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AAUW California Peer Groups

May 15, 2024

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AAUW Fund

AAUW Fund Peer Group Coordinator: Deanna Arthur aauwfund@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: TBD

Meeting Information

Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Branch Development

Branch Development Peer Group Coordinator: Sigrid Moranz, leader-dev@aauw-ca.org

Sigrid Moranz, Director, Leadership, leader-dev@aauw-ca.org
Rebecca Gomez, Director, Membership, membership@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: TBD

Meeting Materials

Volunteers First (Part 1) – January 28, 2025

  • Volunteers First Part 1 – Slide Deck
  • Volunteers First Part 1 – Slide Deck Narrative
  • Volunteers First Part 1 – Handout 1
  • Volunteers First Part 1 – Handout 2

Touching the Hearts of our Volunteers Series (2024)

  • Touching the Hearts of our Volunteers – Part I
  • Touching the Hearts of our Volunteers – Part II
  • Touching the Hearts of our Volunteers – Part III
Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

College and University (C/U) Partnership

C/U Partnership Peer Group Coordinator: Susan Bangasser, cu@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: TBD

Meeting Information

Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Communications – Technology Peer Group

Technology Peer Group Coordinator: Sandi Gabe (sandi.gabe@hotmail.com)

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: (Note: all sessions will be recorded)

May 8, 2025 – 6 pm

How to Create a Survey

Join us for an engaging class where you’ll learn how to create simple, effective surveys using Google Forms.

Whether you’re collecting feedback, planning an event, or doing research, this session will show you how to ask the right questions and get the responses you need.

  • Choose the right survey tool for your needs
  • Create engaging questions that get results
  • Share your survey and collect responses
  • Analyze results

Click HERE to download the presentation.


December 3, 2024 – 6 pm

Branch Website Migration, follow-up meeting

Click HERE to download materials

January 9, 2025 – 6 pm

Setting Up Google Workspace for Your Branch Operations

In this session, you’ll learn how to establish and configure a Google Workspace account tailored to your branch’s operations. We’ll guide you through the setup process, from creating user accounts to setting up aliases for efficient email management. This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge to get Google Workspace up and running smoothly.

Topics Covered:

  • Setting up a Google Workspace account for your branch
  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Setting up email aliases for streamlined communication
  • Best practices for organizing and securing your branch’s workspace

Join us and take the first step toward optimizing your branch operations with Google Workspace!

Click HERE to download the materials

March 20, 2025 – 6 pm

Getting Started with Canva

Ready to create stunning designs with ease? In this session, we’ll introduce you to the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool perfect for all skill levels. Whether you’re designing social media graphics, promotional materials, or images for your website, Canva’s powerful features can help bring your ideas to life. You’ll learn how to navigate the platform, customize designs, and create eye-catching visuals ready to share or publish online.

Topics Covered:

  • What is Canva and how you can use it
  • Canva pricing
  • Navigating the Canva interface
  • Setting up your branch brand (logos and colors)
  • Designing
    • Templates
    • Adding and editing text, images, and elements
    • Newsletters, Social media, Google form headers
  • Downloading and sharing your designs

Join us to unleash your creativity and start designing professional-quality visuals with Canva!

Click HERE to download the materials

Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

DEI

DEI Peer Group Coordinator: Lata Murti, diversity@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: TBD

Meeting Information

  • 10-17-23 Presentation
  • 11-21-23 Presentation
  • 1-16-24 Presentation
Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Finance

Finance Peer Group Coordinator: Kathy Ford, CFO cfo@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: First Thursday of the month.

Meeting Information

Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Meeting Materials

  • April 3rd, 2025 Meeting
    • Meeting Presentation (Slides)
    • Branch Merger/Disbandment Process
    • Affiliate Disbandment Form
    • Questions & Answers
  • February 6, 2025 Presentation
  • February 6, 2025 Q&A
  • October 1, 2024 Government Filings Presentation
  • October 1, 2024 Q&A
  • June 6, 2024 Presentation
  • June 6, 2024 Q&A
  • March 7, 2024 Presentation
  • March 7, 2024 Q&A
  • December 7, 2023 Presentation
  • December 7, 2023 Q&A
  • October 5, 2023 Q&A

Governance

Governance Peer Group Coordinator: Marty McKnew governance@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: TBD

Meeting Information

Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Public Policy

Public Policy Peer Group Coordinators: Amy Hom and Missy Maceycko, publicpolicy@aauw-ca.org

Public Policy Peer Group Kickoff Meeting 2024-25: Thursday September 5, 2024 at 2:30pm Pacific

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: After the initial kickoff, meetings will be held every other month on the first Thursday at 3:00pm Pacific. Meetings will be held in October, December, February, April, and June.

Meeting Information

Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Speech Trek

Speech Peer Group Coordinator: Cathy Foxhoven, speechtrek@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: TBD

Meeting Information

Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Tech Trek – Branch Coordinator

Tech Trek Branch Coordinator Peer Group Coordinator: Mary Isaac, techtrek@aauw-ca.org

Meeting Schedule or Frequency: Third Thursday except December and June. 6:30 pm

Meeting Information

Register for meetings
Click HERE to access the YouTube video playlist with meeting recordings

Tech Trek – QBO

Click HERE to access the Tech Trek QBO materials

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