Change, Survive and Thrive

Workshops

International Relations:
Presenters: Mary Jo Pribble, President of AAUW-NC, Shirley Quisenberry, Chair, International Affairs, AAUW-NC
Special Guest: Nancy Rustad, AAUW President

The 27th Conference of IFUW was held last August in Ottawa. Over 800 women from 71 countries attended. This workshop will review the important issues discussed at the Conference including information about International Fellowships, the Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund and projects it supports, and the work of IFUW with many of the United Nations agencies and conferences. Information on the status of our Bina Roy Partner, the Costa Rica Association of University Women, will be presented. IFUW is currently working on issues concerning the status of women in Afghanistan and the latest developments will be included in the discussion.

Networking in Public Policy:
Presenters: Barbara Ann Hughes, Chair of Public Policy, State Issues for AAUW-NC
Special Guest Panelist: Tenola Brown, Business Information License Office , Department of the Secretary of State

The Jacksonville and Statesville Branches will model local community networking with likeminded women's organizations to advocate and monitor their respective local governments' appointments of women to boards and commissions. Mary Peterson will act as moderator for the panel.


Getting the most out of the 21st Century Recognition Program:
Presenter: Laura Rumbley, President Elect, AAUW-NC
Special Guest: LaRonnia "Ronnie" Williams, South Atlantic Regional Director

Find out how your branch can make the most of its programs and get the most recognition for its hard work. Have all your questions answered about the new 21st Century Recognition Program. Ronnie Williams will be there to present feedback from other state and local members and branches and will help to answer any questions that participants may have. There will be handouts and information to take back to your branch.