2012-2013
Cedar Falls AAUW Branch
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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 largest branch in the state of Iowa. We are affiliated with the University of Northern Iowa and Hawkeye Community College.
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 "Empowering Women: Making Healthy Choices the Blue Zones Way".
We also provide funding for educational scholarships, legal advocacy, research and lobbying to promote equity for women and girls. Members are involved in numerous interest groups and community projects.
2012-2013 Board Members pictured above-
Front row (L-R): Nancy Henderson, President; Gayle Wood, Vice President for Membership; Susan Kimball, Co-Vice President for Program
Second row (L-R): Ardelle Brown, Co-Past President/Communications Director; Joan Kurt, Public Policy/Voter Education Director; Mary Fogarty, Treasurer; Dee Lynch, Secretary; Carol Hedberg, Co-Vice President for Program
(not pictured) Barb Feuerhak, President Elect; Jean Kelly and Boonnie Smith, Co-Vice Presidents for Fundraising; Linda Morgan, Co-Past President/Communications Director
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
