2025 AAUW National Member Vote

is now open.

Members will vote on candidates for the AAUW Board
of Directors, amendments to the national Bylaws and changes to the Public Policy Priorities. Vote by Sun, May 13th .

Check your email – Date: April 14, 2025

Subject: AAUW Election 2025

From: AAUW
vote@simplyvoting.com/ The email has a link directly to YOUR ballot, an Elector ID and a Password for you to use.
Or go to: https://www.aauw.org/resources/member/leader-resources-tools/national-election/

AAUW National has just opened

two new funds:

AAUW Public Policy fund, and Defending Public Education fund.

Donate when you renew your membership.

Engage with your elected officials during the Congressional recess, May 27 – June 1.

An easy way to engage is to use 5 Calls Civic Action – see the steps below.

AAUW members wanting an EASY way to contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives can use www.5calls.org . 5 Calls Civic Action is a non-profit that helps the public make their voices heard on numerous critical issues. Here’s how:

1. Go to 5calls.org. Set your location. This step brings up photos, names, and phone numbers (D.C. and local) of your U.S. Senators and Representatives.

2. Click on an issue from the list displayed on the left. The system displays a summary of the issue and where the issue currently stands in Congress.

3. Dial the phone number of the elected official displayed below the summary. (If you do not want to contact that person, click the blue SKIP button to go to the next official in the list.)

4. When the call is answered, speak to the person or leave a voicemail. A brief script is provided by 5 Calls. You may read the script verbatim, or customize it. If you leave voicemail, provide your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.

5. When finished, click the blue button that represents the result of your call (Unavailable, Voicemail, Contact, or Skip). The system now displays the phone number for the next elected official. Continue until you have finished all your contacts.

That’s all there is to it!  Research has shown that elected officials pay attention to phone tallies on issues.  As the 5Calls website explains, congresspeople use call tallies and personal stories from constituents to support their positions when talking to colleagues.  Congresspeople get regular call tally reports, letting them know how strongly their constituents feel about an issue.

You can also sign up to receive email updates from 5 Calls Civic Action.  They also have an app you can download on your mobile phone.

Colorado’s Office of the State

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

AAUW members may be concerned about the safety and welfare of family members residing in Long Term Care situations. The Older Americans Act requires every state to have an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP). Colorado’s LTCOP serves residents in long-term care.
To learn about Colorado’s LTCOP click here: https://www.coombudsman.org/