Branch History
The California Online Branch is a branch of the American
Association of University Women that began in 2001 as an experiment
in establishing a “virtual” community. As with all AAUW branches, we
are dedicated to promoting AAUW’s mission to promote equity for all
women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
For the first few years of the branch’s life, we held our meetings
and conducted business in chat-room meetings, but in the Spring of
2005 shifted towards holding discussions through email listservs
instead, allowing busy people to choose the time that best suits
them to read
and respond to emails.
Although we are technically a “California” branch of AAUW, a number
of our members are from other states as well. The beauty of an
online environment is the absence of geographical barriers in
defining membership.
So we welcome anyone with an associate, equivalent or higher degree
(minimum membership requirement of AAUW) who is interested in
discussing AAUW policy issues, participating in action projects to
further AAUW’s mission goals, and getting to know a diverse group of
people from across the state and country.
View a historic
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2010-2011 Board of Directors
President
Jo Turner
Treasurer
Harriet Tower
At-Large Directors
Carlynne McDonnell
Donna Mertens
Technology/Communications Chair
Amber Chiang
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