Convention offers a variety of workshops geared towards leadership development, personal development and “all things” AAUW. Our goal is to provide something for every member.
Perspectives On Health Care In The 21st Century: What is happening with health care in our country? What can we do to improve it? How can costs be reduced? The answers to these questions will be discussed by Citizens Action of NY and Physicians for a National Health Plan (PNHP) as they present their plans. Nancy Mion
Leadership Styles: Different approaches to leadership will be introduced. Which styles are appropriate in a given situation? Which style do you tend to use most? Learn how to vary your style to improve your effectiveness. Peggy Kelland
Dr. Antonia Pantoja ¡Presente!: A biographical film of the life and work of Dr. Pantoja, activist and founder of Boriqua College and ASPIRA. (Diversity Workshop, part 1 of 2) Joyce Brown
A League of Their Own: Learn about the history of women in baseball. James Yasco, Baseball Hall of Fame
Grassroots Organizing: A Blueprint for Effective Advocacy and Outreach : Participants will learn important skills to become effective advocates when dealing with federal, state and local policy makers. This hands-on workshop will provide practical tips and tools needed to communicate with elected representatives on a variety of policy issues as well as discuss various strategies for increasing the visibility of outreach efforts. This workshop will benefit those with a desire to promote AAUW's mission through advocacy. Nancy Mion
Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, Making Your Point: Using the age-old tradition of story telling, we will examine our personal 'mines' of events, activities, causes, personal history, and concerns to develop a story that clearly and succinctly delivers a message. Betsy Forkas
Dr. Pantoja, Q and A: Exploring Diversity in Your Branch - Some ideas and lots of material for exploring diversity in your community. (Diversity Workshop, part 2 of 2) Joyce Brown
Making Headlines: You can generate the publicity your branch deserves by learning what makes a story newsworthy and how to pitch ideas to editors. You'll leave this session with a helpful media kit and practical ideas for making headlines. Claire Regan
