AAUW Buffalo Branch

The Buffalo (NY) Branch of the American Association of University Women ( AAUW ) was founded in 1890 and is one of the largest AAUW branches in New York State with over 200 members. Our members represent women leaders from the arts, business, education, government, law, medicine, science, and technology.   

The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

 AAUW encourages diversity and has adopted the following statement:

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, disability, or class.

AAUW, founded in 1881, is open to all graduates who hold an associate's or equivalent or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Those who do not hold such a degree may affiliate as Friends of the Buffalo Branch, and undergradutes may become Student Affiliates..

With more than 100,000 members, AAUW is the oldest and largest national organization working for all women and girls.

The AAUW Educational Opportunities Fund provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women, while the Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for gender discrimination  

Who are our elected branch leaders?

  • Co-Presidents - Barbara Carier and Betty Preble
  • Program VP - Joan Trinchera
  • Membership VP - Cynthia Mehary
  • Secretary/Parliamentarian - Taylor Page
  • CFO - Michelle Norris
  • Operations Treasurer - Joan Eschner
  • Education and Program Accounts Treasurer - Ruth Fierro-King
  • Fundraising Treasurer - Barbara Libby
  • Chamberlin/Funds for Education Treasurer - Claudia Kania
  • Nominating Committee Chair - Lillis McLean
  • Nominating Committee Members - Sue Licata, Yvonne Curry, Judy Weidemann, Ruby Williams

Why Care About AAUW?

AAUW has more than 1,300 AAUW branches across the continental United States, Alaska , Hawaii , Guam , and Puerto Rico .  AAUW members enjoy opportunities to network at the local, state and national levels, sponsor community action projects to promote equity, serve in leadership positions, and lobby local and state legislators on AAUW priority issues.  

Membership Benefits Also Include:

  • Stimulating Programs, Projects and Study Groups
  • Shared Values and Interests
  • Informative Local, State, and National Publications
  • Expertise and Representation on Education and Equity Issues
  • Financial Resources for Education
  • Networking
  • Leadership Training Opportunities
  • Monthly Branch Newsletter  

To learn more about AAUW Buffalo Branch membership, click on Join AAUW .


Note - We are asking that you hold off on book donations. Although we are accepting books at the Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood Services Building, 995 Kensington Ave, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, we are running out of space there. We'll be ready at the sale site(same plaza as last year, now in the former Office Depot building) to accept all donations starting April 18. Our next sale will be May 29-June 2, 2013.


In the January 2013 issue of the Advocate was a member-survey. It is also available here. Please complete it, then click on the little "envelope" icon and send a completed copy back to Betty Preble, betty.preble@gmail.com.


The White House (yes, THAT White House) honors Tamara Brown, the founder of Tech Savvy, as a "Champion of Change"!!

Kudos to Tamara, a past president of the Buffalo Branch and the chief architect of our "Tech Savvy" conferences - an eighth wonderful year being planned now. Learn about her award on:


Note: Please send general mail to:

AAUW Buffalo Branch
PO Box 894
Cheektowaga, NY 14225-0894


 

The Buffalo Branch has initiated a new American Fellowship at the national level. It is called the "Buffalo, NY Branch of AAUW Fellowship in Honor of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Click HERE to donate and honor both our branch and this remarkable woman.

 

Kudos to our wonderful booksale committee for a HIGHLY successful 2012 sale! Thanks to all for all the hard work!

And Thanks to Jacquie Walker for her continued support!