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1 Summer 2018 The GEM Fund: AAUW Asheville Scholarship Endowment, Inc Contents Fund Drive Season pp. 1-7 GEM Description p. 8 Donor Lists p. 9 Business Partners pp Giving Opportunities p. 17

2 Page 2 AAUW Asheville Family and Friends Make 2018 GEM Tributes Fund Drive Season Great Success! In memory of Bebe Kelly & all GEM Board members, past and present: Pat Argue In memory of Mary Hyde s special birthday from literature book club: Pat Argue In honor of Pat Argue and her service to the GEM Board: Bev Briedis, Marilyn Kolton, & Martha McMullen and Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts In memory of Bebe Kelly, the mother of Pat Argue: Melinda Brown, Susan Fishbein, On the front porch of Fernihurst, the historic nineteenthcentury mansion on the A-B Tech campus, GEM Board Marilyn Kolton, Helen McClintock, Martha McMullen, Jacque Morgan, Fran Myers, President Marilyn Kolton, Secretary Helen McClintock, and Mary Powell, Jill Preyer, Jeanne Smolkin, & GEM board member Betty Feingold greet guest Anne Reis. Kathleen Thibodeau In honor of Ann Clarke Snell and her work as GEM Fundraiser Chairperson: Scherry Chapman, Eugenia Harrell, & Marjorie Her- bert In honor of the good health of the Quinn family: Mary Hyde In honor of Emily Quinn s son Duncan a speedy and complete recovery: Jayne Gallanger In memory of Sylvia Piecuch: Marilyn Kolton In honor of Norma Snapp and her service to AAUW: Constance MacDonald In honor of Jill Preyer: Eleanor Johnson GEM In Board honor members of Irene s 80th Jeanne birthday Smolkin and and Irv Millie Massey Rothberg s engage 90th in birthday: some raffle Gladys ticket Podhurst buying and selling. In honor Raffle of Laura ticket Brown sales Quinn, brought mother-in- $1,690. law: Emily Quinn Pat Argue Patricia Ashe Catharine Battle Bev Briedis Melinda Brown Sherry Brown Barbara Campbell Scherry Chapman Susan Fishbein Jayne Gallanger Jillian Johnson Elaine Kabat Sandy and Al Kaplan Mary Kirk Pamela Lane Mary Lasher Betty Letzig Renée Levine Fran Myers Gladys Podhurst Mary Powell Elizabeth Preyer Jill Preyer Sue Reynolds Nancy Schuman Jan Schwartz Jeanne Smolkin Guests at the GEM Friends Silent Louise Auction Haas table, featuring Anne and Robert Louttit experiences and services such Eugenia as yoga Harrell and lunch on the roof, Constance MacDonald Norma Snap games nights, art and crafts Suzanne classes, Harter guided hikes, spa Barbara Mayer Ann Clarke Snell treatments, private catering, Marjorie film discussions, Herbert and picnics. This Helen McClintock Juanita Spanogle year the silent auction netted Carolyn a record Hubbard $4,855. Mary Hyde Martha McMullen Arlene Merritt Peg Steiner The Hughes-Cunningham Eleanor Johnson Eve Miller Marion Johnson Jacque Morgan Fundraiser volunteers Fund, Vanguard and planners Charitable don bee bopper Endowment headbands to Program celebrate Bee-ing in Asheville.

