AAUW is a national organization that advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Since 1881, AAUW has been the nation’s leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Why Become A Member?
AAUW branches are groups of local AAUW members working together in their communities for the greater good of women and girls. This network of nearly 1,000 branches across the US, including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico, are the heart of the organization.
What do branch members do?
In addition to national opportunities offered to all AAUW members, branch members enjoy networking at the local level, serving in local and state leadership roles, sponsoring community action projects, and lobbying on AAUW priority issues. If you enjoy this level of activism and engagement, then branch membership is the right choice for you!
Regular Membership dues are $108. That is broken down into:
$72 for National AAUW, all of which is tax-deductible
$18 for State AAUW
$18 for Branch AAUW
Contact us or download Membership Application
*AAUW Fiscal year: July 1 till June 30.
Membership extends for one year from the time you join.
Any questions can be directed to Esther Milnes, Membership VP.
Membership VP at AAUWinSantaFe@gmail.com
Santa Fe AAUW
P.O. Box 31584
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87594
Who can join AAUW?
AAUW membership consists of individual and college/university members.
If you hold an associate’s or equivalent, bachelor’s, or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university, you can join AAUW as an individual (member-at-large) or as a member of one of AAUW’s 1,000 branches. Branch members also belong to the national organization.
If you are an undergraduate in a two-or four-year regionally accredited educational institution, you can join as a student affiliate of a branch or a student-affiliate-at-large.
Qualified institutions are educational institutions that offer recognized associate, baccalaureate, or higher degrees and that have full regional accreditation (including two-year or community colleges) or appropriate professional association approval.
If you have any questions about our branch or would like to join or visit, please Contact Us
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October 26 Branch program
Join us in welcoming Loretta Fernandez, Assistant Coordinator of the SFPS Adelante Program. She will be talking about their program and how we can assist.
Saturday, October 26
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Estancia Primera Clubhouse
Refreshments will be served
The Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) Adelante Program strengthens opportunities for the academic achievement and life success of Santa Fe children and youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Adelante is collecting the following food items for their Holiday food drive:
• stuffing mix
• cans of cranberries
• cans of green beans
• cans of mushroom soup
• cans of corn
• cans of gravy
• cans of low-sugar fruit
Please bring any of these items to our program.
November 9 Branch Program
Join us for a discussion of the book “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. “The Women” is the story of one woman gone to war (Vietnam), but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm’s way to help others.
The discussion will be led by our member Suzanne Davis who was working for the Special Services Department of the Army in Viet Nam during this time.
Saturday, November 9
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Estancia Primera Clubhouse
Refreshments will be served
You do not need to have read the book to attend, but it is highly recommended that you do read it. Please invite friends and family to join us.
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AAUW Santa Fe Branch celebrated its 90th Birthday in December 2023!