UPCOMING EVENTS
Megan Cope “A Model School”
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 6:00 pm, El Capitan High School, Merced
Check out the Programs page for a schedule of other upcoming events!
OCTOBER MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
I was excited to see so many of you at our Fall Brunch! It was wonderful to see so many Past Presidents of Merced AAUW present. During table talks and sharing we learned of some of the high school experiences that encouraged the coming of age in our life. Sharon Wainwright, a Past President, shared how an AAUW luncheon in high school planted the seed that she was going to college. Who were the people in your life that moved you to come of age? Who’s lives have you enriched?
We were thrilled during Sarah Lim’s presentation of historical and current information regarding our Merced County Museum and The Woman’s Club House. Sarah is so passionate about Merced County History and the Future that we could not help but be excited about the upcoming 150th anniversary of our beautiful Merced Courthouse taking place on Saturday, October 4th.
Members were able to select their favorite Sections for the year. Leaders were introduced and each gave a brief description of their section activities. If you have not reviewed your sections please email Becky Tietjen to update your
selections. Attendees were also able to sign up to help with Science Camp. If you are interested in helping with Science Camp please contact Dena Traina.
Officers were introduced and New Directories were distributed. If you were not present one of your section leaders has a directory to deliver to you.
It was announced that at the request of members your AAUW Board is exploring the feasibility of adding a scholarship at UC Merced to our educational opportunities in addition to our Merced College Transfer Scholarship. If you have any input please contact me through my email.
Programs this year are:
- October 7th at El Capitan High School, at 6 PM, the Principal, Megan Cope will share “A Model High School” a designation they received last year as one of eight schools.
- Sunday, December 7th we will gather for our annual Holiday Tea at Terry Rohrer’s Home from 3-5 PM. Bring your favorite teacup. Last Name N-Z Bring Treats!
- January 13, 2026, Gloria Valdovinos, Executive Director of the Downtown Partnership will present “Downtown- A Happening Place!”
- February 10, 2026, at the Gracey Room, Dee Near will Present “CUBA” one of her many travels.
- March 2026 HOPE HAUPTMAN an AAUW Fellowship Recipient will speak on “Clean Water” TIME: TBD LOCATION: TBD
- May 2nd2026 We will end the year at Linda Lucas’ Home for our Spring Brunch
Looking forward to seeing you at an AAUW Event!___________________________________________________________________________________