3 AAUW Asheville Scholarship Endowment, Inc. Page 3 Fund Drive Season, cont. New this year was a live auction, featuring a Night on the Town and several pieces of fine jewelry, worth over $1000, donated by John Laughter Jewelry, a Diamond Sponsor. Stuart Smolkin serves as auctioneer. A-B Tech president, Dr. Dennis King, addresses fundraiser guests. Two of the GEM scholars tell their stories, describing how much the GEM scholarship has meant to them. Continued on next page

4 Page 4 Tributes Dinner is served! Pat Argue Patricia Ashe Catharine Battle Bev Briedis Melinda Brown Sherry Brown Barbara Campbell Scherry Chapman Susan Fishbein Jayne Gallanger Louise Haas Cracker Jack Chef bartender serves Eugenia up Harrell red, white, and sparkling wine. Sparkling Suzanne Harter water, too. Marjorie Herbert In memory of Bebe Kelly & all GEM Board members, past and present: Pat Argue In memory of Mary Hyde s special birthday from literature book club: Pat Argue In honor of Pat Argue and her service to the GEM Board: Bev Briedis, Marilyn Kolton, & Martha McMullen and Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts In memory of Bebe Kelly, the mother of Pat Argue: Melinda Brown, Susan Fishbein, Marilyn Kolton, Helen McClintock, Martha McMullen, Jacque Morgan, Fran Myers, Mary Powell, Jill Preyer, Jeanne Smolkin, & Kathleen Thibodeau Carolyn Hubbard Mary Hyde Eleanor Johnson Marion Johnson Jillian Johnson Elaine Kabat Sandy and Al Kaplan Mary Kirk Pamela Lane Mary Lasher Betty Letzig Renée Levine Anne and Robert Louttit Constance MacDonald Barbara Mayer Helen McClintock Martha McMullen Arlene Merritt and dessert! Eve Miller Jacque Morgan bert In honor of the good health of the Quinn family: Mary Hyde In honor of Emily Quinn s son Duncan a speedy and complete recovery: Jayne Gallanger In memory of Sylvia Piecuch: Marilyn Kolton In honor of Norma Snapp and her service to AAUW: Constance MacDonald In honor of Jill Preyer: Eleanor Johnson In honor of Irene s 80th birthday and Irv Rothberg s 90th birthday: Gladys Podhurst In honor of Ann Clarke Snell and her work In honor of Laura Brown Quinn, mother-inlaw: Emily Quinn as GEM Fundraiser Chairperson: Scherry Chapman, Eugenia Harrell, & Cracker Marjorie Jack Her-Chef Michelle Kelley oversees sumptuous farm-to-table buffet in the Fernihurst dining room. Fran Myers Gladys Podhurst Mary Powell Elizabeth Preyer Jill Preyer Sue Reynolds Nancy Schuman Jan Schwartz Jeanne Smolkin Norma Snap Ann Clarke Snell Juanita Spanogle Peg Steiner The Hughes-Cunningham Fund, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

5 Page 5 Tributes In memory of Bebe Kelly & all GEM Board members, past and present: Pat Argue In memory of Mary Hyde s special birthday from literature book club: Pat Argue In honor of Pat Argue and her service to the GEM Board: Bev Briedis, Marilyn Kolton, & Martha McMullen and Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts In memory of Bebe Kelly, the mother of Pat Argue: Melinda Brown, Susan Fishbein, Over thirty items were offered Marilyn in the Kolton, raffle Helen theatre McClintock, tickets, Martha baseball tickets, Arboretum McMullen, membership, Jacque gift Morgan, items, and Fran Myers, gift cards to some of Asheville s Mary Powell, best restaurants. Jill Preyer, Jeanne Smolkin, & Kathleen Thibodeau In honor of Ann Clarke Snell and her work as GEM Fundraiser Chairperson: Scherry Chapman, Eugenia Harrell, & Marjorie Her- bert In honor of the good health of the Quinn family: Mary Hyde In honor of Emily Quinn s son Duncan a speedy and complete recovery: Jayne Gallanger In memory of Sylvia Piecuch: Marilyn Kolton In honor of Norma Snapp and her service to AAUW: Constance MacDonald Karen Mauro and Marlene Shaklan hand out items In honor to raffle of Jill winners. Preyer: Eleanor Johnson In honor of Irene s 80th birthday and Irv Rothberg s 90th birthday: Gladys Podhurst In honor of Laura Brown Quinn, mother-inlaw: Emily Quinn Pat Argue Patricia Ashe Catharine Battle Bev Briedis Melinda Brown Sherry Brown Barbara Campbell Scherry Chapman Susan Fishbein Jayne Gallanger Louise Haas Eugenia Harrell Suzanne Harter Marjorie Herbert Carolyn Hubbard Mary Hyde Guests make their selections for Eleanor raffle Johnson items. Marion Johnson Jillian Johnson Fran Myers Elaine Kabat Gladys Podhurst Sandy and Al Kaplan Mary Powell Elizabeth Preyer Mary Kirk Jill Preyer Sue Reynolds Pamela Lane Nancy Schuman Mary Lasher Jan Schwartz Betty Letzig Renée Levine Jeanne Smolkin Anne and Robert Louttit Constance MacDonald Norma Snap Seventeen Barbara offerings Mayer of services and Ann experiences Clarke Snell comprised the GEM Helen Friends McClintock Silent Auction. Juanita Spanogle Martha McMullen Peg Steiner Arlene Merritt The Hughes-Cunningham Eve Miller Fund, Vanguard Charitable Jacque Morgan Endowment Program

