Morro Bay Branch                        

AAUW Morro Bay Branch has been described as:

"A group that really knows the meaning of teamwork!"

"A totally awe inspiring group of wonderful women!"

The Morro Bay Branch through its fund raising efforts supports the following :

National:

    ** AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, which offers legal assistance to women seeking redress for workplace discrimination in higher education.

    ** AAUW Educational Foundation's Eleanor Roosevelt Fund, which aids women enrolled in advanced university degree programs.

Local :

     * Morro Bay High School: Annual Academic Awards Banquet and Women in History Essay Contest.
     * San Luis Obispo County:   Academic Decathlon.
     * Los Osos Middle School: Sponsorship of as seventh grade girl for "Tech Trek" a science camp experience.
     *Cuesta Community College:  Senior's Day at the college; College for Kids Scholarships; Cuesta College Chorus  and a nursing scholarship for a returning student.
      *Community Service Donations: Planned Parenthood, San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter and books for the Morro Bay Library.

Membership in the Morro Bay Branch includes the following interest groups:

        Antiques group                                                             International relations dicsussion group

        Afternoon and evening bridge groups                       Gourmet cooking and/or dining  group

        Book discussion group                                                Play reading group

        Spanish group                                                                Stitchery group

        Walking group

Mission Statement:  "AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change."

Diversity Statement:   "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, disability or class."

If you are a college graduate and would like further information about the Morro Bay Branch, please contact us:

Nancy Burke, President (805)772-1735
Email:  nano@fix.net

Joyce Bauer, Membership (805)772-2734
Email: zowiebauer@aol.com