Welcome to the Arlington Branch of AAUW of Virginia, Chartered in 1944

Arlington AAUW Branch meetings  in  2024

Calendar

 

    • Sat., Feb. 22, at 10:30 am, Lubber Run Community Center – CDR Sandra Lawrence, USN Ret., will speak about “Women in the Military: A Long and Honored Tradition”.
    • Sat., Mar. 22, 10:30 am, Lubber Run Community Center – Program about the Arlington women who protested “Massive Resistance”, the political campaign in Virginia in the 1950s to prevent the integration of schools.

Barbara Smith and Barbara Gallagher, Co Vice Presidents for Program

Let’s Talk About Books

Our February meeting is on Tuesday, February 25, 2 PM, at the home of Terry Bratt. Our book selection is Only Street in Paris, Life on the Rue des Martyrs by Elaine Sciolino. Look forward to seeing you then.

We will meet at 2 PM on March 25. Our book selection is The Women by Kristin Hanna. The meeting will take place at the home of Barbara Gallagher. Please let each hostess know if you will attend the session at her home.

Barbara Gallagher, Let’s Talk About Books Chair

STATE CONFERENCE MARCH 29, 2025 

The next AAUW of Virginia State Conference, hosted by the AAUW-VA Northern District branches, will take place on March 29, 2025, at the Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria, 801 N. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Pre-conference activities begin on March 28 and include 2 different tours of area locales of interest.

The State is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, with the theme of 1925-2025:100 Years of Changing the Conversation. Our branch will place a half-page ad about our exceptional programs and the wonderful 100 year celebration we had in the conference program. We look forward to a great turnout from our members.

Click here for the 2025 conference brochure  which has instructions for reserving guest rooms, and a complete description of activities. Room reservations are open now.

Register now – Early registration pricing until February 25

Rewards and Renewal in Membership

You are making an impact with your dues in AAUW

Membership dues impact this community and beyond. The results can be seen in many different areas and in the organization’s operations. Here are a few examples:

Programs and Activities: Membership dues help to fund the programs and activities that make our organization unique. This can include STEM activities, scholarships, events, and educational opportunities, as well as advocacy for learning conditions and issues directly impacting women.

Operations: Membership dues also help to cover the day-to-day expenses of running the group, such as office supplies, postage, and occasional expenses to administer scholarships.

Development and growth: With a stable source of funding from dues and donations, we are able to invest in development and growth, expanding our reach and impact.

Community Building: Investing your dues demonstrates a commitment to help to build a sense of community and strengthen the bonds between members.

In conclusion, membership dues are critical. They are a funding source, demonstrate commitment, and help to support the programs, activities, and operations that make AAUW Arlington Branch unique. We appreciate the value and work done with dues and look forward to your continued commitment that insures the success of our mission.

Candace Lilyquist, VP Membership

Arlington AAUW Executive Committee 2024-25

Term begins July 1, 2024

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