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Candidate for President: Gloria Long

Member of both Northeast Tarrant County and Tarrant County Branches

As the AAUW Texas State President, I will work to make our organization sustainable and relevant. I will encourage our branches to be the face of women’s equity in their communities through increasing local awareness of Work Smart training and encouraging women to vote.

As a 48 year member, I have deep knowledge of the history of our organization. I am a team player who works well with others.

Northeast Tarrant Co. Branch President, 2012-2014, also held office of finance chair and communications; 4 years as North District Representative; State membership VP in current biennium.

Retired high school mathematics teacher, BA in Mathematics, past president White Settlement Retired School Employees Association, current finance officer of the same, have served on the vestry of my Episcopal parish including one term as Senior Warden.  

Candidate for Vice President Programs:  Melodia Gutiérrez  

Member of Northeast Tarrant County Branch

As Program Vice President, I look forward to building upon the work of the past few years, by synergizing the relationship with our dynamic local branches and our diligent state board.

Programming is a powerful tool to serve our mission and tell our story to one another, and to prospective members. I plan to increase the awareness of the power of programming and diversify our programming options. In an effort to amplify our AAUW voice, I also hope to work with our network of branches and members to unify certain programming options for special events like Women’s Equality Day.

My prior programming experience includes, professional positions on political campaigns, AAUW, AARP, and other local boards. Currently, I work on development and programming at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Candidate for Vice President Membership:

Barbara Cager              

Member of Tarrant County Branch

As a member of AAUW for over 25 years, I joined the Tarrant County Branch of AAUW in 2011 after holding an at-large membership for several years. I have served as North Texas District Representative for two terms. My AAUW experience includes: Branch President (2015-17), President Elect, AAUW Funds Co-Vice President, member of Fundraising Committee, Chair of the Audit Committee and North Texas Giving Day.

My goal is to oversee Branch efforts to recruit and sustain a diverse, active AAUW membership in Texas. I will strive to serve as a catalyst to inspire Branches to share their best AAUW practices and ideas for attracting and retaining members.  

Educational background includes: Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX, Mid-Management Administrator from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX and Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. Served as: Executive Director of Secondary Education for FWISD, High School Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructional Specialist and mathematics teacher. I retired after 37 years of service. I currently serve as a community volunteer on several boards in the City of Fort Worth.  

Candidate for Vice President Funds:

Margie M. Poole              

Member of both North Harris County and Northeast Tarrant County Branches

The main goal of the position is to not only assist branches in increasing their AAUW Funds programs, but also AAUW Texas - the State Board. Additionally, the position should serve as a mentor to help branches administer these funds correctly.

I have been active in branch, Interbranch and state board activities and am aware of the resources available to help branches with this important task. While some training in the administration of Funds is necessary, it seems to me that encouragement, communication and brainstorming for new ways to raise money is the all-important secondary goal of the position.

Besides ensuring that branches have the latest National AAUW research and program information regarding Funds, I also plan to research other organizations to see what type of fund-raising methods are working for them.

Past AAUW experience includes:

North Harris County member: 2012–Present, Executive Board member.

West Harris County member: 2012-2016

NE Tarrant County member: 2000-Present. AAUW Texas State Board member: 2006-2016.

Currently, I work for a credit card processing firm in compliance, while serving as the Newsletter editor for my branch, North Harris County. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising. I have worked in management, customer service, account services and sales and every position has included working with others to create funding.

Candidate for Finance Officer:

Diane Roberts                      

Member of West Harris County Branch

As Finance Officer of AAUW Texas, I will make sure the financial records are accurate and communicated to the Board and checks are promptly deposited and dispersed.

I am serving as finance officer for a second two year term for West Harris County (WHC) Branch.  In that capacity, I have revised the budget process to make it more informative and transparent. Having worked extensively with national AAUW to ensure the accuracy of membership and dues payment records for WHC, I have a good understanding of the Membership Payment Process and the Membership Services Database to assist branches if they have issues with on-line dues processing.

Currently retired, I have been librarian, library specialist, and technologist in the Houston Independent School District, library director of St. Thomas High School and have served on various local and national boards, from the Friends of Bellaire Parks to the American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults Committee. Although not currently licensed, I have been a CPA, and worked as a tax accountant at Enron Corp and a local accounting firm. I hold BS and BA degrees from TWU, a Master of Library Science from NTSU, and an MBA from the University of Houston. 

Candidate for Secretary: Mary H. Smith

Member of North Harris County Branch

My goal as Secretary is to provide accurate and timely minutes of the meetings of the AAUW Texas Board meetings and membership. I am competent in Word as well as other software in Office 365. I have attended workshops on archiving at the national AAUW convention and understand parliamentary procedure. These skills will help me fulfill the duties of secretary as outlined.

