Updated: September 20, 2011
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
Joyce Jowaisas
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.