AAUW Buffalo Branch
New Membership Application
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New Member Application
Become part of a welcoming community advancing equity for women and girls. Please complete the application below. A copy will be emailed to you and our Membership Vice President.
What is AAUW? Get to know our branch
What is AAUW?
Mission: Gender Equity & Economic Security
Vision: Equity for women and girls
Values: Intersectional · Inclusive · Intergenerational · Empowering
AAUW values and seeks an inclusive membership, workforce, leadership team, and board of directors. 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.
Buffalo Branch Purpose
- To promote gender equity, lifelong learning, and positive social change through community programs for continuing education, scholarships, and interest-free loans.
- To provide a forum for graduates of different educational institutions to promote intellectual growth, individual worth, and development of opportunities for all people, especially women and girls.
- To contribute to the growth and advancement of AAUW educational policies and programs.
- To promote AAUW philanthropic initiatives for the public good, focusing on quality of life.
What Does AAUW Do?
Our national funds support: Economic Security; Leadership Initiatives; Education and Training; Governance and Sustainability.
Our local funds support: All our national priorities, plus local programs, scholarships, grants, and interest-free loans.
Who Can Join AAUW?
Regular membership: Open to all women and men who hold an associate’s or equivalent, bachelor’s, or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Other options are available; see the categories below.
Participation & Interest Groups
There are no requirements for activities, although active participation is encouraged. Members may participate in as many groups, programs, projects, or committees as they like. Members are encouraged to help with the annual book sale, our largest fundraiser. A member may form a new group at any time.
Why Join the Buffalo Branch?
- Advance awareness of gender discrimination.
- Make our powerful voice even louder on critical issues affecting women and girls.
- Encourage and collaborate in advancing education for women and girls.
- Develop and practice leadership skills.
- Impact our community with programs that make a difference.
- Sponsor and support philanthropic activities.
- Support cultural activities in our community.
- Meet, socialize, and network with dynamic, like-minded individuals.
- Share common interests in social groups.
Meetings, Programs & Activities
Monthly programs take place at various venues. Committees and interest groups meet at various times and places in the Buffalo area, as announced in our newsletter, the Advocate.
Sample activities: Leadership Development; Annual Book Sale; expert speakers on current topics; Book Clubs; Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers; International Women’s Day Observances; Scholarship Presentations; honoring an Achievement Award Winner.
Our History
AAUW was founded in 1881. The Buffalo Branch began in 1890 and is one of the oldest branches in the country.
Find Out More
aauwbuffalo.org · aauwnys.org · aauw.org
Request the Advocate from the Membership Vice President:
membership@aauwbuffalo.org · 716-559-3037
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