American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
One of the oldest branches in Oregon, the Albany Branch was chartered on December 10, 1932, and has been continuously active since then. We currently have 27 members with the majority from Albany and a few from surrounding areas. Contact Membership Chair Sue Stein for information about joining. Take a look at our Facebook page too!
Meetings
Programs cover a variety of topics related to AAUW’s mission of empowering women and girls. Historically, our in-person program meetings were usually on Saturdays, or occasionally on weekday evenings. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting our programs and meetings online via Zoom. Everyone is welcome! If you’re interested in attending, please contact Heather Morijah.
**Meeting updates should be posted on our Facebook page as well.**
February 2019 Women in Winemaking program
April 2020 “Un-Happy Hour,” marking Equal Pay Day
Projects
Equal Pay Day event at LBCC
Education
Our College/University Partner is Linn-Benton Community College. We fund scholarships and contribute money and non-perishable food items to the Linn-Benton Lunch Box, LBCC’s pantry for students facing food insecurity.
Public Policy
We co-sponsor community forums with the League of Women Voters on candidates or state ballot measures. We lobby the Oregon state legislature in Salem in January or February on issues related to our AAUW mission.
Newsletters
Interest groups
• STEM Committee
This group works with our branch budget to provide young women with opportunities to build careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. We have helped fund workforce training, an engineering program, SWARM robotics team, an OSU program for girls and a Maker’s Club at the Albany Library. Contact Carol Wood.
STEM program featuring ChickTech Corvallis
• Book Club
Members read a different book each month and meet the first Thursday of the month for lively discussions. Contact Gail Gerdemann.
• Great Discussions
Members research a selected current international or domestic issue and discuss once a month. Contact Gail Gerdemann.
• Lunch About Town
This no-host lunch group meets at a different area restaurant on the last Wednesday of the month. Contact Judy Stanley.
Contacts
2020-21 Co-Presidents:
- Theresa Johnson theresa121@comcast.net
- Vickie Staffelbach staffelv@comcast.net
We’d love for you to join us!
Contact Membership Chair Sue Stein. She will be happy to answer any questions. If you have an Associates Degree or higher, you are eligible to join.