This information is of particular concern to branch Educational Foundation chairs. The Foundation has sent a report on contributions as of 4/1/06. Here’s the status of the two “open” funds of concern to North Carolina. Charlotte Branch Research & Projects, #1429: $16,817.52 (needs to reach $35,000 by 2014) Ann Chipley American Fellowship, #4051: $45,661.98 (needs…
As previously announced, AAUW NC will be reorganizing for 2006-2007. Below is a link to a list of those who have volunteered to serve AAUW NC for the next year. E-mail addresses and phone numbers are included for board members — i.e. the elected officers and others who have been approved by the executive committee.…
Judy Atkinson and Nancy Shoemaker attended the AAUW Conference of State Leaders, June 23-25. We’re still sorting out all that we learned and you’ll hear more at the July 15 AAUW NC meeting. But here are a couple of pictures: Nancy in front of 1111 Sixteenth St. NW Judy, Regional Director Leslie, Nancy, Executive Director…
Budget Highlights Our friends at the NC Justice Center have compiled a comparison of the House and Senate budget proposal on various issues. Here’s a sample of some of the key issues affecting children.
Members of the Advocacy Group of AAUW NC will be presenting the information referenced below at the July 15 AAUW NC meeting. Issues surrounding UNC Hospitals Changes in the UNC Health Care System are related to changes throughout the state-supported non-profit hospital sector. Residents of Orange and adjacent counties are invited to sign a letter…
Several AAUW NC members attended the May 22 Women’s Advocacy Day in Raleigh. Click the picture for a larger image of Millie Hoffler-Foushee and Sue Mengert (Greensboro), Nancy Akley-Henderson (Raleigh/Wake County), and Mary Peterson (Twin Rivers/New Bern). It’s not too late to tell your legislators which issues are important to you! Check the material on…
On the way home from the regional meeting in Birmingham, Janet Weber and I met with a group from the Cherokee County branch. Pat Robinson, president, arranged for us to meet at the Hungry Moose diner — here’s a picture of me with the group. Shirley, Pat, Margaret, Virginia, Nancy, Beverly
$95 million. That’s how much Congress wants to slash from public broadcasting’s budget for next year. Cutting that amount will devastate many of public TV’s best children’s programs. We’ve fought this battle before, and won. Last year, Congress threatened to slash public broadcasting’s funding by nearly a quarter. But intense public pressure forced them to…
Below is the link to an article listing highlights of the NC House 18.9 billion budget proposal released this week. Look at the bullets before Tuesday and you can talk to your legislators with greater knowledge. I’m sure you are all aware that the minimum wage law has been passed. A summary of the article and link…
AAUW NC invites all members across the country to support the AAUW Educational Foundation Fellowship honoring the late Ann Chipley an active member of AAUW and past president of AAUW North Carolina. She was one of the few member leaders who made the transition to AAUW staff member and at the time of her death,…
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