Proposed AAUW Bylaws Change to Open Membership: What to Know Before You Vote
This spring AAUW members will be asked to vote on a proposed national bylaws amendment to open membership to any individual who supports AAUW’s important mission of advancing equity for women and girls. This communication provides AAUW members in Michigan with important links to information about the proposed change.
Includes talking points and a PowerPoint to guide discussion
The Open Up AAUW Network, a group of AAUW members who support making AAUW’s focus on equity the basis of membership eligibility, have created the Open Up AAUW website. This group is working closely with the AAUW Open Membership Task Force. You can find additional messaging resources from the Open Up AAUW Network such as newsletter suggestions, copyright-free campaign images, and a history of changes to AAUW’s membership requirements since 1881 at openupaauw.org. See sample graphics from the website below.
Upcoming Key Dates for the 2024 Vote
April 3 | Voting opens (online voting is encouraged)
May 15 | Online voting ends at 12:00 pm ET and results announced online
We encourage your participation and look forward to hearing your thoughts.
