Branch Goals

Goals for the 2006-2007 year, set by the board by consensus July 2006:

• Reach out to prospective members, especially women in the workplace whose needs are not filled by traditional branch membership.

• Promote networking among members.

• Keep members and prospective members informed and educated about AAUW priority issues.

• Focus on public policy advocacy

• Support the Educational Foundation and Legal Advocacy Fund through up-to-date information on conferences and publications.

Goals for the 2005-2006 year, set by the board by consensus in July 2005:

• Reach out to prospective members, especially women who are not yet AAUW members.

• Promote networking amongst members (create a more searchable membership database; plan social gatherings at AAUW-CA convention; and, possible regional meetings).

• Have at least one action project relating to AAUW's mission.

• Actively use the branch listserv to introduce AAUW topics of discussion -- a new topic each month.

• Explore the possibilities of offering electronic/web hosting information and support services, possibly for a fee as a branch and/or EF/LAF fundraiser.