I am a retired educator with a BA from Southern Methodist University and a M.Ed. in Administration from Prairie View A & M. I taught primarily in high school and was the Coordinator of Secondary Social Studies for the Cypress Fairbanks ISD. Previous leadership positions at the state level were serving as president of the Social Studies Supervisors Association. I have written several articles for The Texan , a professional magazine for social studies educators. I am a member of AAUW North Harris County Branch and have served for 2 years as Program Vice-President from 2014 – 2016 and then as President for 3 years from 2016 - 2019. I was part of the Local Arrangement Committee for the 2018 State AAUW convention in Houston. I have attended two state AAUW conventions and one national AAUW convention.  

North District Representative:

Emelia Hoefle      

Member of Tarrant County Branch

As a member of AAUW for 24 years, I joined the Tarrant County Branch of AAUW in 1995. My AAUW experience includes: Branch President (2007-2009), President Elect, Membership VP, AAUW Funds Co-Vice President, member of Sister to Sister Summit Committee, member of Fundraising Committee and member of Inter Branch Council. I volunteer for branch community events.

My goal is to work with other members of the AAUW Texas Board to provide support for and representation of branches and branch leaders within the North Texas District. I will work collaboratively with the branch leaders to plan and problem solve and sustain membership.

 

Educational background includes: Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Weatherford College, BBA in Management from Tarleton State University. My diverse professional career started in healthcare as Purchasing/Materials Manager, owner of Fort Worth Travel, Inc., Manufacturer Rep Danone Waters, of N.A., Training Coordinator Lockheed Martin, Legal Assistant McGartland Law and Admissions Office Manager for Intensive Outpatient The Right Step dba Geary Goldsmith.   

North District Representative:

Sara Wood   

Member of North Dallas Branch (Formerly Farmers Branch-Carrollton Branch)

As a candidate for District Representative for North Texas, my goal is to facilitate communication between state and branch leadership and to provide support for branches to help ensure their strength and viability. I plan to visit branch meetings to learn more about their goals and activities as well as concerns they have that need to be relayed to the state board. I will encourage them to attend the state convention and to share their successes with other branches through articles in the state newsletter enabling them to be a catalyst for others.

I am a retired licensed social worker and a member of the Farmers Branch-Carrollton branch since 1987. I have served in various branch positions including as a member of the Yearbook Committee, the Scholarship Committee, Chair of the "Financial Basics for Women” workshop, Chair of the Lunch ‘N Lit book club, Branch President (2016-2019) and I am the current Membership VP. I was the Educational Foundation Named Gift Award Recipient in 2015. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a BA in Economics and Sociology, as well as completed post-graduate studies in Social Work at the University of Texas, Arlington.

South District Representative:

Elizabeth "Betsy" Calabro           

Member of North Harris County

Over my years as a member of AAUW I realize that the mission of AAUW is important to society as well as the women of Texas. It is my goal to support and uphold this mission as I visit with the branches of the South District and keep them informed about the activities and goals of AAUW Texas and National and encourage their branch’s participation. As a member organizing the AAUW Texas Convention in Houston this past year, I met many members from other branches. The sharing of innovative ideas, attending informative workshops, and hearing inspiring speakers has led me to realize the importance of these collaborative activities. I hope to impart this enthusiasm to the branches within my district and help them to communicate with other branches by sharing their branch activities and accomplishments. It is my job to help coordinate this communication and to offer motivation and encouragement where possible. 

I have a BS in education and a MS degree in Human Behavior and Development and have lived in several US States as well as overseas. An active member of the North Harris County Branch, I held board positions of Membership, President, and Secretary. 

Central District Representative:

Marilynn "Marsi" Liddell     

Member of Georgetown Branch

I would plan to maintain the strong ties that my predecessor, Marina Rivers, has established in the Central District with CD branches. In particular, I would plan to provide communication with branches, sharing State news and good ideas from other branches: also assist branches with building and maintaining active membership.

One of my favorite things to do is to meet new people and learn about new and interesting ideas: my communication skills are strong both written and spoken. I have a talent for Strategic Planning and execution of same.

Having joined AAUW in 2015, following my retirement as CEO in Higher Education, I served as Co-President from 2016-18; I now serve as Scholarship Chair. Just recently I was appointed to the National Committee on Advancement and am a member of the team for the State Convening Event in April, 2020.

As stated above, I am retired. My career includes one of Social Worker, Probation Officer and finally, multiple roles in Higher Education. I have 2 degrees from Drake University (IA); a BA in Journalism/Education, an MA in Sociology and have earned my EdD from the University of Houston in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies. I also served as National President of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges from 2004-09.