The annual Membership Gathering for new and prospective members was a hit! Members mingled with guests over wine, cheese, and Sue Graham's famous Italian cake.When program VP Heather Schneller was asked why she is a part of AAUW, she said, "I'm a member because women still earn less than men, and I won't stop the fight until we get equal pay." Membership co-VP Shawna Thorup added, "AAUW keeps me surrounded by strong, intelligent, and fabulous women!" "And I was a former recipient of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund," said fundraising co-chair Julie McQuade, "so being in AAUW is a way to give back to an organization that gave to me."
The many reasons why people join AAUW are as diverse as our members. From community activists to educators, real estate agents to researchers, attorneys to librarians, and students to grandmothers, members of our Fayetteville chapter create a dynamic environment for people of all backgrounds to support one another in the fight for equality.
We welcomed 11 new members at the gathering: Erica Estes-Beard, Denise Garner, Rena Goodwin-Lee, Florence Johnson, Jennifer Miles, Ember Phillips, Danielle Pribbernow, Michelle Pribbernow, Karon Reese, Teresa Scott, and Christine Sheppard. Earlier this summer, we welcomed Joanna Taylor and Tamika Wordlow.
The Fayetteville chapter of AAUW welcomes all of our new members and looks forward to the unique ideas, experiences, and passions they will bring to our organization.
Interested in joining? It's easy! Simply download an application from our website.
*AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
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