Peggy Kelland
NYS Program Vice President

Without programming, there would be no AAUW. But programming means different things to different people and different branches. The unifying factor is our mission. All branch programming should reflect the mission of AAUW:

AAUW (American Association of University Women) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

This section is dedicated to helping branches develop deeper, richer, more effective and ultimately more satisfying programs. Click on the links to the left for help in specific areas. Look at the table below for programming suggestions. Click on the program name for information about the program. Also look at the recent program award winners - if something looks interesting to you, contact the branch!

You might be interested in the other successful program ideas that NYS branches have had - many of the applications for program awards are now available to give you other ideas.

NYS Board members, Association committee members or officers, and UN representatives (Leaders-on-Loan) are available to speak with your branch. Each branch is entitled to a visit from the NYS president plus one visit per year from another leader. Simply contact the person to confirm availability and make arrangements. The "Leader-on-Loan" will fill out the form for NYS reimbursement (Word-online, PDF-print).

In addition, the Association has published a "theme highlights" page which summarizes all the ways that AAUW programming IS the mission of the organization. Lots of action ideas.

And don't forget the new "Program in a Box", published by the Association. This evolving tool provides all the information for doing programs on a variety of topics.

PLUS - the AAUW Branch Program Resource Task Force has implemented a "Starter Kit" - the first publication is available now and the Starter Kit is on the national website.

Branch Winners of the 2009-10 21st Century NYS Recognition Award for Overall Programming are:

Platinum:

• Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown
• Jamestown
• Jefferson County
• New York City
• Poughkeepsie
• Schenectady
• Westchester

Gold:

• Adirondack
• Bath
• Garden City
• Islip
• Rockland

Silver:

• Buffalo

Bronze:

• Elmira-Corning

Branch Winners of the 2009-10 21st Century NYS Recognition Award for Individual Programs are:

Community:

• 1st: Schenectady - “Brightening the Future of Students in the Schenectady Community”
• 2nd: Jamestown - “What's New Fair”
• 3rd: Dunkirk-Fredonia - “AAUW Advocates”

Diversity:

• 1st: Garden City -”Hola! Garden City!”
• 2nd: Rockland - “Diversity Brunch”

Education:

• 1st: Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown - “Sister to Sister”Conference
• 2nd: Poughkeepsie - “Girls Conference”
• 3rd: St. Lawrence - “National Women and Girls in Sports Day Celebration”

STEM:

• 1st: Westchester - “Explore Your Opportunities: The Sky's the Limit”
• 2nd: Rockland - “Family Math Night at the Circus”

Health Issues:

• 1st: Schenectady - “Accessing Affordable NYS Healthcare”
• 2nd Rockland - “HPV Vaccine: Mandated or Not?”
• 3rd Elmira-Corning - “You've Gotta Have Heart!”

International:

• 1st: Buffalo - “Status of Women in North America”
• 2nd: Schenectady - “Refugee Resettlement Program”
• 3rd: Jefferson County - “A Global Perspective on the Oppression of Women and Girls”

Public Policy:

• 1st: Skaneateles - “Meet the Candidates Forum”
• 2nd Islip Area - “Changing the World Together”
• 3rd: Garden City - “Tour of Old Nassau County Courthouse”

Women:

• 1st: Jefferson County - “Too Sexy, Too Soon”
• 2nd: Adirondack - “Women's History Awards”
• 3rd: St. Lawrence - “Agent of Change” and “AAUW Research” Awards