AAUW’s mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Our local affiliate, American Association of University Women South Haven MI Affiliate, Inc., was established in 1947 and now has an average of 150 members from Allegan, Van Buren and surrounding counties.
In November 2017, AAUW SH became a 501(c) 3 charitable organization to further support our mission through donations and grants.
True to our mission, we are active in our branch and community through the following projects and activities:
- Award scholarships for female high school graduates, current college students and non-traditional students continuing their education
- Provide support and mentoring for students high school and college levels
- Run an annual Used Book Sale during Blueberry Festival to raise funds for scholarships
- Support for Sylvia’s Place, a women’s shelter in Allegan
- Monitor and respond to policies and legislation pertaining to our mission at the local, state and national levels
- Educate area high schoolers on the electoral process and register new voters
- Facilitate candidate forums for national, state, and local elections
- Donate to South Haven Memorial Library for children’s books
- Partner with Open Door community dinners for those in need, Hope Parent Resource Center dinners for teen parents, and Blessings in a Backpack to feed school children
- Sponsor teacher appreciation activities
There are various opportunities to work on these important initiatives by becoming a member of one of our committees, including:
- Book Sale Committee
- Communications Committee
- Scholarship Committee
- Public Policy Committee
- Rapid Responders (a Public Policy subcommittee)
- Domestic Violence Prevention Committee
We also have a number of interest groups that allow members to connect in fun ways including Book Groups, Bridge Group, Golf Group, Gourmet Dinner Group, Writing Group and Women’s History Group.
Click here for details on these various groups.
We look forward to your joining AAUW! If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
AAUW South Haven Membership Application
If you would like to join us, please click here to download our application. Print and complete, then mail it in with your dues check (for $93 payable to AAUW SH) to:
Treasurer, AAUW SH
PO Box 343
South Haven, MI 49090
We also encourage you to attend our Spring Tea where you can present your dues check to an officer.
AAUW- South Haven Dues Policy:
AAUW of South Haven is committed to protecting the financial stability of the organization
General Information
Annual dues for current members are $101. National dues are $72 (tax deductible). State dues are $15 (not tax deductible). Annual local dues are $14 (tax deductible). AAUW National is a 501c3 so $69 is tax deductible of the National Dues ($3.00 is not as it goes to the Action Fund), and South Haven AAUW is also a 501c3. Therefore $83 of your dues may be tax deductible – please consult your tax advisor. (Updated June, 2024)
Membership Dues must be paid by June 30th each calendar year. Please mark your calendars!
We encourage you to attend our Spring Tea where you can present your dues check to an officer. You can also send your checks, made payable to AAUW SH, to:
Treasurer, AAUW SH
PO Box 343
South Haven, MI 49090
AAUW’s Value Promise
By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.