Visit and tour of Jessica’s House in Turlock, April 4, 2024; our Branch Program event
March AAUW WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EVENT; Empowering Women and Girls
Modesto’s Mayor Sue Zwehlen gave a history of several important women ( Heide Warner and Peggy Menninger) of Modesto history. Lise Talbott and Elena Welch were honored for their contributions in the community.
Women’s History Month Program event
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Educational Funds Luncheon, February 24, 2024; a joint event of Modesto/ Turlock AAUW and Oakdale- Riverbank- Escalon AAUW. Our AAUW Educational Fund Fellow, Hope Haupton, and speaker will receive her PhD at UC, Merced with graduation in May 2024.
AAUW Fall 2023 Branch Fundraiser, November 12
Monies raised benefit Tech Trek, High School Scholarships and Branch contributions to AAUW Educational Funds Program, AAUW Fall 2023 Branch Fundraiser, November 12
BRANCH MEMBERSHIP BRUNCH, September 9, 2023. Dr Haley Ye, CSU, Stanislaus Dean of zGraduate Studies and Professor of Climatology , C/U Representative and Member addressed the gathering. One of the 2023 Tech Trek girls spoke about her camp experiences.
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2023
Modesto Farmers Market AAUW Information Booth on August 31st. ( Top photo)
.Turlock Farmers Market AAUW Information Booth in September ( 2nd photo)
AAUW
Branch 2023 High School scholarship recipients,
May 6, 2023
Scholarship recipients from Ceres High School, Enochs High School ( Modesto), Modesto High School, Pitman High School ( Turlock), Turlock High School. Recognized at our Branch lunceon at Page Lavender Farm.
March 9, 2023, Women’s History Month Event
March 9, 2023, Women’s History Month Event
Three life stories of three local women who overcame many challenges. Presented AAUW Branch members and friends at Berg Hall, Turlock.
AAUW FUNDS LUNCHEON, February 25, 2023 at The Fruit Yard near Modesto. Our speaker, AAUW Fellowship recipient, Patricia Martin, PhD candidate UCLA. This was a joint branch event, Turlock/Modesto and Oakdale-Escalon-Riverbank AAUWs.
September 2022
September 2022 Branch Membership event; Tech Trek girls presentations
May 2022
May 2022 High School Scholarship and Branch Officer Installation Luncheon at Pageo Lavendar Farm
May 2022
May 2022 High School Scholarship and Branch Officer Installation Luncheon at Pageo Lavendar Farm
April 2022
AAUW, April 2022 , New Members event
March 2022
March 2022 , Women’s History Month Event
Modesto Branch of the American Association of University Women’s Scholarship Honoree Day and Officer Installation!
Modesto Branch Honoree Day May 1, 2021
Science Day at CSUS on March 7th, 2020 with Modesto/ Turlock Branch members and CSU, Stanislaus Branch members
December 13, 2019: Holiday Soup Supper
December 13, 2019: Holiday Soup Supper
November 3,2019: Annual Scholarship Wine Social Fundraiser at Toscana’s in Turlock
October 17, 2019: Table Talk—Alana Scott, Women’s Education and Leadership League in Modesto
September 21, 2019, Annual Membership Brunch; featured 2 of our 5 2019 Tech Trek girls
2019 NCCWL participants from CSU, Stanislaus
May 4, 2019: High school scholarships, Named Gift Honoree, Installation of Officers luncheon at Pageo’s Lavender Farm
Educational Fund luncheon on March 16, 2019; Modesto/Turlock and Oakdale-Riverbank-Escalon AAUW branches luncheon
SCCW 2019 Outstanding Living Pioneer, Hanna Renning; active Branch member
January 24,2019 NCCWL speaker
2018 Wine Social, November
2018 Wine Social
SOUP SUPPER , December 2018
MEMBERSHIP BRUNCH, September 15, 2018
August 2018
June 2018
April 2018
March 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
pink power
Modesto/Turlock AAUW table at gathering after Modesto Women’s March, January 20, 2018.
Some of the brochures on Modesto/Turlock AAUW table January 20, 2018.
November 2017
Silent action items— wreath and small succulent garden
One of the many handmade quilts in the Silent Auction
Nice selection of Silent Auction items
Silent Auction items
Pat Portwood, member, in charge of Opportunity drawing
Tech Trek 2027 Helpers for Opportunity drawing
Attendees participating in Opportunity drawing
Toscana’s
Buffet meal plus wine from local wineries donated to event.
Table center piece flowers; for sale after event
Business donors plus branch member donations
Toscana’s
October 2017
Membership brunch/ kickoff, September 16th
Membership brunch/ kickoff, September 16th
Membership brunch/ kickoff, September 16th
Membership brunch/ kickoff, September 16th
Membership brunch/ kickoff, September 16th
May 2017
Event speaker, Dr. Ellen Junn, CSU, Stanislaus President and branch members talks about her life and life/programs at CSU, Stanislaus
Co VP Programs addresses event participants with co VP Programs Hanna Renning
May 6th Event
Jeani Ferrari, Event honoree, and Dr. Ellen Junn, new branch member and CSU, Stanislaus President
Jeani and John Ferrari, Turlock residents and community activists
Honoree Jeani Ferrari and Branch President Mary Giventer
Honoree Jeani Ferrari speaking about her school, church, community involvement over the years.
President Mary Giventer conduct business meeting
Installation of branch 2017-2018 officers
Turlock’s Pitman High School recipient. Future student at CSU, Stanislaus
Enochs High School recipient and future Auburn University student
March 2016
Dave Menshew, member and Forenic Biotech Teacher Modesto’s Enochs High School, talked to the group about the school program he created.
Wanda Bonnell, member and CSU, Stanislaus Opportunity Program, spoke about programs offered for students.
Carol Anderson, member, talked about The StartSmart program at CSU, Stanislaus for women and men students.
Pat Portwood, co VP Membership talks to the group. Seated to her left are Hanna and Dieter Renning.
Branch President, Mary Giventer, welcomes luncheon attendees
Evo Silva, manager Save Mart Lander Road, Turlock– Beverly Schlegel, Modesto area Tech Trek coordinator– Valerie Doherty, Turlock area Tech Trek coordinator– Tony DeWinkle, manager Save Mart Geer Road, Turlock
Event speaker, Dr. Ellen Junn, CSU, Stanislaus President and branch members talks about her life and life/programs at CSU, Stanislaus
November 2016
Art Silent Auction paintings, photos from local artists. Diane W., local artist and coordinator of art auction items.
Art Silent Auction paintings, photos from local artists. Diane W., local artist and coordinator of art auction items.
Event chairperson, Valerie D. and Opportunity Drawing coordinator. Hanna R.
Event table. Buffet dinner and wine from Gallo and Delicato Wineries.
Event chairperson, Valerie D. and Opportunity Drawing coordinator. Hanna R.
Event table. Buffet dinner and wine from Gallo and Delicato Wineries.
Tables set for event participants with Silent Auction tables along the sides of the room.
Tables set for event participants with Silent Auction tables along the sides of the room.