How to Participate
We strongly encourage all our members to participate in the activities, events and ongoing work of the Poughkeepsie Branch of the AAUW.
We believe that some of the biggest benefits of joining this organization are: meeting like-minded women, working together on important women’s issues, forming lasting friendships, sharing fun times, and supporting each other.
We have three types of ongoing activities:
Interest Groups for AAUW members only
Community Outreach Programs include members and non-members
General Membership Meetings for all members and the general public.
Some require a fee for a meal served or entertainment provided.
Members usually participate to the extent possible. Members may participate in as many Interest Groups or Community Outreach Programs as they wish. We encourage all members to attend the General Membership meetings which are held September through June often on the second Wednesday of the month but do check the website or newsletter for details.
We have 19 Interest Groups which meet once a month and run the gamut from book groups to trekking and cuisine. You can join a group by calling the group coordinator. Groups and contact information for coordinators is listed under Programs/ Interest Groups or here>>
We have several Community Outreach Programs that provide volunteers opportunities for our members. To become familiar with our programs and to participate contact the Program Chair. Most Community Outreach Program Committees meet once a month. The contact information is available under Programs/Community Outreach Programs.
Schedule of the General Membership Meetings maybe be found under Programs/ Membership Meetings or here>>
An additional resource to help you participate is “We are women – hear us roar!” which describes our Interest Groups, Events, Programs and Community Outreach Programs in greater detail. The booklet was published for the new member reception in September 2011.
Member Information Booklet September 2012>>
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email our Co-VPs for Program at or .