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If there is no branch in your area,
consider gathering some like-minded friends and colleagues
to form a new branch – either a traditional, campus,
or workplace branch. Call the AAUW Helpline 800-326-2289
or email helpline@aauw.org
to request a New Branch Kit. Contact the state
MVP or the HELPLINE
for a wealth of information on AAUW, organizing a branch
information team, completing the necessary paperwork,
and recruiting members.
A branch satellite is a small group
not desiring autonomous branch organization but interested
in carrying on projects and events as part of an established
AAUW branch. Close cooperation must be maintained with
the established branch. Satellites may later apply to
become a branch if qualified. The state
MVP can provide information on this.
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Bergie Lebovitch
NYS Membership Vice President
There are several ways to join, participate in, and benefit from
AAUW.
Joining a branch as a branch
member includes membership in AAUW-NYS, the Association (National),
and the IFUW (International Federation of University Women). This
is the best way to maximize your involvement. Most branches have
their own newsletter, the state sends FOCUS quarterly, and the Association
sends AAUW Outlook. If you are a member and don’t
receive Outlook, contact the state membership vice president.
Members can belong to more than one branch by becoming a dual
member. They pay full dues to one branch and branch dues
only to the other, if different states are involved, state dues
are paid to each state. Association dues are paid once.
Any member may become a paid life member
by paying 20 times the current Association dues. State and branch
dues are still due.
If there isn’t a branch near you, join as an Individual
Member (Member-at-Large) of the Association, without
a branch affiliation. Individual Members receive Association publications
only.
Student Affiliates are undergraduates
who belong as an affiliate (not a full member). This is a good way
to participate in AAUW while paying a reduced rate. Affiliates can
attend branch, state, and Association functions, and receive all
publications.
Institutions of higher learning can partner with AAUW by becoming
College/University
Members and paying dues on a sliding scale depending
on size. Association dues for C/U Representatives are included;
the representatives may become branch members by paying state and
branch dues.
Some women had life circumstances preventing them from achieving
a baccalaureate degree making them ineligible for regular membership
but who believe in and are willing to support the mission of AAUW.
Some individual branches have opted to welcome these women as Community
Partners, setting their own fees and conditions. Partners
are not eligible to hold office and the Association recommends that
they not exceed 20% of branch membership. Contact individual branches
for information.
AAUW members can give free 12-month memberships in the Association
to recent college graduates through the Association's Give-a-Grad-a-Gift
program. Daughters, nieces, granddaughters, friends, and co-workers
will truly appreciate this special and valuable graduation gift.
Anyone who has been a member of AAUW for 50 years is eligible
for honorary membership. Honorary Members
do not pay Association or NYS dues and many branches waive local
dues. An application form can be obtained from the Helpline 800-326-2289
or helpline@aauw.org.
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