Earlier this month, the branch board appointed a nominating committee: Grace Knechtel (chair), Judy Atkinson, and Mary Morrow. They are already at work recruiting members to serve on the 2010-2011 branch board. The slate they develop will be presented next spring when the branch will elect a president, treasurer, and 3-7 directors-at-large. If you'd like … Continue reading Looking for 2010-2011 leaders…

The Bylaws Committee (Doris Bernlohr, Pat Abell, and Nancy Shoemaker) has reviewed the branch bylaws in light of the required changes after the 2009 AAUW convention. Modifications have been made and here is the new version: AAUW Tar Heel branch bylaws, Oct. 2009 Note that at least one additional change is pending, but since that … Continue reading Updated bylaws

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

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

The branch is currently working according to working rules approved by the charter members. It is time to move towards a set of bylaws that conform to the AAUW model branch bylaws.  The branch bylaws committee (Pat Abell, Doris Bernlohr, Nancy Shoemaker) worked with the model branch bylaws as well as resources on alternate branch … Continue reading Proposed branch bylaws for review

An initial branch board was approved by the charter members. Here's the information that accompanied the ballot along with notes about which at-large directors have agreed to concentrate on specific functions. Several of the board members are pictured in this post. Slate of initial board members Doris Bernlohr, President Doris is a former member of … Continue reading Introducing the branch board

Before applying for the branch charter, the 24 charter members decided on the name of the branch, approved a set of officers, and agreed on working rules. Initial Working Rules for the Tar Heel Branch Initial slate of officers: Doris Bernlohr, President Nancy Shoemaker, Treasurer Directors: Pat Abell, Judy Atkinson, Birgit Pauli-Haack, Mary Fran Schickedantz, … Continue reading Getting the branch started

At the October 31, 2008 AAUW NC board meeting, the branch received approval from the state board. [See text of the resolution that the board approved.] On November 3, the charter application packet was sent to the Membership Department at AAUW. We are now waiting for the results of the vote at the November meeting … Continue reading Branch applies for charter