As Members,
we participate in a variety of events :

  • Monthly dessert or dinner meetings
  • Holiday events
  • Annual meeting and installation of officers
  • Biennial auction to benefit Education Foundation
    and our local scholarships
  • End of year picnic
  • Interaction with sister organizations
Amsterdam-Gloversville-
Johnstown Branch (AGJ)

(serving  Hamilton, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties)
Membership in AAUW

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.
All those who hold an associate's or equivalent (RN), bachelor's or
higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university are
eligible to join AAUW.

A branch member pays the total annual dues of  $70.00
$49.00  -    national
$10.00    -       state
$11.00    -       local
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$70.00    -       total
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As a Branch, we

  • Present scholarships to local middle
    school, high school and Fulton-
    Montgomery Community College
    students
  • Contribute to community causes
  • Encourage girls to participate in math,
    science, and technology conferences  
  • Provide programs for girls
  • Disseminate information on National,
    State, and local issues in a monthly
    newsletter
  • Support the AAUW Education
    Foundation
  • Support the AAUW Legal Advocacy
    Fund
  • Collaborate and sponsor women's
    symposium
  • Are a part of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton
    Consortium  
The American Association of University Women has a long history of bringing women together for a
common cause.
 

Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in Equity and Education through Research, Philanthropy,
and measurable change in critical areas Impacting the Lives of Women and Girls.

Value Promise: By joining AAUW,you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers
so that all women have a fair chance.

When you join the Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown branch of AAUW, you also become a member of the AAUW of
New York State and the national association (headquarters in Washington , D.C.).  

The AGJ branch believes that EDUCATION is the GATEWAY to economic security.

The Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Branch
is a 21st Century Recognition Winner

*Gold in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009*
*Platinum in 2010*



  • Community Outreach programs
  • Support of libraries to encourage lifelong
    learning
  • Membership recruitment events
  • Local AAUW District 4 Conference
  • 2010 NY State AAUW Convention (April,
    Cooperstown NY)
  • AAUW Biennial National Convention