AAUW Sacramento Members Directory
By Hedda Smithson
What was blue in 2021, bright pink in 2022, lime green in 2023, and lemon yellow in 2024? You got it! Our list of current members of AAUW Sacramento – our Membership Directory. Your 2025-26 directory, with its lovely purple cover, was mailed mid-September and should have reached you by now. PLEASE take a look at your entry and let Donna Holmes know of any updates. Her contact information is in the Membership Directory. THANKS!
And if you didn’t receive a 2025-26 Membership Directory, let Donna know.
Now, take a close look at the wealth of information available to you. The cover reminds us of our mission – Empowering women since 1881. Crucial basic information is found on page 1 – mission statements and current contact information. Next you will find the list of current leaders and an outline of the program year (which will be updated as the year progresses). Note how many women make our branch tick – think about how you could jump in and help. When was the last time you did something for the first time? Please read each issue of our Capital Ideas newsletter for modifications to our programs as well as branch news.
Pages 4 and 5 of the Directory cover membership requirements, board meetings and a brief summary of all things AAUW. In addition to our mission, we have interest and book groups. Many members of the Citrus Heights American River Branch (CHAR) have joined us and bring their energy, interest and book groups. Here is another way to get involved and meet new friends.
Beginning on Page 10 is the roster with contact information and, in many cases, the areas in which a member has earned degrees and from which institution of higher learning.
But wait – there’s more! A new feature is the list of members who have joined the AAUW Legacy Circle. Easy to do – and a good cause!
On pages 32-34 is the Zip Code Directory. Take a look at your zip code – see anyone you know? If not, reach out and make a new connection. Pages 35 and 36 list our Branch Named Gift Honorees and the names of the many women who have accepted the role of branch president – a few were repeat performances!!
Finally, we recognize our place in the digital world with links for Facebook, Instagram and our Members Only page where you may take a look at important branch documents.
The saying “many hands make light work” is exemplified in the production of the membership directory. Carrying the bulk of the effort is Donna Holmes, who collects your information and keeps a database that is used in putting together the document. A big shout-out goes to Lana Widman, who helped with formatting. Thank you, Lana!! A small crew of worker bees gathered to place sealers, postage and address labels for the 200+ directories to be mailed. Thank you to Donna Holmes, Vicki Kloock, Nancy McCabe and Hedda Smithson. Donna reports that the 2025-26 edition of the directory came out two months and two weeks earlier than last year!!!
Your Membership Team:
- Gloria Yost – Membership Recruitment
- Hedda Smithson – Membership Engagement
- Donna Holmes – Membership Treasurer
