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90 Years and Counting The American Association of University Women celebrates a milestone anniversary By Rocco Falleti
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or 90 years, the American Association of University Women has continued to empower, encourage and support graduate women in the Westerville area through an active and tight-knit group. The AAUW remains one of the world’s largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women and continues to fight sex discrimination at all levels of education. Within the Westerville community, it provides scholarship opportunities and, most importantly, education to members. Westerville resident Janice Eddey first found out about this organization when she graduated from high school in San Luis Valley, Colorado. “They invited all the valedictorians to a lunch and congratulated us, and at that point I had never heard of them,” Eddey says. “I told myself after that meeting, if I ever graduated college, I wanted to become a member.” Eddey stuck to her word and has been a chartered member since 1966 – yes, she’s been a member for more than 50 years. She’s served in a number of leadership positions including secretary, president and treasurer, a role she had for 13 years
and only recently relinquished. “My first interest in AAUW was the fact that they were trying to empower women,” Eddey says. “That has been the major goal all this time.” Community Support It’s no secret how much Eddey enjoys and believes in the work that the Westerville branch of the AAUW does throughout the year. Recently, the organization started allowing those with an associate’s degree to join in hopes of boosting membership and participation. The meetings are where Eddey says members will find the most benefit. She is a firm believer in the power relationships within the group carry. “They send a message that you need to continue learning your whole life,” Edwww.westervillemagazine.com
