March/April 2009
In This Issue: Important Updates • AAUW Signature Events • AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund • Public Policy News • AAUW at Work • National Girls Collaborative Project • Fellowships and Grants • AAUW's Global Connections • Member Updates
AAUW National Dues/Fees Tax Deductibility
Effective April 1, 2009: AAUW National Individual Membership dues for fiscal year 2010 are $49; $46 is tax deductible, and $3 is not tax deductible (because it supports the AAUW Action Fund's Section 501(c)(4) Lobby Corps and get-out-the-vote activities). Branch members should pay their $49 national dues plus their branch and state dues through their branch as usual. Individual members (members-at-large) should pay their full national dues ($49) to AAUW as usual.
Note: Branch/state membership dues are not tax deductible unless your branch/state is classified under the Section 501(c)(3) entity by the Internal Revenue Service. Consult your branch/state finance officer to verify status.
The AAUW National Student Affiliate fee for fiscal year 2010 is $17; $16 is tax deductible, and $1 is not tax deductible (because it supports the AAUW Action Fund's Section 501(c)(4) Lobby Corps and get-out-the-vote activities). AAUW National Life Membership dues (one-time payment) of $980 are fully tax deductible. Tax deductibility details for special AAUW membership promotions are specified in the promotion information.
AAUW Announces Leadership Corps
AAUW recently introduced a new proposed volunteer leadership structure, the AAUW Leadership Corps. The Leadership Corps will be member leaders who strive to identify and support prospective and current AAUW leaders, strengthen branches, and aid communication and inclusion within all levels of AAUW. Please consider applying for this new leadership opportunity. Learn more and access an application online. The application deadline has been extended to
May 31.
Updates to MPP FAQ Now Available
A newly updated version of the Membership Pilot Program Frequently Asked Questions document has been posted on the AAUW website. The updates cover the new tax-exempt dues status and questions and feedback we've received from branches and states.
NCCWSL Needs Your Support Today!
With the economic downturn, we need your support more than ever to ensure that NCCWSL is a success! Support the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders by sending local students, contributing to the conference scholarship fund, or by contributing to the conference itself. Visit the website to learn more. Early-Bird Registration ends April 17, so be sure to spread the word!
2009 AAUW National Convention Is Almost Full
Register now — we are close to reaching our hotel attendance capacity, and we want you to be there! Join us for special events, including the documentary Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority, the Suffragist Salute, and a custom-designed tour of St. Louis.
Amicus Briefs
AAUW has joined the National Women's Law Center in signing two amicus briefs. One is in support of an appeal by LAF-supported plaintiffs in Mansourian, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al. The second brief supports the defendants in Ricci v. DeStefano and efforts by employers to comply with Title VII and eliminate sex-based barriers in employment.
April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Visit a new section in the LAF Online Resource Library for information about Sexual Assault Awareness Month and sexual assault in the military and on campus. AAUW is co-sponsoring "Military and Sexual Assault: A Discussion of Experience, Prevention, and Legislative Updates," at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., on April 29, from 8 to 10 p.m. If you are in the area and wish to attend, e-mail laf@aauw.org.
AAUW Gears Up for Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day 2009, April 28, is rapidly approaching. Download AAUW's Pay Equity Resource Kit, order Keep the Change posters, and let AAUW know how you're planning to mark the occasion. Visit our pay equity page and our new pages dedicated to the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act for more information.
AAUW 2009–11 Proposed Public Policy Program Online
The proposed 2009–11 Public Policy Program, which will be voted on at the AAUW National Convention in June, can now be viewed online. The AAUW Public Policy Program establishes the federal action priorities on which AAUW members and staff focus their advocacy efforts.
AAUW Releases Federal Policy Agenda
AAUW recently released the 2009–10 federal policy agenda, a comprehensive set of goals aimed at advancing equity for women and girls that builds upon previous policy gains. Some of the highlights from the 2009–10 federal policy agenda include promoting women's economic security, expanding educational opportunities for women and girls, and promoting and defending civil rights.
AAUW Outlook Has a Great New Look!
AAUW is proud to present its newly redesigned member magazine, AAUW Outlook. The recently released Spring/Summer issue features AAUW friend and convention speaker Lilly Ledbetter, as well as other lively stories and AAUW news in an exciting, updated format.
Campaign College Held at Two Campuses
Campaign College, the only training program in the country that empowers college women to run for student government office, completed pilots at Iowa State University and the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. The partnership between AAUW, the American University Women & Politics Institute, and Running Start will bring this training program to more campuses in the coming year. E-mail lti@aauw.org for more information about bringing Campaign College to your community.
