The holidays are coming fast and furious. Christmas decorations were in evidence even before Halloween. Soon we will have red, white and blue AND green ornaments showing up in July. Granted, celebrating peace on earth and a new year is always welcome in our hearts. Some of us will be traveling during the season because our families are spread out all over the country and the world. If you are in Houston, please take the time to check on friends and neighbors to see if they have plans. Inviting one or two more to your table would be a kindness that will make everyone feel the love of this Season. Safe travels to those leaving. Safe ‘staying put’ for those who have chosen home.
Memory Ribbons from November General Meeting
Kris Bybee-Finley
Vice-President Membership
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are so happy to welcome our new members who joined AAUW-WHC at this year’s Membership Coffee. These ladies attended the Coffee and saw how we supported education and equity for women. They also had a chance to review all the interest groups and book clubs present and thought AAUW-WHC was a good place to be. Thank you for joining.
- Cynthia Behelfer
- Christine Casey
- Betty Chapman
- Janelle Festa
- Brenda Van Derbur
Why join AAUW? https://www.aauw.org/resources/member/why-join/
Have you moved? Are you going to move soon?
Have you changed your cell phone number or your email?
Dropped your land line?
Mary Anderson (database manager) mande7707@hotmail.com
You, too, can be included by name in this blockbuster local hit!
Don’t miss out!
Do it now!
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West Harris County AAUW Presentation for the 2022 Membership Coffee Slideshow
Membership
AAUW-WHC is an organization of many hard working members. Mary Andersen, Diana Tiberia, and Pam Doan have done a mammoth job of getting renewed and new members into the 2023-2024 Directory. Many phone calls and emails to remind members to renew membership paid off. Not only does West Harris County Branch want to maintain members, but we also want to grow and we have at the Membership Coffee. Thank you to those members that sponsored new members. We welcome new members anytime.
Just the facts
- Who can join?
- Membership is open to anyone holding an associate’s (or equivalent, e.g. RN), bachelor’s, or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- What type of membership is available?
- National membership: Become a national member and connect through our website, plus enjoy special members-only online publications.
- Branch members: Do you want to make a direct impact in your community? Consider joining a local or virtual branch of AAUW, or start one in your area. Includes national membership.
- Younger Women’s Task Force (YWTF): Designed by and for women in their 20s and 30s, YWTF offers young women an opportunity to take action on issues that matter most to them.
- Student affiliation: If your college is already a partner member, you can be a student affiliate for free! If not, bring AAUW to your campus by starting an AAUW student organization!
- How much are dues?
- AAUW National membership annual dues are $49 (promotional and other rates may vary).
- If you choose to join an AAUW affiliate, additional dues may apply.
- Tax Deductibility: Because AAUW is a 501(c)(3) charitable membership organization, most of your national dues are tax deductible on your personal federal income tax return.
The information below is important for all NEW West Harris County Branch members.
If you are an existing member and still need to order, please follow the instructions below. We’re hearing more reports everyday about how nice it is to have portable name tags to wear to all the AAUW functions.
Go To – AAUW.source4.com
Select – Wear AAUW (the first item) Ordering your name tag is easy and wearing it helps us get to know you.
Select – Photo of the Name Tag
Select – Pin or Magnet – ($8.00 for pin closing and $10.00 for magnetic closing)
Select – Quantity
Select – “Customize” and fill in the information requested (name, university, and name of branch) Refer to example above
Make sure the information for the name badge is correct and proceed to checkout