AAUW Fort Myers/Lee County

Join us for our next meeting at the Lakes Regional Library!

You are invited to join us at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 16th for our November meeting at Lakes Regional Library. Please bring your own lunch, and the program will begin at 12:30 PM. Our speaker will be our own Tam Piggott from the Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau!

The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) is devoted to maintaining and building year-round tourism in Lee County. To achieve this goal, the VCB works closely with the local industry to increase domestic and international visitation through integrated programs targeting key markets. Local tourism businesses are encouraged to actively participate in all of the programs and grass roots outreach efforts such as marketing meetings, media initiatives and trade/consumer shows. By identifying and showcasing what makes the area special and different from all other sun and sand destinations, VCB Sales, Marketing, Media Relations & Visitor Services work together to deliver distinct and meaningful messaging to the traveling public. The VCB inspires and compels them to choose Lee County as their destination for vacation, meetings and group events.

Address: 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919.

Reservations can be made by emailing aauwleecounty@gmail.com. There is no cost for this event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

SAVE THE DATE: Annual Bingo Fundraiser on Dec. 10th!

Sponsorships, tickets and table reservations available online – click the image below for details.

AAUW Empowers Women

AAUW has been working to empower women both as individuals and as a community since 1881. For over 130 years, we have worked as a grassroots organization to improve the lives of women and their families.

The Fort Myers / Lee County Branch supports the AAUW Strategic Initiatives of:

Removing Bias from Education

Gender, economics, race and ethnicity too often limit educational opportunities.

Supporting STEM Education – encouraging students through science fairs, support, and scholarships
Educational Funding – providing scholarships for women, especially those in STEM and returning to school

Fighting for Fair Pay & Economic Security

Closing the pay gap and embracing diversity, equity and inclusion will create a work environment where can all thrive.

Salary Negotiation – helping AAUW train 1 million women in salary negotiations by 2022

Advancing Women in Leadership

Though women make up the majority of college graduates and the labor force, we are not represented at the upper levels of management, board seats, and in leadership roles. We are working to change that.

Member Leadership – providing opportunities for leadership and skill building
Public Policy – engaging with our local and national leaders on policy issues

To take action or learn more, join us at a meeting or program.