Work in coalition with diverse organizations to assess the key social justice issues facing various populations in the community. Membership counts are based on the Association Feb. 1 membership count reports. Annual branch members, paid and honorary life members, student affiliates, dual members, and associate members are counted. Paid life members have paid current Association dues multiplied by 20. Honorary life members have paid Association dues for 50 years, and either they or their branch has applied for honorary life status.
Dual members hold membership in more than one AAUW branch.
Contributions to the Association are not tax deductible because of the Association s advocacy and lobbying efforts. Projected audiences must include nonmembers, and media outreach must extend beyond meeting notices. Media may include newspapers, television, radio, or other organizations newsletters. A special form to apply for NYS 5-Star status is available form the NYS Membership VP and is due on or before April 1, 2001. AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change.