Welcome!
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch is dedicated to the AAUW mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Branch meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month from September through May. For the location and time of meetings, please check the Meeting/Program schedule.
Visitors and prospective members are welcome to all of our meetings. If you are interested in joining our branch, please come to one of our meetings and ask for a membership application.
Visitors and prospective members are welcome to all of our meetings. If you are interested in joining our branch, please come to one of our meetings and ask for a membership application.
Elmhurst Branch Philanthropic Activities
For over 50 years, the Elmhurst Area Branch has sponsored an annual Used Book Sale. This is our primary philanthropic activity. The dates for the 2011 sale are August 11, 12, and 13 at Conrad Fisher Elementary School. The proceeds from this sale are used to fund National and Local scholarship.
In December, Elmhurst Branch Members wrap books at Boarders in Oak Brook. Funds from this activity are donated to the Human Development Foundation. This organization builds secular schools for girls (and now boys) in Pakistan. Our member Azra Haque, is on the board of the foundation.
Elmhurst Branch Activities
General meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month from September through May. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and are usually held at the Elmhurst Public Library. Our members are actively involved throughout the summer in preparation for the Annual Used Book Sale.
Members can also join study groups that explore various issues or ideas. These currently include:
Book Discussion Group
Noontime Potpourri of Ideas Discussion Group
Accepting members with Associates Degrees or higher.
Breaking through Barriers
for Women and Girls
AAUW Value Promise
"By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance."
AAUW Mission Statement
“AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.”
Meetings and Programs
2011 - 2012
September 14, 2011 - 6:15pm (September Supper)
Location: Angelo’s Restaurant, 247 N York St, Elmhurst, IL
October 12, 2011 - 7:00pm
Illinois Legislative Review (Speaker) AAUW Lobbyist Paula Perdue
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
November 9, 2011 - 7:00pm
Women of Influence in Chicago (Speaker) Chicago Architecture Foundation
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
December 14, 2011 - 7:00pm
Holiday Get Together
Location: Flight 112
January 11, 2012 - 7:00pm
Book Discussion “Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming to Age in America
Location: Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect
February 8, 2012 - 7:00pm
Race to Nowhere (Film Presentation and Discussion)
Location: Sandburg Middle School, 345 E St Charles Road
March 14, 2012 - 7:00pm
Woman’s History Month (Speaker) CARE
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
April 11, 2012 - 7:00pm
Immigration Panel
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
May 9, 2012 - 7:00pm
May Supper
Location: Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst, IL
