SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE FOR BRANCHES ATTENDING CONVENTION, 2008
Sample news release for branches to use to highlight their participation in the 2008 AAUW NC Convention.
Sample news release for branches to use to highlight their participation in the 2008 AAUW NC Convention.
Nonmembers taking advantage of the special rates for Convention registration and 2008-2009 membership, can now register and pay using an online form.
Rooms have been added to the block at the Marriott. Make your hotel reservation by Tuesday, March 18. Call 336-379-8000 to reach the local reservations desk with the best information on room availability.
Early registration deadline for the convention is April 7. Register online now to avoid the $10 late fee.
Members at large are invited to join us at Convention — for the networking, for the news of AAUW, and for the fun!
Anthony Hill, director at large for the Association, will lead us through the training on Saturday afternoon.
Here is the packet that was sent to the branch presidents and other board members. It is posted here for convenience of printing these documents (to hand out at branch meetings or include in branch newsletters), instead of photo-copying them. All members are encouraged to review this material.
Bring a carload to Greensboro Bring a carload is more than a slogan. The 2008 Convention is not “just for officers.” It’s for everyone. “Why,” you ask. To get ideas from members of other branches. To be energized and inspired about our Mission. To hear and learn from dynamic, knowledgeable speakers. To receive tools for…
The Fall board meeting of AAUW NC approved the budget and the draft program for the 2008 convention. More details will be released soon.
2005
AAUW NC Board Meeting, Chapel Hill
October 29, 2005 (see Tar Heel News and minutes)
AAUW NC Board Meeting, Research Triangle Park
July 30, 2005
AAUW Convention, Washington, DC
June 24-27, 2005. Notes from NC perspective.
AAUW NC 2005 Convention
April 15-17, 2005, Asheville
AAUW NC Board Retreat
Friday-Saturday, Jan. 28-29, 2005, Greensboro
2004
Presentation of AAUW Juvenile Literature Award
Friday, Nov. 19 at NC Literary and Historical Assoc. meeting
Blonnie Bunn Wyche, member of AAUW
The Greensboro branch local arrangements committee in consultation with the AAUW NC executive committee, has developed a budget for the 2008 convention. It will be presented for approval (and amendment, if necessary) at the board meeting on Saturday morning, October 20.