Organization Name:  
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Gamma Phi Omega Chapter,  Buffalo , NY

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Contact Person(s)

Dawn E. Sanders, President

P.O. Box 3231

Buffalo , NY   14240

Phone:  (716) 832-3219 (Hm)

Phone:  (716) 551-5755 (Wrk)

Fax:  (716) 893-3631

Email:  demsgreeneyes@msn.com

Geraldine Horton,

Vice-President

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Mission Statement

·  The purpose of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and

    ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college women; to study and help

    alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve social stature; to maintain a

    progressive interest in college life; and to be of service to all mankind.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  The chapter meets on the second Saturday of the month, except during the summer. Local

    meetings, regional, and international conferences provide training and leadership development

    opportunities for  members.

·  Programs unique to the local chapter include: The Debutante Pageant /Ball; Scholarship Awards to

    high school seniors preparing for college; Senior Valentine Luncheon; “On-Track” mentoring

    program for grade school children; Shoe Boxes (filled with school supplies/toiletries) for Africa ;

    and “Stop the Violence-Increase The Peace” Conference for 7^th- 9^th graders.

National Affiliation

·  All members of Gamma Phi Omega Chapter are automatically international members.

Members and Criteria

·  Basic criterion for membership in Gamma Phi Omega Chapter as a Graduate Member is an earned

    baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree in an accredited two, three, or four-year senior

    college or university.

Organization Name:  
American Association of University Women (AAUW)

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Contact Person(s)

Amherst Branch

Valarie Bozarth, Contact

159 Fairways Blvd.

Williamsville , NY   14221

Phone:  (716) 633-2130

Phone:  434-2639

Email:  taclement@hotmail.com

Buffalo Branch

Marguerite Collesano-President

Phone:  853-6480

Linda Suchocki, Co-President Elect Phone:  (716) 823-4154

Sue Oliver, Co-President Elect Phone: (716) 652-1230

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Mission Statement

·  AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.

    The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research and self-

    development for women.  The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support

    system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Local branches generally have monthly meetings, board and committee meetings, and study groups

    connected with action projects, international, or cultural interests. 

·  The main focus of action projects is gender fair education for women and girls.  Fundraising

    directed to the Educational Foundation which provides fellowships and community action grants

    and Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships. The Buffalo Branch administers the Chamberlin Loan

    Fund, which funds interest-free loans to college students.

·  AAUW is pro-choice. 

National Affiliation

·  This national group is the American Association of University Women. 

·  Local groups are branches of this Association.

International Affiliation

·  All members are also members of the Intenational Federation of University Women.

Members and Criteria

·  Open to all women and men with a baccalaureates degree.

·  Associate membership is available for college students at a reduced membership fee.

Organization Name: 
 American Association of Family Consumer Sciences, Western District of New York State

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Contact Person(s)

Elizabeth Howell

289 Ashford Avenue

Tonawanda , NY   14150

Phone:  (716) 833-9543

Email: jack-howell@msn.com

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Mission Statement

·  A professional organization providing programs and networking for those in the fields of family

    and consumer science, including: social services,nutrition education, consumer education, and

    secondary school educators.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  3-5 meetings per year.

·  Family & Consumer Services News,  Sept/Oct and Jan/Feb

National Affiliation

·  American Association of Family  and Consumer Sciences.

Members and Criteria

·  50 members.

·  Must have a B.S. in home economics or related field.

·  Those with 2 year degrees can become associate members.

Organization Name:
 American Business Women's Association

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Contact Person(s)

Janice Sutless, President

Phone: (716) 873-6376

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Mission Statement

·  The mission of the American Business Women's Association is to bring together businesswomen

    of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow

    personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national

    recognition.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Four local chapters meet on a monthly basis. 

·  Our meetings include dinner, a speaker or program, and a business meeting.

National Affiliation

·  The American Business Women's Association.  National Headquarters is located in Kansas City ,

    Missouri .

·  ABWA is the fourth largest women's organization in the country.

Members and Criteria

·  Local Charter Chapters include: Frontier, Niagara Falls , Northtowns, and Southtowns. 

·  Membership is open to all working women.

Organization Name: 
American Heart Association Western Region
 ( New York State )

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 Contact                  Person(s)

Kathleen M. Flynn,Executive Director

25 Hazelwood Drive

Suite 116

Amherst , NY   14228

Phone:  (716) 564-1100

Fax:  (716) 564-1101

Website:  www.americanheart.org

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Mission Statement

To reduce death and disability due to heart disease and stroke.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Heart Gala, February 2003.

·  Golf Tournament, June 2003.

·  American Heart Walk, September 2003.

·  School and work site programs all year round.

·  Website: www.myheartwatch.org.

·  Information Line: 1800-AHA-USA1.

·  Advocacy.

National Affiliation

·  American Heart Association.

·  American Stroke Association.

Members and Criteria

·  Volunteers needed for all events, speakers bureaus, and committees.