AAUW Auburn (CA) Branch

President’s Message

Welcome to AAUW Auburn. AAUW (American Association of University Women) advocates for gender equality in education, economic security, and leadership at the national, state, and local levels. We empower women through scholarships, sponsorships, public policy advocacy, and training. Check out the resources at https://www.aauw.org/get-empowered/

The Auburn AAUW Branch provides scholarships to graduating high school students, women returning to college to complete an education, those moving from a 2-year college to 4-year university, and graduate students. We also support a number of “Trek” programs including Tech Trek (a science, technology, engineering and math oriented camp), Speech Trek and Gov Trek.

But there is so much more to enjoy with Auburn AAUW. Our Branch members may participate in a number of Interest Groups offering educational, active and social opportunities including book clubs, creative arts, bridge, gourmet, hiking and other groups. We also encourage all members to try out our Volunteer activities.

Join AAUW Auburn to reinvigorate friendships and meet new people from our community. Come meet fabulous folks who drive, influence, and support so much of the Auburn Community. Join for the mission and stay for the fun!

Upcoming meetings / events:

Speech Trek 2026 The fourth annual Speech Trek for Auburn-area high school students will take place Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Registration opens November 1st, 2025. Check out the article about the contest in the September 24th edition of the Auburn Journal.

Here are a few save the dates:

Saturday, January 31, 2026 – The Interbranch Council Annual Luncheon invites all members to attend its annual luncheon featuring speaker Deanna Arthur from California State AAUW and two of the AAUW Fund scholarship winners. Use this link to reserve your spot today; deadline is January 20, 2026 or reserve by mail with $35 check payable to AAUW Sacramento & send to AAUW, P.O. Box 7872, Auburn, CA 95604 (the complete invitation and details are here).
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – Speech Trek and General Meeting – location – Lakeside room in Regional Park.
The speech prompt for the students this year is in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary since the Declaration of Independence in 1776. They are asked to identify specific freedoms and ideals articulated in the Declaration that remain unfulfilled or threatened in contemporary society. The students are challenged to say how we can revive the spirit of civic engagement, resistance to injustice, and commitment to self-government that animated the original struggle for independence.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 5:30pm – 9:00p.m. Trivia Bee – Benefiting local Scholarships for young girls and women at First Congregational Church, Auburn, CA. Teams are forming now • Call Gayla Hibbert 408-206-9408. Tickets Online at Auburn-CA.AAUW.net and at Roper’s Jewelry or call Pam at (530) 305-3053 $60 in advance / $65 at the door Click here for flyer
Monday, April 20, 2026 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm – General meeting and slate of officers – speaker and location TBD
Monday, May 18, 2026 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm – installation of officers – speaker and location TBD
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 5:00pm – 7:00 pm – Scholarship honorees’ presentations – Vista Sierra Hotel – refreshments provided