Main Street

At the August meeting, Judy North of Crawfordsville Main Street, assisted by Kara Edie, explained their program. It began in 1999 as the Downtown Revitaliztion committee and became Crawfordsville Main Street in 2002. They are the “only advocate for this district,” Judy reported. The organization sponsored the development of the Marie Canine Plaza and the Freedom Clock Plaza. They sponsor various downtown activities, including Lunch and the Plaza, Downtown Party Night, Girls Day Out, and a Plein Air Paintout. They have seen $39 million in investment in the downtown since 1999 and 65% of that has been private investment.

Judy invited everyone to come to the Marie Canine Plaza on august 21 for lunch and entertainment. The lunch is $6.00 and is catered by a downtown restaurant. It is an opportunity to “meet and greet.”

Parliamentary Tip

This month Parliamentarian Nancy Gegner presented Parliamentary Tip
She said it is “totally disorderly” to say the following three things:

1. “so moved.” Better to state the actual motion.

2. “I move to table.” Better to say, “I move to lay on the table.” Or, “I move to postpone indefinitely.”

3. “Question!” Better to say, “I call for the question.” Nancy noted this is a separate motion and requires a 2/3 vote to pass.

Parliamentary procedure gives a form to fairness. Mastering it helps us to be better citizens in any meeting.

Jennie Scott Award

The Jennie Scott Award was established to recognize a BPW/Indiana member who has made the greatest contributions toward BPW in her own local club.

Briefly, nominees must have been a member of a local BPW for at least five years; have 80% attendance; sponsored a new member; and been active.

At the August meeting, Faye Hemphill was chosen as our nominee.

Scholarships

The Scholarship Committee has been reviewing our scholarship applications and scoring criteria.

Our scholarship recipient…

• …must be a woman
• …returning to an accredited school
• …a resident of Montgomery County
• …may only receive the scholarship once
• …currently be in school or accepted to an accredited school.

The winner will be determined on this point system:
1. number of children in household………2 points per child
2. Total income and assistance
A) $25,000 or less…..1
B) up to $35,000…..4
C) up to $45,000…..3
D) over $45,000……2
3. INFBPW Member…2
4. Relative of BPW……1
5. Community involvement & activities…..1 per
6. Employed……………3

It is great to be able to give another woman a hand up.

Getting to Know You

President Lisa Marlett ended the August meeting with a drawing. Each member present drew a name of another member. Lisa challenged each member to make contact with the person whose name they drew. She suggested a phone call, coffee, or lunch. She even gave suggestions for conversation starters. So………if you get a Getting to Know You call, take advantage of an opportunity to get to know a BPW member better.

Peaches Under Meringue

(serves 4)
2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons finely chopped sesame candy or crushed amaretti

Instructions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Put peaches, cut side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar (total. Broil 4-5 inches from heat until tops begin to brown, approximately 2 to 4 minutes.
3. Beat egg white with a pinch of salt in a deep bowl until foamy. Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until it holds stiff and glossy peaks. Fold in candy.
4. Place a dollop of meringue on each peach half and broil 30 seconds. Turn off broiler and leave peaches in oven just until tips of meringue are browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute–but watch carefully!

Member’s News

Helen Reynolds has a new granddaughter, named Helen.
Suanne Milligan August 29 is the Taste! at the Lew Wallace Study grounds.
Darcy Clark Crook saw justice done to a speeder on her way to work.
Amanda Mohlter her grandparents celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Charlotte Daron has a new 16-year old daughter.