• Excellence in Writing
  • Discover Your Future
  • DYF

AAUW - Lansdale Branch

Times have changed since 1881, but our mission has not:
To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.

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What we do …

“Welcome Back! AAUW Presents…”

  • Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026, set-up at 6:00pm

  • NEW LOCATION! Newly Renovated Lansdale Freight House 111 S. Broad St., Lansdale 19446

  • Check out the Freight House (https://lansdale.org/558/Freight-House)

Agenda

  • 6:00 PM Arrival & Set Up

  • 6:30 PM Welcome and Business Meeting

  • 6:30 - 7:30 PM Potluck, Committee and Interest Group Activity Fair

  • 7:30 PM Book discussion with Sally Kauffman – Author of, “Coming Home to YOUR Greatness” retired nurse for the NP School District who was also the onsite nurse at STEM for Girls – Discover Your Future. Please read the book and we will discuss it!

Welcome back to the 2026-2027 Lansdale Branch - AAUW: We invite you to reaffirm your participation, reconnect with friends and possibly make some new ones all while enjoying our fabulous programming. Meet and welcome our new members!

Branch Activities: This branch meeting features an “Activities Fair” that displays our programs, interest groups, and special programs. You will be able to talk with members about our community programs like Discover Your Future, Excellence in Writing, and the Women’s Project while learning about ways to give back to the community. Learn more about our scholarships and fund raisers. You will be able to circulate around the room and talk with others so that you can select the way or ways you want to participate.

Delicious Potluck: Please bring a “potluck” contribution. Bring your favorite homemade or store-bought delight. Main-dish casseroles, salads, fruits, breads, and of course, desserts are welcome. Beverages will be provided.

Book Discussion with Sally Kauffman – Author of “Coming Home to YOUR Greatness”

Important business meeting items: Approve the 2026-2027 budget, learn about or become a part of our Public Policy initiatives, and identify your role in our activities and fund-raising events.

Hope to see you there!

Jean D’Angelo and Janeen Marzewski

NOTE TO INTEREST GROUP LEADS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS OR DELEGATE: Bring a tri-fold, poster or other articles describing your group. Make it easy and fun! The goal is to engage attendees and guests and hopefully find new potential members!

BUDGET APPROVAL REVIEW: Our 2026-2027 budget is available for review in the Financial folder in our website Members Area. We will vote on it at the Branch meeting.

Members can access all the files in our Members Area using the below details: Website: https://www.lansdaleaauw.org/members-area Members Area password: lansdale19446 (note this is a small ‘L’)

Save these Dates for Some Upcoming Branch Events

  • November 12-16, 2026: Branch Programs and Scholarship Auction, details to come

  • Saturday, Oct 3, 2026: Social Outing to the Brandywine Museum of Art - see Nancy Simons for more details

  • Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026: October Branch Meeting - Create ornaments featuring famous women to decorate a tree at the Pearl S. Buck House in Doylestown - an endeavor to put AAUW out into the community (ESC, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale)

  • Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026: Friends Helping Friends - see Karen Holmes to get your 25% discount card

  • Friday, Feb 5, 2027: Trivia Fundraiser, details to come

By The Numbers

  • OVER 130

    girls on average each year from 50 Schools in 4 counties at STEM for Girls - Discover Your Future, our all-day event since 1993 hosting interactive workshops conducted by outstanding women professionals who serve as leaders and role models in STEM fields

  • 24 YEARS

    of donations to organizations that help disadvantaged women get back on their feet through a program we call The Women’s Project

  • OVER $7,700

    total for books and materials that help celebrate Women’s History Month donated since 1973 to all schools (17) in the North Penn District

  • 40 YEARS

    of scholarships totaling over $150,000 given to high school seniors

  • OVER $12,000

    in Higher Education Scholarships awarded to deserving female non-traditional students since 2020

  • OVER 500

    third grade students mentored by AAUW branch members through the exchange of letters as well as a book for the child allowing them to practice their reading and writing skills in our Write Read Write program, started in 2002

  • $100 EACH

    for a special award to a female middle school and high school student at the Montgomery County Science Research Competition since 2018