BRIDGEPORT CT BRANCH Inc. of AAUW
Mission Statement
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, 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 have a fair chance.
About Us
AAUW is a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, and 500 college/university institution partners.
For 135 years, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day: economic, political, social, and educational. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in all aspects of our work.
The branch is run as a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization designed to promote social welfare causes. Operations are conducted and administered through by-laws. There are both elected and appointed officers. The branch is self-funded with dues and donations. A portion of the annual dues are tax deductible.
Elected Officers
President (Administrative Officer), Recording Secretary, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.
Appointed Committee Chairs
Program, Communications, Membership. Nominating, and Hospitality
Board of Directors
Comprised of the Elected Officers and the Appointed Committee Chairs
Members
All of the active participants of our organization. The members of book club(s) ; the Contemporary Global Issues group; the volunteers who read with students of Wilbur Cross Elementary School; the activists who initiate change and the doers who do.
V.I.P.s
Membership Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, Scholarship Chair, Branch Directory Representative, Web site Manager.