a year of programs connecting and customizing. mission-based programs connecting and customizing...
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A Year of Programs Connecting and Customizing
Mission-Based ProgramsConnecting and Customizing
Workshop Objective: To see how easy it is to plan exciting mission-
based programs for your branch and the community using readily available AAUW resources - no matter what your branch size.
Workshop Agenda
IntroductionPrototype Year of Branch ProgramsNational Website ResourcesSmall Groups to plan your year of programsClosing Remarks
The Role of the Program VP/Director for Program
You Are Not A Committee of One
Involve the stakeholders of your branch in planning your year of mission-based programming.
Program Stakeholders
• Director for Membership• Director for Public Policy • AAUW Funds Director• Community Outreach Chair
• Interest Group Chair• Director for Finance • Director for Communications• Marketing/Publicity Chair
Stakeholders of your branch can include but are not limited to the following:
Prototype Year of Mission-Based Branch Programs
andTable of Resources/Tools
for Mission-Based Programming
Prototype Year of Programming - Assumptions
Branch size: Small – less than 30 membersMedium – 30 to 100 membersLarge – more than 100
Program choices and type (branch or community outreach program):
Small branches – fewer people to plan/execute, fewer community outreach programs
Medium to Large branches – more people to plan/execute, more community outreach programs
Program TypesBranch Meeting• 60- to 90-minute meetings designed mainly for your branch
members but open to guests/the public
Community Outreach Program• From one-hour to full-day meeting/workshop mainly for the
public, e.g., school students, community residents, women’s groups, etc.
Small Branch PrototypeA Year of Programs
Program Planning Committee work
September Dessert Reception/solicit committee members/invite guests/discussion program plan
October Women in Community College: Access to Success Research Report/ER Fund
November Planning session for Speech Trek Program (March)
December Member and Guest Luncheon/Museum Visit
Small Branch PrototypeA Year of Programs
Program Planning Committee work
January Discussion of Human Trafficking with speakerFebruary Global Issues for Women and Girls Branch
Discussion (PIAB)March Speech Trek (PIAB) & Annual Business MeetingApril Equal Pay Day EventMay Potluck Dinner at Member’s home-invite guests-
Overview of AAUW funds & benefits to women in community and beyond
June Final Board Meeting: Draft Budget for following year
SPEECH TREKProgram in a Box
Content: • Planning - Intended audience, location, marketing plan,
volunteer staffing, budget, estimated planning time, etc.
• Personnel - Identify and secure qualified competition judges
• Equipment/Supplies - Wireless microphones, time cards, stop watch, greeters table with AAUW info
• Focus- Select speech competition topics, e.g., career choices, equal pay, stereotyping, sexual harassment, other mission-based topics
• Benefits - Market this program and AAUW to your community and state
Global Issues for Women and GirlsProgram in a Box
What: Informative event using local experts focused on universal barriers for women and girls
Content: • Planning - Intended audience, variety of format options,
budget, estimated planning time, etc.• Personnel - Sources of qualified speakers with international
experience • Equipment/Supplies - Wireless microphones, computer &
projector if requested by speakers, greeters table with AAUW info
• Suggested Topics - Human trafficking, violence against women, sexual assault
The Invisible WarProgram in a Box
What: Host a screening of this film showing how the military handles sexual assault, with follow-up discussion to educate members and the community.
Content: • Planning - Intended audience, location, estimated planning
time, discussion guide, budget considerations, etc.• Personnel - AAUW can help find someone in the film to
participate in the discussion• Benefit - LAF supports two plaintiffs in the film; use as a
fundraiser
The Princeton ReviewProgram in a Box
What: Use The Princeton Review SCORE Program college/grad school prep workshop and practice exams for women. Branch may offer free or charge nominal fee.
Content included: • Planning - Intended audience, location (space for 50),
marketing plan, volunteer staffing, estimated planning time, etc.
• Personnel - The Princeton Review provides free proctors for tests, free speakers for workshops
• Equipment/Supplies – Whiteboards, data projector and screen, microphone, greeters table with AAUW info
• Benefit –Possible fundraiser
Alternate Format Year of ProgrammingWhat about substituting alternate formats for monthly meetings?
• Community Outreach Programs - pay equity, human trafficking
• Series of similarly themed programs - STEM, sexual assault
• Fundraisers for AAUW Funds, Fellowships & Grants, NCCWSL and local scholarships
• Programs with local College/University Partner – Campus Action Projects, LAF Campus Outreach Programs, $tart $mart, Elect Her
Table of Program Resources
• Program Resources and Tools available from AAUW, branches and other organizations
• Guidelines for size of branch suited to implement the program
• Guidelines for type of program – branch and/or community outreach
• Resources available online at AAUW national website
Where’s the Energy?
By interjecting energy into branch events, you ensure greater
InvolvementRetentionGrowth
Activities to Bring the Energy
• Two truths and a lie• Hot topic• Take the other side• Share• Create a theme and watch what
happens• Start with a question • Pay attention to the senses
AAUW National WebsiteMission-Based Programming
Resources
AAUW Website
Resources
Public Policy and Voter Education
Position Papers
AAUW_Position Papers
Presentations
AAUW_Position PapersAAUW_Position Papers
Mission Based Programs
Programs in a Box
Program in a Box Tool Kit
Program in a Box
Guides
• Mission-Based Programming FAQ’s• Branch Core Programming Resource • Speaker and Presenter Resources• Potential Co-Hosts and Collaborators• Meeting Room Options• Using AAUW Research for Branch Programs• Fundraising Ideas• Themes Calendar
Branch Core Programming
AAUW_Position Papers
Branch Program Resource Committee
Dot McLane, Board Liaison, [email protected] D'Alessio, Chair, [email protected] Penny Larsen, Co-Chair, [email protected]
Kamala Anandam, [email protected] Barbara Burgo, [email protected]
Tracy Lantz, [email protected] Pat Ross, [email protected]
Mardy Stevens, [email protected]