Standing Committees | AAUW Big Bear Valley (CA) Branch

Committees are the lifeblood of a non profit organization. Our branch is lucky to have such capable and skilled members who volunteer to chair these active groups.

Committee chair persons are chosen by the current President. We hope our members take a leadership role! To indicate your interest, drop an email to bbvaauw@gmail.com.

The Association has several active standing committees listed below.

PROGRAMS

This very active Committee plans regular events for the branch such as Margarita Mondays, Dine-Outs, Outdoor Activities and Lunch and Learns. The Committee is responsible for planning the Annual Membership Luncheon, the bi-annual Women in the Arts program, and the annual Tech Trek Girls reception.

Co-Chairs: Christie Walker & Stephanie Albrycht

PUBLIC POLICY

The committee is responsible for sharing proposed legislation impacting women and girls with our members and, when needed, issue calls to action to support or oppose legislation as requested by the National Association of University Women.

Chair: Laurie Wolfe

TECH TREK

AAUW California Tech Trek (Science and Math Camp for Girls) strives to develop interest and excitement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and self-confidence in eighth grade young women by providing the experience of living one week on a college campus and participating in hands-on activities in math, science and related fields. (Read More)

Chair: Sandy Senft

SCHOLARSHIPS

An ever-increasing student debt burden, the rising cost of higher education, and an ongoing need for education funding is an alarming reality of our times.

We know that women earn less than men, even one-year out of college, and thus may have more difficulty than men in paying off their student debt. AAUW’s educational funding for women remains an important element to closing the funding gap for women in higher education. AAUW Big Bear Valley annually awards scholarships for up to five senior girls from Big Bear High School for $1,000 each. (Read More)

Chair: Lindy Edmond

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

The purpose of the committee is to extend thanks, congratulations, or support for individual members through cards, telephone calls and various good will deeds. Members get a birthday card from this committee.