The purpose of this handbook is to orient new state board members and branch presidents to the organization and functioning of AAUW MD and to provide guidelines for effective leadership.

Table of Contents

1. Section One: AAUW MD Bylaws

   • 1.1: AAUW MD Bylaws

2. Section Two: Policies and Procedures

   • 2.1: AAUW Maryland Calendar
   • 2.2: AAUW Maryland Purpose and Function
   • 2.3: Policies and Procedures of the State Board
   • 2.4: Policies and Procedures of the Executive Committee
   • 2.5: Guidelines for Expense Reimbursement
   • 2.6: Expense Voucher for State Reimbursement

3. Section Three: General Information

   • 3.1: AAUW Mission Statement
   • 3.2: Membership Categories
   • 3.3: Association Policy, Use of Name
   • 3.4: Maryland State Branches
   • 3.5: Annual Convention Sites of AAUW Maryland
   • 3.6: AAUW Maryland Presidents
   • 3.7: AAUW Maryland – Historic Highlights
   • 3.8: Glossary of AAUW Terms
   • 3.9: History of the AAUW Maryland Handbook

4. Section Four: Position Descriptions

   • 4.1: Responsibilities of AAUW Maryland Officers and Chairs
   • 4.2: President
   • 4.3: Program Vice President
   • 4.4: Membership Vice President
   • 4.5: Public Policy Vice President
   • 4.6: AAUW Funds Vice President
   • 4.7: Communications Vice President
   • 4.8: Secretary
   • 4.9: Treasurer
   • 4.10: Administrative Assistant
   • 4.11: Archivist
   • 4.12: College/University Representative
   • 4.13: Audit Chair
   • 4.14: Bylaws Chair
   • S4.15: Diversity and Inclusion Chair
   • 4.16: Legal Advocacy Fund Advocate
   • 4.17: Parliamentarian
   • 4.18: Nominating Committee Chair
   • 4.19: Resolutions Committee Chair
   • 4.20: Immediate Past President

5. Section Five: The Branch

   • 5.1: Duties of the Branch President
   • Sec. 5.2 Branch Presidents Checklist
   • 5.3: Branch Board
   • 5.4: Branch Meetings
   • 5.5: Model Minutes for Secretary

6. Section Six: State Meetings

   One Day Meetings – Conferences/Board Meetings

   • 6.1: Planning the Conference
   • 6.2: Checklist for a Conference

State Annual Meetings

• • 6.3: Committee Roles
  • 6.4: Annual Meeting Job Descriptions
  • 6.5: Annual Meeting Timeline
  • 6.6: Credentials Committee
  • 6.7: Annual Meeting Rules
  • 6.8: Suggested Business Meeting Agenda
  • 6.9: Parliamentary Terms
  • 6.10: Model Script for Annual Meeting