For more information about the branch and how to join, contact: President: Linda Talluto, lstalluto@verizon.net The Tigard Area branch, chartered in 1979, has a membership of about 50 dynamic and interesting women.  We meet in King City but serve many communities, i.e., Tualatin, Beaverton, Newberg, McMinnville, Tigard, Sherwood, and Portland.  One prospective member brunch is held each year.   Information about our branch MEETINGS: All of our meetings are free of charge and open to the public.  Our interesting, thought-provoking monthly programs are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Recently our programs included: Election Ballot Measures presented by the League of Women Voters; a presentation by OPB's Emily Harris, host of "Think Out Loud"; Women and Heart Disease; What Every Woman Should Know about Estate Planning; and Oregon's Sesquicentennial.  PROJECTS: • The branch actively supports the AAUW Educational Foundation (EF) and the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) by raising awareness and by fundraising. • We also offer a local PCC Scholarship and have several fundraisers for this project. • We have a “Potato Feed” to benefit LAF. • Our Public Policy Chair regularly reports to us about what is currently happening with legislation nationally and locally. FUNDRAISING: • Tigard Area branch supports a scholarship for a woman attending Portland Community College. • Members also support the Legal Advocacy Fund and Educational Foundation. • Holiday Giving:  Donations usually given to families in need.   MEMBER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS: We offer fellowship, networking, and the opportunity to make lifelong friends through our meetings, projects, and special interest groups.  We offer the following:  • NW Discoveries (tours/trips to area sites) • Book Discussion • Bridge • Lunch Bunch   JOIN US? Follow the link below to complete the form: Membership Application