Our Wonderful Speakers

• Catherine Hill, Executive Director of the Women’s Caucus for the Maryland General Assembly and formerly Senior Research Director for AAUW.  She will share insights from her research into pay inequity, the need for more women to enter STEM fields, the actions women should take to ensure a secure financial retirement, and related financial issues
•  Dr. Dana McCauley, Teaching Principal in Garrett County will discuss making a difference for girls in public schools.
• Dr. Sunshine Brosi, Associate Professor, Frostburg State University, Ethnobotany Program Coordinator, and AAUW Fellow (2012-13) will discuss her research.  She focuses on attracting and retaining women and minorities into natural resources programs by including culture in the biology classroom.
• Barbara Miller, Vice President, Garrett County Community Action Committee, will discuss Bridges out of Poverty, sharing stories and strategies to help in this critical and growing need.

CONVENTION NOTEBOOK

• Welcome Letter from Chair of AAUW National
• Welcome Letter from Garrett County Commissioners
• AAUW Maryland 2019 State Convention Program Agenda
• AAUW Maryland 2019 Business Meeting Agenda
• 2019 Convention Rules
• 2019 By-Laws Report
• 76^th Annual Convention Meeting Minutes (April 14, 2018)
• Reports of Officers and Committee Chairs
  • Nominating Committee Report and Officer Nominations 
  • Co-President’s Report
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Vice President for AAUW Funds Report
  • Vice President for Membership Report
  • Vice President for Communications & Webmaster Report
• Reports from Branch Officers
  • Garrett County Branch
  • Howard County Branch
• Summary of Kick-off Meeting to Establish a Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Acknowledgements