Rockland County Branch
New York State AAUW
Updated October 2, 2011
The American Association of University Women celebrates 130 years of existence in 2011. Beginning with the purpose of supporting women as they pursued education careers at the university level, the Association continues to support issues that affect women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
50th Anniversary Year
The Rockland County Branch of the American Association of University Women Inc. is excited to be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its founding during the 2011- 2012 year. We were originally founded as the New City Branch, became county-wide in 1993, and are now one of the larger branches in New York State. Our members represent a diverse group of women leaders in the arts, education, business, health services and government.
The Rockland County branch reflects the mission of the national American Association of University Women by advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. We support the national Educational Opportunities Fund which provides funds to advance education, research and self-development for woman and the Legal Advocacy Fund which provides funds to support those seeking judicial redress for gender discrimination.
Membership benefits in the Rockland County Branch include:
- Stimulating programs addressing current topics, the arts, and public policy
- Shared values and interests
- Monthly Newsletter
- Informative State and National publications
- Networking
- Leadership training opportunities
Rockland County Officers for 2011- 2012:
- Co-president: Mimi Korb
- Co-president: Joyce Brown
- Program VP: Elda Graff
- Membership VP: Rosalind Maxwell
- Treasurer: Holly Brown
- Recording Secretary: Dorothie Flieger
- Corresponding Secretary: Jean Cademartori
Fall Calendar
- Sept. 27, Tuesday - Branch Open House/Kickoff Meeting at Nanuet Library at 6:00
- Oct. 6, Thursday -
- AAUW Rockland Readers Book Club in Nanuet
- Elmwood Theater Fundraiser in Nyack "Last of the Red Hot Lovers"
- Great Decisions at New City Library
- Oct. 11, Tuesday - AAUW U. N. Day in NYC
- Oct. 15, Saturday - Workplace Harassment Summit at Hunter College, NYC
- Oct, 18, Tuesday - Discussion on Hydrofracking
- Oct. 22, Saturday - STEM Conference for 7th & 8th Graders at RCC
- Oct. 23, Sunday - Candidates Forum at JCC
- Oct. 29, Saturday - District V Conference in Hasting on Hudson
- Nov. 2, Wednesday - "Breaking the Silence" in collaboration with Nami Familia and
RC Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
- Nov. 5, Saturday - New Members Orientation
- Nov. 15, Tuesday - Historical Fiction Book Discussion by Betty Vallone
- Nov. 16, Wednesday - Engineers Luncheon at Palisades Center
- Dec. 7, Wednesday - Holiday Gathering
STEM Project
The branch is currently sponsoring a multi-faceted project focusing on the STEM skills of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This project is being conducted through a board that includes AAUW members in collaboration with several other organizations. Some of their activities include tutoring in math and reading at a county elementary school, sponsoring a conference for 7th and 8th graders, participating in the Engineer's Luncheon and holding a family math night. We are always looking for interested volunteers.
AAUW Rockland County Branch Book Group
Meets at 4:00 pm at the New City Library on the third Wednesday of each month.
2011
- Oct. 19: Old Filth by Jane Gardam
- Nov. 16: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
- Dec. 14/21: Italian Shoes by Henning Mankel
2012
- Jan. 18 The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
- Feb. 15 The Executor by Jesse Kellerman
- Mar. 21 Room by Ema Donoghue
- Apr. 18 Last Night at Twisted River by John Irving
- May 16 In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
- June 20 TBD
AAUW Rockland Readers
Meets at 1:00 pm at Barnes & Noble in Nanuet by the cookbook section on the first Thursday of each month,
2011
- Oct. 6: The River of Doubt by Candice Millard
- Nov. 3: The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
- Dec. 1: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
2012
- Jan. 5: Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson
- Feb. 2: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
- Mar. 1: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
- Apr. 5: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
- May 3: One Vacant Chair by Joe Coomer
- June 7: Island at the Center of the World by Russel Shorto
Great Decisions Discussions
These foreign policy discussions are held at the New City Library on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.
2011
- Oct. 6: Sanctions and Nonproliferation
- Nov. 3: The Caucasus
- Dec. 1: Making Sense of Multilateralism
Board Meeting Dates
- Oct. 4, Tuesday - Elda Graff
- Nov. 1, Wednesday - Mimi Korb
- Nov. 28, Monday - Sylvia Miller
- Jan. 4, Wednesday - Dorothie Flieger
- Jan. 30, Monday - Charlotte Sorger
- Feb. 29, Wednesday - Melissa Guardaro
- Apr. 3, Tuesday - Jean Cademartori
- May 1, Tuesday - Dorothie Flieger
- Jun. 5, Tuesday - Mimi Korb
Contact Us
For more information about our organization including the times and details of our events, contact us at one of the addresses below.
By Email: Rockland County Branch AAUW
Branch Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 962
Monsey, New York 10952-0962
Want to become a member? Please fill out our online form here.
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