As Members,
we participate in a variety of events :

  • Monthly 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  $74.00
                           $49.00  -    national
                           $13.00  -    state
                           $12.00  -    branch
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                           $74.00    -       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 to sponsor a bi-annual women's symposium
  • Are a part of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Consortium  

Contact us:  hammond.linda27@yahoo.com
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, 2011*
*Platinum in 2010*



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