Fairfax City Branch
 
in the Northern District

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Welcome!  The Fairfax City Branch was chartered in July 1973 with 17 members.  Today, we have approximately 55 members from all walks of life, who hail from locations throughout the United States and abroad. Our members live in Fairfax City, Burke, Annandale, Oakton, Fairfax Station, Springfield, Clifton and Centreville.

Annually, we sponsor two events, which are the cornerstone of our educational commitment to women and girls.  In the fall, we sponsor a Book and Author Luncheon.  Five authors present insights into the fascinating publishing world.  We donate proceeds to the AAUW Educational Foundation and to a local scholarship. Each spring we sponsor a math, science and technology career day for middle school girls. Last year over 240 girls attended. Interest groups include Afternoon Bridge, Afternoon Literature, Evening Literature (Night Owls), Musical Notes, and Salon Discussion.


Fairfax City Branch Bylaws

~ Fairfax City Branch Contacts ~

President:

Jean W. Arnold, 703/830-8189  arnoldjh52@aol.com
Membership Vice President: 
Dorothy S. Joslin, 703/591-9035 
j.joslin3@verizon.net

Newsletter Editor:

Naomi Kassabian, 703-658-9514 nkassabi@cox.net


Meeting Locations as announced in Focus newsletter or at one of the following:

 

Green Acres Center, Room 116, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax

New directions to Green Acres Center: From Route 123: Turn east on Armstrong St., pass Fairfax City Hall, and proceed until Armstrong ends at Sideburn Rd.  Turn right onto Sideburn Rd., which ends at Green Acres (former elementary school). (Or,--New traffic pattern--From Rte. 123 north, turn right on University Dr., turn left onto George Mason Blvd. at the light in front of the GMU entrance, right on Armstrong St., to Sideburn.)  From Braddock Rd. westbound, turn right (north) on Roberts Road, left on Forest Avenue, and left on Sideburn. Parking is available on the premises.

 

Fairfax County Government Center

12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax

 

Burke Center Library, 5935 Fred’s Oak Road

Directions to Library:

From 123/Ox Rd. exit onto Fairfax County Parkway South: Take an immediate left on Fred’s Oak Road.

From Fairfax County Parkway/7100: heading north, turn right on Fred’s Oak Road; heading south, turn left on Fred’s Oak Road immediately after the 123/Ox Road exit. In each case the library will be in the right.

AAUW Funds
The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls.  AAUW funds research on girls, education and community action projects and provides fellowships and grants to outstanding women around the globe.

For a listing of current National fellowships and awards,
http://www.aauw.org/fga/index.cfm 

Fairfax City Branch funds are donated to the AAUW Fund
and to a local scholarship for a woman pursuing a degree at George Mason University.

Download Form for GMU Scholarship

If you need more information
contact
Barbara Spiller   

Scholarship funds are raised primarily through the annual fall Book and Author Luncheon. In addition, members make contributions throughout the year and designate their contributions to AAUW-EF. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All gifts are tax deductible. Members may want to recognize local members or someone in the community by making a donation in their name to the AAUW-Educational Foundation. For additional information on making tax deductible contributions, go to

http://www.aauw.org/contribute/index.cfm
or contact Fairfax City Branch Treasurer, Jan Humphrey at dandjhumph@aol.com.

Legal Advocacy Fund
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination. In principle and practice, the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund values and seeks diversity. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

More information on the Legal Advocacy Fund is available at AAUW National's site
(including information on making tax deductible contributions to Legal Advocacy Fund)
or contact Fairfax City Branch Treasurer, 
Jan Humphrey at dandjhumph@aol.com


Book and Author Luncheon Chair: Barbara Klementz, 703-978-3961 email: Klementz@erols.com

Career Day for Middle School Girls,  Event Coordinator:  Olga Burns, 703 239-2876 email: rubato12@aol.com    

Interest Group Chairs:

Afternoon Bridge: Charlene Comtois (703-323-7747; charcomt@aol.com)
Afternoon Literature:
Renee Prasad (703-383-6911; reneemprasad@hotmail.com) 
Evening Literature (Night Owls):
Pat Makos (703-277-1093; patkms@verizon.net)
Musical Notes: 
Olga Burns 703-239-2876; rubato12@aol.com.
Salon Discussion:
Kathleen Henry (703-451-6846; kchenry@aeitv.net


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