The first Members Only Event of the school year — and the first of this type of event that the Academy had done in many years — occurred on October 26, 2016 at the University Club from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, and included light appetizers, a cash bar, and more importantly, provided a space for Fellows and Future Faculty Partners to come together as an entire membership to discuss the mission and direction of the UW-Teaching Academy. The Members Only event included a vote by members on proposed bylaw changes regarding electronic voting by the Executive Committee and membership.