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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
 November
program featuring Sheryl Delozier.
Join us on Thursday, November 18, 2009 at the Browsing Room of the New
Cumberland Library to meet Sheryl Delozier, newly elected to the Pennsylvania
House of Representatives. Rep. Delozier, a Mechanicsburg resident, will
talk about women in government and her personal journey to elected office. The social is at 6:00 p.m. and the program starts at
6:30 p.m.
Please consider bringing a holiday-themed
paperback children's book on the 18th to be contributed to the branch's
outreach program at the YWCA.
Check your November Connection newsletter or contact Carol (717-7376659)
or Marda (877-8261) for
more information.
Uncork the Wine Trail – November 21, 2009.
Join us for a fun day that is also a fundraiser for AAUW Harrisburg. You are
invited to travel to five wineries located in York County to get a
“behind-the-scenes after the harvest” look at the grape’s transformation from
the vine to bottle. You may sample exclusive tastings of Nouveau and
freshly-pressed wines. You will also be introduced to a new step in the process
of producing fine wine. The wineries include Moon Dancer, Seven Valleys, Hauser
Estates, Nissley, Allegro and Nailor.
We will use a Wolfe’s shuttle to transport us from Camp Hill to York County and
from vineyard to vineyard. Snacks are served with the wine tastings but please
bring along a lunch to eat while we travel. Reservations for a maximum of 44
people must be made by October 15, 2009. The cost is $40.00. Contact Barb at
717-774-5559 or e-mail warfelb@yahoo.com.
(Click
program and special interest group
for more events listings.)
Join
AAUW or renew your membership. You can download the application for
membership in AAUW Harrisburg for the 2009-2010 program year now! 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.
Since this past April, AAUW Harrisburg has been
providing YWCA day care books to run their parent/child reading program. With an
initial contribution of 75 children's books we now, every other month, provide
25 children's books for this program. As we head toward the holiday season, we
would like the 25 children's books for this program to be holiday themed. Contact Anita
(Adm1105@aol.com or 579-6408) to volunteer to help with the outreach program
or to arrange for delivery or pick-up of
donations.
Note: We
are asking our AAUW members to consider bringing a paperback holiday children's
book to our November 18 meeting to be contributed to the reading program.
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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.
The annual dues of $85 ($35 for student affiliates) 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 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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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.
Check SIGs
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AAUW -
Harrisburg Branch
PO Box 1625, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1625 o 717-233-8227
Updated
October 2009.
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