Advocacy for Women and Girls

Since 1881

Because EQUITY

Is Still an Issue

AAUW-NYS

Convention 2008

Woman to Woman

Voter Turnout Campaign

Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

Vision: 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.

AAUW-NYS held its election of officers at the state convention in Cooperstown on April 26. Elected were -

• President, Eileen Hartmann (Fairport Area and Greater Rochester Area Branches)
• Vice President for Program, Peggy Kelland (Poughkeepsie Branch)
• Vice President for Educational Foundation, Tamara Brown (Buffalo Branch)

The winners of the Presidents' Awards were announced at the convention Friday evening - the Adirondack and Jefferson County Branches were the winners, with recognition also given to the Kingston Branch.

The Association has produced a Woman to Woman Voter Turnout manual. It is available for downloading in a PDF format from the Association website.

The video of the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams special series "The Truth About Boys and Girls" can now be viewed . The longer interview with Catherine Hill on AAUW's findings is also available here.

DON'T FORGET - The 2008 NYS AAUW Convention Information/Registration packet is now available! Read about the speakers, the workshops, the "fun stuff" and SIGN UP today! This convention is shaping up to be the best ever and the deadline is approaching!

Lisa Maatz, AAUW Public Policy Director, spoke at the District 7 Conference at Saranac Lake on November 10. Her presentation, which covered many of the current presidential candidates, may be viewed thanks to Donna Seymour and the Clarkson University Media Department.

View an inspiring video about AAUW that serves as a powerful reminder of why the organization is still necessary in today's world. Members of diverse ages and backgrounds share why they felt compelled to join AAUW and why they feel other women should join.  Video (6 min.)

NYS financial support is available for branches that are implementing some membership and/or Association priority programs. Check to see if your branch is eligible!

See the Association two-minute activist for immediate opportunities! And keep in touch with the latest Association news!

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