Marlene Humphry and Carrie Smith stack sorted books to the ceiling

Collections for the Annual Branch Book Sale continue to “Reach to the Ceiling.”  In this picture, Marlene Humphry,  Sale Co-Chair, and Carrie Smith, Branch Co-President, stack boxes fo books being priced and sorted for the 47th annual Houston-Peach Book Sale at the Houston Mall in Warner Robins on October 25, 26, and 27.  Books are still being accepted at the Mall and at Happy Hour Recycling Center.  Arrangements can also be made for pick ups of large donations.  Call 478-918-3666 for information. All donations are tax deductible.

During the spring of 1962 some six or eight members of the Macon AAUW branch living in Warner Robin, finding that adverse weather conditions seemed to prevail each meeting night and thinking that Warner Robins could support a branch of its own, discussed with friends the possibility of organizing their own branch.

Eleanor Granum, Founding President

Warner Robins Branch of the American Association of University Women (1962 – 1992) History.  The Houston Peach Branch starts their 50th Anniversary Year this spring. Watch for articles from the 30 year anniversary book published in 1992.

"Thomas" by Margaret Mathews

Margaret Mathews, artist and long-time Houston Peach branch member, received word Tuesday that her entry, “Thomas” was one of the six winners for the AAUW Art Contest. This is the third win for Mathews with the “Red Door” in 2009 and the “Red Bicycle” in 2010.

Six images were selected to appear on note cards to be mailed to tens-of-thousands of AAUW members across the country this spring. Three images that received the most votes at the end of the voting period were selected and three were selected by past winning artists who will served as judges.

This is the fourth year in a row that branch artists were selected. Jane Winston, a winner last year, was a judge.

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Students thanked the AAUW Houston Peach Branch with posters after receiving free books from the Reading is FUNdamental program.

Kay Road

Eleanor Granum and 2011 Award Winner, Mrs. Ada Lee

Every year the Houston Peach Branch requests nominations for the Eleanor Granum award to honor a woman or man who has shared time, energy, and knowledge through volunteer service to others in Middle Georgia area (Houston and Peach counties). The award is given at the May meeting.

Eleanor Granum is the Founding President of the Houston-Peach branch. She and her husband raised their family here, and she has through given volunteer service through the years in countless ways on the local and state level, without regard to recognition or reward. We wish to recognize others who share Eleanor’s enthusiasm for assisting others, and who serve without recognition.

Download the Application Form and submit by April 3, 2012.