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Congratulations to the AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP on earning Five Stars in AAUW’s FY25 Five Star Program second year in a row! |
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
It’s time to party together. Mark your calendar and join us to celebrate the holidays at the lovely home of Marcia Goltermann.
Members with last names A-L will bring desserts; members M-Z bring appetizers. A $10 fee collected that evening covers beverages and incidentals.
Our parties provide a great opportunity to bring guests. What a wonderful way to get to know us! Chatting, eating, laughing. It’s always a good time. No need for our guests to bring food or pay a fee. No need for you to sign-up either.
Full list of Branch Programs can be found here.
Interest Groups
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, December 4th at 1pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room
The Confidants by Christopher Gorham
Discussion Leader: Jeanne Regan
Guests are always welcome.
Full list of Book Discussions can be found here.
Half the Sky
There are no meetings in November or December.
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.