we're on facebook
We're the first branch in New York State to have a presence on Facebook. Come visit us there, and click the "Like" button to show you care! We need our members to like us!
If you are inside Facebook, search out AAUW Westchester NY.
top rated nonprofit organization
AAUW Recognized as Top Nonprofit for Education, Women's Empowerment
WASHINGTON – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been named a top-rated nonprofit in two categories through GreatNonprofits' reviews of charitable organizations. AAUW is listed as a top women's empowerment organization and a top education organization.
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awards and honors 2011
In recognition of our many projects, Westchester was once again named a Platinum Branch for Overall Programming, the highest recognition in New York State. This recognition is given to branches for outstanding work encomassing all priority areas: planning, program, membership, leadership, technology and comunications, and visibility. Programs and projects individually recognized were Diversity, My Sister's Keeper, $tart $mart, and STEM Education.
Jane Pendergast received the Emerging Leader 2011 award at the New York State Convention. Jane has played a strong leadership role in getting $tart $mart pay
negotiation workshops started at colleges in the Westchester area in a very
difficult economic climate. Due to her efforts, we held our first workshop
at Westchester Community College on March 23, 2011. A second workshop at Purchase
College was held on April 11. During her one year with our Pay Equity
Outreach group, Jane created a set of slides which we use regularly for
presentations and advertising. She also contacted a large number of colleges,
and worked closely with several of them. Jane is very organized, a hard worker,
and a strong supporter of gender pay equity. She does not give up even when the
going is tough, and brings a great deal of strength to our activities. |
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no february branch meeting
There is NO branch meeting in February.
The next branch meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at 10:30 am at the Greenburgh Public Library in Elmsford. Our own Jean Havens will talk about Girl Scouts as they celebrate their centenary in Forever Green: Celebrating a Century of Girl Scouting and Beyond.
Share your Girl Scout memories! Jean Havens is collecting Girl Scout memories from our Branch
members. If you have a great story or a treasured memory to share, please
email Jean (jhavens@verizon.net).
the pencil promise in kenya
Susan Barron Trenk with a group of Maasai girls in Kenya. Susan has delivered school supplies to children in many countries, including Cambodia, India and Kenya as part of her non-profit The Pencil Promise. She sets an example as "My Sister's Keeper".
check out our pictures
Members for over 25 years! Check out this and many other pictures from Final Fling 2011
Reading lists
Reading lists from our three book groups are now available: Day Group, & Evening Group, & Central & Southern Group
About us
We are the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Westchester Branch, an award winning branch with over 200 members. One of 1300 branches across the country, we are committed to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Our talented and resourceful membership makes a difference in the lives of women and girls, and benefits by being part of a powerful local and national network for personal and professional growth.
AAUW Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
AAUW Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Value Promise: By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
Diversity Statement: In principle 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.
Bylaws: You are invited to take a look at our bylaws.
Take the interactive AAUW tour!
AAUW Website (National Organization)
AAUW New York State Website
Action and Outreach
The Westchester Branch proudly maintains a variety of action groups and community outreach projects, where members' talent and creativity serve as a catalyst to sere the local community.
Our flagship outreach projects are our annual Explore Your Opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Conference for 7th grade girls held at the College of Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale (Bronx), and our $tart $mart pay negotiation workshops held at local colleges and universities in partnership with WAGE Project, Inc. to help narrow the gender wage gap. We also gather items for women in shelters and provide a variety of scholarships and certificates to local schools and colleges, and support voting drives, among other activities.
Special interest groups and social activities augment lifelong learning in exciting and personally rewarding settings. We welcome your participation.
Educational opportunities Fund
One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Opportunities Fund supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
Legal Advocacy Fund
Since 1981 the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund has helped students, faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education challenge discriminatory practices such as sexual harassment, denial of tenure or promotion, pay inequity, and inequality in women's athletics programs. It now addresses discrimination in all work places.
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