LIke so much of the rest of the world, the COVID pandemic has resulted in some changes in the way the Houston-Peach branch operates. After having no meetings in the spring, we have begun this fall to have hybrid meetings, with those members who want to meet in person gathering at the Byron Welcome Center, and others meeting on Zoom.

Macon Judicial Circuit’s District Attorney-Elect Anita Reynolds Howard was the speaker for our October 13 program. Her topic was: “Challenges for Women Running for Office … and How to Plan a Winning Campaign.” Ms. Howard recently completed her successful run for office in Macon. She also answered questions from members, and seemed interested in joining AAUW!

Our program for November 10 was presented by the Women’s Interfaith Alliance of Central Georgia (WIA). Several of our Houston-Peach members are also WIA members, and two of them (Marlene Humphry and Margaret Mathews), along with Eman Abdulla, shared some of this organization’s  history, projects, and programs. There was also  time for questions at the end of the program. This group’s stated purpose is to promote an appreciative knowledge of various faith traditions through friendship, education, and service.