American Association of University Women, Boulder CO Branch
 
Joining AAUW means being a member of a community committed to a shared cause.

As an AAUW member, you'll be proud to know you belong to a nationwide group of people who value education and equal rights ... who are contributing to a more promising future for all women and girls ... and who together provide a powerful voice for women and girls -- a voice that cannot and will not be ignored.

Any person who holds a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university is eligible for membership in the Association. Also, student affiliate memberships are available to undergraduates who are enrolled at a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution.  (And, yes, men can join too).  Becoming a member does not require an invitation.

  Local Membership Contacts:
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Annual membership dues: $66 / undergraduate student affiliate: $20  (add $1 to have the branch membership directory mailed to you.)

Membership benefits include the bi-monthly branch newsletter, and all AAUW Colorado and national AAUW member benefits.

If you're interested in supporting AAUW at the national level without being a member of a local branch, you may join as a Member-At-Large.

See also the Longmont Branch membership webpage.

The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. In principle and practice AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Why do we join women's organizations?

There are many reasons.  A primary motivation for many of us, of course, is that we care about the welfare of women and girls, and believe that our involvement in an organization like AAUW can help make a difference.  Reading the studies commissioned by the AAUW Education Foundation or hearing about women who have fought discriminatory practices in higher education with aid from the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund confirms that belief.

In addition to the national programs, we can make a difference locally by doing our own projects.  For example, the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) project has introduced hundreds of middle school girls to professional women who actively use math and science in their careers.

We also join organizations to enjoy each other's company.  It's nice to meet with other women who are informed and care about important issues.  We can share our concerns while at the same time developing personal friendships.

Cyndi Rader, 1999-2000 Branch Co-President.
Boulder Colorado AAUW Branch --American Association of University Women
www.coaauw.org/boulder -- edit 06-03-2007