Spring is a time of renewal…
Board renewal – As we prepare for the transition to the 2021-22 program year, we really appreciate the refreshing new insights and energy that new board and committee members bring to our long-time leaders. Of course, I don’t know of a single AAUW board that wouldn’t appreciate more new help – and I feel every member should contribute to keeping AAUW going.
So, whether you’re asking someone if they would take a job, or you’re the one being asked,
please put your negotiating skills to good use – let’s ask each other, “If not this, then …,” “Yes, but only if…,” “No, but I’d rather…” Thank you AAUW leaders - we look forward to welcoming new leaders and invigorating those who continue to serve at our Leadership Transition Workshop, June 5, where we will ask, “How can we support each other to get the job done?”
Membership renewal – Yes, the AAUW National dues have gone up slightly, but really, this is the very least that a member can contribute to keep AAUW going. While the National board is all volunteer, an organization this big needs a paid staff and pays for services, to support branches and programs (see below). Adding a donation to AAUW Funds, in addition to your
dues, shows your re-commitment to the AAUW mission.
Lastly, our National Election voting deadline is May 17th. Please help AAUW NJ be a leader in equity by voting to open our membership to all!
Let’s renew our energy by continuing
to collaborate across the state,
Karen Brown, president
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May's First Featured Program |
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Build Our
AAUW NJ Network
May 8, 2021
10:00 AM
Join us on May 8th to build our AAUW network. We'll connect members with similar interests and passions to share ideas and leverage opportunities to engage our membership.
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Choose your first breakout room when you register:
- Encouraging Women in STEM
- Public Policy Advocacy
- Supporting Working Women
- Fundraising
- Member Engagement
Then we'll mix everyone up to brainstorm about, "How can AAUW be more visible in everything we do?"
Let’s take AAUW to the next level!
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May's Second Featured Program |
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Post Pandemic Outlook for
Working Women in NJ
May 22, 2021, 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion
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This panel discussion will bring to light some of the issues that working women in New Jersey will face now that the state is starting to reopen. |
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Annual Meeting 2021
The April 17th Annual Meeting was attended by 43 members representing 15 State Branches. At the meeting:
Membership passed the new Bylaws to address the following:
- To specify a relationship between AAUW NJ and the AAUW NJ Charitable Trust
- To identify statements that would be better placed in a Policy Handbook
- To align the Bylaws with the Strategic Plan that was adopted by the AAUW NJ Board of Directors on January 6, 2021
We would like to acknowledge and thank our returning AAUW NJ Board members:
For the AAUW NJ Board of Directors elected positions for 2-year term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023:
- Treasurer - Rebecca (Becky) Hughes (incumbent)
- Secretary - Linda Harmon (incumbent)
- District Coordinator (Northern District) - Diane Crawford (incumbent)
For the Nominating Committee for 1-year term beginning July 1, 2021:
- Southern District Representative - Gail Davis
- Central District Representative - Carol Cohen
- Northern District Representative - Sally Goodson
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Interested in making a difference? Join the
state team!
We are currently looking for help with Membership and Southern District Coordination. Email aauwnj@gmail.com if you are interested in discussing how you can help with these or other positions. Image Source: tclifelong.org
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Why Do You Donate to
AAUW?
This month I interviewed a Sussex County AAUW member of over forty years who regularly donates to the Greatest Needs Fund. She was active in the Women’s Movement at an early age supporting issues, such as women’s education, workplace and economic equity, and sexual and gay rights. She supported Title IX legislation and recognized that AAUW was at the forefront of the fight to advance gender equity for women and girls, so she proudly joined our organization. She strongly believes that women, especially those who are newly embarking on their careers, should be supported in every way possible. It was wonderful listening to her speak about her commitment to AAUW and her dedication to issues that are of such importance to women. If you have strong feelings about helping women achieve their optimum potential, maybe you would consider donating to the Greatest Needs Fund of AAUW. It’s so easy to do! Just go to https://ww2.aauw.org/donate-gift-new/
Every gift to AAUW has an impact-but your dollars go furthest when they support funds critical to our mission. By giving to the AAUW Greatest Needs Fund or our strategic focus areas, you can make that vision a reality.
If you would like to share the story of why you donate, please send us an email at aauwnj@gmail.com.
Nina Del Collo, Funds Chair
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Save the Date!
AAUW NJ
June Leadership Workshop
June 5, 2021 @10:00 AM
Whether you’re newly elected, leaving your board position, or continuing on, or even just interested in learning about a position, please join us to meet with your counterparts from other branches and the state board, to share your tools-of-the-trade and tips for success.
Breakout Rooms: (if your role isn't listed, let us know when you register)
- Presidents
- Finance - Membership
- Communications
- Program
- Public Policy
- AAUW Funds
- Secretary
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Save the Date!
AAUW of New Jersey Goes to Allaire State Park
Saturday, September 11
11:00 AM
(Coordinated by Central, Northern, and Southern Districts)
Cost of $40.00 includes:
- Open Car Antique Steam Train Ride in Park
- Picnic Area Individual Lunch from Jersey Mikes
- Picnic Tables available or bring your own folding chairs
- At your leisure tour Open Flea Market (creative vendors)
- Historic Village (tour at leisure)
A portion of the registration fee will be given as a donation to the AAUW National Greater Needs Fund. Questions? Email aauwnj@gmail.com.
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National Election 2021
It’s your AAUW, and your voice counts.
All members have received an email ballot (if no email, a paper ballot will be mailed). Your Member ID and PIN are required in order to vote electronically. The Member ID and PIN are unique to the member and cannot be used to vote more than once. If you haven’t received the PIN or can’t find it, email connect@aauw.org personally.
Voting deadline is May 17, 2021.
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Did you know about this great content
from AAUW National?
AAUW has a series of great webinars, mostly panel discussions, on a wide variety of topics, some informational, some “how to.”
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If your branch is forwarding the AAUW mission in some way, please share your activities with aauwnj@gmail.com. We want to celebrate you!
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See what's happening on our social sites |
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