American Association of University Women

AAUW of Michigan

Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research

Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy,
and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
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Holland

Year Established  1938  

Number of Members: The Holland Branch is comprised of over 65 women who enjoy working together to advance the AAUW mission of promoting equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.  We’re glad to have you “check us out”! Feel free to contact our Membership Vice-president for additional information.  And, as we say here in Holland, “wooden shoe like to join our group?”

Current Officers 

President Carol Rickey          

Program VP Mary Scheerhorn and Marty Swank      

Membership VP  Anne Porter

Finance VP Mary Yedinak

EF Jane Osman

Public Policy, Initiative, & Newsletter Editor Adrienne Schumacher

Communications Debbie Zima

LAF Amy-Lynn Halverson

Meetings Regular meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, September through May, at Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Avenue, in Holland. Occasionally, we move to other locales to accommodate our program of the evening.

Programs Each meeting consists of a short business time followed by the program. Non-members may join us for meetings designated as “open”. Call (616) 394-4357 for directions.  

Branch Projects:

  • Used Book Sale Our claim to fame here in Holland is our annual Used Book Sale, held each September at the Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th Street, Holland.  Members spend from April to August collecting, sorting, and boxing these books  and then we have a two-day sale that has become a well-attended event.  This sale constitutes our largest fundraiser, bringing in close to $15,000 annually. Proceeds from the sale are distributed equally between AAUW’s Educational Foundation and Holland Special Funds.

Study/Interest Groups 

  • Afternoon Book Group meets the 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. This group reads and studies a variety of books.

  • Modern Novel Book Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Branch Contact 

Membership Form Dues are $65. (National, $45, State, $10, Branch $10.)

With membership in AAUW Holland you can:

  • Share in the opportunities for activism at the local level.
  • Meet others with interests like yours on a regular basis to develop programs that promote education and equity.
  • Network with women of diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and professions.
  • Enjoy the camaraderie of educated women while improving your personal and professional skills.
  • Develop and enhance your leadership skills by serving on local boards, committees, and panels.
  • Play a vital role in promoting equity through community action activities.

Newsletters 

Latest Branch News

In November, after a very successful book sale with proceeds over $17,000, they held a Girls’ Dream Fair with 220 eighth grade girls from ten schools and nearly 45 professional women as presenters.  Work has begun for the branch’s next Used Book Sale which takes place the last weekend of September.  Books are collected at three locations, picked up by members every day at each location, with sorting taking place every Tuesday from April through September.  This is the largest fundraiser for the branch and is a very popular event throughout Ottawa County and beyond.  Proceeds from the sale are distributed to local non-profits, which apply for funds and to the AAUW Educational Foundation.  Ruth Sweetser, President of Association, will be receiving the Distinguished Alumna Award from Hope College on May 3, 2008.  This is the highest award given by the Alumni Association and the Holland Branch will hold a reception in her honor at a member’s home on Friday, May 2nd.  Plans are underway to organize a team to participate in the Relay for Life, an event sponsored by the American Cancer Society on June 13 and 14, 2008.  The event celebrates survivorship and raises money for cancer research and programs.  On Wednesday, June 11, 2008, they are holding a Garden Tea in a member’s lovely garden to raise fund for the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund.  Last summer nearly $1,000 was raised at this highly anticipated event.

Last update May 3, 2008

 

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