Lynchburg Branch
In the Southwest District
The Lynchburg Affiliate branch of the American Association of University Women was organized in 1921.
- Lynchburg Affiliate Goal
To encourage education and equity for women and girls in every stage of life by providing opportunities for learning through programs and action groups, by raising money for local scholarships and AAUW Funds, and by learning and working with persons whose values and interests include seeking opportunity and justice for all.
- Purpose: We are a group of women of all ages and stages who strive to further awareness, opportunities, and enrichment for women.
- Activities: Our monthly meetings and special interest groups such as book discussions, as well as pursuit of AAUW initiatives, ensure meaningful fellowship and action.
Winter-Spring 2024 Meetings
date and time: January 27, 1:30 p.m.
place: Hume Room (3rd floor), Westminster-Canterbury, 501 VES Road, Lynchburg
speaker: Denise Sarver-Hearn, Wellness Center Manager, Westminster- Canterbury
special guest: Anita Aymer, Southwest District Representative, AAUW
date and time: March 16, 1:30 p.m.
place: Hume Room (3rd floor), Westminster-Canterbury, 501 VES Road, Lynchburg
speaker: Pegeen Greissmayer, wine buyer and vendor, “A Woman’s
Experience in Business”
date and time: May 4, 12:00 p.m.
place: Lynchburg Art Club, 1011 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg
speaker: Laura McManus, Education Coordinator, Maier Museum of Art, Randolph College
special guests: recipients of the Lynchburg Affiliate scholarships
Book Discussion
All meetings will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the Fauber Room, Westminster- Canterbury, 501 VES Road.
The dates for the winter-spring 2024 book discussion group are:
February 20
March 19
May 21
- Special emphasis: Our branch is particularly concerned with education. We give scholarships to women, especially mature women, so that they may attend college.
- Welcome: We invite you to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, to join us in our continuing tradition of friendliness and participation.
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President:
Anitra Webster, President