Fall 2007--- Meeting and planning

Our Fall 2007 meeting (first in this semester) was efficient and productive.

Here in the nutshell what we discussed:

1. Jenny Bolander update from AAUW National Convention

in Phoenix, AZ June 28^th-July 2^nd 2007.

· The next National Convention of AAUW in 2009- will be in St. Louis

· 125 year anniversary of AAUW

· For more events and update see webpage AAUW

· Build up the branch and get involved in National 2009 Conference

2. Linda Morice- update on membership and finance

• 17 members
• out of them = 2 student affiliates
  
• Hooray and WELCOME! to our first two student affiliates!
  

3. Our Mission and Planning for actions Fall 2007- Spring 2008

Who do we want to be?

• Legal advocacy
• Gender equity
• Students
• “Academic family”, faculty mentoring support
• Networking for those who are interested in becoming a faculty

· Discussed Mission Statement:

• Women leaders in University and community
• Development 1-2 years and progress to accomplish our mission and goals
• Speakers and networking and skill development open to university
• Our Identity: Political Action
• AAUW SIUE Branch Mission Statement:

Mission Statement: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

Vision Statement: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.

Fall 2007 Plans

• Sexual Harassment on Campus Social Action Theater Project

Participating:

Sarah Warbelow, LAF AAUW Washington D.C.

Place & time:

UMSL -- on Wed. November 14th at 3:00PM @ Pilot House

which is in the MSC (Millennium Student Center) first floor

• Jane Adams Day- Guest Speaker
• Before Thanksgiving or last week of November
• Advertised in Alestle and newspaper and radio
• More media exposure: See AAUW video on the AAUW web page.
• Interesting things to advertise
• Women negotiate wage raises- women studies students graduate

Spring 2008

· Women’s month = March 2008

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In the middle chair see our student affiliate Liz Stygar