President Lee Hipsher with Sally Norton

Welcome to the Boise, Idaho, Area Branch of AAUW.

The Boise Area Branch was formed in 1909 and originally named the College Women's Club. Jane Hoover served as the first president. At that time, the national organization was called the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA), and in 1910 a delegate was sent to the national convention in Denver, CO. Over the years, the Branch has been a powerful voice for equity in Idaho's capital city. In 2001, Patricia Wickman and Karen Svea Johnson collaborated on The Boise Branch of the American Association of University Women in the 20th Century: A History, which describes our local organization in a broader historical context. More recently, the organization has branded the AAUW trademark and no longer calls itself the 'American Association of University Women.'

The branch meets monthly, September through May. Over the years, members have developed a number of eclectic interest groups, which bring like-minded women together to address cultural and social topics, and to have fun!

Two new interest groups are meeting througout the summer, along with a very vibrant BOOK REVIEW GROUP! The Hot Topics forum and Movie Group (NOT for members only) are a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening. See left column for contacts and get in on the fun.

New fundraiser: Bring books that you've read and are finished with to the next meeting. Donate a book, and buy back another title for just $1!

Upcoming programs will be posted to the Boise Area Branch Calendar as they become available; time and location are added as they are confirmed. For more information, consult the Boise Area Branch newsletter, at upper left in PDF. Click here for Membership information.

State Conventions are held every two years, hosted by an Idaho Branch. The next State Convention will be hosted by the Boise Area Branch and is scheduled for 2012.

In Memorium

Our dear friend Lois Fuller died June 14, 2010, at the age of 95. Lois was active for many years and maintained her Boise Area Branch membership even after moving to California to be closer to her daughter. We all have fond memories of Lois, with her smiling face and sharp insight; she has been, and will always be, greatly missed.

To honor her memory, the branch has sent a donation to the Boise Area Branch AAUW Scholarship fund, one of Lois' favorite programs. Individual contributions to this fund or any AAUW Fund (see next section) would be greatly appreciated. To donate to our scholarship fund, please send your check (please note that donation is to go to the Boise Area Branch Scholarship Fund) to:
Idaho Community Foundation
PO Box 8143
Boise ID 83707

Acknowledgement of your donation should be sent to Lois' daughter or son:
Maggi Drake, PO Box 312, Albion CA 95410 and John Fuller, PO Box 32, Eaglesmere PA 17731

Giving to AAUW Funds

Philanthropy is an important element of AAUW's mission. Learn about the different AAUW Funds and how to donate by clicking on the funds diagram and how to give document.

Inez Robb Memorial Scholarship

The 2010 scholarship for $688.00 will be awarded to a female student entering her junior or senior year at Boise State University. To qualify, the applicant has to have at least a 3.0 accumulative grade point average (GPA), be an Idaho resident planning to enroll full-time during the 2010-2011 academic year, and slated to graduate by May 2012.

We are taking applications a bit differently this year; we are utilizing the Idaho Community Foundation's application process. This should save students time as one application may be used for any of ICF’s scholarships (for which the applicant is eligible and checks off the list). The postmark deadline for applications is April 1, 2010.

The application may be found at the Idaho Community Foundation’s website idcomfdn.org under Grants and Distributions. Email questions to Liz Otterness at otterball@cableone.net. Please read information about the Inez Robb Scholarship in a presentation by Lauren Carlson, Idaho Community Foundation

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Calendar 2010-2011

General and committee meetings, fundraisers and other events (September-May): for more information please contact the person named OR Co-Vice Presidents, Program Ingrid Adler or Kathy Scott.

Boise Area Branch Meetings and Events

Date & Time	Program & Location
Saturday p.m. and Sunday August 7 & 8	Idaho Summer Board in Caldwell Location: Simplot Tech Center Registration info coming soon
Monday, Sept. 20 6-8 p.m.	Death and Dying Location: TBD Experts will explore end-of-life issues, especially in light of recently passed 'conscience' legislation
	Please check back late summer for more fall events & the annual calendar. Have a great summer!

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Membership

To join us, you must have an associate (or equivalent) or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Student affiliates must be currently enrolled in college with that objective. By becoming a Boise Area Branch member, you are automatically a member of AAUW, and AAUW Idaho.

The membership term runs from July 1 through June 30 each year, and fees are as follows, due July 1:

Regular	$76.00 includes all dues: Association ($49), State ($15) and Branch ($12 or $6 for seniors)
Senior	$70.00
Paid Life Member and Honorary Life Member	Paid Life Members are exempt from Association dues, but pay State ($15) and Branch dues ($12 or $6 for seniors) Honorary Life Members are exempt from Association, State and Branch dues (New Paid Life Member fee is $940.00)
Student Affiliate	$17.00
Member-at-Large	$49.00

Mail your check, payable to Boise Area Branch AAUW by July 1, to
Vicki Morrison
5424 Eugene St., Boise ID 83703

Margit & Susannah Heist, Equal Pay Day 2010

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