Greetings From Our Co-Presidents
Sanchia Spandow and Kate Tiongson
Welcome. We hope you will take a few minutes to go through our various links to find out more about us.
We are committed locally to Tech Trek, which sends area 8th graders to a science, technology and math camp at one of the state’s universities; Speech Trek which encourages area high school seniors to compete in a speech contest with the winner going on to compete at the state level; and our College Scholarship and Leadership program for re-entry women students in great need of financial help. Read about these programs under the Projects link.
You will learn more about our commitment to Public Policy, Education, and Legal Advocacy for Women by clicking on Advocacy.
If you are considering becoming an AAUW member, we welcome you to join us and take advantage of the many interest groups, committees and philanthropic activities. Attend any of the programs highlighted on this Website under Activities to find out more about our branch. See our newsletter for details under the Member link.
If you are a current member, you will find all current information about the branch by using these valuable Website links.
Sanchia Spandow and Kate Tiongson
Co-Presidents
sspandow@comcast.net and ktiongson@surewest.net
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." —Margaret Mead
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AAUW advances EQUITY for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
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By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
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ABOUT AAUW
Since 1881 AAUW, the American Association of University Women, has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW has a nationwide network of nearly 100,000 members, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners.
For more than 127 years, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. The commitment to mission is reflected in all aspects of AAUW's work:- Public Policy Advocacy
- Community Programs
- Voter Education Campaign
- Leadership Development
- Conventions and Conferences
- Diversity Initiatives
- International Connections
- AAUW Issues
AAUW's voice has long influenced legislative debate on critical social issues such as education, sex discrimination, civil rights, reproductive choice, affirmative action, Title IX, welfare reform, vocational education, pay equity, family and medical leave, and health care reform.
Organization
AAUW includes both a section 501(c)(3) public charity, the primary membership organization, and the AAUW Action Fund, a smaller section 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that may engage in limited activities related to member activism and voter education.
AAUW Fellowships, Grants, and Awards
AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. Each year AAUW provides millions of dollars in fellowships, grants, and awards for outstanding women around the globe and for community action projects. AAUW also funds pioneering research on women, girls, and education. For more information, Click here
AAUW Leadership and Training Institute
Through Leadership and Training Institute (LTI) programs, women and girls acquire the skills they need to succeed and assume leadership roles in their academic, professional, and personal lives. Programs include Campus Action Projects, the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders in Washington, D.C., the Student Advisory Council, and Campaign College.
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) works to combat sex discrimination in higher education and workplaces through campus outreach programs, an online resource library, and research reports. LAF also provides support to workplace sex discrimination cases that have the potential to make a difference for all women.
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