AAUW NC
2007 Convention

Bylaws changes to be considered

Two changes to the AAUW North Carolina Bylaws have been discussed by the executive committee (acting as the bylaws committee) and approved by the Association bylaws chair for consideration at the convention.

1. A change to allow the state to support a "branch without borders." This idea originated with AAUW Montana, and allows for one branch that serves the entire state to receive special support from the state board to fulfill the requirements of a branch. This serves two primary purposes:
   1. Small groups of members can form satellites of this branch and maintain the AAUW name in their community without all the overhead required of a branch.
   2. Individual (at-large) members can join this branch instead of maintaining separate at-large memberships with the Association and the state.
   Full text of "branch without borders" change.
   Information on Montana implementation.
2. A change to allow the state board to set the state dues for at-large (individual) members of the state and to allow those from outside North Carolina to join the state as individual members.
   Full text of change affecting dues for at-large members.

Important Note

Even if these changes pass, nothing (except for clarifying the options for those outside NC to join the state) will actually be different unless there additional actions:

1. No "branch without borders" will exist unless at least 15 members of the Association choose to join that branch and go through the branch formation process.
2. Members-at-large joining as state members-at-large will pay the same amount as branch members ($11) until there is a vote of the board to change their dues.

Background

• Current version of the AAUW NC Bylaws
• To pass, the bylaws changes must receive approval from two-thirds of those present and voting.