Since 1953, AAUW of North Carolina has partnered with the NC Literary and Historical Association to present an award in recognition of the most significant work of original juvenile literature published over the course of the last year by a North Carolina author. This year’s recipient is a new children’s author, Meg Cannistra. The title…
The 2020 annual meeting of the American Association of University Women of North Carolina [AAUWNC] was held virtually via Zoom on May 13, 2020. Minutes Annual Meeting May 2020
Meeting Date : 9/16/2020 Meeting Time: 7:30 pm Meeting Location : Via Zoom Link Board Members Present: Kathy Pearre, Janet Bunger, Virginia Adamson, Wendy Haner, Margie Maddox, Lena Murrill-Chapman, Cheryl Wheaton, Elaine Morehead, Pat Ashe, Jane Terwillegar (arrived later), Adrienne Stuckey AAUW NC Board Meeting 9.16.20 – Approved Minutes
Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Meeting Time: 7:30 pm Meeting Location: via Zoom link Board Members Present: Kathy Pearre; Jane Terwillegar; Christi Whitworth; Wendy Haner; Janet Bunger; Elaine Morehead; Cheryl Wheaton; Pat Ashe; Lena Murrill-Chapman; Virginia Adamson; Laura Garmendia; Adrienne Stuckey AAUW NC Board Meeting 8.12.20 – Approved Minutes
AAUW of North Carolina concurs with the AAUW Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. When the time is right, it is AAUW’s fervent hope that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg be replaced with a justice who, like her, can be an independent voice and fierce, fair-minded advocate for American…
Like many, we are deeply saddened by the death of our “Notorious RBG.” An outstanding jurist, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a force unlike any other as a leader in our nation’s continual quest to become a more perfect union. In her own words, “Think how the constitution begins: ‘We, the people of the United…
Minutes: Friday, June 17, 2020 – 7 – 9 p.m. Location: Zoom Board Members Present: Jane Terwillegar, Kathy Pearre, Lena Murrill-Chapman, Janet Bunger, Elaine Morehead, Margie Maddox, Wendy Haner, Nancy Shoemaker, Jean D’Addario, Christi Whitworth, Virginia Adamson, Cheryl Wheaton, Laura Garmendia, Pat Ashe Board Minutes June 17, 2020 [PDF]
Paraphrasing a familiar saying: “Now is the time for all good women to come to the aide of their country!” Yes, the November election is quickly approaching, but there is still time to act. AAUWNC has launched 2 important campaigns to help voters this fall and invites you to participate: Democracy NC (juliane@democracync.org) is making…
AAUW of North Carolina is thrilled to partner with the Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company to present Sisters of Mine; Hear the Voices, a new production commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As you watch the actors and listen to original music, you will travel back in time to the 1920s and before,…
Voting is indeed a fundamental right for all citizens of North Carolina. Yes, it is indeed a right many of us have exercised for years as we, the people, select the members elected to various boards, councils, commissions, etc. Additionally, this provides North Carolinians the opportunity to also have a voice in selecting both state…