Updated: March 5, 2024
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Co-Presidents |
Linda Cucci |
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Membership |
Barbara McMullen |
We are a group of about 32 women. This membership year (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), National AAUW dues are $72.00, NY State AAUW dues are $7.00, and Nassau Branch dues are $16.00. The total dues are $95.00.
Activities: We gather on the second Tuesday of the month for our general meetings at the Uniondale Public Library.
Upcoming Membership Meetings and Programs
March 12, 1 PM - Uniondale Library
Topic: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Scams
Manda Kristal, from the Family and Children’s Association (FCA) will discuss how to identify potential scams, what to do if you become a victim, and how to report it. Her presentation will focus on the types of scams that use the mail, email, or phones and are aimed at seniors.
Bring your own refreshments.
April 9, 1 PM - Uniondale Library
Topic: AAUW Business Meeting
A book Panel Discussion will follow the business part of the meeting. Four members will describe their favorite book(s) and the audience will be polled as to their favorite books. We need members to volunteer for the panel. Please contact Linda Cucci or Dolores Spagnoli to participate.
Bring your own refreshments.
May 14, 12:30 PM
Free Luncheon for members at Pier 95, Hudson Avenue, Freeport
National AAUW Vote 2024 Coming Soon
Subject of vote: Add bylaw amendment to eliminate the degree requirement for membership in AAUW
When: Starting April 3 and ending May 15 at 12pm ET.
How: AAUW is utilizing an independent, third-party voting system. Most members will receive emails from vote@simplyvoting.com with their unique Elector ID and Password to vote.
What if you don’t have an e-mail? A paper ballot will be sent to those who have no E-mails
How many votes are needed for the changes to pass? The AAUW bylaws require a “yes” vote of two-thirds of the votes cast.
If the votes pass, when will the change take effect? Immediately
Reasons for the by-laws amendment: This change will align our membership practices with our purpose of advancing equity for women and girls and enable us to include members with the diverse backgrounds and perspectives needed to achieve our purpose in today’s world.
In today’s world, higher education degrees are one of several paths needed to advance equity for women and girls. Professional certifications, on the job training, career technical experience and life experience all are alternative paths to obtaining education and the skills needed to become leaders and advocates for ending discrimination against women.
Will AAUW change their name? AAUW’s name, which continues to have significant brand recognition for AAUW as a women’s rights organization, will remain the same if the amendment is adopted.
Interesting Reads by Nassau Branch Book Clubs
Clubs - Clubs meet on various days according to the needs of each group. We have two book clubs and a French club.
Scholarships - We will present a $1,000 check in June, 2024 to each of four high school female students (two from Calhoun High School and two from Baldwin High School) planning to major in a STEM related subject in college.