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Welcome to the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania branch of the American Association of
University Women. AAUW is
an organization of more than 100,000 members who value education and equal
rights -- and together provide a powerful voice for women and girls.
Newsbriefs
WITF Public Media Center tour April 17. Kathy Silks, Vice President for Audience Relations, will be our
guide on a behind the scenes tour of the new media center at
4801 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA. Come for the
6:30 p.m. social/branch meeting, which will precede the
7:00 p.m. tour.
YWCA outreach program. As part of
AAUW Harrisburg's YWCA literacy outreach effort, we are seeking high quality multi-cultural children’s books, nonfiction K-12 and bilingual books (with English and Spanish) for the Betty Sullivan Memorial Library at the Harrisburg YWCA.
We can use volunteers to assist with the monthly programs, too! The YWCA Program at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 11 will have a duck theme.
Want to get involved? Contact
Carol
at 717-233-5965 or ccdth@comcast.net.
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Branch Information
AAUW, founded in 1881, is the largest and oldest national organization
for women. AAUW's Mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong
education, and positive societal change.
The AAUW Harrisburg Branch was formed in 1921. Branch members
are homemakers, career women, public officials, and professionals. They
are women in every stage of life, from all religious and ethnic backgrounds.
They have joined together to use education for the benefit of women and
society.
Many know of AAUW locally through our support of local scholarship and community programs.
Through our scholarship
program, we assist local college students in need, as well as older
returning students. We also support national AAUW scholarships and research
toward educational equity for women and girls.
Our community outreach
also focuses on education and the arts, through work such as a literacy
program at the Harrisburg YWCA, and events at our libraries, art museums, and theaters.
In fact, we were among the organizations involved in the founding of Theater
Harrisburg.
We have a monthly
newsletter and a great number of branch project volunteer opportunities. Most of
our members participate in lively meetings of special
interest groups, for example, to sample fine dining, books, bridge, theater,
and arts events.
AAUW Harrisburg's monthly
meetings from September through May offer the opportunity to network, as well as
a rich calendar
of programs. Please come, and see what we're all about--or find out how to join
right now. We are making a special effort to attract young members, and
are committed as an organization to be responsive to their needs and desires.
Check the links below to learn more about AAUW's national programs. Then use your browser's Back button to return to this page.
Public
Policy Program Legal
Advocacy Fund Educational
Foundation
Voter Education
Campaign Educational
Equity Research
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Join AAUW
AAUW membership is open to graduates who hold the baccalaureate or
higher degree from an accredited college or university, to those who hold an associate or equivalent degree,
and to students pursuing a degree. We value and
seek a diverse membership, with
no barriers on the basis of
gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
The annual dues of $83 includes membership in the AAUW Association,
AAUW-PA, and
the AAUW Harrisburg Branch. Dues assistance is available for those who
need it; for information e-mail
us or call 717-233-8227.
Membership
application >>
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President's Message
It's great to be a part of AAUW Harrisburg! Why?
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The mission of AAUW - To advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. I shouldn't need to say more, but I do... many women under 30 believe that the battle for equity is over, yet research shows that women still have to work almost 16 months to make as much as a man does in a year, and it starts within 3 years of graduation. Equity is still an issue that everyone needs to keep in mind.
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The women (and men) of AAUW - Vibrant, intelligent, and influential people right here in the greater Harrisburg area, as well as throughout Pennsylvania and all over the world.
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The local impact of AAUW Harrisburg - Making a difference through our local monthly programs, community outreach, scholarships, and activities.
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The broader influence of AAUW - Supporting advocacy, scholarships, litigation, and research sponsored by the national AAUW Association.
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The evolution of AAUW - Changing status from a 501(c)4 to a 501(c)3 for most of AAUW opens up our fundraising, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and may significantly cut costs of operating the national education and equity efforts.
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The possibilities of AAUW are limited only by our collective imaginations -
Women equally represented in every office (corner office, dean's office or Oval Office); humane, fair, equal treatment for all men, women and children; educational opportunities based on interest and potential, not cash flow; a world where we don't just strive for equity, we expect, achieve and celebrate it.
Browse this web site for more information about what's happening with AAUW Harrisburg. Whether you are a member or a visitor, please join us at one of the events on our
calendar. Feel free to contact me at president@aauwharrisburg.org
with suggestions, questions, or concerns.
Marda
Kunkle
President, AAUW Harrisburg
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Community Grants
When the Harrisburg Branch has funds available, local agencies are invited
to apply for small grants to provide a special program or service that
relates to the AAUW Harrisburg mission. The proposal may be for
one-time funding or an on-going project.
Past grants have gone to: Hemlock Girl Scout Council; Friends of the
Kline Branch Library; the DELTA Community; Lighthouse Street Ministry;
St. Stephen's Episcopal School; Scott School Parent Center; Harrisburg
Area Community College (HACC) Emergency Assistance Fund; Dauphin County's
Kline Branch Library Children's Collection; Penn State Harrisburg Women's
Enrichment Center's Educational program for women incarcerated at Dauphin
County Prison; Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to coordinate the
Adopt-a-School America Reads Program for Harrisburg City School District;
and Harrisburg YWCA TechGyrls Club.
E-mail
any
questions. Interested
groups may see past grant guidelines at these links: in PDF
format or RTF format.
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Special Interest Groups
Many members regard the special interest groups (SIGs) as the "heart" of AAUW.
These small groups meet on a regular basis, usually once per month, to
take part in an activity they all enjoy. Joining at least one of these
groups is an excellent way for new members to meet people. Each month the
special interest group meeting schedules are listed in the branch newsletter,
The
Connection. New groups may form at any time, according to interest.
- Cuisine Specialties: An evening of cooking with a different theme
each month. Meets on Thursdays.
- Paperback Books: An evening review and discussion of selected
literature available in paperback.
- Recent Literature: An afternoon group reviews and discusses
recent books.
- Cuisine Club: Couples (any twosome), enjoy a variety of Saturday
evening dining experiences at area restaurants.
- Dine Around Harrisburg: Week night dining out at local restaurants.
- Culture Vultures: Travel to cultural sites and events with AAUW
friends.
- Theatre/Play & Discussion: The AAUW drama group
meets to read, discuss and attend
plays.
Check SIGs
events list >>
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The American Association of University Women
Harrisburg Branch
PO Box 1625, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1625 o 717-233-8227
Updated April 2008.
E-mail the
web manager - E-mail info@aauwharrisburg.org
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