Membership

AAUW-West Suburban Milwaukee

EMPOWER POTENTIAL!

JOIN US!

Membership Matters

AAUW (American Association of University Women) is a national organization based in Washington DC. We have been transforming women’s lives for more than a century. And now that we’ve won the fight to give women equal access to education, we’re taking on one of the most defining issues of our time: gender equity. However, we can’t do it alone.

WHO ARE WE?

West Suburban-Milwaukee, is one of 22 Wisconsin branches. Founded in 1957, our branch now includes more than 150 active members from around the greater Milwaukee area. Our members enjoy National, State, and branch benefits and connections. We focus on issues, not political parties and are grounded in values, not partisanship.

OUR VALUES

We believe…

  • That higher education is the key driver to achieving economic prosperity.
  • economics thrive when all women are empowered and educated.
  • women deserve equitable access and advancement in their careers, free from harassment and discrimination.

 Make a Difference

By becoming a member, you’re not only joining a community committed to our cause. You’re also directly funding our work to:

  • Provide local scholarships to Alverno College, Carroll University, MATC, Mount Mary University, MSOE, and WCTC successfully funding over $100,000 in recent years.
  • Participate in a variety of scholarship fundraisers.
  • Train millions of women to negotiate for higher salaries and benefits
  • Support state and local fair-pay legislation to ban the use of salary history in hiring, a practice that puts women at a financial disadvantage.
  • Develop more women leaders through workshops and conferences.

Member Benefits

Membership in AAUW also provides a host of perks and benefits. AAUW members:

  • Branch meetings usually held at the Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove, our speakers and topics are engaging and dynamic covering issues important to women today,
  • Receive great discounts and special services on insurance, hotels and travel, office supplies, email services and more.
  • Stay informed and active through a host of digital resources and newsletters, including roundups of the latest news and research in gender equity, opportunities to engage in grassroots activism, and updates on AAUW membership resources.
  • Have the opportunity to participate in one of the many committees and special interest groups at the branch and state level that our agenda forward.

Membership dues:

  • Special first year discounted full membership for branch, state and national under Shape the Future program.
  • Eligibility for membership is holding an associate’s or equivalent baccalaureate or higher degree from a qualified educational institution.
  • Membership application

Would you like to have a conversation about our branch and membership, please contact:

Mary Messerlie or Carol Surges Co-Vice Presidents Membership

AAUW.WSM@gmail.com

AND the bonus is that coffee is on us!