Boise Area Branch
Interest Groups
Hot Topics: Sylvia Campbell
Movie Group: Vicki Morrison
Committee Contacts
Directory:
Margit Heist
Historian: Jacqueline Cooney
Holiday Silver Tea:
Nancy and Liz Otterness
Holiday Wreaths:
Cheryl Korn
Newsletter Editor: Mindy Lincoln
Nominating Committee: open
Scholarship Committee:Liz Otterness
Spring Frolic: Pat Alpine, Charlotte Mallet, Noreen Pusey
Sunshine Chair: Susannah Price
Website:Kathy Haley
Officer Contact Information
President: Lee Hipsher
Vice Presidents, Program: Mary Slaughter and Ingrid Adler
Vice President, Membership:
Sylvia Campbell and Karen McAlister
Vice President, Public Policy:
Gayle Wilde and Sylvia Chariton
Secretary:
Vicki Morrison
Finance:
Sabra McCreedy
Fundraising Chair: open
Welcome to the Boise, Idaho, Area Branch of
AAUW.
The Boise Area Branch was formed in 1909 and originally named the College Women's Club. Jane Hoover served as the first president. At that time, the national organization was called the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA), and in 1910 a delegate was sent to the national convention in Denver, CO. Over the years, the Branch has been a powerful voice for equity in Idaho's capital city. In 2001, Patricia Wickman and Karen Svea Johnson collaborated on The Boise Branch of the American Association of University Women in the 20th Century: A History, which describes our local organization in a broader historical context. More recently, the organization has branded the AAUW trademark and no longer calls itself the 'American Association of University Women.'
The branch meets monthly, September through May. Over the years, members have developed a number of eclectic interest groups, which bring like-minded women together to address cultural and social topics, and to have fun!
Two new interest groups are forming NOW! A Movie Group (NOT for members only) and a Hot Topics forum. Please see the latest newsletter (top left column) for details!
Upcoming programs will be posted to the
Calendar as they
become available; time and location are added as they are confirmed. For
more information, consult the Boise Area Branch
newsletter, at left in PDF (when available). Click here for Membership information.
In 2009 a $765.00 scholarship was awarded to a female student entering her junior or senior year at Boise State University. To qualify the applicant had to have at least a 3.0 accumulative grade point average (GPA), be an Idaho resident planning to enroll full-time during the 2009-2010 academic year, and slated to graduate by May 2011.
Please check back for the 2010-2011 scholarship application. The next scholarship will be awarded in late spring, 2010.
General and committee meetings, fundraisers and other events (September-May): for more information please contact the person named OR Co-Vice Presidents, Program Mary Slaughter or Ingrid Adler.
| Date & Time | Program & Location |
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| Tuesday, Feb. 16 6 p.m. |
Branch meeting Program: Mary Todd Lincoln, the First 'First Lady': A Living History by Janet Worthington, arranged by Idaho Humanities Council. Click here for flyer. Location: Jerry's State Court Cafe, 6767 Fairview Ave. |
| Thursday, Feb. 18 6 p.m. |
Hot Topics Interest Group - First meeting. What's on your mind? Discuss current events one evening per month Location: Home of Sylvia Campbell (contact Sylvia for details) |
| Sat., Sun., Mon., Feb. 20-22 | AAUW IDAHO Winter Board (all members are invited); Lobby Day is Monday - Visit the AAUW Idaho News page for more information and registration form Location: BSU SUB Alexander Room |
| Sunday, Feb. 28 time TBA |
Movie Group - First meeting. View and discuss a film the last Sunday of every month Location TBA - Contact Vicki Morrison for details |
| March (date & time TBA) | Annual Branch Meeting and Election of Officers Program: Women's Investments and Philanthropy Location: TBA |
| Tuesday, April 20 (time TBA) |
Equal Pay Day Event Sponsored by Boise Area Branch AAUW and the Idaho Women's Network Location: Event Details TBA |
| Sat. May 16 12-2:30 p.m. |
Spring Frolic and Silent Auction Installation of officers, introduction of scholarship recipient Location: Marie Calendar's, 8574 Fairview Ave. |
To join us, you must have an associate (or equivalent) or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Student affiliates must be currently enrolled in college with that objective. By becoming a Boise Area Branch member, you are automatically a member of AAUW, and AAUW Idaho.
The membership term runs from July 1 through June 30 each year, and fees
are as follows, due July 1:
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$76.00 includes all dues: Association ($49), State ($15) and Branch ($12 or $6 for seniors) |
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$70.00 |
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Existing Life Members and Honorary Life Members pay no branch dues Life Members pay state dues ($15), but Honorary Life members are exempt New Paid Life Member fee is $940.00 |
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$17.00 |
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$49.00 |
Mail your check, payable to Boise Area Branch AAUW, to
Sabra McCreedy
1269 Cerramar Court
Eagle ID 83616
Questions? Phone Sabra @ 939-0583