2024 Conference Strategy Meeting
2.7.23
Notes:
Possible LAC - Terry Whaley will contact Dianne Carr to see if San Antonio would be interested in taking that role. Could include appointing a registrar, treasurer, technology coordinator, proposing a logo and theme, and developing online programs.
Conference committee recommends that the program booklet will be online only, No printed copies would be provided. (If formatted properly, members could print the program from provided online content.)
Programs suggestions:
A panel of AAUW grant winners, possibly also participate in Breakout Rooms
Branch takeaway ideas from workshops: DEI, Leadership, Recruiting, Retention
Future of Women’s organizations - face of the future
Update from lobbyist
Speakers (spelling?) Minerva Cordero from UTA, Renu Khator the Chancellor of the University of Houston system, Dr. Maria Bottazzi with Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development
Group discussed pros and cons of using Zoom meeting vs Zoom webinar.
Suggestion made to use Zoom Breakout Rooms as a means for member interaction. Possibly on Friday night before the conference or on Saturday morning to separate speakers.
Terry Whaley to contact Diane Roberts about approved budget for conference. Discussion or pros and cons of providing payment for speakers.
Discussed inviting other interested women’s organizations to participate.
Group discussed charging a fee for members to access the conference. $25 was recommended to give value to participation.
Discussed encouraging “viewing parties” with possible financial support for refreshments or room rental fees.
Margie Poole recommends not doing a fund-raising activity during the conference or using some other format. Announce donor winners at the conference or publish in online program?
Announce outstanding member and outstanding new member.
Little enthusiasm for one of the speakers being from AAUW national.
Board action would be needed to change the format of the conference to include “happy hour” on Friday, and any increase in the budget to pay speakers.
Terry Whaley
AAUW Texas Program VP
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