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Welcome to AAUW's Harrisburg, Pennsylvania branch. 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
Scholarship applications available. See the
scholarship page for more information about AAUW
Harrisburg's scholarship program.
Tour the Midtown Scholar bookstore on February
25, 2010.
 Join
us as we tour and explore the six floors of the vintage building at 1302 North Third Street in
Harrisburg that houses this bookstore-cafe. The event
features an informational chat by our new member and Midtown Scholar
bookseller, Catherine Lawrence. The social starts at 6:30 p.m. and the tour at
7:00 p.m.
The bookstore-cafe offers organic, fair-trade
coffees and teas, fountain sodas, and foods -- and will be donating profits from
the evening of the 25th to AAUW.
Contact Barb (warfelb@yahoo.com)
or Toni (tonisimmersaauw@gmail.com) for
more information.
More events on the Calendar and
Special Interest Group pages >>
Mark your calendar for the
State Convention.
AAUW Pennsylvania's Biennial Convention and 81st Annual State Meeting will
be held April 16-18, 2010 at the Hotel Carlisle, Embers Convention Center in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Join
AAUW at reduced rates. You can join AAUW Harrisburg at reduced rates for the
remainder of the 2009-2010 program year. See
join AAUW
below for more
information.
YWCA outreach program.
AAUW Harrisburg Branch has an ongoing outreach project at the YWCA of Greater
Harrisburg designed to: (1) promote literacy through a permanent library plus
scheduled book gifting; (2) provide “Dinner with the Book Ladies” monthly during
the school year; and (3) deliver emergency items for Mothers with children
living at the YWCA. AAUW Harrisburg also has been providing YWCA day care books
to run their parent/child reading program.
You can contact Anita
(Adm1105@aol.com or 579-6408) to volunteer to help with the YWCA outreach program
or to arrange for delivery or pick-up of
donations.
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Branch Information
AAUW, founded in 1881, is the largest and oldest national organization
for women. AAUW's Mission is advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
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.
New member dues for those
joining between January 1st, and March 15th, are $42.50 -- half the regular dues
rate. Portions of your payment go to the AAUW national association ($24.50),
AAUW-PA ($5.00) and the Harrisburg branch ($13.00). Dues assistance is available
for those who need it; for information, e-mail Adm1105@aol.com
Membership
application/renewal form >>
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President's Message
I am honored to be given the opportunity to serve as President of the
Harrisburg Branch of AAUW. This prestigious and historic AAUW branch was founded
in 1921 to share the gifts of education with the Harrisburg Community. This
mission lives in purpose and practice to this day as the founding mothers of
AAUW Harrisburg Branch envisioned it.
AAUW Harrisburg continues to bring life to the AAUW Mission to Advance Equity
for Women and Girls through:
Advocacy - our members engage in public policy on the local, state and
national levels and give voice to issues of concern to women, girls and
families;
Education - our members promote, through community outreach and
scholarships, our belief that education is the gateway to economic security for
women; and by sharing with the Harrisburg community; and
Research - which is funded collectively by all AAUW branches through our
dues and contributions to Association, and which, ultimately, AAUW Harrisburg
Branch brings to light and usefulness through our local programs, publications
and outreach that help women and girls live better lives.
Why should you join the American Association of University Women, Harrisburg
Branch?
Do you want….
…to
gain purposeful intellectual stimulation and social awareness?
…to develop new friendships and interests in a community of women?
…to have the opportunity to do community service and make an impact on equity
for women and girls?
Are you….
…all-inclusive,
welcoming, smart, and fun?
…dedicated to educational opportunities and gender equity?
…all about getting things done in a friendly team environment?
Then, AAUW is for
YOU!
Please continue to browse this web site for more information about what's
happening with AAUW Harrisburg Branch. 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 717-737-9981 or by e-mail at
tonisimmersaauw@gmail.com, with
suggestions, questions, or concerns.
Toni Ann Simmers
President, AAUW Harrisburg
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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.
Check SIGs
events list >>
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AAUW -
Harrisburg Branch
PO Box 1625, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1625
Updated
February 2010.
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