6 AAUW Asheville Scholarship Endowment, Inc. Page 6 Fund Drive Season, cont. GEM Friends enjoy great food, wine, and conversation, while contributing to higher education for women and aligning with AAUW s core mission of breaking down economic and educational barriers for women and girls. Three presidents: Dr. Dennis King, A-B Tech; Rachel Sossoman, President-Elect, AAUW Asheville; and out-going GEM Board president, Marilyn Kolton. Continued on next page

7 Page 7 Tributes In memory of Bebe Kelly & all GEM Board members, past and present: Pat Argue In memory of Mary Hyde s special birthday from literature book club: Pat Argue In honor of Pat Argue and her service to the GEM Board: Bev Briedis, Marilyn Kolton, & Martha McMullen and Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts In memory of Bebe Kelly, the mother of Pat Argue: Melinda Brown, Susan Fishbein, Marilyn Kolton, Helen McClintock, Martha McMullen, Jacque Morgan, Fran Myers, Mary Powell, Jill Preyer, Jeanne Smolkin, & Kathleen Thibodeau In honor of Ann Clarke Snell and her work as GEM Fundraiser Chairperson: Scherry Chapman, Eugenia Harrell, & Marjorie Her- bert In honor of the good health of the Quinn family: Mary Hyde In honor of Emily Quinn s son Duncan a speedy and complete recovery: Jayne Gallanger In memory of Sylvia Piecuch: Marilyn Kolton In honor of Norma Snapp and her service to AAUW: Constance MacDonald In honor of Jill Preyer: Eleanor Johnson In honor of Irene s 80th birthday and Irv Rothberg s 90th birthday: Gladys Podhurst In honor of Laura Brown Quinn, mother-inlaw: Emily Quinn Pat Argue Patricia Ashe Catharine Battle Bev Briedis Melinda Brown Sherry Brown Barbara Campbell Scherry Chapman Susan Fishbein Jayne Gallanger Louise Haas Eugenia Harrell Suzanne Harter Marjorie Herbert Carolyn Hubbard Mary Hyde Eleanor Johnson Marion Johnson Jillian Johnson Elaine Kabat Sandy and Al Kaplan Mary Kirk Pamela Lane Mary Lasher Betty Letzig Renée Levine Anne and Robert Louttit Constance MacDonald Barbara Mayer Helen McClintock Martha McMullen Arlene Merritt Eve Miller Jacque Morgan Fran Myers Gladys Podhurst Mary Powell Elizabeth Preyer Jill Preyer Sue Reynolds Nancy Schuman Jan Schwartz Jeanne Smolkin Norma Snap Ann Clarke Snell Juanita Spanogle Peg Steiner The Hughes-Cunningham Fund, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

