‘Starting Second Career’topic of AAUW program

Lynne Shore (right) delighted Gaffney Branch AAUW members with her presentation about starting a second career at the group’s June meeting. Mrs. Shore is the S.C. AAUW vice-president. Susan Fitzgerald Bruce (left), program vice-president of the branch, arranged for Mrs. Shore’s speaking appearance and obviously enjoyed her talk. “Starting a Second Career” was the title of Lynn Shore’s presentation at the June meeting of the Gaffney Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Mrs. Shore’s topic dealt with her recent business venture with her husband’s company, CShore Services. Her part of the business is called Personal Services.

Mrs. Shore, who lives in Taylors, explained that she had always been the caregiver in her family. The impetus for her business was realizing that everyone does not have the same kind of support she was able to give her family.

She said there was more to getting her small, home-based business started than people might imagine. Besides arranging for an accountant and increasing her personal liability and car insurance policies, she had to consider how many hours per week she wanted to work, how she would advertise her business, and how to charge for her time and services. Her services have included transportation services, especially for doctor and hospital needs; shopping of various kinds; and pet and house sitting.

She said that helping senior citizens and others who are unable to drive for various reasons is particularly gratifying. She also enjoys being able to set her own schedule.

Mrs. Shore is completing twoyear terms as conference coordinator and program vice-president of the South Carolina AAUW. She graduated from Greensboro College in Greensboro, N.C., with an AB in history and taught English and history for 10 years in the Greenville County School District. An active volunteer, she especially enjoyed teaching English as a Second Language with the Greenville Literacy Center and volunteering in Community Ministries for St. Frances Women’s and Family Hospital in Greenville. Prior to her state positions in AAUW, she was program vice-president and president of the Greenville Branch of AAUW.

The only requirement for being a member of AAUW is a degree from an accredited college or university. The Gaffney Branch meets on the second Monday of each month.

For additional information about the organization, call 489-2559 or 489-7591.