Newsletter November 2024

Welcome Fall! I just returned from Denver where the temperatures were in the 80s, but it was nice to put on a sweatshirt this morning. Demeter members have been very busy this fall.

The Corn Roast Picnic was a great success. We welcomed new faculty members and their families, met several of the scholarship and grant award winners, and reconnected with friends we haven’t seen since last fall.

The food was delicious, and Mother Nature provided a beautiful afternoon/evening. If you missed it, please mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. The picnic will again be held at Lakeview Park in Middleton.

Our next board meeting will be held Thurs., Jan. 9, 2025, via Zoom. Any Demeter member may attend. Please send me an email at ccraven@uwalumni.com if you’d like a link to the meeting.

As the end of 2024 approaches, please remember Demeter if you’re considering making donations. Please read Sharon Brantmeier’s article in this newsletter for details on how to donate without paying additional taxes. If you prefer not to donate financially this year, a donation of your time would be very much appreciated. Demeter is a 100% volunteer organization, and new ideas/suggestions are always welcome.

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Candee Craven, president