Our branch was organized in March of 1955 and received into the Virginia Division that Fall. Composed primarily of young college educated women at home with young children in a young community of newly built homes, it has evolved into an organization of women of many ages with strong interest in current issues, particularly women’s issues. Our branch has strongly supported AAUW’s mission. We invite you to browse and learn more about our branch programs, community impact activities and special interest groups.
AAUW Celebrating Over 140 Years
AAUW Mission Statement
To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy. Vision: Equity for all. Values: Non-partisan. Fact based.
AAUW 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 socio-economic status.
Public Policy and Advocacy: Susan Burk, Public Policy Chair
A Post Election Conversation
Janine Greenwood
Attached is the flyer for our Monday, December 2, 5:00 P.M., program with Congressman Gerry Connolly including the Zoom registration link supplied by National.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_IbHEq8JMTUmEPCp1MxPquQ
Atlantic Regional Conference Review: Sandy Lawrence
From New York to Florida, AAUW members gathered for the Atlantic Regional Conference, held at the beautiful Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Glen Allen, September 27 – 29. The conference was hosted by AAUW-VA and Nancy D. Joyner and Sandy Lawrence represented the Springfield-Annandale Branch.
The conference featured a wide variety of presentation topics. These included Generative AI, ETA status, Immigration, Reproductive Freedom, and Voting Rights. All the speakers were excellent. We also received updates on AAUW current and future activities from Gloria Blackwell, AAUW Chief Executive Officer. Of course it was not all work. Friday night dinner included a musical cabaret from the Sassy, Soulful Sirens. And there were numerous opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
It is tentatively planned to have a regional conference every two years, with it being held in different states. I highly enjoyed and learned a lot from this conference and plan to attend the next one, whenever and wherever it will be.
Advocating for Women’s Health Care and Economic Security
AAUW believes everyone has the right to make decisions about their own reproductive lives without government interference. Abortion access is vital to women’s ability to control their lives, bodies and futures. Without reproductive freedom, there can be no equity. Click here for AAUW National Statement
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Did You Know? You can sign up now to start your free, online salary negotiation workshop. Just go to https://salary.aauw.org/ to begin. AAUW Start Smart is designed for college women who are approaching the job market. AAUW Work Smart is designed for women in the workforce at any career level.
Upcoming Programs: Irene McGhee, Amy Crolius, Co-Vice Presidents for Programs
Saturday, November 16, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Pohick Regional Library
Eileen Filler-Corn, former Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, is our guest speaker for the Branch Program Meeting, Saturday, November 16, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. She is scheduled to speak about her personal involvement and experiences, and to the current
state of the State.
Ms. Filler-Corn is an American lawyer and politician who served as the Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates from January to April 2022, a position she previously held from 2019 to 2020. She also previously served as the 56th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2022. She represented the 41st District in the Fairfax County suburbs of Washington, D.C., from 2010 to 2024.
Branch December Holiday Lunch – Friday, December 6, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Maggiano’s
Join us for Lunch, Italian Style on Friday, December 6, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M., at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant, Francesca Room, Springfield Town Center, 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Food is served Family Style. Guests are welcome too.
Cost is $36.00. You can pay via check made out to “Springfield-Annadale AAUW”, and mailed to Sharon Draper by November 22.
OR
Via PayPal, Venmo, Credit and Debit cards through this link:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/A2AXDHYYEYGZG
Be sure to RSVP you and your number of guests with Irene McGhee via email by November 12. Also notify Irene if you require a gluten-free diet. This will be a grand time of year to celebrate ourselves, our objectives, our mission, and our holiday traditions.
Diversity, Equity and IncIusion: Judy Baldwin
Congratulations to Our 2024 Student Inclusion Award Winner!
Kayla Boateng, from John R. Lewis High School, has been selected as our 2024 Inclusion Award recipient. Kayla created the club, Girls Need Love, at her school to provide a place to encourage, empower and help every girl learn about themselves and grow as individuals.
Save The Dates!!
2025 AAUW-VA State Conference – March 28-29, 2025
Join us in March for the 2025 AAUW-VA State Conference in Old Town, Alexandria. Refer to the flyer at the end of this newsletter for more information.
Friday, May 9, 2025 Spring Fling Fundraiser
Save Friday, May 9, for the Springfield-Annandale Branch Spring Fling, at the Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Drive, Springfield.
Be a Two Minute Activist Fight for equal pay, family leave, stopping sexual harassment, and equal opportunity in education from the comfort of your own home. Sign up to be a Two Minute Activist and get regular alerts and the opportunity to take action. AAUW.org/act/two-minute-activist/. It couldn’t be easier!
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