Welcome to the Charlotte Area Branch of AAUW
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW empowers all women and girls to reach their highest potential.
Important Dates for 2025:
PRESS CONFERENCE:
CRISIS IN SCHOOL FUNDING
WHEN: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 TIME 5:00 PM
WHERE: Government Center, 600 E 4th Street, Plaza Charlotte, NC 28202
WHY: Echoing the Resolve of Mecklenburg residents in 1775:
we are asking that our legislators act to ensure our teachers earn a living wage and our students have the needed materials and resources essential to prepare them to be contributing members of our economic, social, and civic community.
APRIL 30, 2025 – Lifelong Learning
Title: Wing Haven Guided Garden Tour
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ─ 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wing Haven, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209, https://winghavengardens.org/
Description: A tour guide will take us through the garden and explain how and when it came into existence.
Fee: $15 person payable on site by cash or credit card. Please join us for this ready for spring lifelong learning activity.
May 3, 2025 — May ANNUAL MEETING
Title: Branch Annual Meeting
Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ─ 1:00 p.m.
Location: Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte NC: There is a convenient free parking lot up the hill from the street. https://www.theatrecharlotte.org/
Description: At this meeting we will meet candidates and elect new branch officers, review 2024-2025, and discuss ideas for the next program year. We will have a visit from an actor, lunch, fellowship, and more. Each of should bring a simple lunch and a beverage.
****On April 1, 2025 the National Membership dues increased by $2 bringing the total amount for national dues to $74. This has no effect on the Honorary Life and paid life members.