Changing the World, One Woman at a Time.

About Vancouver Branch AAUW

The Vancouver Branch of AAUW was founded in 1931 and is the original branch serving Clark County, WA where there are currently two branches.

Our Members

Our members enjoy the opportunity to meet other professional women in our regular meetings and social gatherings geared towards their special interests.

Our branch meetings, held on the second Saturday of each month, feature speakers discussing current events, community and women's issues. These meetings are open to the public.

Interest groups are member generated based on member interests. They generally meet monthly. Current interest groups:

• Books and Bites Share your favorite books over a lunch at a local restaurant.
• Bridge Group Play bridge!
• Evening Gourmet Share good food and pleasant company.
• First Thursday Book Club Discuss an assigned book at a member's home.
• Global Concerns Discuss topical events in this study group.
• Movie Night Watch movies at a member's home.
• Out and About Explore local attractions and events.

Education

AAUW's primary focus is education. Annually the Vancouver Branch awards scholarships to undergraduate women attending Washington State University, Vancouver and Clark College. The Vancouver Branch partners with the community college program to introduce girls in 7th through 10th grades to exciting careers with roots in math, science or technology. For those young women who excel in math, science, and technology, our AAUW Branch annually holds a recognition ceremony for juniors in local area high schools.

Community Outreach

We are actively involved with other community agencies in projects benefiting women including women in prison and women who are homeless.

Our Purpose

• Promote Lifelong Education
• Participate in Community Action Programs
• Advocate Gender Equity
• Support Legislation on Issues Affecting Women and Children
• Explore New Opportunities
• Socialize with other Professional Women