NAUW Charlotte Branch

The purpose of NAUW is to sponsor, promote and enthusiastically conduct educational activities designed to promote community outreach. Slowe (1924-1929)

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The History of NAUW

The College Alumnae Club was organized March 1910 by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Dr. Sara Brown, Dr. Fairfax Brown, and Miss Mary Cromwell in Washington, DC. Twenty university graduates joined elected officers and planned a program. The new Club desired to stimulate young women to attain professional excellence, to exert influence in various movements for the civic good, and to

promote a close personal and intellectual fellowship among professional women. In 1919 the Club invited the first group of university graduates, who lived outside the District, to organize. Baltimore accepted the invitation. Through the efforts of the College Alumnae Club seven branches were organized in cities where college women desired the affiliation with the founding group. On April 6-7, 1923 representatives of the newly organized branches met in Washington, D.C. to consider the foundation of a national organization. A temporary National Association of College Women was formed. It was at the next conference on April 25-26, 1924 that the permanent organization was established and in November of that year it was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. On August 9, 1974 at the biennial convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Association accepted its updated Charter and became known as the National Association of University Women (NAUW). The Association from its inception is a service and educational organization. In the beginning, the women of NAUW were proactive regarding the education of women, their living conditions on campuses, the need for a dean of women who would be an advocate for women students and the training of teachers. As the years progressed, the organization raised its voice regarding major civic and national issues such as business opportunities for African-Americans, mental health and child welfare, and the improvement of interracial and international relations. The Association has cooperated with national and local social and economic programs and is affiliated with the National Council of Negro Women, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, United Negro College Fund, the National Coalition for Literacy, and the American Council on Education. Twenty women have served as National Presidents:

*Dean Lucy D. Juanita H. Thomas (1929-1933)

*Mrs. Vivian J. Cook (1933-1936)

*Mrs. Helen B. Grosley (1936-1939

*Dr. Hilda A. Davis (1939-1944), (1957- 1961)

*Mrs. Alice Taylor Chandler (1944-1949)

*Dr. Flemmie Kittrell (1949-1951)

*Mrs. Inez B. Brewer (1951-1953)

*Mrs. Thelma Taylor Williams (1953-1957)

*Mrs. Lillian W. McDaniels (1961-1965)

*Miss Portia C. Bullock (1965-1969)

Mrs. Odessa Wright Farrell (1969- 1974)

*Mrs. Margaret Una Poche (1974-1978)

*Mrs. Nettie S. Manning (1978-1982)

Mrs. Rhebena T. Castleberry (1982-1986)

*Mrs. Carrie A. Haynes (1986-1990)

*Mrs. Ruth R. Corbin (1990-1994)

Mrs. Phyllis J. Eggleston (1994-1998)

Dr. Ezora J. Proctor (1998-2002)

Dr. Lenore Gall (2002-2006)

Mrs. Ollie D. Johnson (2006-2010).

*Deceased

10/03/2015

Installation of new officers who will lead the southeast section of NAUW.

Photos from NAUW Charlotte Branch's post

10/03/2015

Professional development this morning!!!!!

10/03/2015

Now? It's time to Line Dance!!!

10/03/2015

So excited! The branches in NAUW's southeast section donated items to Gladys House, a transitional shelter for homeless women here in Charlotte. The founder, Carrie Pegues, gave us a wonderful inspirational speech that got us fired up to serve!

10/02/2015

Business at the 91st Southeast Sectional Conference!

10/02/2015

We're excited! The Charlotte Branch is pleased to host the southeast section of the National Association of University Women. We are here with sisters from Virginia to Florida!

09/08/2015

NAUW Charlotte Branch is excited to host members from throughout the Southeast Section here in the Queen City in October 2 - 3, 2015. Welcome!

09/08/2015

NAUW Charlotte Branch Members -- August 2015

04/15/2015

NAUW National Doctoral Fellowship Application

The National Association of University Women awards two $3,000.00 doctoral fellowships annually -- one award will be presented to the most qualified member of NAUW, and one award will be presented to the most qualified non-NAUW member.

Applicants with a Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply, must be enrolled in a doctoral program at a nationally accredited university, and can only be a one-time recipient. In addition to these guidelines, the application outlines the supporting documentation that is required.

PLEASE NOTE: All information must be submitted TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE in a single package via registered mail and RECEIVED by May 1, 2015.

http://charlottenauw.weebly.com/2015-doctoral-fellowship-app.html

2015 Doctoral Fellowship App Click Here to Access the Application

03/30/2015

The members of the Charlotte Branch of the National Association of University Women are pleased to announce that applications for our 2015 Book Scholarship are now being accepted.
Complete application packets received from female high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher will be eligible for review (incomplete and/or noncompliant applications will not be considered.) APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30, 2015.
http://charlottenauw.weebly.com/2015-scholarship-application.html

2015 Scholarship Application The members of the Charlotte Branch of the National Association of University Women are pleased to announce that applications for our 2015 Book Scholarship are now being accepted. Complete...