Plans are underway for an exciting year of AAUW activities and programs, and members of the Montevallo Branch of AAUW hope all interested persons will plan to attend a reception for prospective and returning members to be held on Thursday, September 25, at 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of Reynolds Hall.

This gathering will offer an opportunity to meet new people, renew old friendships, and also to learn more about AAUW projects and plans for the coming year. We also want to invite interested persons to consider becoming members of AAUW (the American Association of University Women). AAUW’s mission includes equity for all women and girls and lifelong educational opportunities. AAUW’s programs promote philanthropy, advocacy, and research. The organization values diversity, and promotes a strong, nurturing, and inclusive community at
the local, state, and national levels.

AAUW members are very excited about the Nominating Committee’s selection of officers for the coming year. They include: President: Tracy Payne-Rockco; Co-Vice Presidents for Programs, Amanda Melcher and Lea Ann Webb; Co-Vice Presidents for Membership: Carolyn Jones and Brenda Hines; Treasurer, Tonja Battle; Secretary: Kathy Lowe. Committee Chairs will include Elaine Hughes, Faye Roberts, Barbara Broadhead, Mary Jo Buff, Helen Moshkovich, Barbara Belisle, Leonor Vazquez Gonzalez, Judy Rogers, Sandra Lott, and Melissa Nixon, Dorothy Grimes.

President Elect Tracy Payne Rockco has expressed great excitement about working with members who, by virtue of joining AAUW, assume leadership roles in AAUW’s mission of lifelong educational opportunity. According to Tracy, AAUW is the perfect place to be surrounded by such brilliant and caring role models. Tracy is pleased that she can continue the legacy of University of Montevallo service through AAUW leadership in volunteer efforts in the
community.

AAUW members look forward to a great year under the leadership of this capable and talented group. Visitors and new members are welcome!

For more information about AAUW, please contact outgoing Presidents, Sandra Lott (665 2127; jlott285@charter.net); Mary Jo Buff (665 6289; buffmj@montevallo.edu), or President Elect Tracy Payne-Rockco, (527-2860; paynet@montevallo.edu)