2020-2021 Operating Committees
The Bylaws Committee writes and reviews policies, procedures, position descriptions and branch bylaws prior to board approval,
| Bylaws | Chair: Carol O’Hare |
|---|---|
| Joan Ensign | |
| Suman Ganapathy | |
| Judy Kinker | |
| Barbara Palmer | |
| Elsa Walton |
| Communications | Appointed Positions |
|---|---|
| Calendar | Susan Persing |
| Email Manager | Jenny Redfern |
| Technology Training | Jan Conrey |
| Newsletter Editor | Chris Hopwood |
| Newsletter Advertising | Joanne Rooney |
| Publicity | Patrice Lyn |
| Social Media (local) | Amina Khemici |
| Social Media (state & national) | Rina Sutaria |
| Website Manager | Sandy Stoob |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nancy Altman | |
| Monica McClintock | |
| Cinda Meister | |
| Susan Persing |
The Finance and Budget Committee reviews and sets the annual operating budget for the branch for board approval.
| Finance/Budget Committee | Chair: CFO |
|---|---|
| President | |
| Past President | |
| Program VPs | |
| Membership VPs |
| Interest Groups | Chairs |
|---|---|
| Afternoon Books | Suman Ganapathy |
| Arts Outings | Janet McElroy |
| 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 |
| Ukuladies | Joanne Rife |
| Wine & Whine | Linnie Lee |
| Writer’s Workshop | Kay Arora |
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 |
|---|---|
| Kathy Hansell | |
| Patricia Kindred | |
| Joan Ensign | |
| Maggie Leininger | |
| Pat Toombs | |
| Peggy Martin |
| NCCWSL Scholarship | Chairs: Marji McMillan/Cinda Meister |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Jean Manahan | |
| Janet McElroy | |
| Joan Sullivan |
| Keeping In Touch Grants | Chair: Lori Mains |
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| Donna Dicker | |
| Kathy Hansell | |
| Margaret McCann | |
| Marji McMillan | |
| Joan Stempel |
| Lauren Jenkins Healthcare Profession Scholarship | Chair: Mary Cox |
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| Donna Dicker | |
| Jennifer Tate | |
| Joan Stempel | |
| John Jenkins | |
| Sharon Frentner |
| Re-Entry / Deferred Entry Scholarships | Chair: Vicki Reader |
|---|---|
| Donna Dicker | |
| Kathy Hansell | |
| pending | |
| pending |
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 |
|---|---|
| New Member Mentor | Barbara Palmer |
| Communications | Monica McClintock |
| Wine & Whine | Linnie Lee |
| WFR Advisor | Pat Toombs |
| Programs | Yvonne Randolph |
The Program Planning Committee holds an annual meeting in August to plan the branch educational programs.
| Program Planning | VP: Yvonne Randolph |
|---|---|
| President | |
| Membership | |
| Publicity | |
| Hospitality | |
| Public Policy |
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 |
|---|---|
| Caitlin Jachimowicz | |
| Donna Dicker | |
| Elaine Reimer | |
| Heather Poore | |
| Janet McElroy | |
| Jenny Redfern | |
| Marian Sacco | |
| Marsha Stein |
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildflower Run Corporate Sponsors | Chair: Barbara Palmer / Amy Whelan |
| Wildflower Fund Annual Giving Campaign | Coordinator: Carol O’Hare |
| Wildflower Fund Allocations | Chair: Elizabeth Mandel |