8 Page Page 8 8 Celebrating Tributes 16 Years of Giving and Bee-ing in Asheville In memory of Bebe Kelly & all GEM Board members, past and present: Pat Argue In memory of Mary Hyde s special birthday from literature book club: Pat Argue In honor of Pat Argue and her service to the GEM Board: Bev Briedis, Marilyn Kolton, & Martha McMullen and Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts In memory of Bebe Kelly, the mother of Pat Argue: Melinda Brown, Susan Fishbein, Marilyn Kolton, Helen McClintock, Martha McMullen, Jacque Morgan, Fran Myers, Mary Powell, Jill Queen Preyer, Jeanne Bee Smolkin, because & Kathleen Thibodeau Pat Argue Jillian Johnson Patricia Ashe Elaine Kabat Gladys Podhurst This year s fund drive season, our Catharine 16th, Battle salutes Bee-ing in Sandy Asheville and Al Kaplan local bees, spring Mary Powell flowers, Bev Briedis Melinda Brown Mary Kirk Sherry Brown Sue Reynolds well helping themselves, their Barbara families, Campbell and the world Pamela through Lane education. Contributions Nancy Schuman to GEM Scherry Chapman Mary Lasher Jan Schwartz Susan Fishbein Betty Letzig In keeping with AAUW s mission Jayne of Gallanger breaking down economic Renée and Levine educational barriers Jeanne for Smolkin women and Louise Haas Anne and Robert Louttit Eugenia Harrell Suzanne Harter Constance MacDonald Barbara Mayer 53. Some are single mothers wanting Marjorie to Herbert better support their Helen families; McClintock some have already Juanita raised Spanogle a family Carolyn Hubbard Martha McMullen Peg Steiner Mary Hyde Eleanor Johnson Marion Johnson Arlene Merritt Eve Miller Jacque Morgan bert An education makes every woman the Diamonds aren t a girl s best friend: an education is! In honor of Ann Clarke Snell and her work as GEM Fundraiser Chairperson: Scherry Chapman, Eugenia Harrell, & Marjorie Her- In honor of the good health of the Quinn family: Mary Hyde In honor of Emily Quinn s son Duncan a speedy and complete recovery: Jayne Gallanger In memory of Sylvia Piecuch: Marilyn Kolton In honor of Norma Snapp and her service to AAUW: Constance MacDonald In honor of Jill Preyer: Eleanor Johnson In honor of Irene s 80th birthday and Irv Rothberg s 90th birthday: Gladys Podhurst In honor of Laura Brown Quinn, mother-inlaw: Emily Quinn Fran Myers Elizabeth Preyer farm-to-table ingredients, and, most of all, continuing to provide local scholarships for women. Bees work Jill Preyer diligently to help their community and build a better world; that s what our GEM scholars are about, as make this possible. girls, the sole purpose of GEM is to raise funds to provide undergraduate scholarships to women whose Norma Snap educations have been interrupted or delayed. In a typical year, our GEM Scholars range in age from 23 to Ann Clarke Snell and now want to pursue their own educational dreams; others have now learned, for the first time, the The Hughes-Cunningham importance of education to women s lives. What they all have in common is a desire to better their lives, through education. Fund, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

