The mission of AAUW is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, & advocacy. Please explore our website to discover what we do.
Next General Meeting – Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 – Socializing & refreshments; 10-12 – Meeting
Location: Foothills United Methodist Church (King Hall), 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa 91941
Come & hear our Tech Trekkers speak about their STEM camp experience this summer. You’ll be inspired!
If you’re not already a member, you’re cordially invited to attend this meeting, learn about our branch, & join & receive the benefits of membership.
Pull out your college t-shirt or colors for our September meeting and get ready for an exciting year of programs!
Congratulations to State Named Gift Honoree Jane Niemeier
At the AAUW California Annual Event on Saturday, April 27th, our own Jane Niemeier was honored as the 2024 State Named Gift Honoree in recognition of her hard work and dedication.
- She is an active dual member of the San Diego & La Mesa-El Cajon Branches.
- She serves as the San Diego Interbranch Council (IBC) liaison.
- She has served in most branch positions including President, Treasurer, & Program Chair.
- She was the 2021-2023 State Nominating Committee chair.
- She served as the 2014 AAUW California Convention Chair.
- She served six years on the AAUW California State Board as Co-President, Program Chair, & State Oversight Committee.
- She has been appointed a director to the AAUW California Special Project Fund (SPF).
AAUW National has named the La Mesa-El Cajon Branch, along with nine other branches across the nation, a Five-Star Program for FY 23. This award is given in recognition of a branch’s work in alignment with AAUW National’s strategic plan and other initiatives that foster the organization’s mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls. To obtain this award, our branch demonstrated its achievements in the focus areas of the Five-Star National Recognition Program:
- Programs
- Advancement
- Communications & External Relations
- Governance & Sustainability
- Public Policy & Research