Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Branch (AGJ)
(serving Hamilton, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties)
Membership in AAUW
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, or CLASS.
A branch member pays the total annual dues of $70.00
$49.00 - national
$10.00 - state
$11.00 - local
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$70.00 - total




In 1967, a small group of women founded a branch
of American Association of University Women in
this area that gave birth to Women's Rights pioneer
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the first Native
American venerable, Kateri Tekakwitha.
The late Eleanor Reed was the first President of
this organization. The seminal group of 15 women
has grown like the biblical mustard seed into a tree
of 80 members including 2 of the founding members,
Helen Mandato, and Phoebe Boschi.
Nestled in the Foothills region of the Adirondack
Mountains and the Mohawk Valley, the Amsterdam-
Gloversville-Johnstown branch "Lives the Mission"
through the monthly activities that are painstakingly
planned during the summer. The branch “Shares the
Mission” and offers GATEWAYS to women by
collaborating with the area YWCA, BPW,
Soroptimists, Mohawk Pathways Girl Scouts, the
local community college FMCC, and other agencies
that work towards the welfare of women.
As a Branch, we
Present scholarships to local middle school, high school and Fulton-Montgomery
Community College students
Contribute to community causes
Encourage girls to participate in math, science, and technology conferences
Provide programs for girls
Disseminate information on National, State, and local issues in a monthly newsletter
Support the AAUW Education Foundation
Support the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
Collaborate and sponsor women's symposium
Are a part of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Consortium
As Members,
we participate in a variety of events :
* Monthly dessert or dinner meetings
* Holiday events
* Annual meeting and installation of officers
* Biennial auction to benefit Education Foundation and our local scholarships
* End of year picnic
* Interaction with sister organizations
* Community Outreach programs
* Support of libraries to encourage lifelong learning
* Membership recruitment events
* Local AAUW District 4 Conference
* 2009 NY State AAUW Convention (April , Bolton Landing)
* AAUW Biennial National Convention (2009)
Branch Time Line Supporting Area Education
1967: Our Amsterdam-Gloversville Johnstown branch of AAUW was formed.
1991: Our branch establishes scholarships for area high school seniors.
2000: Our branch establishes scholarships for Fulton-Montgomery Community College graduates continuing to 4-year institutions.
2000-2009: Our branch held nine Sister-to-Sister Summits for middle school girls in Fulton, Montgomery, and Hamilton counties.
2003: Our branch instituted math-science awards for 8th grade girls in Fulton, Montgomery, and Hamilton counties.
2006: Our branch held the first Annual Elizabeth Cady Stanton Women's Symposium at Fulton-Montgomery Community College
2007: Became a member of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Women's Consortium to promote women's issues including education and
history
The American Association of University Women has a long history of bringing women together for a common cause.
Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Vision : AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in Equity and Education through Research, Philanthropy, and measurable
Change in critical areas Impacting the Lives of Women and Girls.
When you join the Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown branch of AAUW, you also become a member of the AAUW of New York State and the
national association ( headquarters in Washington , D.C.).
The AGJ branch believes that EDUCATION is the GATEWAY to economic security.
The Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Branch is A 21st Century Recognition Winner
*Gold in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009*
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2009 NYS CONVENTION AWARDS
PLATINUM : TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION: ajgaauw.org
GOLD:
21ST CENTURY RECOGNITION
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
CAMPUS/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
OUTREACH TO DIVERSE AND UNDERREPRESENTED PEOPLE OR GROUPS
VISIBILITY
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
NEWSLETTER OF EXCELLENCE
EMERGING LEADER: DIANNE KIERPIEC