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AAUW Long Beach Co-Presidents Amy La & Carolyn Eggleston
AAUW is California’s most active and diverse organization
for women seeking to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
Annual Garden Party
Home of Juliet Wurr
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
It is incredible how fast this year has passed and here we are again at the Garden Party time of year. AAUW has been empowering women since 1881. The mission of AAUW is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. AAUW has worked as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. And now that we’ve won the fight to give women equal access to education, we’re taking on one of the most defining issues of our time: gender equity. As the local Long Beach branch of AAUW, our focus is on meeting the vision and mission of AAUW in the greater Long Beach area by providing programs, education, and resources. Come to find out more about our programs. This May event has always been a good time to invite friends or acquaintances who might be interested in finding out more about AAUW. It also allows members to get to know each other better. Our members are ready and willing to explain and “show off” the AAUW mission and goals and are always welcoming to new friends.
Please plan to join us at our May 3rd AAUW Garden Party from 10:00 am—12:00 pm. Juliet Wurr has graciously offered to host this annual event this year and we thank her! To make the brunch catering easier, members are asked to contribute $15 to cover purchased food and drink. Friends are invited to attend and enjoy the abundant brunch! Please reserve by April 25th RSVP at: aauwlongbeach.reservations@gmail.com
Contact Sharifa Batts to volunteer for 20-minute hosting intervals. Volunteers will also be needed to set up and clean up. Guests are welcome to attend this event and it can be a fun way to introduce people to AAUW. Looking forward to seeing you and meeting some potential new members.
MORE ABOUT AAUW
AAUW has been empowering women since 1881. The mission of AAUW is advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. For more than 130 years, AAUW has worked as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. And now that we’ve won the fight to give women equal access to education, we’re taking on one of the most defining issues of our time: gender equity.As a local branch of AAUW, our focus is in meeting the vision and mission of AAUW in the greater Long Beach area by providing programs, education, and resources.
We are non-partisan. We have been around since 1920, support opportunities for activism and have monthly program meetings that promote education and equity. not just for women and girls, but also for the City of Long Beach. We strongly value and encourage a diverse membership. We also have multiple interests groups.
You’ve come to the right place if you,
- have an Associate Degree or higher (or Equivalent), or are a college or University student
- believe in Pay Equity, Voting Rights, a woman’s choice to make health decisions about her own body, and equal rights for girls and boys, men and women.
The Long Beach branch is dynamic and engaged in the community. We look forward to 2024-2025 as a year of change and growth. We want to continue the theme of reengaging with members, and expanding our membership by recruiting younger, diverse members who represent Long Beach!
If you are interested in joining, we welcome you to attend our monthly meetings and to contact our Membership Vice Presidents Faye Alperin and Mary Ann Takemoto at aauwlongbeach.membership@gmail.com.
Watch this short Video to learn how AAUW is Changing the Climate for Women and Girls.
Please check out our Website. We would love to have you join us!