We welcome you to this new
website representing the Hayward/Castro Valley,
California branch of the American Assocation
of University Women (AAUW).
Our Branch
The Hayward/Castro Valley
Branch of the AAUW invites you to join us
in our support of issues important to the
status and well-being of women. We have been
active in the community for over 63 years,
since 1941 when our branch was founded.
Our Mission
AAUW promotes equity for
all women and girls, lifelong education and
positive societal change. Our national association
sponsors research into equity for girls and
women in education and business; provides
legal advocacy and financial support to women
facing discrimination or sexual harassment
in schools of higher education; provides grants
and fellowships to graduate women; and publishes
important research on the treatment of middle-school
girls.
On a local level, we give
scholarships to area college women whose character
and achievements merit support. This year
we sponsored a women's health fair with Eden
Hospital. In past years we have participated
in a program at Chabot College called Women
Networking for Success. We network with the
League of Women Voters in election years to
provide nonpartisan information to the community
about issues and candidates. We support the
work of FESCO and the Emergency Shelter Program
in their efforts to assist women in crisis.
Funding Programs
Numerous events and activities
are planned throughout the year to raise funds
for the Educational Foundation, the Legal
Advocacy Fund, Tech Trek, and the Local Scholarship
Fund. Among these are the sale of Entertainment
Books, a walkathon, a grapefruit sale, a "Souper
Supper", and a silent auction at the
Holiday Party. A highlight in recent years
has been the Women's History Tea, held in
January.
Special
Interest Groups
Our members also experience
fun and friendship through participation in
interest groups of their choice: drama reading,
bridge, book reviews, international interests,
and others. They enjoy social events such
as picnics, a walkathon, an annual holiday
party and an ice cream social. General meetings
are informative and interesting. Our members
highly value their associations with the intelligent
and talented women and men they meet through
AAUW. See the Shareline
Newsletter for more information, meeting
times and places.
Diversity
In principle and in practice,
AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.
There shall be no barriers to full participation
in this organization on the basis of gender,
race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national
origin or disability.
Join Us!
Now more than ever, the
American Association of University Women needs
strength in numbers. With more than 100,000
members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college and
university partners, AAUW uses its powerful
voice on critical issues affecting women and
girls.
The only requirement for
membership in AAUW is that you have a AA degree
or higher and are committed to promoting causes
important to women.
If you are an undergraduate
working toward an associate's or bachelor's
degree, get involved by becoming an AAUW student
affiliate.
We warmly invite you to
join our branch, or just join us for an event.
For more information, contact Darlene Scott
by phone or email at drdar@pacbell.net.
Learn more about the benefits
of membership, including national and
regional activites, access to fellowships,
grants, and awards and AAUW membership discounts.
