Rookie of the Year Award, which was established in 2013, is given to a member who has been in the branch for three years or less.  She is honored for her outstanding involvement in branch activities – usually contributing in several areas.

The Rookie of the Year Award, established in 2013, is given to a member who has been in the Branch for three years or less.  Mari has had a significant impact on our Branch during her two years as a member. Mari jumped into a board position as Membership Co-VP during her first month with AAUW. Mari’s training in her new board position was less than ideal, but she took the initiative to learn her responsibilities and watch tutorials on the National website, and basically taught herself what needed to be done. Then she quietly went about organizing our membership responsibilities, keeping things running smoothly. Her work has made a real difference. Prospective members felt welcomed, renewals happened on time, and behind the scenes, she handled the details that challenged others. Her reliability and willingness to learn are exactly the kind of energy we need and appreciate in our Branch.