Updated: 9-17-2007
AAUW was founded in 1881 by 17 college graduates in the city of Boston. It now has over 150,000 members located in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. AAUW has continued to examine the fundamental issues of the times - education, social, economic, and political – and has taken courageous positions, often far ahead of popular opinion.
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research and self-development for women.
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and support systems for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.
The Skaneateles Area Branch was founded in 1981. Over the years the Branch has served as a forum for women in the Auburn, Skaneateles, Marcellus, and Camillus area to gather and identify needs for which the group could unite to address. Life long education has been an ongoing theme, unifying them at both the national and local level.
In addition to supporting the Educational Foundation and the Legal Advocacy Fund, the Branch has engaged in a wide variety of outstanding projects including
Fun and fellowship are vital parts of Branch life as we get to know each other through interest group activities and networking.
We invite individuals holding an associates or equivalent degree or higher to join us. Individuals who support our mission, but do not hold a degree, may join us at the local level.
Contact Membership Vice President
Fran McCormack 4 Prentiss Drive Skaneateles, NY 13152 (315) 685-2140
In principal 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.
Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 – 8:30: The Duk Lost Boys Clinic in Duk Payuel,Sudan, built this spring by Ted Kinder, Don Cross, Chuck Williams, and many other volunteers and Sudanese. Don and Chuck will share their stories, slides, and updates about this miraculous endeavor. This meeting will launch our yearlong topic of health care. Potluck dinner (bring a dish to pass) and program, First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. **
Sunday, November 4, 1:00 – 6:00 PM: “Celebrating Women in Art”
Wednesday, February 27, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: “Sicko” Health commentary after showing of the film. Large basement room in the First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles.
Saturday, March 8, International Women’s Day: Details to follow.
Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 – 8:30: Annual Central American health trips by local doctors and nurses who will speak about their experiences and suggest ways AAUW can help. Place to be determined.
Saturday, May 3, 9:30 – Noon: Issues at Breakfast at the Skaneateles Country Club featuring
** “Faceless in Darfur”, ceramic sculpture by Jim Slowik, will be raffled throughout the year to benefit the Duk Lost Boys Clinic in Duk Payuel, Sudan.