Substantive Changes to the Bylaws of the University Women of BGSU
To be Voted Upon on August 25, 2018
PROPOSED
The Executive Board reviewed the bylaws adopted in August, 2015 and recommends the following changes:
-UW does not endorse or publicize any political candidate or issue. (Article 2, Section 1)
-Deletes Secretary responsibility: “shall acknowledge donations to University Women or to the scholarship fund.” (Article 4, Section 5)
-Deletes Treasurer responsibility: “shall send a list as needed to the Secretary of people who have donated to University Women or to the scholarship fund.” (Article 4, Section 6)
-Added to Communication Chair responsibilities: “The Communication Chair will not distribute materials that endorse any political candidate or issue, religious event, or commercial enterprise.” (Article 5, Section 9)
To be Voted Upon on August 25, 2018
PROPOSED
The Executive Board reviewed the bylaws adopted in August, 2015 and recommends the following changes:
-UW does not endorse or publicize any political candidate or issue. (Article 2, Section 1)
-Deletes Secretary responsibility: “shall acknowledge donations to University Women or to the scholarship fund.” (Article 4, Section 5)
-Deletes Treasurer responsibility: “shall send a list as needed to the Secretary of people who have donated to University Women or to the scholarship fund.” (Article 4, Section 6)
-Added to Communication Chair responsibilities: “The Communication Chair will not distribute materials that endorse any political candidate or issue, religious event, or commercial enterprise.” (Article 5, Section 9)
The most recent board meeting minutes:
University Women of Bowling Green State University--July 9, 2018--Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M. The following Board Members were present: Barb Sanchez, Karen Johnson, Karen Cota, Mary Ellen Bollenbacher, Mary Joy Burkle, Phyllis Hartwell, Sandy Wicks, Suzanne Fahrer, Susan Winters, Hilde Farrow, Mary Lynn Pozniak, Denise Robins
There is a correction to the May 14, 2018 minutes. An anonymous donor is thinking of donating $1000.00. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Susan Winters and seconded by Sandy Wicks. Treasurer’s Report Expenses: Sign Rental: $60.00 Printing: $136.64 Flyers: $ 28.56 Total: $225.20 Income: $ 1960.00 Checkbook Balance: $ 6,159.28 BGSU Foundation: $48,834.13
Committee Reports:
Communication – Nothing to report.
Directory – Karen Johnson stated that everything has been updated. She asked that members let her know if there are any changes.
Interest Groups – Phyllis Hartwell stated that the Museum Group and the Traveler’s Group are quite large. The Museum docent said she would start another group if there were over 25. It was also stated that the Traveler’s Group does not want to split. It was then decided that the leader of the group would determine how to solve the problem.
Newsletter/Webmaster – Nothing to report Nominating – Nothing to report as all positions are filled
Publicity – Karen Cota stated that the Garden Tour was given nice publicity. There was coverage in the Sentinel Tribune, The BG Independent, The Blade, WTOL TV and WBGU. In making plans for publicity for the Fall Brunch, Karen said there would be an article in the Sentinel Tribune and the BG Independent which will include contact information about joining University Women. The articles will be in the paper about a week to ten days before the brunch.
Scholarship – Mary Lynn Pozniak stated that the women who will be receiving the two scholarships at the Fall Brunch have been selected but have not yet been informed.
Old Business – There were 190 tickets sold for the Garden Tour this year. There were suggestions made to improve any future Garden Tours presented by Phyllis Hartwell. She suggested that tickets for the tour include the University Women website as well as the logo and UW Business cards should be available and passed out. It was also suggested that there be no other area garden tours scheduled on that day. There was also discussion about holding a Garden Tour every three years.
There was discussion and some suggestions about the letter to be sent to members explaining the reason for the increase in membership dues. September 8, 1994 was the last time there was an increase in dues.
There was discussion about six substantive changes/additions to the Bylaws. It was determined that Susan Winters will write up the changes and send to Suzanne Fahrer who will call for a vote at the Fall Brunch.
