The AAUWMI Nominating Committee, under the leadership of Jean Bevevino, South Haven branch and chair of the committee, has identified the following qualified candidates for upcoming vacancies on the AAUWMI Board of Directors. Other members of the Nominating Committee include: Sally Doty, AAUWMI Finance Vice President, Birmingham branch; N'Kenge Gonzalez, AAUWMI Diversity Director; Carol Steinhaus, Marquette branch; and Julia Ludwig, South Haven branch.

The AAUWMI Board has approved the attached proposed amendments to the AAUWMI Bylaws. The AAUWMI Bylaws Committee, under the leadership of Jan Van Gasse, Iron Mountain/Kingsford branch and AAUWMI Bylaws Director, has proposed these changes for purposes of clarity and consistency. Other members of the Bylaws Committee include: Ruth Brown, Jackson branch and AAUWMI Public Policy Director; Mary Mostaghim, Ann Arbor branch; Phyllis Relyea, Rochester branch; and Marsha Wainio, Iron Mountain/Kingsford branch.

During the Annual Meeting, AAUWMI members will vote on the question "Shall the AAUWMI dues be increased by $3 for a total of $15 per person per year?"

AAUW of Michigan dues have not been increased since 2014. Rates and costs have increased across the board in the last 10 years, especially since COVID. We want to be able to maintain the high quality services our members have come to expect from our State Services Manager and Government Relations Coordinator (paid employees) as well as the other tools we use to conduct the work of AAUW of Michigan (website, hardware and software costs, and more). The Board of Directors does not take lightly the decision to put a dues increase on the ballot, which is why it comes so infrequently. With costs vaulting, however, we feel it’s necessary to make this request at this time. Thank you for your consideration and understanding.