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Congratulations to the AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP on earning Five Stars in AAUW’s FY25 Five Star Program! |
The Five Star National Recognition Program rewards branches for aligning their work with the AAUW strategic plan and other initiatives that foster the organization’s mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls. Each of the stars corresponds to the recognition in one of the 5 areas:
- ADVANCEMENT: By maintaining a branch membership that financially supports AAUW priorities.
- PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY: By offering programs and events featuring our public officials and supporting the 2-minute activist program.
- GOVERNANCE & SUSTAINABILITY: By working as a team to update the strategic plan for the branch and to develop the future leadership pool.
- PROGRAMMING: By consistently focusing programs on AAUW’s mission, vision and values.
- COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL RELATIONS: By utilizing media, including the branch website, newsletter, email updates and Facebook page, as portals to our beliefs/values, programs, activities and events.
For full information on criteria for the 5 focus areas as well as a list of the Five Star recipients, visit the AAUW National page.
Branch Meeting
Child Protection and Juvenile Justice in DuPage County
Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
Judge Chantelle Porter, 18th Judicial Circuit Court, handles all matters of child protection and juvenile justice. She is the first African-American female judge in DuPage County. She is a powerful advocate for families and children throughout Illinois. Beyond the courtroom, she mentors young attorneys, contributes to legal education initiatives, and advocates for reform in the juvenile justice system. Judge Porter grew up in Hanover Park, IL, and will share her experiences as an African American woman growing up in a white community as well as her experiences with our troubled youth.
Full list of Branch Programs can be found here.
Interest Groups
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, October 23rd at 1pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room
Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Discussion Leader: Carol Carlson
Guests are always welcome.
Full list of Book Discussions can be found here.
Half the Sky
Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch Strategic Plan
Our Purpose
AAUW advances equity for women and girls by championing success in higher education — a vital pathway to economic security for over 140 years. AAUW has led the fight for gender equity through advocacy, funding and collective action.
Strategic Objectives
- Fund Higher Education
- Remove Barriers to Success in Education and the Workplace
- Strengthen AAUW’s Reach
The Elmhurst Area Branch is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit affiliate of The American Association of University Women. Donations are tax deductible as charitable contributions.