Open Membership Toolkit

Every Voice Matters

This spring, AAUW members will vote on the long-standing membership requirement to join AAUW. The AAUW Board of Directors fully supports open membership and encourages civil and respectful dialogue on this issue. The resources found in this toolkit are designed to support branch and state leaders as they lead substantive, productive conversations about this important vote.

Key Dates for 2024 Vote

Key Dates
January 26, 2024
Comment period ends at 5:00 pm ET
April 3, 2024
Voting opens (online voting is encouraged)
May 15, 2024
Online voting ends at 12:00 pm ET and results announced online

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