Within the community, AAUW Brevard Branch participates in:

• Annual Book Sale
• AAUW/Brevard Branch Scholarship Fund
• Voter Education 
• Make a Difference Awards 
• Rise and Shine 
• Women in History Project 
• Science Camp Awards 
• Senior Mentor Project 
• Schenck Mentoring Project 
• New Century Scholars 
• Local Monthly Meetings 
• Book Club & Bridge Groups 

Annual Book Sale

This is the branch's principal fundraising event from which proceeds go to local and national scholarships, and to local education projects of merit. Click here for more info about the Book Sale.

Scholarship Fund

In addition to other scholarships awarded annually to women of Transylvania County, the branch, in 2004, established an endowment at Blue Ridge Community College that will fund scholarships in perpetuity.  It also provides a vehicle to honor and /or memorialize members of the Branch.  The form and address are available at Endowment.

Voter Education

A voters' guide provides information to the public on local issues, state and national candidates and voter registration. Click here to go to our online voter guide for the next state and federal elections.

Make a Difference Awards

Annual awards are given to those who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for residents in the area.

Rise and Shine

Members work every seven weeks with underachieving students in an after school tutoring and enrichment program.

Women in History Project 

Games, activities and lessons on famous women in history are presented in elementary school classrooms in March to celebrate National Women's History Month.
 

Science Camp Awards

Scholarships are given to girls in Transylvania County with interests and talents in the sciences.

Senior Mentor Project

Members act as resources and evaluators for local high school seniors' research projects.
 

Schenck Women Mentoring Project

Members mentor young adult women who are working towards a trade at the Schenck Job Corp.

New Century Scholars

An annual contribution is made to this local fund which is designed to guarantee at-risk middle school students financial support for college tuition after graduation.

Local Monthly Meetings

The Brevard AAUW Branch meets monthly from September through May. Each meeting has a program topic and provides an opportunity to socialize before/after the meeting. The December meeting is a holiday social gathering; the May meeting is the annual luncheon, election of officers and the "Women Who Make a Difference" Awards. Click here for more info about local meetings and events.

Book Club and Bridge Groups

These two groups meet regularly ...to simply have fun!

Endowment

A gift of any size can be made in honor or memory of Brevard Branch AAUW members, past and present, or anyone else.  The Tribute Program offers a thoughtful way to make a gift that you can be sure will be appreciated by the honoree or their family.  The funds will be used to award scholarships, in perpetuity, to Transylvania County women attending Blue Ridge Community College.  Simply highlight the following form, print and mail to:
 
 

Gift Card for AAUW/Brevard Branch
                  Scholarship Fund

Gift type and for whom:

In memory of ____________________________________

In honor of ______________________________________

___ Birthday
___Wedding
___Christmas
___Anniversary
___Other:__________________________________

Name:  ___________________________________

Address:  _________________________________

City/State/Zip:  _____________________________

Name:  ___________________________________

Address:  _________________________________

City/State/Zip:  _____________________________

Phone (         )  ______________
E-mail ____________________

$  __________

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