2021 Virtual Biennial

Staying Connected

2021 FAWCO Virtual Biennial Conference

FAWCO celebrated our 90th Anniversary with a four-day online event.  We were particularly grateful that even in a time of pandemic we could still connect.

Agenda

Annual Report

2021 Biennial Conference Wrap Up Report  (pdf)

Approved Items

• FAWCO Bylaws, as amended March 2021
• Resolutions & Recommendations for 2021-23, approved March 2021

Publications

• Inspiring Women 90th Anniversary Edition
• Rebranding for the Future 2016-2020 . This is a 2020 update to the History of FAWCO, first published in 2006 as The Red Book.

Speakers

Dr. Karen Book, PhD 
Race, Racism, and COVID-19

As the global pandemic of COVID-19 stretches into its second year, disparities in cases, mortality and vaccine access continue to exist between racial and ethnic groups in the United States. In her talk, Dr. Karen Book argued that these differences, like other racial health disparities, are directly and indirectly the result of systemic racism in the United States. 

Recorded Presentation (YouTube)

Slide Presentation:

Dr. Jasmine Abdulcadir, Ob/Gyn
Countering Myths about FGM and Female Sexuality

Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, has many myths associated with it, equally so female sexuality.  Dr. Abdulcadir talked about the lack of awareness of these topics that aids the continuation of myths and taboos, and how that continues to drive harmful practices. Dr Abdulcadir addressed these myths and taboos, to help and empower women to understand female sexuality and make informed decisions. 

Recorded presentation (YouTube)

Slide Presentation:

Robin Meloy Goldsby
What a Wonderful World! — An Uplifting Program of Music and Stories
In keeping with the spirit of the FAWCO Foundation night, award-winning author and Steinway Artist Robin Meloy Goldsby treated us to a fun-filled, charming, and meaningful evening of music and tales about her musical adventures in Europe and beyond.

Presentations

2021 FAWCO Foundation Educational Awards and Development Grant Recipients

Results of Club Voting on Bylaws Amendments, Resolutions & Recommendations for 2021-23, 2021 FAWCO Budget and the Election of Officers for both the FAWCO and FAWCO Foundation Boards -- all measures passed.

Reports

Clubs in Motion 2020 Annual Report

Diversity & Inclusion Task Force