Programs

AAUW La Mesa-El Cajon Branch

We typically hold general meetings on second Saturdays from September through June. Unless otherwise specified, we meet at Foothills United Methodist Church (King Hall), 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa  91941.

9:30 – Socializing & refreshments
10 to noon – Event

2025-2026 Meetings

The following list identifies the National Strategic Plan (NSP) priority supported by each meeting.
Pri – 1 Fund Higher Education
Pri – 2 Remove Barriers to Success in Education and the Workplace
Pri – 3 Strengthen AAUW’s Reach


September 13, 2025
Topic: STEM/Leadership, Tech Trek participants presentation
Theme: Technology, College T-shirt or branch colors
NSP: Pri -1

October 11, 2025 – Public Policy
Topic: Democracy in America, Special Activities and Board Committees, 2-minute Activist
Theme: Red, White and Blue
NSP: Pri – 2

November 8, 2025
Topic: LMEC Foundation’s 20th Anniversary, Presentation of scholarship recipients
NSP: Pri -1

December 13, 2025
Topic: Community Impact Opportunity
Speaker: Susan Naslund & Sharon Russo
Theme: Holiday Pajama Party – Cookie Recipe exchange
NSP: Pri – 3

January 24, 2026
San Diego Interbranch Council’s (IBC) Annual Luncheon & Meeting
Location: Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, Solana Beach

February 14, 2026
Topic: FUND, Grant Recipient and Named Gift Honoree Presentation
Theme: Shades of Red as Fund is The Heart of AAUW
NSP:  Pri – 1

March 14, 2026
Topic: Women Who Heal, Acknowledge Women in History
Theme: Medical Motif
NSP: Pri – 2

April 25, 2026
Author’s Luncheon/Fundraiser
Author to be announced; First Female Essay Winner
NSP: Pri – 1

May 9, 2026
Topic: Celebrating 75th Anniversary of the Branch
Annual General Meeting; vote on slate of 2026-2027 officers
Theme: 50s – Celebrating our beginnings
NSP: Pri – 3

June 13, 2026
Topic: Year in Review, Installation of new officers, WIH Scholarship winners
Theme: Summer Days / Tropical
NSP: Pri – 3