WELCOME to our branch of AAUW!
American Association of University Women advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Diversity Statement: In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks an inclusive membership, workforce, leadership team and board of directors. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, geographical location, national origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
Our meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Our branch does not hold meetings during the summer months. Unless otherwise noted, meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., either on ZOOM or in person in Wytheille at a TBD location.
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Below are some of the programs and events our branch sponsors:
Tree Decorating at the Wythe County Public Library in December 2022
Library Tree Decorating and Gift Cards. Each year our branch decorates a tree at the Wythe County Library. Each member can donate a $10.00 Walmart card for the Family Resource Center. This is a great way to share the spirit of Christmas season with our Community.
Voting Registration for our Community
We have been participating in voter registration for over 10 years at various locations in town. Also, we send out postcards reminding voters to register and VOTE!
Scholarship Recipient
Click here for more information about our scholarship fund. Pictured with Janie Hardin, is a recent scholarship recipient Ashlyn Lehmkuhl who is planning to attend Old Dominion University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in education.
STEM Event
Since 2014, our branch has conducted a STEM Event for Middle School Girls in Wythe/Bland County. The school systems support our initiative and Wytheville Community College offers us space and materials for the program. Four STEM workshops are presented each year e.g. Engineering, Veterinary Science etc. Girls are encouraged to Dream Big and look to STEM career.
Where We are Located:
The Wytheville branch of the AAUW is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. Our members are diverse, educated, creative, conscientious, and often adventurous group that includes several generations of teachers, executives, writers, and community leaders (to name a few). We invite you to join us in our pursuits to fulfill AAUW’s mission of promoting equity for all women and girls, through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
What We Offer:
- Fellowship and community with like-minded people
- Educational and thought-provoking programs
- An open forum for discussion
- Local, state, and national levels of participation
- National membership benefits
AAUW Statement Strongly Condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s Opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
