Online Resources for Branches and Membership VPs
New Members
How to add/join new members:
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- Basic membership information
- Video tutorials
- AAUW’s Join Form (This form may be out of date, so check the dues amount carefully)
- AAUW Affiliate Dues Report Form for enrolling and renewing members off-line
Example of an email to a potential member:
Examples of new member welcome letters:
Sample branch membership applications:
Shape the Future
Shape the Future application:
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- Recruit new members by offering this benefit.
- The Shape the Future code for 50% off the National membership fee is STFFY25 for fiscal year 2025. Code must be entered at time of joining. NOTE: This code will change annually. It only works for first time members or members who have lapsed for three or more years.
- Details on the Shape the Future program can be found here.
Redeeming Shape the Future memberships:
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- Learn how to redeem free memberships resulting from your branch Shape the Future campaigns is explained here.
Holding an Exit Interview with Non-renewing Members
5-Star Program
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- Information on the 5-Star Program
- 5-Star Checklist to use as your branch works to achieve starts (Thank you to Carole Salinas and Linda Polulach for their help with this)
AAUW Honorary 50-year Membership
You will find State & Branch Tools and multiple downloadable forms including:
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- 50 Year Honorary member application (or go to State & Branch Tools -> Download Membership Forms & Reports)
- Sample Honorary Life Acknowledgement letter (PDF) sent from National
Branch Disbandment
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- Branch Disbandment Form
Thank you to the many branch Membership VPs who generously shared some of their best practices that are used here.
Many of these forms and codes will change annually so be aware as you move forward to use them.