AAUW of VIRGINIA
STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO BRANCH
in the Northwest  District

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September 2002 marked the emergence of the Staunton/Waynesboro Branch from two branches in neighboring cities in the mid-section of the Shenandoah Valley. We hasten to point out that the S/W Branch is new only in organization because its forerunners, the Staunton and Waynesboro branches, were active branches for 69 and 52 years  respectively.  The majority of members renewed their memberships so we have a wealth of knowledge and loyalty to support the mission of AAUW and promote the organization’s effectiveness in our communities.

If you are new in the area, come visit us for several monthly meetings. A click on a board member’s name in the list below (or a telephone call) will connect you with someone who will give you information. Contact one of the Communication Co-Chairs and you’ll receive our newsletter.  We welcome you to the beauty of the Valley and the fellowship of spirited women.

~Staunton/Waynesboro Branch Contacts ~

Co-Presidents:

Joyce Tipton  joyfulee@ntelos.net

Ann McMillan   asdmcmillan@yahoo.com

 

Membership Vice President: Marilyn Hawkins  540-942-4451

 

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

I. Increase group strength to empower women and girls in order to meet the challenge in their lives. 
     a. Celebrate women’s history, leaders, and achievements  
     b. Study women in diverse cultures, participate in International Women’s Day celebration  
     c. Study and reach out to women living in adverse conditions, address poverty, violence, and health care concerns  
     d. Assist women in major life transitions through the branch local scholarship program and other community projects.  

II. Involve (encourage) members to study and act on policy issues embraced by AAUW  
     a. Increase awareness of AAUW Public Policy issues, establish a group to study relevant books  
     b. Encourage communication with legislators; attend state and federal lobby days  
     c. Collaborate with community organizations on issues of mutual concern  
     d. Raise money for the Educational Foundation and Legal Advocacy Fund through individual donations and branch activities  

III. Strengthen communication capabilities to make the branch viable to the larger community and to develop appropriate linkages  
     a. Maintain a branch website  
     b. Subscribe to the AAUW “Action Alert” and share information with branch members  
     c. Publish a branch newsletter on a regular basis.  

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