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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 …

Join us at our April Branch Meeting

  • April 21, 2026 @ 6:45 Social, 7pm Business Meeting, 7:30pm Panel

  • ESC, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale

  • Welcome Panel - Edward A. Diasio (Esq.), Judge Suzan G. Leonard, Marguerite M. Nocchi (Esq.) and Sandra Miller, PA AAUW Public Policy Chair

How Should Our Government Work?

Ok. Let’s talk Civics. The panel be presenting an interactive slide presentation regarding the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how government works at the Local, State and Federal levels. The program will be divided into three sections with Mr. Diasio presenting the executive branch, including executive powers of the President as well as other departments of the executive branch. Ms. Nocchi will speak about the Legislative Branch, the role of Congress, inclusive of how the electoral college works. Judge Leonard will speak about the Judicial branch Recognizing that the system of checks and balances is being disintegrated, we are anticipating a lively discussion.

In addition, Sandra Miller (PA AAUW Public Policy Chair) will share the details of our new partnership with the League of Women Voters.

This is an in-person only event.

Save these Dates for Some Upcoming Branch Events

  • Tuesday, April 21: Lansdale Branch Meeting - How Should Our Government Work? We are welcoming Judge Suzan Leonard, Judge Edward Diasio and Marguerite Nocchi, Esq. to discuss how governments works at the Local, State and Federal levels. Event to be held at ESC E. Hancock St, Lansdale (6:45pm Social Hour and program to follow.)

  • Tuesday, May 12: End of year banquet - more details to follow!

  • Tuesday, July 14: Bingo Fundraiser - more details to follow!

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