Branch activities are held throughout the year for the entire membership and include educational and entertainment programs in addition to branch business. Watch the Branchline each month for details of each program. Members are urged to participate in Branch activities regularly and to encourage others to do so in order to further the AAUW mission and promote the organization among members and non-members.

• Prospective members are welcome and warmly invited to attend any activities open to the public including our mission-driven programs and fundraising events.
• Prospective members may also attend any two Interest Group functions as the guest of a member before joining. Dues must be paid before a guest may attend additional Interest Group activities. Please join us and support our mission

In addition to our 2023-2024 activities listed below, we have 13 interest groups that meet on a monthly basis.

BRANCH MEETING – FALL MEMBERSHIP COFFEE

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Location: Trutter Center, LLCC
• Chair: Kristi Katcher

SILENT AUCTION AT FALL MEMBERSHIP COFFEE

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Location: Trutter Center, LLCC
• Chair: Katie Joshu

AAUW FUNDS GARAGE SALE

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• (set-up Friday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• Location: Laurel United Methodist Church
• 631 S Grand Ave W
• Chair: Mary Burns

DOUBLE GOOD GOURMET POPCORN FUNDRAISER

• Date: October 2023
• Location: Online
• Chair: Kathyy Battee-Freeman

AAUW CENTRAL STATES CONFERENCE

• Date: Oct. 19-21, 2023
• Location: Drury Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO

NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY

• Date: Sunday, November 5, 3 p.m.
• Location: UIS Performing Arts Center
• Chair: Carolyn Berning

FOOD DRIVE

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
• Location: Prevention First Building
• Chair: Kathyy Battee-Freeman

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Panther Creek Clubhouse
• Chairs: Kristi Katcher

QUILT RAFFLE DRAWING

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
• Location: Panther Creek Clubhouse
• Chair: Marcia Wherry

AAUW-IL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

• Date: January 2024
• Location: Video conference

JUST FOR FUN EVENT/NEW MEMBER CELEBRATION

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Douglas Avenue Methodist Church, 501 South Douglas Avenue
• Chairs: Kristi Katcher, Grace Wenz

BRANCH MEETING – COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS EVENT

• Date: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024
• Location: Student Union North Ballroom and Zoom
• Chair: Cynthia Thompson

SEE’S CANDY ONLINE FUNDRAISER

• Date: March 2024
• Location: Online
• Chair: Kathyy Battee-Freeman

BRANCH MEETING – PUBLIC POLICY EVENT

• Date: Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m.
• Location: Be lovely Home (in-person) & Zoom (online)
• Guest Speaker: Rev. Margaret Ann Jessup
• Chair: Amy Green

TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER

• Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 6 p.m.
• Location: Ace Sign Company Museum, 2540 South 1st Street, Springfield, IL
• Chairs: Kristi Katcher and Amy Green

AAUW-IL STATE CONVENTION (Celebrating 100 Years of Empowering Women)

• Date: April 19-20, 2024
• Location: Elgin Community College
• Chairs: Becky Glimco, Peg Gallagher
• Get more details here

BRANCH MEETING – DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION EVENT

• Date: Early May
• Location: Video Conference
• Chair: Deanie Brown

BRANCH MEETING – SPRING BRUNCH

• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
• Location: Crystal Room, The Village Tea Room, 3301 Robbins Rd, Springfield, IL
• Guest Speaker: Mindy Bunselsmeyer
• Chair: Kristi Katcher

SUMMER KICKOFF

• Date: Friday, June 14, 2024, 5 -7 p.m.
• Location: TBD
• Chair: TBD