9 AAUW Asheville Page 9 Scholarship Endowment, Inc. Page 9 Diamond Level Tributes Beth Ellers Nini Abbott Lina Evans John Laughter Jewelry Flat Rock Playhouse Karen Mauro Deborah Fulton-Helmer Mary Powell Susan and Lowell Grabel In memory of Bebe Kelly & all GEM Board bert Carol and Richard Smith Janet and Dick Graham members, past and present: Pat Argue Jeanne and Stuart Smolkin Lynn In Harmon honor of the good health of the Quinn Ann and Farley Snell In memory of Mary Hyde s special birthday Susan family: Hensley Mary Hyde from literature book club: Pat Argue Peg and Bill Steiner Eleanor In honor Johnson of Emily Quinn s son Duncan a Marilyn Wright, Premier In honor Sotheby s of Pat Argue and her service to the Molly speedy Keeney and complete recovery: Jayne Gallanger Kelley, Cracker Jack Chef International Realty GEM Board: Bev Briedis, Marilyn Kolton, Michelle Ruby Level & Martha McMullen and Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Marion In memory Mayfield-Johnson of Sylvia Piecuch: Marilyn Kolton McClintock Helen Marilyn Kolton and In memory Lou Dwarshuis of Bebe Kelly, the mother of Pat Verna In McGaughey honor of Norma Snapp and her service to Catharine McClaskey Argue: Melinda Brown, Susan Fishbein, Tom AAUW: and Cynthia Constance Menefee MacDonald Marilyn Kolton, Helen McClintock, Martha Jill Preyer Metro Wines McMullen, Jacque Morgan, Fran Myers, In honor of Jill Preyer: Eleanor Johnson Marlene and Allen Mary Shaklan Frances Myers Powell, Jill Preyer, Jeanne Smolkin, & In honor of Irene s 80th birthday and Irv Perry J. Stamatiades Kathleen DDS, Thibodeau Z e Dental Jacque Penick Rothberg s 90th birthday: Gladys Podhurst LaDean Peterson Sapphire Level In honor of Ann Clarke Snell and her work Posana s In honor Café of Laura Brown Quinn, mother-inlaw: Emily Quinn as GEM Fundraiser Chairperson: Scherry Pat Argue Chapman, Eugenia Harrell, & Marjorie Her- Publix Super Markets B B Barns Nursery Barbara Robinson Bellagio s Pat Argue Jillian Johnson Marion A. Roletti Foundation Fran Myers Sherry Brown Patricia Ashe Elaine Kabat Jan Schwartz Gladys Podhurst Barbara Campbell Catharine Battle Cúrate s Tapas Bar Bev Briedis Sandy and Al Sensibilities Kaplan Spa Mary Powell Marilyn Kolton Joanne and Martin Swenson Elizabeth Preyer Alice and Robert Doner Melinda Brown Sherry Brown Mary Kirk Jill Preyer Sue Reynolds Barbara Campbell Scherry Chapman Pamela Lane Mary Lasher Nancy Schuman Members Contributing Services to the GEM Friends Silent Auction Jan Schwartz Susan Fishbein Betty Letzig Nini Abbott Jayne Gallanger Michelle Kelley, Renée Cracker Levine Diane Mooney Jeanne Smolkin Cathy Battle Louise Haas Jack Chef Anne and Robert Louttit Jan Schwartz Diana Davis Eugenia Harrell Molly Keeney Constance MacDonald Sensibilities Norma Spa Snap Alice Doner Suzanne Harter Marilyn Kolton Barbara Mayer Marlene Shaklan Ann Clarke Snell Beth Ellers Marjorie Herbert Roberta Madden Helen McClintock Jeanne Smolkin Juanita Spanogle Bette Feingold Carolyn Hubbard Joanna Manasse Martha McMullen Lois Sutton Peg Steiner Susan Grabel Mary Hyde Karen Mauro Arlene Merritt Eleanor Johnson Helen McClintock Eve Miller The Hughes-Cunningham Fund, Vanguard Charitable Marion Johnson Jacque Morgan Endowment Program

10 Page 10 A record 44 local businesses, service providers, and artists contributed gift cards for goods and services to be raffled at the June 3 fundraiser party. Please thank these partners by patronizing their businesses, services, and studios. Many of our business partners contributed $100 or more in goods or services, becoming Sapphire Sponsors, one was a Ruby Sponsor, and two were Diamond Sponsors Sweeten Creek Road Arden, NC

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15 Page 15 Marilyn Wright has written us that, as a professional, successful woman, she is pleased to support a community of women by becoming a GEM Diamond Sponsor. Dr. Stamatiades (See below.) has generously pledged a multi-year commitment to GEM for $500 each year, becoming a Ruby business sponsor in 2016 and continuing through this year a great example of how Dr. Stamatiades gives back to the community, including GEM.

