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Challenges & Choices in Programming. AAUW Ohio Leadership Conference Otterbein University 2014. Mission-Based Programs Qualified Presenters Politics Faculty Oriented Attractive to new members Attractive to current members. Retention of members Program times Program location
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Challenges & Choices in Programming AAUW Ohio Leadership Conference Otterbein University 2014
Mission-Based Programs • Qualified Presenters • Politics • Faculty Oriented • Attractive to new members • Attractive to current members • Retention of members • Program times • Program location • Social Group structure • Repetitive topics • Publicity • Hands-on Advocacy • Grass-Roots energy • Philanthropy Current Challenges in Programming
Why are you in AAUW? • Why would others want to join AAUW? • How should we program? • Activism • Education • Advocacy • Philanthropy • Equality • Camaraderie • Collaboration What Choices Can We Make?
Like-minded women and men need a place where they can learn, collaborate, and achieve common goals focusing on the well-being of humanity. AAUW branch programs can provide the place, the conversation, and the spark to promote awareness by addressing current issues. Program Purpose
Local politicians • Community aide programs • Local entrepreneurs • Adult education reforms • Health care reforms • Environmental programs • Financial literacy programs • Race & Community concerns • Mothers in the Workplace • Childcare • Prison reform • Domestic violence Program Ideas
Discussion/ Debate Night • Community Mixer • Wine & Convo • Appetizer-offs • Meet & Greet • Campus Forums • Altering meeting times Structural Changes….
Make it Relevant: Determine your local issues • Make it Real: Invite presenters who live in your community • Make it Right: Provide an option for immediate activism • Make it Rotate: Include some social mixers • Make it Reciprocate: Involve community groups in programs • Make it Reform: Give up the old ways • Make it Result: Talk about the issues The Choices we CAN Make
I’m available to listen and to provide support for all of your programming ideas and program sessions. Positive choices start with you! • Email: ard@bright.net • Cell: 419.302.5782 • Friend me on facebook Ongoing Support