Membership

 

Membership Eligibility

 

In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or class.  Individuals eligible to be admitted to membership are those holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate or higher degree from a qualified educational institution, a degree from a foreign institution recognized by the International Federation of University Women (IFUW), or a foreign degree acceptable as a basis for admission by graduate schools at qualified universities of the U.S.A.; and who have paid dues (Association + State + Branch dues). The provisions set forth in this section are the sole requirements of eligibility and admissibility for membership. Refusal to admit an eligible graduate to Branch membership shall result in loss of recognition of a branch. The Branch member shall be entitled to vote, hold office, and participate in all Branch activities and programs and receive the publications distributed to all members.

An undergraduate student enrolled in a qualified educational institution shall be eligible for student affiliation with the Branch upon payment of fees established by the Association, State, and Branch board of directors. Student affiliates may attend Branch, State, and Association meetings and receive the publications distributed to all members. Affiliates may not vote nor hold office.

Annual Dues

The branch fiscal year is July 1 through June 30, but prospective members may join at any time during the year.

     Branch Member

AAUW Association dues $49 ($46 of which is tax-deductible)

AAUW CA dues              16

Branch dues ­­­­                 16

       Total                   $81

Student Affiliate

AAUW Association          $17 ($16 of which is tax-deductible)

CA student affiliate           16

Branch student affiliate       2

        Total                   $35

Dual Member dues      $16

Give A Grad A Gift – AAUW Association (1^st year free), AAUW CA (1^st year free), Fallbrook Branch (1^st year free)

Any person joining the Branch between January 1 and March 15 shall pay full AAUW CA dues, full Fallbrook Branch dues, and one-half of Association dues. New members joining between March 16 and June 30th pay full dues and receive a membership until June 30th of the following year.

Any member may become a paid life member of the Association upon payment of the current Association dues multiplied by 20. Paid life members are exempt from AAUW Association dues but must pay State and Branch dues.

Any Branch member who has paid Association dues for fifty (50) years shall become a Fifty Year Honorary Life Member and shall thereafter be exempt from payment of Association, CA State, and Branch dues.

A member whose dues remain unpaid after July 31 shall be dropped from membership.

Would you like to assume a different identity for a short while? If so, this is the group for you! Play readers meet, once a month, at members' homes for about 3 hours and read the assigned play-which is a secret until the day they meet. The leader reads and assigns the roles prior to the meeting. This is strictly a study group, and, as such, no royalties are paid: play reading members are not permitted to stage, memorize, or costume the plays.

 Beginners and experienced players are all welcome. Members take turns hosting the games and providing refreshments. Check Dates & Doings for the name, address & phone number of the current month's hostess. Also, you need to call the hostess if you plan to play that month. These are "party" games and provide a chance to have fun and fellowship with other AAUW members.