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Oakland-Piedmont Branch |
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education
and research through lifelong education and positive societal change.
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research through lifelong education and positive societal change. |
EVENING BOOKS GROUP Second Thurday Evenings Sept-June, 7:30-9:30 Click here for the Prospective Members are welcome to attend!
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Welcome The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that promotes equality for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our activism. Our branch has more than 100 active members; we meet regularly as a group for programs of common interest and also in smaller interest groups. Many lifelong friendships are forged through the activities of the branch. Some of our activities include raising funds for the Association’s philanthropic arm, the Educational Foundation (EF) and the Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF). EF is the largest independent source of fellowships and grants for women and girls around the globe; LAF provides funds and a support system for those seeking judicial redress for gender-based discrimination.
Branch History On January 24, 1952, seven women met at Reinhardt House on the campus of Mills College in Oakland to organize an AAUW branch. On April 16, the National Board of Directors officially recognized the Branch, and at the State Convention in May 1952, the Oakland Branch became the 83rd branch in California. In 1968, we changed our name to Oakland-Piedmont in recognition of the substantial number of members who are Piedmont residents. For many years, the Oakland-Piedmont Branch has won recognition from AAUW-CA and the Association for achievements in programming, membership and philanthropy.
Advocacy and Public Policy AAUW’s advocacy work builds upon a century of responsible public participation at the local, state, national, and international levels. AAUW conducts comprehensive advocacy to pursue its public policy priorities, developing and implementing coordinated legislative and grassroots strategies to break through educational and economic barriers so all women have a fair chance. Anyone with an e-mail address can subscribe to the AAUW Action Network, a group of AAUW members and supporters committed to mobilizing citizens on issues affecting women. Discover what’s happening in Washington and what you can do to influence the outcome. Using Two-Minute Activist, it takes just two minutes to make your voice heard – one minute to read, one minute to act. AAUW members and supporters can also find detailed information on legislation currently under consideration in Congress and write letters to the editor of their local paper. AAUW-CA's Public Policy Committee establishes biennial Action Priorities, which we share with members to encourage advocacy and social change.
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Coming Up Soon ...
Sunday, September 5th Woodminster Musical PAINT YOUR WAGON contact Sue Yascolt for more tickets/info
Saturday, September 11th 10:00am-Noon Annual Membership Event BRANCH BRUNCH "A Garden Party" EBRPD Trudeau Training Center 11500 Skyline Blvd., Oakland A happy gathering of new and returning members, and all those interested in AAUW.
Hear about our plans for the year, an update on our interest groups, and other activities.
Monday, September 13th Joint Meeting with NWPC, Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women, BWOPA, and others ..... Instant Runoff Voting/ Ranked Choice Voting How it Works and How You Can Help it Work Buttercup Restaurant 2nd & Broadway, Oakland (no host dinner meeting) 6:00 - 7:30p.m. Presenter: Judy Cox AAUW OP VP of Public Policy
Details are in the VOICE
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