MISSION
Connecticut AAUW actively supports the Association's Mission Statement:
"AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research."
Support Association initiatives such as its current Program Portfolio and the Leadership Conferences.
Support community initiatives by its branches.
Increase collaboration with other organizations to achieve this goal.
VISION
Storrs-Willimantic supports the Connecticut AAUW and the Association Board's vision statement:
"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."
MEMBERSHIP
Membership runs from July through June and costs $63 ($17 for students). Membership is open to anyone who holds a minimum of an associates (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution. Student membership is open to anyone who is enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited two- or four-year institution.)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Interested in holding a position?
Members of the 2008-2009 Executive Committee
President: Lesley Kirschenbaum
Membership:
Ann Lojzim/Kay McNabb
Ann Lojzim/Kay McNabbProgram Chair: Laura Tordenti
Co-Treasurers: Sally Medeiros, Lyn Gagne
Recording Secretary: Betty Urban
Corresponding Secretary: Catherine Sampson
Public Policy: Kathy Labadorf
Educational Foundation: Pamela Thompson
Legal Advocacy Fund: Karin Randolph
Contact Co-Chairs: Pamela Thompson
Newsletter: Jean McCarthy
Bylaws/Parliamentarian: Denise Bachand
Public Information: Jennifer Page
Jennifer PagePast President: Pamela Thompson
Branch Historian: Linda Laferriere
Day for Women: Carol Williams
Scholarship Chair Carol Williams
Carol Williams STATE & NATIONAL GROUPS
The state.... For further information on state programs, see the state web page . http://aauwct.homestead.com/
The national group of AAUW is made up of three distinct corporations:
AAUW Association - Founded in 1881, the Association promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong learning, and positive societal change.
AAUW Educational Foundation - Founded in 1958, the Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change.
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund - The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund was founded in 1981 to provide funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.
Click here to learn more about the programs handled by the national group.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information on any of our programs or membership contact: aauwstorrswilli@gmail.com
Storrs/Willimantic_BRANCH STRATEGIC GOALS: 2007 - 2008
THE BRANCH WILL ACTIVELY SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION'S EQUITY MISSION:
Read the mission and vision statements at the beginning of each meeting.
Distribute copies of research findings to college and university Women’s Centers and
Women’s Study Programs in our area. UCONN,ECSU and Quinebaug Valley Community College.(QVCC)
Members will lobby through e-mail, or postcard to encourage support for the Paycheck
Fairness Act and pay equity legislation.
What can the State Board do to help you achieve these goals? Send copies of Behind the Pay Gap.
THE BRANCH WILL PROMOTE, INCREASE, AND RETAIN MEMBERSHIP:
Make College/University connection w/ Quinebaug Valley Community College.
Strive for 3-5 new members.
Encourage people to bring guests.
We have scheduled 3 meetings at different locations this year, one on a different day.
Members will help to cover memberships and dinners for those unable to pay.
THE BRANCH WILL BECOME A MORE DIVERSE MULTICULTURAL AND INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION:
Read a story related to diversity during each meeting.
Invite college and community college women to attend meetings.
Members will help to cover memberships and dinners for those unable to pay.
Have at least one event on a weekend.
Avoid use of acronyms.
One meeting will focus on Diversity.
THE BRANCH WILL PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
Continue to participate in recruiting and sending High School girls to Girls State.
Recruit and send College women to National Conference of College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL)
What can the State Board do to help you achieve these goals?
Give us the opportunity to apply for a grant to support NCCWSL.
Do not use acronyms or abbreviations
THE BRANCH WILL SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND:
An Educational Foundation (EF) Fellow will present her research as the program at a meeting.
Meet our goals of $25 per member for EF.
Meet our goals of $5 per member for Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF).
