Welcome to Poughkeepsie AAUW!
We have been advancing equity for women and girls as individuals and nationally since 1881 and as a local branch since 1925! We invite you to visit the pages of our website to explore the many parts of our organization. Our work continues. We welcome you to join us!
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Upcoming Events/Information
AAUW Centennial Endowment Fund
“a legacy for our next 100 years”
An endowment is being established at Dutchess Community College (DCC) for an entering student in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field. Once the funds are raised, the endowment will generate an annual $1,000 AAUW scholarship. A Matching funds grant for up to $20,000 is being donated by a generous, anonymous member.
Our fund drive will run from October 2024 to November 2025. Click on the donate button below to use your credit card / PayPal or write a check payable to Poughkeepsie Branch AAUW and mail to Elizabeth Harrel, Poughkeepsie AAUW, PO Box 1908, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Questions: 845-462-2141 or board.aauw.poughkeepsie@gmail.com.
Select the PayPal/Donate button below, follow the onscreen directions. When PayPal has a box to Add a note to your donation, click in that box and type “DCC Endowment,” your phone number and your full name. You do not need a PayPal account, you can use your credit card at the PayPal site.
POUGHKEEPSIE AAUW INVITES YOU TO HEAR:
MEXICO AND DUTCHESS COUNTY: We are one habitat
November 14, 2024
7:00 PM IN PERSON
THE FREEDOM PLAINS UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1168 Route 55, Lagrangeville, NY 12540
Creating community, personal security and generational wealth through home ownership is the mission of Habitat for Humanity International.
MAUREEN BRENNAN LASHLEE, CEO
With over 40 years of experience in not-for-profit leadership, her vision of a stronger community through affordable housing is making this vision a possibility here in Dutchess County.
DIRECTIONS: https://bit.ly/3T3D4jc
CONTACTS: Gail Sisti or Kay Saderholm at program.aauw.poughkeepsie@gmail.com
Recent Events & Information
New York State Equal Rights Amendment
On Thursday, October 10, 2024 The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region (LWVMHR) gave a presentation for Poughkeepsie AAUW on the New York State Constitution Amendment Ballot Initiative that will be on the November ballot. If you were not present, please be sure you educate yourself on the provisions and importance of this initiative.
The speaker, Cindy Lanzetta is a Board member of the LWVMHR and chair of the ERA Task Force. The New York State Equal Rights Amendment is an amendment to New York’s State Constitution that adds explicit protections for people who experience discrimination at a moment when we are seeing state governments and courts walk backwards. The proposal embeds explicit protections within our state constitution.
Program details HERE.
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Friends, old and new, spent a most enjoyable evening where we:
Reconnected with all your AAUW friends and colleagues and welcome our guests.
Enjoyed a brief slideshow of our many activities!
Shared the story of our good works, community initiatives and our dynamic interest groups.
Partook of dessert & snacks provided by our members
Poughkeepsie Branch AAUW Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Dinner at Coppola’s, Hyde Park, NY
Election & Installation of Officers for the term 2024 – 2026
L to R: Pat Luczai, Communications VP; Celia Serotsky, President;
Cindy Emmer, Secretary and Diane Jablonski, Treasurer
Awards
Cornerstone Award
Bonnie Auchincloss was named the recipient of the Cornerstone Award in a surprise announcement at the dinner.
Entertainment
CP2 Readers Theatre of Dutchess County
A Readers Theatre Evening Featuring Colorful Stories About Strong Women
2024 Recipient of the NCCWSL Scholarship
Lily Hardwick, a first-year student at Marist College is the recipient of The Irene Keyes Memorial Scholarship to attend NCCWSL (National Conference of College Women Student Leaders).
“Beatrix Farrand and the History of Bellefield”
Beatrix Farrand
On May 9, 2024 Karen Waltuch, the Horticulturist at the Beatrix Farrand Garden which is located on the grounds of the FDR National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY, gave an entertaining and informative talk on the gardens and Beatrix Farrand. The large audience had many questions and left feeling we want to see the garden at the Bellefield Mansion estate and perhaps others across the country. The garden has been restored and maintained by an official National Park Service Partner Group, The Beatrix Farrand Garden Association, since 1994.
Program Announcement May 2024
Biography of Speaker
Restoring dignity with Love and Grace is our mission; compassion is our pathway to meet people where they are.
More information on the current and past honorees
President Celia Serotsky Report
Reports from your board and appointed office holders.
