Thank you for your interest in learning more about AAUW. Our mission is: To empower women through education and career development. One important way we do this is through our scholarship program. To raise funds, we will be collecting and selling used books and accepting cash donations. To help provide educational opportunities to more women in our community, please make your tax-deductible donation now.
FEBRUARY LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Joyce Moyer
As the new year of 2025 progresses and the novelty of fresh beginnings starts to wane, we find ourselves amidst constant change. The weather has provided a stark reminder of this, bringing us some of the coldest temperatures Maryland has had for decades. Despite the chill, some of us are going skiing as others simply shiver and look out the window, waiting for spring. Along with these changes that affect all of us one way or another, AAUW-AAC is making some changes as well.
With the shift in seasons and into the new year, it is the perfect time to embrace change within our organization. We have long relied on tried-and-true methods to engage our members, but now is the time to explore new opportunities and invigorate our community with fresh ideas. We are eager to try new things, and your input is invaluable in helping us shape the future of our programs.
We are going to try one or more daytime membership meetings as we respond to suggestions from the 2024 AAUW interest survey. Details of the “Afternoon Tea” have already been sent to you. We hope you can join us and perhaps bring a friend or neighbor who may also enjoy the experience. Another daytime program being explored is an afternoon visit to a local historic place/museum, or other interesting site. Suggestions received so far include a matinee theater program or perhaps lunch with a special speaker or demonstration. Our public policy folks are already busy training for the MLAW Lobby Corps and assisting with organizing support for the new 2025 legislative priorities the MLAW membership has introduced. Each of these legislative priorities is important to support the population we serve through AAUW activities.
In March we will launch a “dining out” or “lunch bunch” interest group that has not been active for a long time. Again, this was a suggestion from the survey. If you have any suggestions for a restaurant in Anne Arundel County where we can meet to enjoy good food and comradery, please give a board member or me, Joyce Moyer, a call. We are calling on all of our members to share their thoughts and suggestions. What new activities or programs would you like to see? How can we make our gatherings more engaging and exciting? Your feedback will ensure we offer a diverse range of programs which appeal to both long-time and new members.
Please take a moment to reflect on what would make our organization more vibrant and dynamic. Your ideas can make a significant difference, and together we can create a calendar of events that truly reflects the interests and desires of our community. Let’s embrace change together and look forward to a season filled with new experiences and opportunities. We are excited to hear from you and to work together to make our organization the best it can be.For information about the branch’s Special Interest Groups and activities, please browse our website and contact us using the link above.
In accordance with its bylaws: AAUW is not affiliated with and does not support any other non-profit organizations; AAUW does not support the campaigns of any candidates for public office; but AAUW does support public policy initiatives related to education and equity for women and families that have been approved by the bi-annual voting of the AAUW members.