AAUW’s 21st Century Recognition Program – Silver Award for 2001-2002
2023-2024 Leadership
| Co-presidents | Virginia Key & Jo Mink |
| Vice President programs | Open |
| Vice President Membership | Emily Banks Wooten |
| Secretary | Carol Jo Taylor Bardwell |
| Treasurer | Barbara Alexander |
| Parlamentarian | Barbara Alexander |
| Committee Chairs | |
| Hospitality | Genny Watkins |
| Public Relations | Emily Banks Wooten & Carol Jo Taylor Bardwell |
| Memorial Scholarship | Paula Casa, Marilyn Nail and Debbie Purdy |
| AAUW Funds/Public Policy | Jane Holcomb |
| College/University Relations | Carol Helm |
Branch History
American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization headquartered in Washington D.C. The purpose is to advance equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
AAUW’s policy work connects, and rallies advocates at the local, state national, and global levels to empower women and girls. AAUW uses lobbying and grassroots efforts to push forward policies that break through educational and economic barriers for women.
Members are advocates in the fight for equal pay, quality education, paid leave, protections against sexual harassment to name a few.
The Polk County Branch was founded in 1981 by Dr. Alena Pace and Mrs. Leland Best, who were formerly members of AAUW Huntsville and AAUW Beaumont respectively.
Education has been an expressed value in our branch. The focus is on providing scholarships for senior high school girls in Polk County. Team members work closely with area high school counselors to qualify applicants. The organization has awarded over $68,000 in scholarships to help young ladies realize their full potential.
Membership is made up of professional women from all walks of life representing multidisciplinary fields .
Join This Branch
Contact our Membership VP at the address above, or join this branch through the national web site.
Visitors/new members who have an associate’s degree or higher are welcome; first-time members are entitled to discounted dues.
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2024-2025 – Program and Events
Sept 16 Monthly Membership Meeting
11:00 AM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Guest Speaker: Natalie Thornton
CASA Volunteer
Oct 14 Monthly Membership Meeting
11:00 AM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Plan Bridge Luncheon Fundraiser
Nov 7 Annual Bridge Luncheon and
Silent Auction Fundraiser for
The Scholarship Fund
First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall
Nov 18 Monthly Membership Meeting
11:00 AM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Guest Speaker: Byron Lyons
Sheriff, Polk County
Dec 2 Annual Christmas Social
6:30 PM
Home of Jo Mink
Jan 20 Monthly Membership Meeting
11:00 AM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Field trip to Honey House
Feb 17 Monthly Membership Meeting
11:00 AM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Guest Speaker: Jessica Jones
Pineywoods Master Naturalist
Mar 17 Monthly Membership Meeting
11:00 AM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Guest Speaker: Tommy Johnson
Lamar State College
Apr 21 Annual Business Meeting/Budget Adoption/Election of New Officers
Scholarship Winners Announced
11:00 AM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
May 5 Annual Banquet, Scholarship Presentation
7:00 PM Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church