September 10, 2022 – Presentation: Dr. Sharifa Batts: (her research about women on boards of directors, and will also speak about the importance of  diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] ); Introduction of Frances Magarian Scholarship Recipients
Sharifa Batts PowerPoint
October 1, 2022 – Presentation by Nancy Mahr (AAUW and LWV) CA Ballot Propositions (including AAUW CA positions); and LBUSD Transgender Policy Re: Title IX and transgender issues
November 5, 2022 –Intimate Partner Violence;  AAUW Fund appeal
*December 3, 2022 – Holiday Celebration at member’s home TBD
January 7, 2022 – Tech Trek and STEM issues
February 4, 2023 – Reena Hajat Carroll, the Executive Director for the California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ)
March 4, 2023 – Patsy Takemoto Mink: First Woman of Color in Congress
April 1, 2023 – Annual Branch Meeting/Board Election  & Guest Speaker, Renee Roberts-Nijinsky
May 6, 2023 – Garden Party at  Janice Furman’s home, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. 
June 3, 2023 – Installation, President’s Recognition, Recognition of a Very Special 50 Year Member; Named Gift Honoree and Connie Inskeep Leadership Award Recipient.
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May 6, 2023 Annual Garden Party Membership Event
The Long Beach Branch Annual Garden Party was a great opportunity to “mix and mingle” with current members and guests. Co-President Denise Montoya welcomed members and guests and congratulated Long Beach Branch member Sharon Westafer on being named 2022-2023 AAUW CA Named Gift Honoree.  Sharon is a long term member of AAUW and has been dedicated to the AAUW Fund, holds and has held many AAUW leadership positions, and is a member of multiple branches.  Branch activities announcements were made.  Members got to know newer members better and several guests joined the branch.