My term as president of the West Harris County Branch of AAUW is coming to an end. It has been a very rewarding time, and I would like to thank all the members of the Board who have worked with me for the past two years. You are all tireless in performance of your duties, and I have enjoyed sharing these experiences with you.

This Branch is a vibrant, intelligent group that pursues personal education and can look at both sides of a question before forming an opinion. You have been amazing volunteers in the cause of equity and education for women and girls. Carolyn Morris chaired EYH outstandingly. Our membership reached out and welcomed the state members to Houston for the convention. Margaret Carlson was named outstanding member of the state, and she, Margo Johnson and Andrea Needham co-chaired the convention. Many members of the Branch stepped up to spend hours volunteering for the convention to make it the success that it was. During the next Biennium, the Branch will be represented on the state Board by Susan Alami, Texas AAUW financial officer; Mary Edwards, Texas AAUW Program VP; and Enny Schissler, District Representative. Susan also continues as Interbranch President. We are grateful to Marietta Hostak for her two years as District Representative.

The goals and mission of AAUW have had active support from this Branch. We have been recognized with PEARL awards in 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. We have had fun, too! The activities that are sponsored for and by the membership have had great participation.

Please join me in welcoming our next president, Diana Guarniere, and her Board for the next Biennium: We wish you all the best.

Mary Edwards, President