2. Welcome to AAUW American Association of University Women

3. Our national organization… 100,000 members 100,000 members 1300 Branches 1300 Branches 500 College & University partners 500 College & University partners Both women and men Both women and men

4. Who are we? Friends sharing a common purpose…

5. Promoting equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change

6. Where we have come from… Founded in 1881 in Boston We recently celebrated our 125 th birthday!

7. We have had many highlights… Our founders envisioned an organization of women college graduates to open the doors of higher education to other women.

8. By 1900 our group would advocate for… Child labor laws Compulsory education Establishment of juvenile courts Funding of public schools and libraries

9. College women are first to picket the White House over the right to vote. 1917… *In 1920 women gained the right to vote.

10. Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie receives $156,413 from AAUW members toward the purchase of one gram of radium. 1920…

11. AAUW is accorded permanent United Nations observer status. 1946…

12. AAUW supports the first federal legislative proposal for pay equity in a year when a woman working full time, year round makes an average of 65 cents to every dollar earned by a man. 1953…

13. 1969… The Educational Foundation launches the Coretta Scott King Fund, providing opportunities for black women to study African American history and culture, social change, and peace.

14. 1972… AAUW is instrumental in the passage of Title IX, co-authored by AAUW member Rep. Patsy Mink (D-HI) prohibiting sex discrimination in schools receiving federal funds. AAUW is instrumental in the passage of Title IX, co-authored by AAUW member Rep. Patsy Mink (D-HI) prohibiting sex discrimination in schools receiving federal funds.

15. The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and support for women in higher education seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination. 1981

16. 1988… Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1988 she receives the AAUW Achievement Award.

17. 1993 After seven years of support from AAUW and work by its Lobby Corps, the Family and Medical Leave Act passes. After seven years of support from AAUW and work by its Lobby Corps, the Family and Medical Leave Act passes.

18. 1995 AAUW launches the Voter Education Campaign.

19. 2005 Harvard University President Lawrence Summers claimed that women's lack of commitment was the cause of their lack of presence in the highest positions on campus. AAUW launches into action.

20. New President of Harvard University… Drew Gilpin Faust 2007

21. Today we have several issues relating to women… Equity Equity Economic Security Economic Security Civil Rights Civil Rights Education Education Title IX Title IX

22. Our Advocacy Groups… Educational Foundation Educational Foundation Legal Action Foundation Legal Action Foundation

23. Our Educational Foundation… Provides fellowships, scholarships and grants to further womens education. Adirondack Branch Scholarship Winner 2007 Mary Ellen Stockwell

24. Our foundation has produced many publications relating to equity issues…

25. Our Legal Advocacy Fund… Assists women fighting sex discrimination in higher education. *Case support for sexual discrimination *Public Education on Campus and in the community *Network of volunteer attorneys

26. The nations largest legal fund focused solely on this issue.

27. New York State AAUW Consists of 43 Branches

28. The Adirondack Branch

29. So what are some of the things we are doing now? Special Interest group at Red Fox Books 2007

30. Last year… Great guest speakers… Kate Hogan, Warren County DA with her teacher, AAUW member, Helen Cackener

31. Mark Mahoney, Editorial Page Editor, Glens Falls Post Star Mark Mahoney, Editorial Page Editor, Glens Falls Post Star

32. Enjoyable Events… Scholarship Brunch Womens history essay contest

33. End of the year picnic

34. Special Interest Groups Morning and Evening Literature Group Morning and Evening Literature Group Gourmet Group Gourmet Group Travel & Interesting Places Group Travel & Interesting Places Group

35. Dont see what you like? Start a new group! Crafts Travel Quilting Board Games Museum Or something else…

36. What do you get as a member in AAUW? A voice in government A voice in government A powerful nationwide network A powerful nationwide network Timely and relevant information at your fingertips Timely and relevant information at your fingertips National, regional and local activities National, regional and local activities

37. Opportunities for activism Opportunities for activism Leadership and professional development resources and support Leadership and professional development resources and support Access to fellowships, grants, and awards Access to fellowships, grants, and awards

38. Updates on groundbreaking research Updates on groundbreaking research Stronger community relations Stronger community relations Great friends! Great friends!

39. If you are already a member… Check out what else you can do at AAUW.org Check out what else you can do at AAUW.org Try one of our Special Interest Groups Try one of our Special Interest Groups

40. If you are not a member yet… Join us and be a part of the solution! See any member or go to AAUW.org

41. A Special Thank You To… A Special Thank You To… AAUW On-line Museum for many of our photos and… Adirondack Branch AAUW for photos and informational support