Welcome to the Southeast Valley AAUW Branch 
 

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

 

  • Founded in 1881
  • We promote gender equity
  • Welcomes anyone who holds an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution.
  • Mission Statement:  AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
  • Educational Foundation:  provides funds to women for continuing education, research, and self-development.
  • Legal Advocacy Fund:  provides funds and a support system for women fighting sex discrimination.

 

THE SOUTHEAST VALLEY BRANCH OF AAUW

 

  • The communities of Ahwatukee, Chandler, Sun Lakes, Tempe, and Sun Bird.
  • Over 100 members.

 

 

GENERAL MEETINGS

    October 19

    November 16

    January 18

    February 15

    March 16,
    April 19.

The meetings are held in the Oakwood Ballroom in Sun Lakes

 

 

 

 

The next General Meeting & International Dinner
will take place on

Monday
March 15, 2010
in the
Oakwood CC
at 7:00 PM

With the
Election of Officers

  

   

COMMUNITY ACTION

  • San Marcos Elementary School
  • Volunteers

o       Listen to students read

o       Read to students

o       Assist in a classroom

o       Mentoring women in their English speaking skills.

 

  • Members

o       Assist in providing school uniforms

o       Contribute supplies for the school store

o       Contribute clothing and canned food for San Marcos families

 

  • Mission-based Community Action Project

o       A committee is designing an additional project which will be directed specifically toward girls and women

o       This project will be launched  in the fall of 2008

o       It will be in addition to the San Marcos project

 

AAUW’S EDUCATIONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND

  • Supported by various fund raisers throughout the year

 

INTEREST GROUPS

  • Southwesters (area day trips)
  • Afternoon and Evening Book Groups
  • Bridge
  • Great Decisions Discussion Group
  • The Lunch Bunch
  • Bridge Club
  • Stitches and Giggles

 

 

EDUCATIONAL FUND 

We have been advancing educational and professional opportunities for 50 years.  AAUW will donate 4.5 million dollars for women’s scholarships and fellowship in 2008-2009.  AAUW’S VALUE PROMISE IS TO HELP BREAK DOWN EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS SO ALL WOMEN HAVE A FAIR CHANCE!!

 
We work hard to support the mission of AAUW, but we have fun, too!  Come and join us!  See the vision!  Share the passion!

 

For more information about the Southeast Valley Branch of AAUW, please contact:

         Diane Larson at Larson-ddlars@gmail.com