Aauw lima annual book sale september, 2019 a huge thank you to all the people who supported the book fair this year by donating items, sorted and priced during the summer, worked as a volunteer during the book fair, helped tear down the book fair and of course, all those who shopped all week and made our book fair the huge success that. Womens equality day on august 26, 2016, is the 96th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. These exceptional recipients, who were notified by email on april 15, will pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls. Mark your calendar to attend the 2020 bookfair event. All books sold at bookfair are donated, and all sorting, pricing and sales are accomplished by member volunteers. Salem branch aauw newsletter for 2016 2 a message from micki micki varney for the september newsletter i usually write something about fall or returning to school or the changing seasons. Our vision is simple we bring people together united behind the common goal of breaking through educational and economic barriers for women and girls. Jane lopp, mary gibson and nancy fenner were the three founding members and all three are still very active in the organization. Our 51st annual aauw used book sale took place at concord mall in late february, 2020. Aauw believes that together we can transform society for the better. The branch collects used books in containers set outside the midcontinent public library branches during the months of january and february. Please save your gently used salable books for when it. Please check our website and announcements as well as facebook for book sale dates. Aauw janesville advancing equity for women and girls through.
Proceeds from each year are split with pdk, and the aauw proceeds the sales often fund scholarships to women students at the university of montanamissoula. Dont forget to vote in the 2019 aauw national election. It is the worlds largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women. Your membership makes our powerful voice even louder on critical issues affecting women and girls. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the united states, as well as 1,000 local branches and 800 college and university partners. The somerset hills aauw branch has general meetings and various interest groups. Donated books accepted year round at these locations click for locations. There will be a brunch on december 8 th at marlows tavern in dunwoody to share stories and celebrate a milestone book fair.
Proceeds will fund college scholarships for local girls and women. For more than years, we have worked together as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. Welcome to the janesville aauw branch join us in improving the lives of women and girls. Because a board member can only serve two consecutive terms in the same position, and three terms total some officers will have to vacate their positions, although several have. To join a branch near you, contact the membership chair and experience membership in a community committed to a shared cause.
The northwoods branch of the american association of university women aauw is hold a book sale to raise money that will help fund. The appleton branch of aauw is holding its 82nd annual used book sale, making memories with books, oct. The aauw mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Your contributions were vital to the success of this event.
Please save your gently used salable books for when it reopens. This early decision allowed the branch to cancel the table order and postpone any publicity. Books are sorted by category and alphabetically by author, so if you are hunting a particular book, odds are that you will find it. Aauw annual used book sale raises scholarship money star journal. Roanoke city public school, ciara mulcahy, governors schoolpatrick henry high school, and. Our board made the decision to contribute to the blue mountain community foundation covid19 fund. We are an allvolunteer, nonprofit organization and accept donations of books that are in good condition with no missing covers and no musty, marked, or stained pages. Aauw is in your community, on your campus, or wherever you are. Annual book sale postponed a decision was made in midmarch to postpone the book sale until summer or early fall due to the restrictions arising from the covid19 pandemic. Our annual used book sale, is held every september. Amanda scott, city council president, along with laura armstrong and darla drew, city councilwomen discuss challenges and opportunities for elected women in leadership positions in rapid city. The 2020 edition of the books nthings fair is scheduled for march 68. Will start accepting book donations on saturday, february 2 at the form bargin blowouts furniture store on university parkway. About aauw the american association of university women was founded in 1881 by a group of 17 women who defied conventions of the times and earned college degrees.
More than 800 aauw collegeuniversity members can also be found. The american association of university women aauw empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Lima, ohio branch of the aauw american association of university women. However, women still do not enjoy equal rights under the constitution. To access this location, enter the lobby of cvs and take either the stairs or elevator to the lower level or take the outside stairs along the east side of the building. Aauw offers at least 50,000 books on every topic imaginable. Second, hosting the books nthings fair allows us to give back to our community in the form of scholarships and grants which promote literacy and education. The american association of university women aauw will hold its annual used book sale october 31 november 3 at festival at pasadena. Elected by all aauw members in virginia, elaine lailas, peggy stotz, nancy richardson, and caroline pickens all served at presidents of aauw of virginia. Plan ahead for the 2020 aauw book sale at the olde towne mall. In response to the covid19 virus, the aauw state college used book sale, originally scheduled for may 912, 2020, has been postponed until further notice. Aauw book collection nears final day news lima thursday is the final day for people to drop off used books for the american association of university womens annual book sale. Go to the events page for details about the 2019 booksnthings fair and mark your calendars for friday, march 1 and saturday, march 2, 2019.
Aauw scholarship recipients roanoke valley va branch. Interested in joining aauw or getting involved with a group near you. Aauw has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. If you have books to donate, we suggest donating them to the aauw bethlehem branch book fair or to the area. Roanoke valley branch of aauw facebook page for more information email melody. Since 1936, the aauw appleton branch has been sponsoring a used book sale to raise money for scholarships for women. Founders envisioned an organization uniting female college graduates to help other women attain higher education and find opportunities to put their education and training to use. Aauw used book sale reopens september 9 asbury park press. American association of university women used book sale.
