President’s Message March-April 2024
Dear Wonderful Branch Members, Wildflower Run With our 41st Annual Wildflower Run racing towards us, I want to thank the entire planning team working tirelessly on this gigantic undertaking. A special
Marian Sacco’s Travels
In December I began a memorable trip to South America given to me by my family to celebrate my 70th birthday. It required stamina, a bit of Spanish, and
Member Profile – Joanne Rife
The first question strangers ask Joanne Rife’s daughter, Susan, after meeting Joanne for the first time is, “How old IS your mother?” A valid question, since over her lifetime she has bicycled
Wildflower Run 2024
Hello All Branch Members! - We’ve got a job for you at the Wildflower Run The 41st annual Wildflower Run is Sunday, March 24, at Live Oak High School. Our
Proposed Slate of Officers 2024
The Nominating Committee presents the Slate of Officers proposed for the 2024 - 2025 year. It is also asking for any additional nominations “from the floor.” If you would like to be considered
Public Policy Update
The Role of California School Boards Seena Trigas, AAUW California Public Policy School Board Project AAUW California is concerned about the censorship of classroom material, the heightened enforcement of board policies rejecting diversity,
Public Policy Update
With the next election cycle rapidly approaching, it’s part of our branch and AAUW CA’s agenda to monitor school board meetings for both public comments and board activity in opposition to AAUW’s mission
Mid-Year Retreat
Should we modify how the branch operates? Term limits for appointed board positions and committee chairs? Reduce the size of the board from 18 to 12 positions? The Bylaws committee recently began considering
Membership News
These short bios include information about our newest branch members. Please greet them when you get a chance and ask about their various interests and backgrounds. Kriste Cole KRISTE
AAUW California’s Priority Legislation
AAUW California’s Priority Legislation: 2023 California Legislative Session Round-Up By Amy Hom & Missy Maceyko, Co-Chairs, CA State Public Policy Committee After at least nine months of writing, researching, amending, and lobbying,