May 2021 Newsletter

President’s Message Hello Everyone!       A big Thank You to all who participated in the Blazer Kitchen Donation/Luncheon!  It was cold and windy but so nice to see faces again!!  The food from Brick and Tin was excellent as always.        Borden is working hard on programs for next year.  She is in discussions with the Woodward House in hopes of reinstating our annual Kick-off meeting in Person!!!  Be on the lookout for an email with important dates for the 2021-22 year.       As a reminder, we sent out a survey asking for input on programs.  We would really appreciate it if you would take about 5 minutes to fill this out online.  It would help us out a lot to know what your interests are for next year.        I hope everyone has a great summer and we can all come back in the fall refreshed and ready for an incredible new year!  We all look forward to serving you again! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or if you have any questions. I can be reached at [email protected].                                                        Lisa
Scholarship Report

The UAB Women’s Club Scholarships are awarded to women who are considered either full- or half-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Preference is given to students with a cumulative UAB GPA of 3.0 or higher and priority is given to students who have returned to school to complete their degree. Applications are evaluated on recommendations, communication skills and career goals.

Beverly Enriquez is 28 years old and works as an Executive Assistant/Administrative Support Assistant, III at the Alabama Department of Mental Health in Montgomery, Alabama.  She is a junior majoring in Community Health and Human Services with a concentration in Human Services and expects to graduate in July 2022.  Her career goal is to become a human service professional, gain experience serving diverse cultures in many different settings to provide prevention, education and resources for individuals, families and communities and her long term goal is to gain employment with the department of Health and Human Services.  She volunteers with Church of the Highlands and is a CARES Small Group Member.

Tamara Sibley is 29 years old and works as an Accounts Payable Associate at Long Lewis Auto Group. She was awarded Associate of the month in April 2020 and designated as the Team Trainer in October 2020.  Tamara is a junior majoring in Accounting and expects to graduate in August 2022.  Her short-term goal is to become an Accounting Manager/Controller and her long-term goal is to work for a large accounting company as the Chief Financial Officer.  She volunteers with several organizations in the community:  Meals on Wheels, Angel Tree Christmas shopping and is a Blood Drive donor.

Tiffany Morgan is 29 years old and works at the Alabama Department of Transportation as an Engineering Assistant performing quality control tests on soils and concrete.  She is a junior majoring in Civil Engineering and expects to graduate in May 2022.  Her plans are to pursue a Masters of Engineering at UAB, and learn new, innovative subjects that will equip her with knowledge on building future sustainable smart cities.  Ultimately, she would like to become a college professor and share her knowledge with future generations.  Her volunteer work includes coaching little league softball in Thorsby, Alabama.    $2000   Many Thanks to Mona Jackson and her committee for their hard work!

Interest Groups

Daytime book group will meet Monday May 10 at 9:45 am at the home of Pam Thompson, 2205 Shelterwood Rd, Hoover, 35226. She will review Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam. Contact Pam if you plan to come 205-979-8952. Bring a sack lunch and plan to have lunch on the deck. Email [email protected] for zoom link in case of rain.

Evening Book Group will meet (still virtually) on the Fourth Wednesday, which is May 26, at 7:30 pm. We are reading The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah If you'd like a link, please send me a note Naomi at [email protected] or 205-595-7514

Food and Fun: We look forward to getting together when we can. Contact Valerie Thomas [email protected]

Walking Group: If you are interested in walking contact Pam Thompson, 979-8952 [email protected]

Mahjongg Group:  Would you like to join the UABWC Mahjongg group?  Join us on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm.  For location or if you have questions contact Trisha Raczynski at [email protected] or call 205.873.2417

UAB Athletics   Season tickets for the 2021-22 Football at the new Protective Stadium go on sale April 1.  Please contact Borden LeSieur at [email protected] or (205) 532-1771 if you have any questions.

AEIVA/ASC/Art Play/ AIM

The Spring Lineup is posted on their UAB website.   There are three exhibits currently; Lucas Blalock, Shona McAndrew, and Superman.  Call for times.  Sign up for the AEIVA newsletter, [email protected]

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART

Art Break is held virtually each third Tuesday of the month at noon.  On May 18, join the virtual discussion of The History of Collage, in celebration of World Collage Day on May 8.

Art After Five is a Fun Virtual Event on the First Friday of the month.  May is Bridgerton month.

Check the website artsbma.org for many fun events each month.

WAYS OF SEEING:  THE ART OF TRADE, TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION is currently on view along with other exhibitions and the permanent collection. Your museum is open 10-5 Tues-Sat, and noon-5 on Sundays.  Admission is free.

Concerns and Condolences

If you know of anyone who is a member who has illness or death in the family, please contact Denise McKenzie [email protected], 773-255-0354 so that we may send a card.

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Scholarship donations: The link to the Giving page is https://go.uab.edu/UABWC2020    The first option is the          endowment, if you prefer to give to that. The second option, Spendable, is the current year annual fund.   If you prefer to mail a check, make your check payable to UAB Women’s Club Scholarship or UAB Women’s Club Endowment and mail directly to: UAB Gift Records AB 1230 1720 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0112

 You may pay your DUES NOW   with Paypal on the website www.uabwc.com  or Mail to Box 530174 Mountain Brook, AL 35253 $30 for email $35 for paper copies of newsletters Make checks payable to UABWC

Officers for 2021-2022 President:  Lisa Bolton Vice President: Borden Lesieur Recording Secretary:  Sue Brown Corresponding Secretary:  Denise McKenzie Treasurer:  Valerie Thomas

Parliamentarian:  Bonnie Spear Publicity Chair:  Pam Thompson

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