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 structures (see wiki.bbvx.org).
They have produced a document that has been approved by Caroline Pickens, AAUW Bylaws Chair. We thank Caroline for her time and careful comments.
This document is now ready for review by the branch. If you have any comments on the bylaws, please refer them to Nancy Shoemaker, 919-773-2340, or e-mail bylaws@tarheel.aauwnc.org which will reach Nancy, Pat and Doris.
Please return your comments as soon as possible. Comments made by February 20 will be considered before a final version of the bylaws is prepared for a vote of approval by the branch. Since we expect to do an electronic vote (without the opportunity for amendments), it is very important that you raise your concerns during this comment period.
Here are the files for your review, as of 2/6/09:
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e-newsletter v2009.02 « AAUW Tar Heel Branch // February 7, 2009 at 2:53 pm
[...] new branch stands on a firm foundation that is in agreement with AAUW policies. Please review the proposed bylaws and the rationale document that accompanies them, and contact the committee at bylaws@tarheel.aauwnc.org with any comments. I have asked Nancy to [...]
Nancy Shoemaker // February 21, 2009 at 3:56 pm
There have been no comments or questions about the bylaws. The branch will vote on the bylaws as proposed.
Nancy Shoemaker // March 25, 2009 at 11:18 am
18 of the 29 branch members voted on the bylaws. The outcome was 17 in favor and one opposed.