Ballots have gone out
Email went out on April 3 to the members in good standing as of March 15. The email headers look like:
from: AAUW vote@simplyvoting.com
date: Apr 3, 2024, 12:00 PM
subject: AAUW Election 2024
and in a Gmail inbox it appears as:
Be sure to check your Spam folder for the message. [If you use Gmail, you can enter “vote@simplyvoting.com in:all” into the search box to run the search that will include the Spam, Promotions, and other folders, not just your Inbox.]
Once you’ve opened your voting email, it will give you two ways to find your ballot:
I. A method you can save for later (maybe at a “voting booth” at an in-person meeting)
To vote, please visit: https://aauw.simplyvoting.com/
Then enter:
Elector ID – ###### – your AAUW member ID
Password – XXXXX – a password unique to you
II. A link to go straight to your ballot
[F]ollow this link to access the ballot directly: https://aauw.simplyvoting.com/auth.php?e=######&mac=jumbled-numbers-letters
Note that the ballots will have a link to more information at aauw.org, including information on the candidates and the bylaws amendment.
Endorsements
Members across the country have added their names to the list of those who support this change. To see the names, click one of the following buttons:
State Actions
Has your state passed a resolution or taken other action to support the change? Let us know! See the states that have already stepped up to encourage their members to vote yes and to VOTE!
Have 12 Minutes?
Listen to the case for Open Membership from AAUW Oregon.
Resources
Information to help those spreading the word to their branches.
Quick Summaries
PowerPoint
Here is an updated PowerPoint to use at branch meetings and other events to explain the rationale for this change.
Flyers for branch use
Two handouts that may be helpful in starting branch discussions.
See also Campaign Images.
Official News from AAUW
Overview on the change – Text of the bylaws and rationale, link to provide comments
Toolkit – Statement from Inclusion and Equity Committee, Talking Points and Q&A, PowerPoint for branch meetings and more
Info on Voting – when and how to vote and a bit more about the Simply Voting process
Open Up AAUW 