Welcome to the Traverse City, MI Branch!
Our group was organized March 17, 1954, and was granted its charter from National AAUW on September 21, 1954.The Traverse City Area Branch works to advance equity for women and girls in the Grand Traverse Area. AAUW-TC connects with members through community outreach, monthly branch meetings, interest groups, programs, and scholarships. Join us!
The national American Association of University Women (AAUW), officially founded in 1881, is a non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The organization has a nationwide network of 170,000 members and supporters, 1,000 local branches, and 800 college and university partners. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
2025-26 TC Branch Dates
For this year, 3 Saturday events are being planned in the Bethlehem Lutheran Community Room:
- Sept.13 kick-off brunch
- Holiday Gathering, Dec.13
- Annual mtg, April 25, 2026
Regular meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Monday of each month in the Janis Room at 6 p.m.
- October 20 and Nov. 17, 2025.
- January and February will feature Zoom meetings–dates to be determined.
- March 16 and May 18, 2026
Announcements
Fall Kickoff Brunch Sept 13th
Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Community Room
It’s a start-up, an energizer, a reconnect and a meet-and-greet event to get the AAUW season off to a good start. The Saturday brunch at 11 a.m. includes tasty quiche with breakfast sides, juice and coffee. The program highlight of the day is an Interest Group Fair featuring displays and brief overviews of what’s ahead for fall. Get the details and decide if you might like to join a group or two for the school year. This event is a particularly good time to invite a potential member.
- Brunch with all the trimmings
- Catch up with friends; make some new ones
- Discover what’s happening in interest groups
- Get a sneak preview of the fall speakers and highlights
Non-profit status
AAUW-Traverse City Area Branch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Organization. Contributions may be tax deductible.