16 AAUW Asheville Scholarship Endowment, Inc. Inc. Page 16 In support of the GEM Fund and women who want to better their lives through education, John Laughter Jewelry generously donated several pieces of fine jewelry, valued at over $1,000, for GEM s first live auction. Thanks to another wonderful GEM Diamond Sponsor! Grant Laughter writes, Our mission at John Laughter Jewelry is to help create lasting memories with fine jewelry. We strive to live by the Christian principles of respect, integrity, diligence to bring dignity to our employees, customers, vendors, and community. Three generations of family are now involved in our WNC native business started in We have the largest selection of fine jewelry in the area, with hand crafted pieces starting at just $50 to the premier artisanal pieces at $250,000. Our full service repair department can restore family heirlooms, create new unique pieces out of your original jewelry, and do basic repairs with our team of expert goldsmiths. Being involved actively in our community is important to our family. We are only as successful as the people we are around every day, and through teamwork and acting together as a group we can make changes from the street level up to our nation s capital. We are honored to be a part of and contribute to the AAUW Asheville Scholarship Endowment GEM Fund.

17 Page Board of Directors Karen Mauro, President Alice Doner, First Vice-President Nini Abbott, Second Vice- President Jeanne Smolkin, Treasurer LaDean Peterson, Secretary Carol Smith, Finance Committee Chairwoman Bette Feingold Deborah Fulton-Helmer Susan Ikerd Marilyn Kolton Marlene Shaklan Rachel Sossoman, AAUW Asheville President & Representative Alice Doner, GEM Chips Editor As the philanthropic arm of AAUW Asheville, the GEM Fund supports AAUW s mission of empowering women by breaking down educational and economic barriers. GEM raises funds to award undergraduate scholarships to women whose college educations have been interrupted or delayed. Our goal is to help these women attend local colleges, Gaining Educational Momentum (GEM). The GEM Fund is supported entirely by contributions or funds earned on investments from prior contributions. We accept many types of donations, including cash, stock, insurance policies, and legacy gifts. Donors may specify whether they want their contributions to go to the active scholarship fund, which funds scholarships for the coming school year, and/or to the permanent endowment fund, which ensures that money for scholarships will be available for future years. In addition to making direct contributions, there are some other important ways to make a gift to GEM: Another Way to Give to GEM: Purchase Items On-Line at Smile.Amazon.com Log on to Amazon s giving site at Smile.Amazon.com. There you will be able to select the GEM Fund from a drop-down list of charities. Once you have registered GEM as your selection, Amazon will give GEM.5% of the price of every purchase you make at Amazon (using Smile. Amazon.com) from then on. For more information, contact board president Karen Mauro at ktminnc@ gmail.com or The Beatrice Rice Wells Legacy Society comprises a special group of donors who have graciously designated a contribution to the GEM Fund in their wills. Providing for a donation to GEM in your will is an especially powerful way to support GEM and our GEM scholars, a gift that truly does keep on giving. For more information, contact Bette Feingold at bettefeingold@gmail.com. Tributes to Loved Ones and Friends 4B Long Shoals Road, #135 Arden, NC To honor the memory of a loved one or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, holiday, graduation or just to celebrate those important people in your life, consider making a gift to the GEM Fund. GEM will send word of your thoughtfulness to you and your honoree. Not only do these gifts honor loved ones; tributes and legacy gifts help worthy women get an education they might not otherwise have. Additionally, you may want to honor the birthday of friends and family; in the AAUW Asheville newsletter, you will find a list of that month s member birthdays and each month Jeanne Smolkin sends out the list in a survey form where you can check the names of those to whom you would like to send a special GEM birthday card or you may write in the names of other recipients whom you would like to receive a GEM Birthday Card for Scholars. Thanks to Lois Sutton for addressing and sending out the cards.