December 2020 Update

In today’s update:

  • Vote on Proposed Changes to Branch Bylaws by December 5
  • Call for Nominating Committee Members
  • Sobering Stats on Black and Latina Pay Gaps
  • Upcoming Events

Vote on Proposed Changes to Branch Bylaws by December 5

The Branch’s Board of Directors is proposing five changes to the bylaws. Each change is explained on the voting form and you can read the entirety of the bylaws with proposed changes online.

Please vote on the changes by December 5, 2020. Changes must be approved by a 2/3 majority vote of the membership. Thank you for voting!

Call for Nominating Committee Members

At the Branch’s annual meeting in March 2021 (exact date TBD), we must elect a new president, vice president of membership, vice president of program, secretary, and treasurer. Elected positions serve two year terms starting on July 1, 2021.

In order to elect new officers:

  • The Board of Directors appoints 4 members to the Nominating Committee at least two months prior to the election and the committee serves until the elections are complete.
  • The nominating committee will be charged with preparing a list of nominees to be presented at least two weeks before the election.
  • Nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the election, provided written consent of the nominee has been obtained.
  • All members of the Branch will have the opportunity to vote by electronic ballot during the annual meeting.

If you would like to serve on the nominating committee, please email bowlinggreen-oh@aauw.net by December 19, 2020. Thank you!

Sobering Stats on Black and Latina Pay Gaps

According to a recent update of AAUW’s “The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap” report, the wage gaps for Black women and Latinas are not only wider than the gap for white women, but are projected to take more than eight times longer to close. The pandemic has only compounded these inequities. Get the facts and take action to drive change.

From AAUW Mission & Action Newsletter

Upcoming Events

We hope to see you at one of these upcoming AAUW or community events!

Community Reads: So You Want To Talk About Race – December 7, January 11, variety of times, online event

  • The City of BG Human Relations Commission invites you to join in our Community Reads: So You Want To Talk About Race, By Ijeoma Oluo. This is an opportunity for all members of the BG Community to engage in compelling literature that invites empathetic learning and meaningful, constructive dialogue about racism and how to deal with racial injustices and biases.
  • The book discussion will occur over three sessions: November 9, December 7, and January 11, with one section of the book discussed at each session. To accommodate busy schedules, a variety meeting times are offered.
  • Registration is required. Register online or call the Wood County District Public Library at 419-352-5050.

AAUW Ohio Coffee and Convos Book Discussions – Save the date for these upcoming events:

  • Saturday, January 16th – The ways that race, class, motherhood, and belonging intersect to shape each individual—nonfictional book. Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng 2019
  • Saturday, February 20th – Women and Leadership. Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez 2019
  • Saturday, March 20th – Working across the generations. OK Boomer, Let’s Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind, Jill Filipovic 2020
  • Registration is not yet open but will be posted on the AAUW Ohio website when available