Truth in Journalism and Fake News

Monday, October 28, 2024, Social time 6:30 PM, Program 7:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church Lounge

Join seasoned newspaper journalist, editor of Owatonna and Faribault daily newspapers, Annie Harman, as she delves into the critical topic of “Truth in Journalism” in our digital age.  With over a decade of experience in the journalism industry, Annie has witnessed firsthand the evolution of media landscapes and the challenges posed by fake news and social media.  In this presentation Annie will explore the rise of fake news, social media’s influence, and the role of journalists.  One of Annie’s goals is to empower the audience by providing practical tips and strategies for individuals to discern credible sources, verify information, and stay well-informed in an era of information overload.

Annie Harmon has a degree in print journalism from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.  Before relocation to Owatonna in 2017 as a reporter for the Owatonna People’s Press, she was employed as a newspaper reporter and news director for a radio station.

Bring a friend and join the social time starting at 6:30!

It’s time to pay our dues!

Dues for the coming year are:
$72 Association + $9 State + $10 Branch = $91 total.  Please send a check for $91 to Linda Boorman, 1250 Edgewood Place, Owatonna, MN 55060. Check payable to AAUW Owatonna Branch.  (deadline is June 30, 2024)

For the coming year $82 of your annual dues will be tax deductible.

Membership voting concluded and did NOT pass on AAUW Bylaws Change to open eligibility to remove degree requirements for membership.  Thanks to all who took the time to vote.  Per the AAUW Election page:

• The open membership initiative did not pass. Changes to AAUW’s bylaws require 2/3 majority (66.6%) to pass. AAUW members voted 65.1% to approve the measure, just shy of passing.

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Our officers for 2024-2025:
President:  Mary Schwanke
Co-Program VPs:  Mären DeLaitsch & Alana Bunkers
Membership VP:  Mary Overlee Olson
Secretary:  Sandi Tobin
Treasurer:  Linda Boorman
Co-AAUW Funds:  Trudy Severson & Shelly Rockman
Finance:  Eileen Newhouse
Visibility: Nancy Vaillancourt
Webmaster:  Linda Hoffman
Fundraising (Taste):  Mary Cronin & Linda Hoffman

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Dues for the coming year are:
$72 Association + $9 State + $10 Branch = $91 total.  Please send a check for $91 to Linda Boorman, 1250 Edgewood Place, Owatonna, MN 55060. Check payable to AAUW Owatonna Branch.  (deadline is June 30, 2024)

For the coming year $79 of your annual dues will be tax deductible.

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Here are the vendors who supported our 2024 Taste event.  

Be sure to thank them for their support – and support them!

• • Basilleo’s Pizza
  • Candullo’s Coffee
  • Confections by Karen
  • Costas
  • Mizuki Fusion
  • Old Town Bagels & Café
  • Owatonna Eagle’s
  • Owatonna Elk’s
  • Spare Time Entertainment
  • Steve’s Meat Market
  • Torey’s

Thanks to Thrivent Financial for supporting some of our Taste-related expenses in 2024.

Attendees gather at the Owatonna Eagles for Taste of Steele County, sampling a wide array of offerings from local businesses. (Josh LaFollette/southernminn.com)

Rachel Lee, of Steve’s Meat Market in Ellendale, serves up snacks at Taste of Steele County, an AAUW Owatonna fundraiser that supports scholarships for local women and girls. (Josh LaFollette/southernminn.com)

Jennifer Candullo, of Candullo’s Coffee, hands out samples at Taste of Steele County. Candullo’s Coffee was one of the new vendors at this year’s event. (Josh LaFollette/southernminn.com)

Cottage baker Karen Peterson shows off a tray of her cookies. Peterson, of Confections by Karen, also treated attendees to her candied jalapeños. (Josh LaFollette/southernminn.com)

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