Vancouver
Programs, Projects & Activities
President: Anna Whipple
Email: vancouver@aauw-wa.org
Website: http://www.aauw-vancouver.org
Dues: Annual dues are $75 which include national ($49), state ($8) and local branch ($18)
Awards:
- 2006 - 21st Century Silver Recognition Award
- 2005 - 21st Century Gold Recognition Award
- 1999 - Achieved Five Star Branch Status
- 1998 - Achieved Five Star Branch Status
- 1994 - Achieved Five Star Branch Status
BRANCH PROJECTS
Education & Equity
- Annual High School Scholars Recognition Dessert Reception
- Young Women in Action Mentoring Project
- Scholarship: Washington State University-Vancouver
- Scholarship: Clark Community College
- Named Gift Educational Foundation Contribution
Public Policy
- Branch delegation to Lobby Day
- Voter information for local library levy
Fundraising
- Fall Bridge Tournament
- December Silent Auction
- Dollars for Scholars at January meeting
- Spring Bridge Tournament
- Magic Spell
- Airport Shuttle Service
CONTRIBUTIONS
- AAUW Educational Foundation
- AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
- Local Scholarship to Clark Community College
- Local Scholarship to WSU-Vancouver
- Holiday projects to benefit women and children in need
MEMBER ACTIVITIES
- Monthly Branch General Meetings, September through May,
usually the second Saturday morning at The Quarry at Columbia Tech Center. - Books and Bites Interest Group
meets the third Thursday of the month at 11:30 to share opinions of recently read books over lunch at the Cameo Café in Vancouver. - Bridge Interest Group
meets the fourth Friday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Shorewood. Everyone is asked to bring a sack lunch. Gatherings usually end around 3:00pm. Current or new members, experienced or beginning bridge players are always welcomed. - Crafts and Conversation Interest Group
meets the second Monday of the month at 10:30 to share a knitting or other craft project at a member's home. Members bring a sack lunch. Hostess provides drinks and dessert. - Evening Gourmet Interest Group
meets the first Saturday of Oct., Dec., Feb., Apr., and June at 7:00pm at member’s homes to enjoy good food and pleasant company at shared gourmet dinners. - First Thursday Book Club Interest Group
meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00pm at a member’s home to discuss an assigned book. - Movie Night Interest Group
meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at a member’s home to share and discuss favorite movies. - Mah Jong Interest Group
meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in a member’s home to learn and play Mah Jong. Every level of player welcome. - Out & About Interest Group
local trips to museums, exhibits, places of interest. Days and time depend on events. - Global Concerns Interest Group ( formerly World Affairs/Social Justice )
meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the