday afternoon and evening.Padelford Packet Boat Co., Inc.

Registration will be $130 including the riverboat cruise and dinner and the Global Event ticket. We will have the complete program for you at our August meeting and your assignments for the weekend.

Global Event:
As you know we will be hosting our 4th Annual Global Event in conjunction with the District Seminar during lunch on Saturday. Our speaker will be Dorothy Anton, who was our speaker at the June meeting. She will be sharing with us some of her research on Eleanor Roosevelt and then will perform a part of the play she is writing on Eleanor.

       So, now it's time to start selling tickets and gathering silent auction items. Promotional materials for the event are included in this mailing and more copies will be available at our August meeting. Since the event is earlier this year, we need to get started.

Again, you will hear more on this event at our August meeting and get your assignments but don't wait – start now!

AUGUST MEETING:

Our August meeting will be held at Peggy St. Germain's, 1033 Ingerson Road, Shoreview. Ingerson Road is East of Lexington Ave., about 2 miles north of Highway 36 (on your way to McGuires where we used to meet). Her house is white with black shutters and is on the left (North) side of Ingerson road.
(Locator Map)

That's 5:30 PM on Tuesday August 27th. And, it's POTLUCK, so when you call Peggy to let her know you're coming, please let her know what you are planning to bring. 651-486-9457.

PROGRAMS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR:

Marj and her committee have lined up some wonderful speakers for us for the upcoming year. Please put these dates on your calendar as the best opportunities to bring prospective members:

• OCT. 22, Marge Christiansen-President of Score and woman business owner
• DEC. 17 Lake Country of Sweet Adelines International
• JAN. 28-Joint meeting with Minneapolis Zontians--Karen Ruth, Pilot for Champion Airways
• MARCH 25--Deborah Locke, Journalist for St. Paul Pioneer Press
• MAY 27--Annual Meeting-Service Presentations   

• Sunday, August 18, 2002 - 4pm to dark

Saint Paul Nagasaki Sister City committee, Japan American Society of MN, JETAA and Como Park Conservatory have again joined forces to present the Como Park Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival. In 2002 the fifth annual festival will provide an assortment of Japanese cultural traditions. Live entertainment, festival food and a plethora of exhibits and demonstrations from vendors and organizations will create a terrific atmosphere. New in 2002, the Clouds in Water Zen Center will conduct guided meditation sessions. Food selections will include typical Japanese festival fare to typical American festival fare. Also new in 2002, the Japan American Society of MN is developing a traditional bon odori - a festival street dance.

Admission is $3 for anyone over age 13.