(AAUW)
In April of 1981, a. branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) was chartered in the New Rockford-Carrington area. The newly formed New Rockford-Carrington branch is a part of the largest and oldest national organization working for the advancement of women. Members are committed to five areas of continuing interest: women, international relations, education, cultural interests and the community. The AAUW is open to all women holding college degrees. The organization offers a support system, continuing education through workshops, seminars and special programs and is a means to become actively involved in achieving equality for women.
The New Rockford-Carrington branch officially began in September 1982. The two topics for the biennium are "Money Talks" and "Taking hold of Technology". Among the programs this first year were a stockbroker, an MDU representative, a social security spokesman, a history of AAUW, and a discussion of Women's Rights in North Dakota with emphasis on the displaced homemaker.
The fifteen charter members of the New Rockford Carrington branch of the AAUW are: Kathy DeBolt, Alicia Vorland, Cathy Hjelseth, Lois Schafer, Pam Egbert, Linda Meyer, Joan Miller, Lenore Hegland, Pat Boyum, Lorna Bye, Margaret Roney, Rose Nilles, Sharon Duval, Joanne Backlund, and Shelly Weigel. Joining as members during the first year were: Gail Steele, Sandra Lutovsky, Renel Bubach, Judy Meier and Mavis Vogel.
The AAUW meets the second Monday at 8:00 p.m. alternating months between Carrington and New Rockford.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 242