Kick Off Social and Meeting
Tuesday, September 3
4 – 6 p.m.
2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery
214-216 North Barstow St.
Eau Claire

We are about to begin another exciting year!  Come hear all about it.  Information on the book sale, upcoming programs, the Holiday Luncheon, and the 2025 AAUW State Convention will be provided.
2 Roots is a unique place in downtown Eau Claire that serves over 100 wines by the glass from all over the world.  It is easy to sample wines and you can choose between 1, 3, or 5 ounce pours by purchasing and using a card.  They also have many kinds of beers for $5.00 each and an assortment of sodas and waters.
Appetizers and desserts will be provided.

Please bring a guest or two so they will learn more about AAUW and perhaps join as members.

Books, Books and More Books!
Don’t miss our major fundraiser of the year!
There will be many good used books for low prices.
Location:  Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Dr., off Lorch Ave and Hwy 93
Dates and Hours:
Friday, September 22 — 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 23 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 24 — 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Proceeds go to fund college scholarships and leadership training for young women.

Members:  Please sign up to help set up and cashier at the sale.
Check your e-mail for instructions.

This year, the annual NCCWSL conference will be held in person May 31 to June 3, 2023 at the University of Maryland College Park.  AAUW Eau Claire will sponsor two university students’ attendance at this conference, which past attendees have described as “life changing.”
If you are interested in an exceptional learning opportunity, please contact us: aauweauclaire@gmail.com
Also, please refer a student who you think would benefit from this experience.
The application deadline is FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Come out of the cold and enjoy some hot soup and engaging conversation at one of our most popular events.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There will be a brief business meeting before we watch and discuss a film.
This is a casual gathering in the home of one of our members.
Members will receive an e-mail with more information.  If you are not a member, but are interested in joining us, please contact us for information — aauweauclaire@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendars!
Our 2022 Book Sale was a huge success after a two-year pause due to COVID.  Start saving your good used books and encourage your friends to do the same.  This year’s sale is scheduled for Friday, September 22, Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24 at the Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire.  Look for collection boxes in grocery stores around August 20th.  This is an important fundraising event that makes scholarships possible for non-traditional age women students at UW Eau Claire and students at Chippewa Valley Technical College, as well as leadership development opportunities for young women at UW Eau Claire.

Join your AAUW friends at our first in-person meeting since last year!
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021; 2 – 4 PM at the OAK PAVILION in CARSON PARK.

Bring your great ideas for programming, membership recruitment and  fund-raising.
As we emerge from the confines of a pandemic year, let’s make 2021 and beyond a fresh start for gender equity!

2020 will be a memorable year!  Like all organizations, AAUW Eau Claire is navigating the challenges of managing in the time of COVID.  Safety has been a primary concern leading us to cancel our usual in-person programs and fundraising events, such as the annual used book sale, and embrace the virtual space.   We are all Zooming!  Our board of directors’ meetings, state board meetings, and state public policy days have been using the Zoom video conferencing platform.

In this important election year, AAUW Eau Claire has been collaborating with the League of Women Voters – Greater Chippewa Valley in educating citizens about current issues and voting procedures.  As we marked the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th Amendment, we must support women’s rights to have a voice in our democracy.