Remember to register by August 17 for the early bird discount of $125 ($1250 for table of ten) for the 2009 PA Governor’s Conference for Women! Mothers and daughters who register together save $50, and students with a valid ID can register for just $60. Register today at http://pagovernorsconferenceforwomen.org

This great value includes access to the networking breakfast, world-class keynote presentations (Suze Orman, Marcus Buckingham, Glenda Hatchett, and Tory Johnson!), Exhibit Hall and bookstore, seated luncheon, Career Fair, goody bag, a free copy of “What Happy Working Mothers Know” by speakers Cathy Greenberg and Barrett Avigdor AND an unparalleled program providing a unique blend of critical skill-building sessions and networking opportunities with more than 5,000 participants. Whew–what a deal!

The Conference is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so a table purchase is tax deductible, and those purchasing a table also receive recognition in the Conference program.

Be sure and tell your friends to meet you at the Conference 9-17! http://pagovernorsconferenceforwomen.org

Proposed Bylaws

The proposed bylaws were approved as proposed with the following exceptions:

1. Article IV Sections 1 – 3 replaced with Article IV
   Sections 1 – 4 of the 2007 bylaws (wording to be modified to reflect the new bylaws).
2. Article VI Section 1a – “seven” was changed to “ten”, Section
   1b “six” was changed to “three”.

So what does this mean?

1. The qualifications for membership have not changed. At least an
   associates degree is still required.
2. The delegate system has been eliminated – one member has one
   vote. This will change the flavor of conventions, since a 5% quorum
   is required for a valid vote.
3. The AAUW Board will have a President, a Vice President, and
   thirteen Board members (this will be seven elected and six appointed,
   changing to ten elected and three appointed in the next election).
   There will be an annual meeting and biannual conventions. There
   were not details on a 2010 meeting.
4. AAUW Partners have been established. This will allow organizations that share our mission to join – examples might be Girls Scouts and corporations.
5. The only required officers that a branch must have are President
   and Treasurer (Financial Officer). Branches are welcome to keep their
   current branch structures. Suggested models for branch structures
   will soon be posted by Association. There is no minimum size for a
   branch.
6. States will continue to exist as long as their branches agree to
   keep the state structure. The PA Every Member Survey indicated that
   the State Board structure is strongly welcomed. The AAUW-PA structure
   may be adjusted.
7. New organizational structures may be adopted. One example might
   be (AAUW-PA District 3) + (AAUW-NJ) + (AAUW-DE). Remember that at the
   2007 convention the regional structures (we are in the Mid Atlantic
   Region or MAR) were dissolved.
8. Association dues will be set by a vote of the AAUW Association
   Board. No dues increase was voted on at the 2009 convention.
9. Changes will need to be made to the bylaws of every branch.
   Model bylaws (both branch and state) have been promised to be issued
   very soon.

AAUW Board of Directors 2009-2011
Effective July 1

AAUW President: Carolyn Garfein

AAUW Vice President: Gail Nordmoe

AAUW Finance Vice President: Mildred Hoffler-Foushee

AAUW Secretary: Jacqueline Littleton

Director-at-Large

Kathy Anthon, Marcia Capriotti, Kathleen Cha, Alicia Hetman, Connie Hildebrand, Patricia Ho, Betsy McDowell, Linda Tozier,Krys Wulff

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