Birmingham Branch Calendar

Morning Book Group
Friday, March 1, 10:00 am
HER HIDDEN GENIUS, by Marie Benedict (Biography). Marilyn Jones-Woodson is the discussion leader. The Morning Book Group meets at the Homewood Public Library on the ground floor. For more information, contact Bobbie Piper: jpiper0334@charter.net.

Birmingham Branch Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 10:00 am
This meeting will be on Zoom. If you would like to attend the meeting and are not a board member, please contact Eleanor Wright for the meeting link: aauwbham@gmail.com. The Zoom link and the agenda will be emailed on Monday, March 4.

Women’s History Month Luncheon
Arlington Antebellum House & Gardens
Saturday, March 9, 11:00 am
Marsha L. Rucker, US EEOC Birmingham District Regional Attorney, has accepted our invitation to make a presentation at our March 9, 2024 meeting. Marsha is responsible for the district’s legal unit which conducts EEOC trial litigation in Alabama, Mississippi (except 17 northern counties) and the Florida Panhandle.The EEOC (US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) enforces federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on a person’s race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information/family medical information, and sex-based wages.

Afternoon Book Group
Tuesday, March 19, 3:00 pm
ALL THE BEAUTY IN THE WORLD: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, by Patrick Bringley (Memoir). Marie Lewis is the discussion leader. The Afternoon Book Group meets in the community room of America’s First Federal Credit Union, 1112 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia. For more information, contact Judith Hand: jhand@bsc.edu.

Proposed Changes to AAUW Bylaws
Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of AAUW. The deadline to cast your vote on the important amendments to the national bylaws is fast approaching, and we need your voice to be heard! These amendments, recommended by the AAUW Board of Directors and Governance Committee, aim to open membership and bring fresh perspectives to our organization.
Comments can be submitted until Friday, January 26 at 4:00 pm (Central).
Here are the key dates you need to keep in mind:
January 26 | Comment period closes at 4:00 pm (Central)
April 3 | Voting begins (online voting is highly recommended)
May 15 | Online voting concludes at 12:00 pm ET with results to be announced online.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your opinion count. Your comments and vote are instrumental in guiding the direction of AAUW. Link to more information: Proposed AAUW Bylaw Changes.

What Is AAUW?

AAUW, the American Association of University Women, is a nationwide network of more than 170,000 members and supporters, nearly 1,000 branches, and 800 college/university institution partners.

For 135 years, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in all aspects of our work.

Join us and support an organization with a long track record of crucial issues affecting women:

    • Education
    • Civil Rights
    • Family and Medical Leave
    • Sex Discrimination … and others

Help our 100,000 members work for change:

    • Promote gender-fair classroom practices and national legislators on AAUW priority issues
    • Mentor girls and women
    • Raise money to fund women scholars
    • Raise money to fund ground-breaking research
    • Participate in a community action program or start your own project

While we’re known for getting things done, we also take time to enjoy each other’s company. As an AAUW member, you will belong to a strong network of talented people, one that can stimulate a lifetime of personal and professional growth.

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

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

AAUW was founded in 1881, in Boston, Massachusetts. AAUW is open to all graduates who hold an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university on the list of qualified institutions. Undergraduates are welcome to become AAUW student affiliates.

AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There are no barriers to full participation in the group on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class. Membership is not by invitation.