English-Speaking Union -
Cincinnati Branch Branch Notes-
February 2005
Editor, Margaret Whiting - Phone (513-241-6070) - email: mpwhit @aol.com
Presidents Message WINTER...
Almost gone! Let's think back, we've had some interesting meetings and
happenings during these last months. Col. Robert Spencer, cousin of Princess
Diana, spoke to us in October, giving us some insight about the Queen. Our
member, Isabelle Paul, hosted a special reception at her palatial home for
him. He had time to visit some of our historic sites while here, thanks to
Ann Schrimpf and Sylvia Benjamin. We enjoyed his visit and he enjoyed meeting
us.
Shakespeare Competition…
Almost here! Come join us in observing this fantastic display of our young
high school students' talents. Remember, our local winner last year, Joe Sofranko,
went to New York City and won the title for the whole United States... a first
for Cincinnati! He shared this experience with us at the November meeting.
Is it possible to have another national winner from Cincinnati, you bet!
Remaining programs...
Coming up! They are interesting and varied, check out the calendar on
the following pages. Thanks to those of you who have given us suggestions
of prospective speakers.
Patron Reception...
Time to plan! Would you or someone you know, like to host the event this
year? It is on a Sunday afternoon in April when we thank all of our Patrons
for their support at this level.
"Creating global understanding through English"…
The ESU mission. The English-Speaking Union of The United States has been
working to make the world a bit smaller. With the help of the Internet and
Global Conversations, the initiative that was launched at the World Members'
Meeting last October, you and all ESU members around the world are able to
conduct online conversations and really get to know each other. With the dedicated
chat feature, you can actually participate in a real-time conversation with
someone thousands of miles away. To learn more about Global Conversations
from the National ESU website, click on www.global-conversations.org. It's
new, it's exciting and it's here! Thank you for your attendance and active
participation.
Keep your thoughts and suggestions coming (513-745-9848).
Eileen, President
Our 21 New Members…
July 1, 2004 to January 2005
Elizabeth Kuresman
Dotti McKowen
Edward Requardt
Ester Binns (Ralph)
Anna Marie Gonzalez
Arthur & Joan Hatcher
Robert & GretchenMcCormick
Henry & Cathy Schulhoff
Jon & Mary Gimpel
Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Tom Peters
Lee & Wesley Hinton
Chris and Sophia Helton
Keith and Barbara Stuart
We were saddened by the deaths of Beth Ann Wilson and Ellen Steele last fall.
Calendar for the Year 2005
February 14 - Wednesday Dinner Meeting at the Queen City
Club.
One of our members, Sarah Theresa Murakami, will entertain after dinner with
a classical Valentine's Day piano concert. Sarah has been trained as a concert
pianist. We have talent in our midst!
Big Event in February - the Shakespeare Competition Semi
finals:
February 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. Shelter House, Playhouse in the Park
March 6, 2005 - Finals at 11 a.m. at the Shakespeare Festival on Vine
Street. Attending the competition is a fascinating way to spend a morning
and, in addition, support the young students who have devoted so much of their
time to this project. After the finals on March 6, ESU members who attended
often have a group lunch at a nearby restaurant.
March 17 - Please plan to join us for a Thursday Dinner Meeting at the Queen City Club. Our guest speaker, Nancy Kriplen, discusses tennis and the Davis Cup. She will put some "English Polish on a Fabled American Trophy"
April 20 - Wednesday Dinner Meeting at the Queen City Club. One of our Travel Study Grant winners from UC, Haimanti Roy, returns to tell us of her life after the grant. · Also speaking will be Martin Francis, U.C history professor.
April 15 - 17, Region VI Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
Spring - The ESU Cincinnati Branch Patrons Reception
May - Evelyn Wrench Speaker
June - Sunday Brunch and annual business meeting
August - Prospective New Members Reception
October 13 - 16 - ESU National Convention in San Diego, California at the Shelter Point Hotel on Shelter Island.
What Have We Been Doing?
Travel Study Grant Program - The Travel Study Grant Committee had set
January 31, 2005 as the deadline for receiving applications for this grant.
The winner will be announced/introduced at the June Sunday brunch. Members
of this committee are: Chair John LaFreniere, Judi LaFreniere, Christopher
Armstrong, Susan Hansel, Kathy Luttmer, Sarah Theresa Murakami and Linnea
Nadel.
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Shakespeare Workshop On Saturday, October 30, the Cincinnati Branch of ESU sponsored a Shakespeare Workshop for local English teachers and drama coaches. This workshop, a National ESU project, was presented by Michael LoMonico, Associate Director Education National ESU Staff. Although attendance was limited, the teachers who attended had high praise for the instructor and the class. Helping with the arrangements on the day of the class were: Eileen Knollman, Margaret Whiting, Jayne Floering, and Gina Cerimele-Mechley, local drama coach. Not pictured: Susan Hansel |
Recent ESU Events
September 20 , 2004
The first meeting of the new season was at the Queen City Club with Dr. Nancy
Zimpher, President of the University of Cincinnati, as our speaker.
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Kathy
Keyes, Eileen McCarthy, Robert McCarthy, Nancy Zimpher, Terry Grundy,
and Janice Flanagan.
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Norbert and Linnea Nadel, Sylvia Benjamin and Edward Requardt. | President Eileen Knollman with David and June Love. |
October 18, 2004
Col. Robert Spencer, a cousin to Princess Diana, had interesting tales to
tell about the "50 Years of Reign of Queen Elizabeth II".
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President
Eileen Knollman, Col. Spencer and Isabelle Paul.
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John and Judi LaFreniere with Henry and Cathy Schulhoff. | Rick Vogel, Vern Corbin and Jim Osterhus. |
December 6, 2004
Boars Head Festival director, Bob Beiring, discussed this Cincinnati tradition.
He was aided by the music director, Chris Koon and vocalist, Dave Thomson.
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The
delightful master of ceremonies, Robert Beiring.
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Members of the Boars Head Festival with Barbara Eveland. Chris Koon, Joan Thomson and Judy Beiring. | Linda Rhoads, Ester Binns, Lee Cain and William Rhoads. |
Highlights of the ESU World Members Conference
New York City, October 6-10, 2004
The Lord Watson discussed "Our International Opportunity".
Panel Discussions: "The Communication Challenge", "Making a Difference for
Young People - English as the Language of Opportunity". The launch of "Global
Conversations", a new educational initiative by ESUUS. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador
to the United Nations, Sichan Siv, during the delegates visit to Ellis Island.
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lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel offered an informal meeting place for delegates.
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Eileen Knollman with The Lord Watson of Richmond CBE, International Chairman of ESU. |
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Delegates
in their national costumes pose on the top floor of the United Nations
Building.
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Margaret Whiting with the 3 delegates from Mongolia. |
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Delegates
from Malaysia, Russia, Romania, and Bavaria.
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Rick Vogel with one of the principal luncheon speakers, Dr. William Treanor, Dean and Professor of Law at Fordham University. He spoke on "Language and the Law". |
Editor, Margaret Whiting - Phone (513-241-6070) - email: mpwhit @aol.com
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