Membership

The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN is an association of 150,000 university graduates.  It values and seeks a diverse membership.
National Conventions are held biennially in the states that have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment.

• AAUW began in Boston in 1881 with a dual purpose - to further the education and advancement of women and to utilize the privilege of higher education for community betterment. Today these goals are just as vital.
• The four areas of interest remain constant - Cultural, Community, Education, and International Relations.
• A committee on "Women" was added as an action arm for women's issues. Out of members' expressions of emerging interests and issues, suggested biennial topics and issues are formulated by the Association Program Development Committee and chosen by the Board.
• The issue for this biennium is "Breaking Down Barriers." 
• These issues are implemented in study-action groups under any of the four areas of interest. The number of study-action groups in a branch is limited only by branch interest and leadership.
• AAUW is an association of women and men helping its members achieve excellence through continuing education, community involvement, the arts, and legislation.
• AAUW is neither a social nor an invitational organization.

FORT WAYNE PROJECTS AND CIVIC INTERESTS

Partner in Tapestry Day for Women with IFPW
Gender Equity in the Classroom/Behind the Pay Gap
Educational Equity Including Science, Technology Math, and Engineering, and (STEM) for Girls
Voter Education Information and Forums
Fort Wayne Branch, AAUW Trust
Diversity Awareness Programs/International Woman’s Day
AAUW Educational Foundation and Legal Advocacy Fund
Public Policy Education/Pay Equity Day
AAUW State Convention Host
Partnering with Pi Lambda Theta/LINKS/Fort Wayne Urban League/IPFW/FW Women’s Bureau/Young Leaders NE Indiana (YLNI)
Mission-Based AAUW Programming for Members and Community

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

The Woman of the Year Recognition Award was instituted by the local branch in 1949 for the purpose of honoring members who have given outstanding service to AAUW or the community.
Nominations may be submitted to the Recognition Committee by any member of the Branch.  The Award is conferred at the Annual Meeting.

Women of the Year Award recipient for year 2010 - Andrea Tarbet

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT FUND

Inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt’s vision of a more equitable world, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund has as its goal to implement systematic social changes that will provide a better environment for girls and women.  This award goes to women who have helped to achieve this goal.
Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Honoree for the year 2010 - Marie Mattison

Membership: Join our Branch!
MEMBERSHIP in AAUW is open to all women and men graduates with an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree from any college or university.  AAUW is neither a social or invitational organization.

            By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks through educational and
economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance

Students in either an associate or baccalaureate program are also eligible for membership as a Student Affiliate.  They may participate in all Branch activities, but are ineligible to hold office or vote.
°  Privileges of branch membership include the annual Branch yearbook and a newsletter, which is published six to eight times a year  and  State newsletters published quarterly  as well as the Association “Outlook” magazine published bi-annually.

°   Monthly meetings and study groups keep members informed on a variety of topics. Should a member move, membership in this branch may be transferred to the new branch upon request. 

°   Privileges of national membership include the following:
o    Resource material on current issues of special concern to women.
o    Worldwide travel opportunities tailored to the educated woman.
o    An official observer at the United Nations.
o    Hospital and life insurance plans designed specifically for women.
o    Professional critiques for personal art and written works.
o    Up to twenty-five percent off publishers' prices on adult and children's books.
Membership in IFU (International Federation of University Women)  -  AAUW is no longer a member of IFU.
o    Friendship of college-educated women and men.

      *   Through the  AAUW Educational Foundation  Fellowships, Grants, and Awards for U.S. and International Women Scholars can be applied for and one need not be a member of AAUW.

We welcome new members!
DUES:
2008-2009 DUES
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP:
ASSOCIATION and BRANCH  Dues                  $69.00
Association dues -                                                 $49.00 
State dues - $7.00 and  local dues                      $13.00
Student Affiliate dues -                                          $19.00
MAL membership is a member-at-large. A MAL is a member of the Association but  not a member of a local Branch. $51.00
LIFE membership - members pay a one time fee to Association and an annual fee to the local branch for  $20.00

To join the Branch, contact:
Director of Membership 2007-2009     Sandra Tucker  627-2622                      stucker65@comcast.net