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THE BREEZE
January 2016, Volume 33, Number 6
General Meeting – “Women and Prison”
Wednesday, January 13, 4:00 pm
Tehachapi Community Congregational Church
100 East E Street
Friendship Hall
The focus of our general meeting in January is “Women and Prison”, and promises to be a
fascinating program. A panel of four, including (our own) Dr. Sheila Frank, Del Troy, Mari
Goodman, and David Crounse, will discuss prison life (and related topics) for both men
and women. All four have worked at CCI (California Correctional Institution – Tehachapi)
at various times, and can provide valuable insight as to “life inside the walls…”. Dr. Frank
is a clinical psychologist who, in addition to working at the prison for more than a decade
(as a caseworker), has 30 years of experience in her own private practice. Del Troy, local
historian and founding member of Tehachapi Heritage League and Museum, will talk
about the early years of CCI – when it originally opened (in 1932) as a women’s
prison. Mari Goodman is currently a Senior Field Representative for Assembly member
Rudy Salas, and has been involved with recent CA Propositions that have affected prison
work/education programs. While working for the CCI here, Mari also dealt with women’s
prisons, and can speak to the differences that she encountered between the two types of
facilities. And David Crounse (son of our current AAUW President) is a captain at the CCI,
having worked there for over 20 years. He will discuss current prison conditions, and
how they’ve changed over the past several years.
You won’t want to miss this interesting and informative program!! (Please come a few
minutes early, in order to get refreshments and be seated, in order for us to start the program at 4PM…thank you!)
Board Meeting
January 6th, 4 pm
Home of Jeannette Crounse
All members are welcome at the AAUW Tehachapi Board Meeting
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Tehachapi Mountain
Branch Officers-2015-2016
President
Jeannette Crounse 619-2006
Program Vice Presidents
Connie Lynch 823-1440
Linda Flores 821-0621
Membership Vice President
Jan Combs 823-9303
AAUW Funds Vice President
Bugs Fontaine 821-2055
Secretary
Anita Pritchard 823-4158
Finance Officer/Treasurer
Phyllis Belcher 822-4340
January Calendar
Jan 6th, 4 pm Board Meeting
Jan 12th, 12 noon Lunch Bunch
Jan 13th, 4 pm General Meeting
Jan 19th, 1 pm Book Group
Jan 21st, 1 pm Great Decisions
Jan 29th, 10 pm Cemetery Group
TBD Arts and Craft Group
TBD Highway Cleanup
AAUW, founded in 1881, is open to all graduates
who hold an associate, a baccalaureate, or a higher
degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In principle and practice AAUW values and
seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no
barriers to full participation in this organization
on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or class.
Friends of AAUW share their skills and abilities
with our branch. These local women and men,
without associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree from an accredited institution, assist in
achieving the Tehachapi Mountain Branch AAUW
goals of life-long education and scholarship support for local students.
The Tehachapi Mountain Breeze is published
monthly, September through May by the Tehachapi
Mountain Branch of the AAUW. Please submit articles to the editors by the 15th of the month preceding
the date of the publication.. Breeze Editors: Sonja
Wilson, swilson29@bak.rr.com and Jan Combs,
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INTEREST GROUPS
Arts and Crafts Group by Liz Wolfe
Please contact Liz at lizwolfe1@gmail for information.
Book Group by Sonja Wilson
The book for January is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and was
recommended by Tommie Williams. We will meet on January 19th at 1 pm at the Tehachapi Community Church Hall, 100 East E Street, Tehachapi
Cemetery Interest Group by Janice Armstrong
The next meeting will be January 29th at 10 am. Please contact Janice Armstrong at armstronghagen@sbcglobal.net
Great Decisions, 2016 by Nancy Williamson
The Great Decisions Group will meet at the home of Nancy Williamson on Thursday, Jan
21st at 1 pm. I have not received the books yet, but still plan on meeting. Come with enthusiasm, a sense of humor, and your calendar. And bring a friend if you want.
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INTEREST GROUPS (Continued)
Highway Cleanup by Patty Kruetz
Contact Patty at pattygump@yahoo.com.
Lunch Bunch by Jan Combs
In December 17 of us enjoyed a meal together at Perfetto. That included Sonja's daughter,
Cindy, who was here from Idaho to be with Sonja and help out while Jerry was hospitalized. It
also included 2 very new members, Debbie Hand-Cutler and Nancy Guidry and 2 long time
members we haven't seen for a long time, B.J. Anania and Janice Tietz. All present agreed that
the Food and Ambiance rated a 5 on our very precise 1-5 score and the Service a 4 3/4 since it
was a little slow but considering there was only one server, it was really quite good. Susie entertained us with a recitation of Cinderella, which we all enjoyed.
On January 12, which is the second Tuesday as always, at 12:00 we will be having lunch at The
King of Siam, the Thai Restaurant which is on Tucker across the street from Albertsons. Again,
we are asking that you please let Phyllis or Jan know if you plan to attend.
Story Tellers by Phyllis Belcher
When we met last, we set January 5th as the date to have our scripts written or check on progress. Come at 3:00 to home of Phyllis Belcher, 605 S. Snyder. We already have 3 requests for
performances.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR WOMEN
Thanks to all who supported the recent raffle! The winner is Diana Fifer. A special thanks to
those who donated silent auction items: Helen McAllister, Norm Prigge, Lynne Bauer and
Phyllis Aitelli.
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Post Office Box 273, Tehachapi CA 93561
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