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AAUW to Offer Negotiation Workshops for College Women
AAUW and the WAGE Project have partnered to offer $tart $mart Campus Negotiation Workshops to 500 college campuses over the next three years. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, in sponsoring a facilitator training session for yourself and other AAUW members, or in recruiting campuses for these workshops, please fill out the registration form online.
Blog for Fair Pay
On April 28, Equal Pay Day 2009, AAUW will join with the National Women's Law Center and other supporters across the United States to blog, tweet, and discuss pay equity for women. You can sign up to participate, too. Follow us on Twitter @AAUW or use the hashtag #fairpay on your tweets for Equal Pay Day. Join the cause on Facebook or submit a video about why pay equity is important to you.
Campus Action Projects Under Way
Eleven 2008–09 CAP teams are hard at work on projects focusing on educational barriers that disproportionately affect women and girls of color and/or those from low-income households. You can view photos from CAP team events, read local press coverage, and find other highlights on the CAP web pages.
Illinois Kick-Off Conference
The new Midwest Girls Collaborative Project will host its Illinois Kick-Off Conference on April 17, 2009, in Naperville, Illinois. Sponsored in part by AAUW of Illinois and the AAUW Naperville Area (IL) Branch, this conference provides an opportunity for those interested in STEM to network and hear success stories about existing STEM projects. To learn more about how AAUW members are helping groups share resources and collaborate on STEM-related projects for girls, please visit our website.
Grant Opportunities for STEM
The Northwest Girls Collaborative Project is accepting mini-grant applications from April 1 to May 22, 2009. NGCP mini-grants are designed to enhance access to and build collaboration between programs and resources in order to encourage girls to pursue STEM-related education and careers. Register your program today!
2009–10 Awards
In March, AAUW convened selection and review panels to assess the 2009–10 fellowships and grants applicants, continuing our longstanding tradition of providing millions of dollars in support of educational and economic equity for women. Experts from academe and the professions reviewed more than 3,500 eligible applicants. Results will be announced on April 15. View the 2008–09 recipients in our online Directory of Fellowships and Grants Recipients.
Alumnae News
The AAUW Dialog series on fellowships and grants alumnae continues with recent postings on the Eureka STEM project and on International Fellowship alumna Valentine Khaminwa. Click here to view the entire series.
U.N. Convenes 53rd Session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
The 53rd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women was held March 2–13, 2009, at the U.N. headquarters. The priority theme is The Equal Sharing of Responsibilities Between Women and Men, Including Caregiving in the Context of HIV/AIDS. AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman and AAUW U.N. Representative Carolyn Donovan attended the session.
AAUW and CARE Celebrate International Women's Day
AAUW joined CARE and more than 120,000 people in 450 theaters across the United States to celebrate International Women's Day 2009 on March 5. The unprecedented, one-night event featured the theatrical premiere of A Powerful Noise, an acclaimed documentary that follows three extraordinary women in Vietnam, Bosnia, and Mali. Visit AAUW Dialog to read about the event and to share your reflections!
AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman is quoted in CARE's new annual report. Read the quote on page 21 of the report.
¡Adelante! 2009–10 Book of the Month Club
Do you have a great book you would like to suggest for the 2009–10 ¡Adelante! Book of the Month club? Share your recommendation by May 15, 2009. If your book is selected, you and your branch will be recognized and sent a special gift.
New Member Benefits
Visit our website and check out our newest partner, ActiveForever, the leading source of well-priced, life-enhancing products for athletic and active individuals. Their products address almost all physical disabilities, injuries, or pain. AAUW members receive a 5 percent discount on orders, and a portion of your sale goes to support AAUW programs!
Spring Items at ShopAAUW
Spring is here on ShopAAUW! New spring merchandise (such as teal shirts, golf towels, and more!) will be available in a few weeks. Meanwhile, be sure to check out the lovely crystal paperweight under Branch Necessities. It's the perfect way to say thank you to someone special in your branch.
Check Your Mailbox!
The 2009 Note Card Design contest was a tremendous success thanks to the art submissions and votes from AAUW members. Keep your eyes on your mailboxes this month for your set of these limited-edition winning designs.
Why Pay More for Your Contact Lenses?
AAUW has partnered with Vision Direct to offer you name-brand contacts at guaranteed low prices. Vision Direct is one of America's most reasonably priced and trustworthy contact lens stores, and your AAUW discount of 10 percent (with free shipping on orders over $99) makes this one of the best deals around. Best of all, your family and friends can take advantage as well!
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