On Saturday, March 21st, ten members of the AAUW SLO branch attended the March meeting of the AAUW Five Cities-Pismo Beach branch. The featured speaker was Brandee Brown Puett, Development Director of Lumina Alliance. She shared with us about the programs and services of the local organization that supports survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Brandee is familiar with AAUW because she is the mother of a 2025 Tech Trek student from Los Osos. Some of the services they offer include a 24-hour crisis & information line, advocacy & legal referrals, emergency shelter, transitional housing, therapy, and prevention.
Following the program, the Five Cities members held a business meeting that some of our members observed. Its purpose was to discuss whether to disband the branch or merge it with another. They decided to continue for another year, during which time they will work toward a merger with another branch.
Following the program, the Five Cities members held a business meeting that some of our members observed. Its purpose was to discuss whether to disband the branch or merge it with another. They decided to continue for another year, during which time they will work toward a merger with another branch.
Gail Wakefield
