Fall 2006 Meetings

Results

Minutes

Public Policy program as approved

AAUW NC Policy Statement as approved

See December 2006 edition of Tar Heel News for information on the discussion on convention changes.

Schedule for Oct. 20-21

Friday, October 20.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Demo of AAUW NC web system
Please contact Nancy to RSVP.
This will be at the hotel. Other meetings are at the church.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m., AAUW NC Board meeting.

All members are welcome. Branch public policy chairs are strongly encouraged to attend.

Agenda (and goals)

Discussion topics:

1. Discussion/adoption of AAUW NC Public Policy Program
   Sept. 17 draft of Public Policy Program
2. Discussion/approval of changes to the AAUW NC Policy Statement
   Sept. 29 posting on the new policy statement
3. Details for Convention 2007 and brainstorming on possible changes to convention. [Brainstorming worksheet.]
4. Membership matters. Ann Gustafson, Association MVP will be attending our convention. What should we ask of her? How are we doing across the state.

Reports and quick items:

• Minutes from the July 15 meeting
• List of board members and open positions
• Meeting rules
• Updates on the 21st Century State Recognition Program
• Treasurer's report (6/1-8/31). [updated 10/15]
• Program VP report (Events team)
• Membership VP report
• Fundraising report
• Communications report (THN changes)
• Directory updates: see http://members.aauwnc.org

Saturday, October 21.
8:30 - 9:30 - Networking
Leadership teams may use this time for face-to-face meetings.

9:30 - 12:00 - Women's Agenda Assembly
This community meeting to discuss public policy issues apt to come before the 2007-2008 session of the NC legislature is open to the public. See www.ncwu.org for more about the Agenda Assembly process. In particular, it is suggested that you download and review the Draft Agenda (at least a couple of items that are of particular importance to you) to prepare for these discussions. See also

• news release and flyer on the event
• 2-page summary of the Draft Agenda

12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 - Wrapup
Time for the AAUW NC members in attendance to share ideas and information -- related to the Agenda Assembly of the morning, the 2007 convention, or other topics.

Location

Oct. 19: NC Conference for Women, Charlotte Convention Center

• AAUW NC is a partnering organization and will have a display
• If you can help staff the booth or want us to display information on your branch, please contact Barbara White, barbara_white628@hotmail.com
• Information we'll be highlighting at the booth includes AAUW reports (with the chance for attendees to purchase reports on the spot) and membership opportunities - national, state and local). [In order to provide the "Shape the Future" discounts on the Association membership, we'll be using the guest/referral forms.]

Oct. 20-21: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Statesville

Registration information

See page 5 of the Fall 2006 Tar Heel News for registration information and a map.

Registration fee: $15.
Deadline: October 10.

Hotel: Quality Inn, 715 Sullivan Road, Statesville, 704-878-2721, fax: 704-873-6694. The AAUW ($62.99 + tax) is available 10/18-10/21, and includes breakfast.