On The South Shore of Long Island
We have members from Babylon to Patchogue,
Coram to Dix Hills, and towns in between
AAUW Mission: To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
It stands as a beacon, lighting the way to equity.
Fire Island Lighthouse
ISLIP AREA FOCUSES ON AAUW MISSION-BASED PROGRAMMING
♦ Equal Pay ♦ Title IX ♦ Stop Harassment ♦ Women’s Health ♦ Gender Equity
ISLIP AREA LONG ISLAND SUFFRAGISTS PROJECT
Researches L.I. Suffragists and the Suffrage Movement, visits sites, develops markers,
has started an AAUW Long Island Suffragists Trail, and developed “Amazing Women and How They Got the Vote” a 40 minute presentation given to L. I. groups.
(View our Powerpoint Presentation; contact Nancy Mion for details), and
sponsored
L I. SUFFRAGIST HARRIOT STANTON BLATCH VIDEOS
Videos about Harriot Stanton Blanch, Elizabeth Cady Stanton's daughter.
"Lessons with Grandma": Harriot learned the importance of political strategy. View it at https://youtu.be/lnuV73lZxKM
"The County Fair": The Suffolk County Fair and the Suffrage Tent". Harriot uses novel successful strategies View it at https://youtu.be/M3td2Qs0cUA
"Marches, Marches" Harriot's idea of parades changed the course of the movement. View it at-https://youtu.be/bpg9FGMs5Bo
"This project was made possible in part by a grant from the AAUW New York City Metropolitan Area Fund."
BRANCH ACTIVITIES
* Monthly Meetings *
* Cultural Celebrations * Holiday Party *
* Author’s Luncheon * Installation Luncheon * Summer Socials * Super Saturdays *
2023-2024 BRANCH PROGRAMS in review
We had many wonderful programs this year:
- In September the Alzheimer's Association came to speak.
- October- Bonnie told us all about the history of chocolate.
- November- Citizens for the Environment told us about the initiatives happening on Long Island
- December- was our usual holiday party. We had to grab bag and a good time.
- January - we had our Cultural Luncheon where we learned all about English food and a bit about the country. Members shared their British inspired Foods.
- February - Two PhD alumni recipients of AAUW grants told us what they were doing now. This was a fascinating discussion and very inspiring.
- March was the Victorian Tea, where members read from a vast array of literary writings.
- April - storyteller Claire Nolan gave us a wonderful portrait of the late Rachel Carson.
- May - the Sierra Club speakers told us about all of the many activities of the club.
- June - Sister Janet from the Long Island Immigration Center will tell us all about their work.
INTEREST GROUPS
Bridge
Cultural Experiences
Literature Discussion
Mah Jongg
Out to Lunch Bunch
Canasta
THE DEDICATION OF OUR MEMBERS HAS RESULTED IN ISLIP AREA RECEIVING THESE NEW YORK STATE AWARDS IN 2019:
- SILVER 21ST CENTURY PROGRAM AWARD
- WEBSITE AWARD OF MERIT
- NEWSLETTER AWARD OF MERIT
- NYS FUNDRAISING AWARDS:
- Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF)
- 2nd in LAF Total Contributions
- Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF)
The 2020 - 2024 NYS Conventions were cancelled, therefore no awards were given.
OUR HISTORY
Since our inception in 1960 our members have reached out beyond the Islip Branch;
Members were instrumental in starting the Islip Recycling Program
The branch has represented AAUW for over 30 years on the Boards of Long Island Against Domestic Violence and Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS). Branch members were involved with Women on the Job (WOJ) from almost the beginning until its merger with the LI Women's Fund
Islip has had three members serve as NYS President and many others who served on the NYS Board
We spearheaded five Sister-to-Sister Conferences
We assisted in eight Gender Equity in Education Conferences
The Islip Area Suffragists Committee was formed in 2012. Through 2021 they have given 44 presentations reaching in person 1600 people, written 5 newspaper articles reaching almost 1/2 million, and sold magnetic car signs viewed by 100's of people. The "Torch of Liberty" was passed with a speech heard by about 3500 people in 90% of the NYS branches plus eight conventions and conferences.
LINKS AND CONTACTS
Islip Area Branch Presidents Council: Bill Benzinger, Nancy Mion and Geri Ossano
National: www.aauw.org
State: www.aauw-nys.org
Branch: www.aauw-nys.org/branches/islip
Islip Area Website: Nancy Mion
Updated: June, 2024