AAUW Washington Online Branch
Minutes of April 27, 2008 - Organizing Meeting
Executive Members in attendance: Carolyn Hayek, Ann Copeland, Penny Tetter, Ellen Imsland, Judith Prince, Jim and Connie Dunkelberger
Leadership:
Elected Officers and Executive Committee, 2-year terms (begin July 1), elected in even years:
1. President Carolyn Hayek
2. Vice President (responsible for membership & other duties) Judith Prince
3. Secretary-Treasurer Susan Moen
Officers Appointed by the Executive Committee:
1. Communications Chair Ann Copeland
2. Educational Foundation (includes LAF) Chair Ellen Imsland
3. Advocacy/Public Policy Chair Connie Dunkelberger
4. Education/Program Chair Phyllis Izant
The Board of Directors consists of 7 members – the elected and appointed officers.
Bylaws were reviewed. Ann Copeland moved to approve the Bylaws, Ellen Imsland Seconded the motion, it passed. The Bylaws for our Online Branch were approved as written.
Unanimous Board Approval: Ellen Imsland moved to have a unanimous vote on the board of officers. It was voted and approved. The officers are as listed above.
We have opened a Bank of America Account, Susan Moen and Ann Copeland are authorized to sign. It was opened with a $25 donation from Ann Copeland.
Dues: Connie Dunkelberger moved that the dues be $20 a year. Penny Tetter seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.
After a discussion, Ann Copeland moved the following. Susan Moen seconded, and it was passed.
For those whose primary membership is with another branch, dues for this branch are $20. For those for whom this is your primary branch, the annual dues are $77, which includes $20 for the branch, $8 for the state, and $49 for our national AAUW.
Suggestions for the Online Content: Facebook, pictures of members, book section, DVD section, blogs, etc.
The founding meeting was adjourned at 8: 00 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Moen