Welcome to The Pacifica Branch

AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. In principle and in practice AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in the organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

The Value Promise - By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women and girls have a fair chance.

Questions? Please contact our Membership Chair

4/18/09

News - Shirley Drye

On Monday April 13, Branch member Shirley Drye was honored with this year's annual city of Pacifica Open Space Award. Shirley has been active in the environmental area for many years, working with the Open Space Task Force and Committee, the GGNRA and as a volunteer at San Pedro Valley Park. Her contributions have been varied, greatly beneficial and widely appreciated.

Click HERE for a photo and to read details of Shirley’s contributions - Pacifica Tribune article “Longtime environmentalist, Ohlone, native plant expert Shirley Drye honored with coveted city Open Space Award”

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4/3/09

News - Mildred Owen

We were shocked and saddened last week to learn of the sudden death of Mildred Owen. Along with the myriad of her other achievements, Mildred was a 50+ year member, joining our Branch in 1958. Mildred’s passing leaves a void in Pacifica and well beyond.

Click HERE to read the Pacifica Tribune article “Arts community loses a champion: Pacificans bid farewell to their one-of-a-kind Mildred Owen.” A Memorial will be held on Sunday April 19, 1 p.m. at the Skyline College Auditorium (Main Theatre), 3300 College Drive, San Bruno.

A 3 p.m. Reception will follow at the Pacifica Performances Sanchez Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd. Consider bringing: Finger foods, desserts and light fare which do not require refrigeration. Contact: call 355-1882.

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4/2/09

About



Our branch was chartered over 50 years ago, in the same year as the city of Pacifica was formed, and we have been serving and supporting the interests of women and girls in Pacifica since then. We support AAUW national programs, provide local scholarships, offer our community public policy and educational forums and build community and friendship through special interest groups and community involvement.
Contact our Membership Chair about membership. The Pacifica branch address is:
P.O. Box 521 - Pacifica, CA 94044
Our Interest Groups include (see Calendar for meeting information):
  • Daytime Book Club
  • Evening Book Club
  • Drama Reading Group
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News - Janice Dole Dutton Memorial Concert

Last August we lost our long time (since 1960) and Life Member Janice Dole Dutton. On March 29th, to honor his mother, Norm Dutton, his wife Karen (Life Member) and their children Valerie (Life Member) and Eric hosted a memorial concert honoring the life of this "activists' activist".

Click HERE to read the article "Celebrating a woman who made Pacifica sing" in the Pacifica Tribune for a wonderful description of Jan's life.
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