2013 AAUW Convention in NOLA

AAUW CA President, Alicia Hetman with Lilly Ledbetter (center) and AAUW Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, Lisa Maatz (right).

(Below) Some of the 110 Californians who attended the national convention in New Orleans, June 9-12.

What's New

Dues Increase Did NOT Pass

June 13, 2013

ELECTION RESULTS CORRECTION!

The announcement on our website and in the May/June Prez Sez that was emailed to state and branch leaders on May 29, 2013, incorrectly stated that the proposal to increase state dues was adopted.

Per our state bylaws, a dues increase must receive 2/3 approval of the votes to pass. The vote was 63.6% in favor and 36.4% opposed. Since it did not achieve the required 66.6% threshold, the proposal FAILED. Therefore, state dues will remain unchanged in the 2014-15 year.

The state board did not make the proposal for a state dues increase lightly, and we are deeply concerned about the long-term impact on the organization by the failure of this proposal. However, we will continue to make our budgeting decisions based on our strategic plan, to ensure our organization continues to support the branches across the state in the effort to advance equity for women and girls. We welcome your input and creative ideas as we seek out every conceivable way to achieve further efficiencies in our operations.

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Branch Program of the Month: May 2013

June 01, 2013

San Jose Branch Presented "Strong Girls, Strong Women"

AAUW-San Jose and the Santa Clara County Office of Women’s Policy (OWP) sponsored “Strong Girls, Strong Women,” a leadership conference for high school girls and the adults in their lives on Saturday, May 4.

More than 200 participants watched documentary, “Miss Representation” and attended workshops on media literacy, self-defense, creating PSAs and more. AAUW-SJ members presented a session on finances for teens as well as a presentation to adults of the research report, “Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment in the Schools.” During lunch, Devanshi Patel, star of “Miss Representation,” moderated a panel of high school students sharing their community service projects. There was no charge for admission.