2021-2022 Operating Committees
The Bylaws Committee writes and reviews policies, procedures, position descriptions and branch bylaws prior to board approval,
| Bylaws | Chair: Carol O’Hare |
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| Joan Ensign | |
| Suman Ganapathy | |
| Judy Kinker | |
| Barbara Palmer | |
| Elsa Walton |
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| Communications | Appointed Positions |
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| Calendar | Susan Persing |
| Email Manager | Monica McClintock/Darcy Foster |
| Technology Training | Jan Conrey |
| Newsletter Editor | Krisse Boursier |
| Newsletter Advertising | Joanne Rooney |
| Publicity | TBD |
| Social Media (local) | TBD |
| Social Media (state & national) | Rina Sutaria |
| Website Manager | Sandy Stoob |
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The Community Action Grants Committee solicits and reviews applications from local non-profit organizations. It selects recipients that meet AAUW mission-based criteria.
| Community Action Grants | Chair: Susan Rife |
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| Nancy Altman | |
| Monica McClintock | |
| Cinda Meister | |
| Susan Persing |
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The Finance and Budget Committee reviews and sets the annual operating budget for the branch for board approval.
| Finance/Budget Committee | Chair: CFO |
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| President | |
| Past President | |
| Program VPs | |
| Membership VPs |
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| Interest Groups | Chairs |
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| Afternoon Books | Suman Ganapathy |
| Arts Outings | Janet McElroy |
| Climate Action | Margaret McCann |
| Dining In & Out | Maria Schalk |
| Evening Books | Elizabeth Mandel |
| Film Buddies | Betsy Ding |
| Friday Writers | Beth Wyman |
| Hikers Unanimous | TBD |
| Hole in the Heart | Carol O’Hare |
| Mamas in the Kitchen | Jeanne Gregg |
| Out to Lunch Bunch | Sandra Lim |
| Pilgrims Process | Jane Devine |
| Rowdy Outers | Joanne Rife |
| Pilgrims Process | Jane Devine |
| Social Justice & Diversity | Patrice Lyn |
| Smart eGals (Apple) | Joanne Rooney |
| Smart eGals (Android) | Janet McElroy |
| Travel Tips | Jenny Redfern |
| Ukuladies | Joanne Rife |
| Wine & Whine | Krisse Boursier |
| Writer’s Workshop | Kay Arora |
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The Leadership Development Committee promotes branch leadership. It assists with filling vacant board positions, heads the nominating committee in filling executive board positions, and reviews applicants for scholarships to Leadership Morgan Hill.
| Leadership Development | Chair: Janet McElroy |
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| Kathy Hansell | |
| Patricia Kindred | |
| Joan Ensign | |
| Maggie Leininger | |
| Pat Toombs | |
| Peggy Martin |
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| NCCWSL Scholarship | Chairs: Marji McMillan/Cinda Meister |
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| Danielle Davenport | |
| Nancy Fishman | |
| Sony Lemoff |
The Local Scholarship Committees interface with local high schools and colleges regarding scholarships. they interview and select recipients. The chair verifies enrollment and request the checks. Each scholarship has a separate committee.
| Local Scholarships | Chair: Donna Dicker |
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| High School Grad Scholarships | Chair: Tammy Parker / Joan Sullivan |
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| Jean Manahan | |
| Janet McElroy | |
| Joan Sullivan |
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| Keeping In Touch Grants | Chair: Alexandra Mandel |
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| Donna Dicker | |
| Mary Cox | |
| Tammy Parker | |
| Vicky Reader | |
| Joan Sullivan |
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| Lauren Jenkins Healthcare Profession Scholarship | Chair: Mary Cox |
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| Donna Dicker | |
| Jennifer Tate | |
| Joan Stempel | |
| John Jenkins | |
| Sharon Frentner |
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| Re-Entry / Deferred Entry Scholarships | Chair: Vicky Reader |
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| Donna Dicker | |
| Patrice Lyn | |
| Karen McDonald |
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The Membership Committee welcomes, orients, and determines the interests of new members. They assist in recommending and assigning members to branch volunteer needs. The committee also plans the Fall Membership brunch.
| Membership | Chairs: Kathy Hansell / Sherrie Wren |
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| New Member Mentor | Barbara Palmer |
| Communications | Monica McClintock |
| Wine & Whine | Krisse Boursier |
| Programs | Yvonne Randolph |
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The Program Planning Committee holds an annual meeting in August to plan the branch educational programs.
| Program Planning | VP: Yvonne Randolph |
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| President | |
| Membership | |
| Publicity | |
| Hospitality | |
| Public Policy |
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The Tech Trek Committee interviews and selects eight 7th grade girls to attend a one week science camp at Stanford University in July. They also help with events that support Tech Trek, such as their “Ice Cream Social”.
| Tech Trek | Chair: Krisse Boursier |
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| Caitlin Jachimowicz | |
| Donna Dicker | |
| Elaine Reimer | |
| Heather Poore | |
| Janet McElroy | |
| Jenny Redfern | |
| Marian Sacco | |
| Marsha Stein |
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The Wildflower Fund Committees manage the Morgan Hill branch’s annual fundraising and subsequent allocation of funds to our various philanthropic causes. Go to Wildflower Fund Committees for details. Committees include:
| Wildflower Run | Run Directors: Janet Wright / Joy Safakish |
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| Wildflower Run Corporate Sponsors | Chair: Amy Whelan |
| Wildflower Fund Annual Giving Campaign | Coordinator: Carol O’Hare |
| Wildflower Fund Allocations | Chair: Elizabeth Mandel |