The Oakdale-Riverbank-Escalon Branch (ORE), founded in 1962, is committed to the educational, cultural and environmental improvement of our area as well as our world. We offer thought-provoking programs, varied interest groups and the opportunity to socialize with a diverse group of educated, interesting women. We share a common commitment to continued learning, women’s issues and community betterment. Our common mission in AAUW is to break through barriers for women and girls. Our branch’s primary function is to support and mentor young girls from our community, beginning in junior high with Tech Trek and continuing through high school and college.
Our membership base draws from the three Central Valley towns – Oakdale (population 22,936), Riverbank (population 24,482) and Escalon (population 13,657). There are no barriers to membership based on gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. We are privileged to share membership in the National AAUW and the California AAUW communities.
Current Events – 2024
2024 -2026 officers – Leah Silvestre Franklin, Co-President; Sharon Hawley-Crum, Treasurer; Carolyn O’Neal, Secretary; (not pictured, Mary Wolgamot, Co-President)
Time to FUNdraise to EMPOWER YOUNG WOMEN
Thursday, November 14th, 6:00 P.M.
Help empower local women and girls by attending and contributing to our fall Branch FUNd-raiser Thursday evening, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds raised will send up to ten incoming 8th grade girls to next summer’s week long Tech Trek STEM Camp, provide college scholarships for two Tech Trek alums graduating from high school in the spring, offer cash prizes to this year’s winners of our Speech Trek Contest and a stipend so one of our former scholarship recipients can attend the AAUW National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) where they can hone their leadership skills, make lifelong connections, and get ready to shape the world!
HEAR SOME TECH TREK GIRLS. SNACKS AND FUN TO SHARE. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
Individuals wishing to learn more about AAUW and our ORE Branch can email our Membership Director, Gail M., gmarganelli@att.net for information.