About Us
The AAUW South Lake Tahoe Branch was established in 1964 by a group of women who discovered they were continually working together to contribute to the quality of the education system for their children. They had enjoyed being members of an AAUW branch where they lived In the San Francisco Bay Area and together they formed the South Lake Tahoe Branch. One of the first projects they tackled was working with other parents in the area to pass a bond issue to build new schools. The Tahoe community has continued to benefit from the efforts of these women and the excellent educational facilities.
To achieve our mission, we hold occasional fundraising events. With the funds raised we provide scholarships in two areas. The first is our scholarship program for women graduates of Lake Tahoe Community College who are going on to a four-year college to complete their degree work. These awards are also supported by an endowment fund that we have established at the college. The second area is camperships for middle school seventh grade girls to attend Tech Trek, a week-long summer math/science experience held at UC Davis. All programs are supported financially by our membership as well as our fundraising activities.
Our branch meetings provide interesting and educational programs and are open to the public, as well as members. The date, time, location and topic are published in our newsletter. For the latest information, contact jlbenin@charter.net.
Additionally, groups have been formed based on member interest. All members are welcome to participate in as many interest groups as they desire.
While our goals are consistent with the national organization, we also strive to design and offer programs, activities, and philanthropies that are relevant to the needs, interests, and betterment of our local community.
Our local branch continues to offer connection with like-minded women through activities and advocacy aimed at improving equity for young women in education at the community, state, and national level.
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