Please Join us for our Next Meeting
Our February branch meeting will be in person on Saturday, February 21. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend.
The theme of the meeting is an Art Exploration Experience.
Starting at 10am at a local gallery, Edna Contemporary Fine Art on Osos Street, there will be a continental breakfast and an introduction to the world of women artists by Sheryl, the gallery owner. This session will be followed by a docent led tour of women artists at the SLO Museum of Art.
Details and an Evite so you can RSVP will be forthcoming.
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- Our AAUW Branch has been a part of the community for over 80 years
Founded in 1943, our branch was instrumental in the creation of Mission Plaza and the
Art Center of San Luis Obispo. We also initiated Art Park, a summer arts program for
children, and were founding members of the SLO County Women’s Legacy Fund. We
continue to sponsor candidates’ and issue forums.
Today the branch consists of more than 60 individuals from varied backgrounds
who promote the Association’s goals.
Our current community actions include:
- Tech Trek: Every summer, we fully fund multiple students from Laguna Middle
School to attend this week-long math and science camp for middle school girls. - San Luis Obispo High School Scholarships: Our branch raises money to
provide scholarships for college-bound high school girls. - College Scholarships: We created and support multiple scholarships to assist
re-entry students at Cuesta College and one scholarship at Cal Poly that assists
a transfer student from Allan Hancock or Cuesta college who is continuing their
education at Cal Poly. - Adopt-a-Poll: Our branch staffs a voting site during elections.
- Support for AAUW’s Educational Foundation: This program provides
fellowships and grants to women for graduate study and community action. - Support for AAUW’s Legal Advocacy Fund: This program provides support for
women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in academia and the
workplace.
To find out more about these projects, including ways to contribute, see our Outreach
Projects page.
Branch meetings are generally held once a month on either Monday evening via Zoom
or Saturday during the day at various locations around town. These monthly programs
provide opportunities for members to discuss and learn about critical issues affecting
women and the community. For more details on upcoming programs please see the
Programs page. All meetings are open to the public. If you would like to talk to a branch
representative before attending a meeting, please feel free to contact us.
We also have a variety of special interest groups you may enjoy. These include two
bridge groups, a book club, a watercolor painting group, hiking, and dining out.
Members are welcome to establish new interest groups, too! See our Branch Interest
Groups page.
Please join us!