New Business – There will be a gathering at Grounds for Thought on Tuesday August 14th at 7:00 P.M. to make table decorations for the Fall Brunch. Board members are asked to bring scissors, glue sticks, and a couple of copies of The Blade including the Sunday comic section for color. Tom Walton is the guest speaker and therefore decorations will center around his career at The Blade newspaper. Sandy has suggested we make paper sacks using The Blade headline along the top edge and then fill each sack with newspaper flowers. Sandy suggested looking into red tablecloths, black placemats and white napkins.
Sandy Wicks also informed the Board Members about The Nest which provides free daycare to women with children who desire to go back to school. It was decided that more information would be needed and that this would be of possible interest to members of UW to volunteer.
Barb Sanchez announced the date of the Holiday Party. It will be on December 14, 2018. UW Membership Applications will be updated to reflect the change in Membership Dues.
The next Board Meeting will be on Monday October 8, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Hilde Farrow and seconded by Susan Winters.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Bollenbacher, Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M. The following Board Members were present: Barb Sanchez, Karen Johnson, Karen Cota, Mary Ellen Bollenbacher, Mary Joy Burkle, Phyllis Hartwell, Sandy Wicks, Suzanne Fahrer, Susan Winters, Hilde Farrow, Mary Lynn Pozniak, Denise Robins
There is a correction to the May 14, 2018 minutes. An anonymous donor is thinking of donating $1000.00. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Susan Winters and seconded by Sandy Wicks. Treasurer’s Report Expenses: Sign Rental: $60.00 Printing: $136.64 Flyers: $ 28.56 Total: $225.20 Income: $ 1960.00 Checkbook Balance: $ 6,159.28 BGSU Foundation: $48,834.13
Committee Reports:
Communication – Nothing to report.
Directory – Karen Johnson stated that everything has been updated. She asked that members let her know if there are any changes.
Interest Groups – Phyllis Hartwell stated that the Museum Group and the Traveler’s Group are quite large. The Museum docent said she would start another group if there were over 25. It was also stated that the Traveler’s Group does not want to split. It was then decided that the leader of the group would determine how to solve the problem.
Newsletter/Webmaster – Nothing to report Nominating – Nothing to report as all positions are filled
Publicity – Karen Cota stated that the Garden Tour was given nice publicity. There was coverage in the Sentinel Tribune, The BG Independent, The Blade, WTOL TV and WBGU. In making plans for publicity for the Fall Brunch, Karen said there would be an article in the Sentinel Tribune and the BG Independent which will include contact information about joining University Women. The articles will be in the paper about a week to ten days before the brunch.
Scholarship – Mary Lynn Pozniak stated that the women who will be receiving the two scholarships at the Fall Brunch have been selected but have not yet been informed.
Old Business – There were 190 tickets sold for the Garden Tour this year. There were suggestions made to improve any future Garden Tours presented by Phyllis Hartwell. She suggested that tickets for the tour include the University Women website as well as the logo and UW Business cards should be available and passed out. It was also suggested that there be no other area garden tours scheduled on that day. There was also discussion about holding a Garden Tour every three years.
There was discussion and some suggestions about the letter to be sent to members explaining the reason for the increase in membership dues. September 8, 1994 was the last time there was an increase in dues.
There was discussion about six substantive changes/additions to the Bylaws. It was determined that Susan Winters will write up the changes and send to Suzanne Fahrer who will call for a vote at the Fall Brunch.
New Business – There will be a gathering at Grounds for Thought on Tuesday August 14th at 7:00 P.M. to make table decorations for the Fall Brunch. Board members are asked to bring scissors, glue sticks, and a couple of copies of The Blade including the Sunday comic section for color. Tom Walton is the guest speaker and therefore decorations will center around his career at The Blade newspaper. Sandy has suggested we make paper sacks using The Blade headline along the top edge and then fill each sack with newspaper flowers. Sandy suggested looking into red tablecloths, black placemats and white napkins.
Sandy Wicks also informed the Board Members about The Nest which provides free daycare to women with children who desire to go back to school. It was decided that more information would be needed and that this would be of possible interest to members of UW to volunteer.
Barb Sanchez announced the date of the Holiday Party. It will be on December 14, 2018. UW Membership Applications will be updated to reflect the change in Membership Dues.
The next Board Meeting will be on Monday October 8, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Hilde Farrow and seconded by Susan Winters.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Bollenbacher, Secretary