AAUW Concord

AAUW Concord Branch selects several girls from Concord schools to attend Tech Trek at Mills College during the summer. This fun-filled event provides opportunities to explore math and science as well as meet girls from other Bay Area schools. This year's three winners are shown below (from left to right): Shuk Wai Lau, Shannon Barbour, and Nanise Ma`ake.

Four of the six newly named 2008 recipients of the annual EF scholarships from Concord Branch are pictured below. They are left to right: Laura Medina, Karla Lanzas, Jennifer Breckel, and Esther Kim

Not pictured are Ann Kobayashi and Crystal Tieu.

Recipients of the Past Presidents Scholarships Hilda Haikins and Laura Milstead, students at CSU East Bay, were introduced at the September General meeting.

Our branch has, from the earliest years, supported a two-fold scholarship program--local scholarships plus contributions to the Association for fellowships. Our branch members have always felt that both local scholarships and post graduate work have equal importance.

AAUW's Educational Foundation (EF), which is a tax-exempt and not-for-profit organization, supports the oldest and largest non-university fellowship fund for women on a national level. Our branch contributes funds each year to EF.

In an effort to make all of our scholarship contributions tax-deductible, steps toward the establishment of a non-profit foundation to support our local scholarships were started in 1982. The Concord University Women's Education Foundation (CUWEF or CEF) was established in 1985, and became an IRS 501(c) exempt organization in 1987. Association approval was given in 1983.

By setting up CEF, we have been able yearly to award funds both locally and to Association.

Sound like fun? It's a good way to spend the day, enjoy the company of some really great people and earn dollars for our scholarship program.


		Scholarships Tech Trek Scholarship Recipients - 2008 AAUW Concord Branch selects several girls from Concord schools to attend Tech Trek at Mills College during the summer. This fun-filled event provides opportunities to explore math and science as well as meet girls from other Bay Area schools. This year's three winners are shown below (from left to right): Shuk Wai Lau, Shannon Barbour, and Nanise Ma`ake. EF Scholarship Recipients - 2008 Four of the six newly named 2008 recipients of the annual EF scholarships from Concord Branch are pictured below. They are left to right: Laura Medina, Karla Lanzas, Jennifer Breckel, and Esther Kim Not pictured are Ann Kobayashi and Crystal Tieu. Past Presidents Scholarship Recipients - 2008 Recipients of the Past Presidents Scholarships Hilda Haikins and Laura Milstead, students at CSU East Bay, were introduced at the September General meeting. Contributing to Concord Branch EF and CEF Scholarship Funds Our branch has, from the earliest years, supported a two-fold scholarship program--local scholarships plus contributions to the Association for fellowships. Our branch members have always felt that both local scholarships and post graduate work have equal importance. AAUW's Educational Foundation (EF), which is a tax-exempt and not-for-profit organization, supports the oldest and largest non-university fellowship fund for women on a national level. Our branch contributes funds each year to EF. In an effort to make all of our scholarship contributions tax-deductible, steps toward the establishment of a non-profit foundation to support our local scholarships were started in 1982. The Concord University Women's Education Foundation (CUWEF or CEF) was established in 1985, and became an IRS 501(c) exempt organization in 1987. Association approval was given in 1983. By setting up CEF, we have been able yearly to award funds both locally and to Association. Funds for the support of EF and CEF come from the following sources: Donations and contributions Entertainment Book Sales: These books offer special discounts on food, travel, movies sports, shopping and more in the bay area and nationwide. Sales take place in the fall. 49er Games: Our members join with those of other local branches to staff a concession stand at the 49er home games. Sound like fun? It's a good way to spend the day, enjoy the company of some really great people and earn dollars for our scholarship program. Call Ronni Collmer (827-1815) if you'd like to join in the fun.