Officers - Meetings - Other Scheduled Events - History - Study & Action
We raise money for the Education Fund which is the largest non-governmental source of funding for women doing advanced work in the world and also supports women changing careers, community action grants and original research on issues pertaining to women and equity. We support the Legal Advocacy Fund which supports women facing discrimination in the workplace. We will send a woman to the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. We will have meetings supporting our mission such as the opening branch meeting which is devoted to LAF.
Updated: November 16, 2011
Branch meetings are held at Our Lady of Grace, 28 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, at 12:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of the monthexcept for the March and May luncheon meetings which will be held at a place to be announced. All are welcome. Bring a sandwich and join us for lunch-dessert (provided by volunteer hostesses) and coffee are available.
The North Shore LI Branch works with college/university representatives, co-sponsoring meetings on local campuses such as requested in a given year.
We are also fortunate to be situated near the New York headquarters of the United Nations, where our member Carolyn Donovan serves as AAUW representative.
Today our membership is about 150. We are particularly proud of our diversity; our membership includes women with half-century age differences and diverse religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. All North Shore Branch members have the opportunity to participate in as many of the study and action groups as they wish, as well as attend the Branch meetings.
News about all our meetings and activities can be found in our North Shore Branch Bulletin which is available to members.
Scheduled four times a year Books meets at a local restaurant at 4:00 p.m. for discussion followed by an early dinner. This year we will concentrate on the works of Virginia Woolf. Bridge
This group usually meets at 9:30 AM on the first Thursday or Friday of the month. Novice and "pro" alike are joining in the stimulating action. Day Literature
The day literature group convenes monthly on the second Monday. Book selections are made by the group and include both fiction and non-fiction, current and classic. It's a great way to meet new people and exchange ideas.
Scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM, this frequently spirited group affords working women and those for whom evenings are more convenient the opportunity to analyse classical and current books. Fine Arts/Antiques Group
Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Fine Arts & Antiques explores a myriad of topics ranging from hands-on demonstrations of painting techniques to a discussion/display of great artists. Trips are also featured. Great Decisions
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month with discussions of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions topics as well as other hot button issues. We begin with a debate on the Miranda Decision. Music
North Shore AAUW members create music magic the second Thursday of the month, either by performing vocal or instrumental selections or imparting knowledge of little known aspects of an opera or concerto. Science and Health
Set up to meet on the third Monday of the month to explore health and science issues in which our members are most interested.
Our theme this year is "The World of Cleopatra," which we will study during the months of March and April. Each study group will have a program on the theme. Travel
Members who attend travel group meetings on the first Monday of the month know they'll have a "ring side seat" for a new adventure. Even the best traveled learn about seldom-visited spots or exciting restaurants or not-to-be-missed festivals from fellow Branch members who have "been there." Some of the past programs included discussions about several aspects of cruising, traveling on the Amazon River and a trip to Ellis Island.