2017-2018 Operating Committees
The Bylaws Committee writes and reviews policies, procedures, position descriptions and branch bylaws prior to board approval,
| Bylaws | Chair: Judy Kinker |
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| Joan Ensign | |
| Carol O’Hare | |
| Barbara Palmer |
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| Communication | Appointed Positions |
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| Calendar | Susan Persing |
| Email Manager | Jenny Redfern |
| Technology Training | Jan Conrey |
| Newsletter Copy Editor | Carol O’Hare |
| Newsletter Layout Editor | Suman Ganapathy |
| Newsletter Proof Reader | Jenny Redfern |
| Newsletter Advertising | Joanne Rooney |
| Publicity | Gretchen Merrick |
| 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 | |
| Elizabeth Mandel | |
| Monica McClintock | |
| Cinda Meister | |
| Susan Persing |
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| Community Events | Appointed Positions |
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| Taste of Morgan Hill | Peggy Martin |
| 4th of July Parade | Vacant |
| Chamber Mixers | Joan Ensign |
| Candidate Forum (2016) | Janet McElroy |
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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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The GEMS (Girls Engaged in Math and Science) Committee assists with annual field trips for 7th-12th grade girls, exposing girls to a variety of STEM opportunities.
| GEMS | Chair: Susan Oldham-Fritts |
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| Jenny Davis | |
| Donna Dicker | |
| Karen MacDonald | |
| Lori Mains | |
| Elaine Reimer | |
| Susie Parrish |
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| Interest Groups | Chair: Calendar Coordinator: Susan Persing |
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| Afternoon Book Group | Suman Ganapathy |
| Dining In & Out | Maria Schalk |
| Evening Books | Elizabeth Mandel |
| Film Buddies | Betsy Ding |
| Friday Writers | Beth Wyman |
| Hikers Unanimous | Joanne Rife & Joy Safakish | 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 |
| Smart eGals (Apple) | Joanne Rooney |
| Smart eGals (Android) | Janet McElroy |
| Travel Tips | Jenny Redfern |
| Theater Group | We need a chairperson. If you are willing to be the chairperson, please contact Susan Persing |
| Ukuladies | Joanne Rife |
| Wine & Whine | Kathy Stanton |
| YES – You Evolving Spiritually | Usha Sharma |
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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 member scholarships to Leadership Morgan Hill.
| Leadership Development | Chair: Janet McElroy |
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| Kathy Hansell | |
| Patricia Kindred | |
| Joan Ensign | |
| Carol O’Hare | |
| Pat Toombs |
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: Margaret McCann |
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| Holly Henry | |
| Jean Manahan | |
| Janet McElroy | |
| Joan Sullivan |
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| Keeping In Touch Grants | Chair: Katie Howard |
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| Donna Dicker | |
| Kathy Hansell | |
| Margaret McCann | |
| Marji McMillan | |
| Joan Stempel |
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| Lauren Jenkins Healthcare Profession Scholarship | Chair: TBD |
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| NCCWSL Scholarship | Chairs: Marji McMillan/Cinda Meister |
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| Danielle Davenport | |
| Nancy Fishman | |
| Sony Lemoff |
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| Re-Entry Scholarships | Chair: Kathy Hansell |
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| Betsy Ding | |
| Carolyn Wilson | |
| Susan Rife | |
| Charlotte Garcia | |
| Judy Kenny |
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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 | VP: Jenny Redfern |
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| Membership Mentors | Barbara Palmer |
| Treasurer | Jenny Redfern |
| Volunteer Liaison | Vacant |
| Interest Groups | Susan Persing |
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The Program Planning Committee holds an annual meeting in August to plan the branch educational programs.
| Program Planning | VPs: Margaret McCann & Margie Snively |
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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: Joy Safakish |
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| Ann Clearkin | |
| Marygrace Colby | |
| Jenny Davis | |
| Donna Dicker | |
| Donna Pettit | |
| Caroline Rackowski | |
| Jenny Redfern | |
| Elaine Reimer | |
| Marian Sacco |
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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 Director: Pat Toombs |
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| Wildflower Run Corporate Sponsors | Chair: Barbara Palmer |
| Wildflower Fund Annual Giving Campaign | Coordinator: Carol O’Hare |
| Wildflower Fund Allocations | Chair: Elizabeth Mandel |