AAUW’s 21st Century Recognition Program – Silver Award for 2001-2002
2022-2023 Leadership
| Co-presidents | Virginia Key & Dr. Linda Lee Garner |
| Vice President programs | Dr.Angela Goin with members |
| Vice President Membership | Emily Banks Wooten |
| Secretary | Genny Watkins |
| Treasurer | Carol Jo Taylor Bardwell |
| Parlamentarian | Susie Thornton |
| Committee Chairs | |
| Hospitality | Genny Watkins |
| Public Relations | Emily Banks Wooten & Carol Jo Taylor Bardwell |
| Memorial Scholarship | Paula Casa & Marilyn Nail & Betty Peebles |
| AAUW Funds/Public Policy | Jane Holcomb |
| College/University Relations | Carol Helm |
Branch History
Dr. Alena Pace, Huntsville,Tx AAUW , and Mrs.Leland Best, Beaumont, TxAAUW, were instrumental in establishing a new branch in East Texas in1981-1982. Our charter members were teachers, librarians, home economists, and county agents. We expanded to include doctor, lawyers, college professors, and administrators. All of our members became involved in the community.
Higher education as been an expressed value in our branch. Though small in number, early on we established a scholarship for a local high school graduate, funded by an annal book sale in front of the local Walmart store. In 2015, a bridge luncheon/Silent auction became our new fundraiser and has continued to be a successful event that has allowed our original scholarship of $150 to grow to over several over $3,000.Our branch over the years has organized projects to include a workshop for middle-school girls on career opportunities, voter registrations, assistance in Christmas Empty Stocking program, supplying needs for SAAFE house. We have supported the National Legal and Education funds,.Our branch meets on the third Monday from September through May at 11 am and enjoy lunch afterwards. Homes of members were the beginning meeting places. Now our meeting are held in community meeting rooms, and churches. New members have found this AAUW through the aAUWTexas website and the local newspaper, Polk County Enterprise. Women have said they have gained awareness of many areas and topics, and have created networks and friendships they may never have experienced.
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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2022-2023 – Program and Events
Monday, Sept Nov 19, 11:00 a m, First Presbyterian Church, LivingstonMaci Hill “Communist in the Corn” National prize-winning documentary
Monday, Oct. 17 11:00 La Casita meeting room Working/planning for Nov10 fundraiser
Thursday, Nov 10, 10:00 am -3:00 pm , First Presbyterian Church, Livingston
Ninth Annual Bridge Luncheons/Silent Auction for Memorial Scolarship funds
Monday, Nov 14 11:00 a m, First Presbyterian Church, LivingstonCourtney Comstock, Emergency Mgr directorMonday, Dec. 5, 5:00 p m at home of Jo MinkChristmas party/white elephant $20 & snacksMonday. January 16. 2023, 11: a m, First Presbyterian Church, LivingstonChris Potthoff & Mike Fortney “Merging aEmergency Health Board & Center of Hope”Monday, Feb 20, 11:00 a m, First Presbyterian Church, LivingstonGeorge Wood “Mental Health Cavalcade of Episcopal Church”Monday, March20, 11:00a m, First Presbyterian Church, LivingstonKatie Daniel “Evolving Role of Alabama Coushatta Women”Monday, April17, 11:00a m, First Presbyterian Church, LivingstonAnnual Business /Budget, Scholarship winners, and election of 2023-2024. Begin collecting dues for 2023-2024Monday, May 8 6:00 p m, First Presbyterian Church, LivingstonAnnual Gathering for Scholarship presentation, Officer Installations with light refreshments and year’s summary