AAUW (American Association
of University Women)

Springfield, Illinois Branch

Membership Information

Member 2009 - 10 Activities

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Springfield AAUW General Information

Expanding Your Horizons
in Math, Science and Technology

AAUW Illinois

AAUW National

Meise Fahsland Sue Garland
with Lilly Ledbetter at the
2009 AAUW National Convention

Springfield Delegation to
2009 AAUW National Convention

Expanding Your Horizons

in Science, Math & Technology

Saturday,
March 20, 2010

Public Affairs Center

University of Illinois Springfield

This conference is designed for young women in 6th, 7th and 8th grades who are curious, welcome a challenge and like to have fun! Parents and educators are invited to attend sessions designed just for them to learn how to keep girls on track for success in math, science and technology.

Register for Expanding Your Horizons 2010!

Download the 2010 Expanding Your Horizons brochure in PDF format

Springfield Branch's Newest
AAUW Honorary Life Member

Quilt Raffle

Hands-on Health Activities at EYH

Learning about Technology at EYH

See what AAUW has to offer its members!!

We have many fun activities from couples dinners to discussing mystery novels to quilting to antiquing. We have fellowships and scholarships through the Educational Foundation and funds for plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases through the Legal Advocacy Fund. We encourage young girls to study science and math. We are the October Book Sale. We influence legislation on women's issues.

We are friendships and support groups. Join AAUW.

AAUW Membership

July 2009-2010

$73.00 per Year

For information & application forms,
please contact the
Membership Vice President

Mission Statement

AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls,
lifelong education, and positive societal change.

Diversity Statement

In principal and in 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

Membership

Membership is open to those graduates holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution. Undergraduates enrolled in regionally accredited two- or four-year institutions may become Student Affiliate Members. The Springfield Branch also welcomes those without degrees as Community Members. They have full local branch membership privileges except that they may not vote or hold board positions.

New members are welcome at any time. Renewals of membership dues are payable by June 1 for the membership year of July 1 through June 30. Membership dues for 2009-2010 are $73. Student Affiliate dues are $20, and dues for Community Membership are $45. Life Membership dues are $24 year, which is the Branch and State dues portions, after making a one-time payment of $980 (the Association dues of $49 times 20 years).

A member may attend any branch or interest group meetings. Guests are welcome to attend any two functions before joining. If you are interested in joining Springfield AAUW, please contact Membership Vice-President, Judith Schmidt, who will be happy to give you information about the Springfield AAUW chapter. If a member's name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, or degree information changes, please notify the membership vice-president promptly.