You should have received an email dated april 1 containing your membership id and a pin, both of which are required for voting. September 24 27, 2020 we are unable to accept books at this time since our storage facility is closed. October 1, 2020 october 4, 2020 view website log in or the items will not be saved log in continue without saving favorite 1 fdl county fairgrounds 17th street and martin avenue fond du lac, wi 54935 information. Founded in 1969, our branch has strongly supported aauws mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Aauw is a community standing 170,000 strong for gender equity. Festival the other book is a unique celebration of the art book in all its facets. Mar 31, 2016 used books, puzzles, games, cds, dvds for sale. Donate books for the atlanta aauw bookfair at these locations.
Snyder memorial park eddyside pool house n rt 611 and e. Our branch has much to celebrate in this holiday season, so please plan to attend our annual holiday party on saturday, december 14. Over 1,900 girls have been given the opportunity to experience new sports, learn about teamwork and leadership skills, and increase their selfesteem and selfconfidence as well as develop. Some of them have traversed regional barriers by creating online or virtual branches.
If the graduate decides to join a branch, the state and local dues need to be paid by the graduate. In 2011 and 2012, the branch joined with pdk to host the 51st and 52nd annual used book sales at orchard homes community center. This year members are electing a board chair and vice chair and ten national board directors and voting to approve or disapprove proposed changes to the 2019. Aug 24, 2016 aauw book collection nears final day news lima thursday is the final day for people to drop off used books for the american association of university women s annual book sale. The aauw book sale is a fundraiser in support to the local aauw chapter. Book room closed until monday, june 1, 2020 due to corona virus next general meeting join via zoom meeting id sent via email thursday, may 14, 2020 3. Watch this space and our facebook page for updates. Kalispell celebrates 35th anniversary of lunch bunch november 2015thirty five years ago three members of aauwkalispell formed a book club known as lunch bunch. American association of university women aauw is a nationwide network of more than 170,000 members and supporters, 1,000 branches, and 800 collegeuniversity institution partners. Donations will be accepted every tuesday and saturday from 95.
The other book fair welcomes makers of art books and artist publications from the netherlands and abroad. The mclean area va branch of aauw cordially welcomes you to our website. At the 2016 aauw texas 47th biennial state convention april 29may1, 2016 in san antonio, we will elect a new state board for a two year term, starting in july 2016. Our philanthropic activities in its 50 years, the mclean area branch has been a philanthropic star. The bethlehem branch of aauw sends a huge thank you to the customers, donors and volunteers who made the 2019 used book fair a big success. Book sale details 20192020 scholarship recipients our 51st book sale was a great success with proceeds providing scholarships for new castle county women and girls.
The proceeds go to our scholarship funds, which include an endowed scholarship for nontrad students at northern state university. Come join us in january and february for a discussion on foreign policy issues, called great decisions. Sorted into 35 categories 90% donated, 60% hardcover plenty of elbow room for convenient shopping. Aauw book collection nears final day the lima news.
Aauw also funds research on women, girls, and education. November friday 25 saturday 26, 2016 art book fair. There are more than 1,000 aauw branches across the country. The book sale chairs are working with arc to determine a time when we might be able to hold this years sale. Become a national member and connect through our website, plus enjoy special membersonly online publications. Our local aauw branch recognizes our good fortune to have been able to hold our book sale fundraiser before things changed so drastically. On permanent hiatus click here to read about the history of our book fair. Sometimes i write about major events of the summer hiatus that stand out as aauw continues to move the needle on the. We provide educational and lifelong learning opportunities for women. It is the first biennial event in the hague nl that combines an art book fair with. The brunch is from 2 to 4 pm and all volunteers are invited to attend. Urge congresswoman debbie dingell, a member of aauw, to take action on this important. Thank you to our amazing team, wonderful volunteers and our patrons.
The american association of university women aauw advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Aauw aauw siteresources portal aauw branch state site. This entry was posted in news on march 15, 2020 by ruthyur. Aauw national is the oldest womens organization in the usa. Tanglewood mall 4420 electric rd roanoke, va 24018. Gaithersburg branch of aauw american association of university women is part of a network of over 100,000 women supporting aauws mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. For years, aauw members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day educational, social, economic, and political. Aauw advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Aauw used book sale 2020 book sale has been cancelled. We are working to reschedule the event for later in the year. We are proud that in 20 we held our 45th book sale. The aiken branch of the american association of university women is getting ready for its huge annual fundraiser.
Since 1936, the aauwappleton branch has been sponsoring a used book sale to raise money for scholarships for women. Thank you for considering aauw bookfair for your donation. Aauw american association of united women is a nonprofit organization with a. The independence branch of aauw utilizes an annual book fair to raise funds to support our local and national programs.
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