Statewide, branch membership is down from 3,997 last year to some 3,673 this year, and three branches have disbanded. The East Aurora-Southtown Branch had trouble getting members to their meetings and thus decided to join the nearby Buffalo Branch . The Wellsville Branch disbanded last fall. The Putnam County Branch disbanded this fall. It's important to keep recruiting new members.
All branches lose some members each year.
Recruiting new members may take time and persistence, but it's a rewarding challenge that is essential to branch health. Fortunately, everyone can do something about membership. Inviting a friend to an event, posting a meeting notice, or giving out branch brochures or business cards to any likely acquaintance is a good beginning. Send a branch delegation to the membership workshop at the AAUW NYS Convention to hear more details. The form is available on our website.