Branch status – 6/30/09

We are proud of 77% renewal rate by the July 1 deadline, 75% increase in the number of members since November, and 85% growth in the number of primary members since the branch was chartered. As of June 30, 20 of the 26 members who joined for 08-09 have renewed, 4 have resigned and 2 … Continue reading Branch status – 6/30/09

Draft of FY09 Financial Report

Here are two reports on the branch finances for its first fiscal year: FY09 Quick Summary (just the high points) FY09 Cash Flow (more details) FY09 Account Balances Both document that the branch has a balance of 187.68 at the end of the year. If you want to see the detailed list of transactions that … Continue reading Draft of FY09 Financial Report

e-newsletter v2009.04

EMBRACING CHANGE As delegates prepare for our convention in St. Louis, Missouri June 26-28, I hope each of you have also taken the time to be informed. Change is in the air as we deal with new bylaw proposals. The proposed bylaw changes before us all began in 2005 when the boards of AAUW began … Continue reading e-newsletter v2009.04

Proposed budget

Our budget for 2009-2010 is fairly simple. We haven't built up a reserve and the $5/person dues won't kick in until after July 1. We are still encouraging members to donate to the branch to strengthen our financial position and give us some leeway if a new project comes up that the board wishes to … Continue reading Proposed budget

Branch members help WRC in Alamance County

On Thursday, April 23, four branch members helped at the refreshment table for the Herb Festival of the Women's Resource Center in Alamance County. This is a major fundraiser that supports the work of the WRC, dedicated to helping women and their families improve and enrich their lives. Its main program is "New Choices" which … Continue reading Branch members help WRC in Alamance County

Draft of branch policies

Here is an initial draft of the branch policies. The board will be asked to approve a version of the policies sometime in June. All members are welcome to comment on this document. Please use the branch e-mail list for the discussion. AAUW Tar Heel Branch Policies

Upcoming modification to the branch bylaws

As we were drafting the branch policies, we realized that the branch bylaws don't cover electronic votes of the branch in all cases where they may be required. Article X covers an election process appropriate for the branch, and Article VI. Section 2. (changes to dues) and Article XX. Section 3. (changes to the bylaws) … Continue reading Upcoming modification to the branch bylaws

Treasurer’s report for 4/30/09

Here are the financial reports as of 4/30/09. If you want to see the transaction details, please let me know. Account Balances 4/30/2009 Cash Flow FY09 as of 4/30/09

e-newsletter v2009.03

FROM THE PRESIDENT Doris Bernlohr [Doris was called out of town and delegated this newsletter to Nancy. When she returns, expect to hear about her Equal Pay Day activities and the AAUW members who worked at the Alamance County Women's Resource Center Herb Festival earlier this week.] Send an E-Card Equal Pay Day Activities If … Continue reading e-newsletter v2009.03

What are you doing for Equal Pay Day?

Send an E-Card There's a lot of AAUW activity around next Tuesday's Equal Pay Day. [Women need to work from 1/1/2008 to 4/28/2009 to earn what men did during 2008.] Webinars, online activities, and letters to newspapers, and other many suggestions for projects in your communities are all part of AAUW activities across the country. … Continue reading What are you doing for Equal Pay Day?