The AAUW Glendale CA branch earned a Governance & Sustainability, Programming and Communications & External Relations Star in the National AAUW Five Star Program for FY25. This achievement reflects the branch’s commitment to advancing gender equity and aligning its programs, advocacy and sustainability efforts with AAUW’s strategic priorities. 

“We are so grateful for the time and energy you and your fellow leaders devote to this work. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition,” said Tremayne A. Parquet, deputy director of Advancement AAUW in his letter of congratulations to AAUW Glendale branch president Beverly Van Citters.

“Our branch members are thrilled to be recognized nationally. We are especially focused this year on raising funds to send seventh grade girls interested to Tech Trek, in Whittier. Through hands-on problem solving and encounters with women role models in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), AAUW Tech Trek helps girls see their futures while having nonstop fun. This one-week summer camp is backed by AAUW’s research and designed to make STEM fields exciting and accessible to girls in middle school – the age when girls’ participation in these fields statistically drops. For many girls, the weeklong camp sparks their curiosity and places them on a path toward success,” said Dr. Van Citters.

 Donations can be made to AAUW CA SPF, Memo TECH TREK Glendale* and mailed to: AAUW Glendale Branch, P.O. Box 887, Glendale, CA 91209-0887.