AAUW, Carlsbad, NM, Branch Inc.  Newsletter

About Us

The Carlsbad Branch of AAUW was organized in May 1928, five years before the state organization was established. One of the purposes of AAUW, as defined by the original charter is “to unite alumnae of different institutions for practical education work.” Membership in AAUW is intended to encourage women to continue their intellectual growth, to further the advancement of women, and to discharge their special responsibility to society. Throughout the past century, Carlsbad’s branch of AAUW has succeeded in promoting these principles through many different programs and activities. The most enduring activity has been scholarships for girls for excellent academic achievement in high school. The first award was given in 1929 and continues today.

Branch Officers for 2009-2010

President-Karen Nelson

Membership Chair-Lezlie Gravens/ Shannon Kinkade

Program Chair– Shila Marek

Finance Chair-Mary Cherryhomes

Recording Secretary-Norma Castaneda

EF Chair-Mary Sandford

LAF Liaison-Roxanne Lara

Public Policy Chair-Faith Goad

Academic Coordinator-Truth LaClair

Scholarship Chair-Carol Parr

Communications Chair–Jeanette Throneberry

Web Page/Newsletter-Karen Nelson

Historian-Virginia Spruiell

Hospitality/Courtesy- Oriann Molinar