Updated: August 28, 2009
Beginning April 1, 2009, AAUW national dues will be $49.00, of which $46.00 will be tax deductible by the individual member; $3.00 of that national dues payment not be tax deductible because it will be used to support the AAUW Action Fund's Section 501(c)(4) activities (Lobby Corps and election-related activities).
- from an AAUW Member Briefing
Membership in St. Lawrence County AAUW is open to anyone who supports the mission of AAUW. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW's commitment to educational equity is reflected in its public policy advocacy, community programs, leadership development, conventions and conferences, national partnerships, and international connections.
St. Lawrence County AAUW has long focused on economic and education equity and justice for women locally. In the past several years we have held a number of programs and brought in nationally-recognized experts to the area. Among the college-based equity programs we have organized and co-sponsored are included symposia on Title IX issues, family and women's health care issues on campus, sexual harassment panel discussions, speakers to discuss the status of women on campus and how to advocate for equal pay and equal opportunity, and women's political action priorities surrounding the elections of 2006 and 2008.
Additionally, AAUW has a number of grant programs that have resulted in funding for specific programs on local campuses. In Spring 2008, Mary Graham and Cathy Clark at Clarkson University won an AAUW Campus Action Program grant to fund Negotiations U., designed to help young women negotiate that all-important first year's salary and benefits package that sets the bar for future earnings. Additionally, Professor Graham was part of a workshop on the Wage Project at the 2009 AAUW National Convention held in St. Louis in June, 2009.
Branch member Dr. Jennifer Ball, Clarkson University, was just awarded a 2-year, $10,000 AAUW Community Action Grant from the AAUW Educational Foundation for Value U.
Value U. works to promote gender equity by teaching participants to assess their personal values and the community values of groups to which they belong. The participants will take the lessons from these assessments and produce videos focused on promoting positive images of women athletes or promoting positive change around sexual violence and sexual health. In addition, a speakers' series and mentor program supports participants post-workshop.
The Branch is always ready to help organize and cosponsor campus-related educational forums and programs that further our collective understanding of the many equity issues facing women.
AAUW members can now give a recent grad - a friend, daughter, granddaughter, or niece - a free AAUW membership. At no cost to you or her!
Expose her to the power that comes from belonging to a national women-led organization of more than 100,000 members who believe in and advance equity and education for women and girls.
Expand her networking opportunities through career development opportunities and community action projects. She will experience the rewards of working with and learning from successful AAUW mentors.
Keep her current on the events and people that affect her life as she receives Mission and Action, AAUW Outlook, Action Network alerts, and more.
Increase her buying power with access to discounted health and life insurance, auto insurance, AAUW research reports, credit cards and other members-only benefits.
Best of all, she will receive a free one-year AAUW membership at no cost to you or her! So send no money! Remember, only members can take advantage of this offer. Complete the application online or download the application (.pdf format). Your grad will receive a one-year member-at-large membership - a $49 value. She can join a branch at any time but will be responsible for paying branch and state dues.
The new AAUW promotional video is now on YouTube! Click here to watch AAUW’s video now.
Here are just a few things... "YOU" can do as a member of the St. Lawrence County Branch of AAUW:
Three years ago the Association changed their by-laws to read members with 2-year degrees were officially eligible for membership. But our branch by-laws read that anyone who believe in the mission is eligible for membership. We refuse to limit membership in any way, thus living up to the AAUW diversity statement that there are no barriers to membership.
AAUW is the American Association of University Women, New York State’s most active and diverse organizations for women, offering action for equity, personal and professional growth, community leadership, and friendships.
We are an organization of women and men who promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
In New York State there are over 3,000 members in 46 local branches throughout the state. Nationally there are over 100,000 AAUW members. AAUW members are women and men in every stage of life, from all ethnic and religious backgrounds, with a wide range of interests and expertise. AAUW’s diversity is its strength.
At the June 27, 2005 business session of the 2005 AAUW National Convention, AAUW members voted to expand membership to include graduates holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution. Information about this new membership criteria is availbale onthe aauw.org website.
We make a difference in our communities and the nation. We educate voters, mentor women, sponsor community forums, promote equity in education, fight sexual harassment, lobby legislators, encourage women to run for public office, and influence school board policy.
We change the classroom. Members use the AAUW Educational Foundation’s ground-breaking research to advocate for K-12 classrooms that are gender-fair and free of sexual harassment. We reward and publicize innovative college programs that further progress in equity on college/university campuses.
We help women succeed in higher education. AAUW is the largest source of non-government funding for women graduate students. The Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants and fellowships to college women across the nation, funds that are raised each year from individual members and branched.
The Legal Advocacy Fund provides funds and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.
As you may know, the Association has a special class of membership for colleges and universities. The institution is a member of AAUW and appoints a faculty member to be the representative to the branch. In St. Lawrence County, we have four Colleges or Iniversities members:
The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
In principle and practice AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change.
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.