Fall 2008 Tar Heel news

AAUW NC STEM project
Discussion of the pilot to improve girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.

President’s message (p. 2)
NC Students attend National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (p. 2)
AAUW and advocacy – the power of one vote (p. 3)
Help recruit good candidates for AAUW NC offices (p.10, job descriptions p. 11)
New IRS 990-N filing requirement (p. 10)
High Country branch starts STEM project and plans AAUW NC Fall 2009 meeting. (p. 12)

New cycle of campus action projects (p. 2)
From the regional director Carol Newnam: Winds of Change — new bylaws for AAUW under discussion (p. 4)
From Foundation board member Carolyn Garfein on the future of AAUW (p. 6)
50th anniversary of the Educational Foundation (p. 7) — see also dates of importance
Members encouraged to “Shop smart with iGive.com” (p. 7)
Call for candidates for the Association board (p. 10)
How AAUW’s restructuring will affect tax status of branches (p. 11)
New resources:
- Program in a Box (p. 10) – new kits that can be used for branch projects
- Updated leadership resources (p. 10)

AAUW NC Fall meeting (p 9) – hotel deadline: October 1; registration deadline: October 17
Plan to attend:
- AAUW NC 2009 Convention (p 3) – March 27, Wrightsville Beach
- AAUW 2009 Convention – June 24-26, St. Louis. Watch for info about a charter bus for AAUW NC members (p. 11)

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