2009-2010
Cedar Falls AAUW Branch
Download the Summer 2009 Issue of Iowa Initiative.
Thank You for your interest in the Cedar Falls Branch of the American Association of University Women! We have a membership of about 100 and are the second largest branch in the state of Iowa. We are affiliated with the University of Northern Iowa and Hawkeye Community College. Three of our members serve on the state AAUW board and Myrna Sandvik, a long time member, serves as Regional Midwest Director.
We meet monthly at the Cedar Falls Woman's Club on the corner of Clay and Third Streets for dinner and a program. Our program theme this year is "Gender Equity: Still an Issue".
We also provide funding for educational scholarships, legal advocacy, research and lobbying to promote equity for women and girls. Members are involved in five interest groups and six community projects.
2009-2010 Board Members pictures above: Third row: Myrna Sandvik, Upper Midwest Regional Director; Mary Franke, Secretary; Barb Cardamon and Allaire George; Co-vice Presidents for Educational Foundation; Middle row: Maureen White, President Elect; Mary Fogarty, Vice President for Program; Nancy Henderson, Treasurer; Dee Lynch, Vice President for Membership, Jane Close, Past President; Front row seated: Mary Dove, and Judy Beckman, Co-President; Gloria Tollefson, Past P President Communications Chair
MISSION
The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
VISION
The American Association of University Women Cedar Falls Branch will be recognized in the community for
promoting
the status of women and girls.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
In principle and in practice, the American Association of University Women values and seeks diversity. 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.
VALUES
- Advocacy and equity for women and girls
- Life long education
- Research
- Diversity
- Sense of community
- Community action (from local through global)
- Voter education
- Public policy advocacy
- Social justice
- Legal advocacy
- Leadership (within our organization, our community, and beyond)
- Coalitions/networks among diverse organizations with similar missions
