Our founders
AAUW encourages diversity and inclusivity, and embraces the following statement:
In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Branch Presidents
| Year | Branch President |
|---|---|
| 2024-2022 | Phie K. Dai |
| 2022-2020 | Kathy Garfinkle |
| 2020-2018 | Kathy McDonald |
| 2018-2016 | Elaine Wong-Eakin |
| 2016-2015 | Kathy Bray, Steve Cho |
| 2015-2014 | Randy Fewel, Kathy Bray, Steve Cho |
| 2014-2013 | Marylouise Bailey, Linda Pearson |
Honorary Lifetime Members (50 Years)
| Shelley Bartley | Janice Latin |
| Yvonne Brown | Janice Longo |
| Judy Colby | Joyce Ruiz |
| Carolyn Hedgecock | Frances R Stone |
| Margaret Kingery | Judy Wolf |
| Lulu Levy | Robin Worthington |
The AAUW Organization
Local Chapter: The Fremont Branch is an active group with many projects and events. Every activity is designed to be fun and to relate to our mission statement. As educated women and men, we recognize our powerful voice in the community and choose projects which will impact the community in a positive way. Join our growing membership and become part of our community.
2022-2023 Branch Board
The Branch History page discusses our History and lists some of our outstanding past leaders.
Many of our local members are also members of the Graduate Women International.
State Office: AAUW California has nearly 10,000 members in 116 branches, plus over 2,500 members-at-large. It hosts an annual state convention and regional training events, and updates local chapters on legislative activities.
National Office: AAUW is headquartered in Washington, D.C. National policy is set at this level. When one of our members moves from our Fremont Branch, she soon feels at home anywhere in the country by using the Association database to find an AAUW branch in her new community. The AAUW Leadership page lists AAUW National Officials.
Join AAUW
Membership: If you wish to join AAUW Fremont, please complete the Mail-In Application Form or the Online Application Form. We will welcome you as a member! If you join during an AAUW event, you will receive 50% discount on the National membership fee.
Donations: AAUW sponsors fundraisers throughout the year and we would appreciate your participation. Events are planned to benefit our educational programs that support our Mission Statement. You may also make a donation at any time and designate it to any of the programs below. Please make all checks payable to “AAUW Fremont” and annotate the check as follows:
- Branch Operating Funds – Write “Branch” in the memo line on the check.
- Mother-Daughter Discovery Day – Write “Discovery Day” in the memo line on the check.
- Ohlone Scholarships – Write “Ohlone Scholarships” in the memo line on the check.
- Speech Trek – Write “Speech Trek” in the memo line on the check.
- Tech Trek – Write “Tech Trek” in the memo line on the check.