AAUW Wilmington (NC) Branch

The Wilmington Branch of AAUW was officially organized May 12, 1954, with fourteen charter members. The first meeting was held September 9, 1954, at St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church. There were 33 members and the dues were $5.00. The speaker at the first meeting was the state president, Mrs. Carl A. Plonk. Her topic was “Introduction of AAUW.”

During these many years, the branch has had outstanding and dedicated leadership, resulting in a successful, flourishing organization.