Latest News and Updates
Newsletter: https://files.constantcontact.com/707331b9901/0421d3da-613e-408b-9dbd-f96b5c5283bd.pdf
This is the last month Kathi Farber is President. We are so grateful, Kathi, for your vision, your dedication, and your heart for this organization. You’ve transitioned us into a 501(c)3 nonprofit, sent increased numbers of girls the opportunity to go to STEM camp each summer, and been a great example to us all. We welcome Andee Steinman as the new 2026-2027 President.
You’re invited to our End-of-Year Mixer on May 15th at the Grapefruit Basil Restaurant located in the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells.
And come to Lunch Bunch on May 20th. Contact Sheila no later than May 18 email – sheilawarren25@yahoo.com or 818-422-9560 for reservations.
The April Meeting included our yearly elections for Board Members.
The AAUW Coachella Valley Board for 2026-2027 (elected unanimously) were (from left-to-right):
- President: Andee Steinman
- Secretary: Jan McCleery (and Webmaster)
- Financial Officer and Parliamentarian: Beth Ditmarson
- VP Membership: Kathi Farber
In addition, the Chairs for 2026-27 were announced :
- Sunshine: Arlene Gotshalk (shown above leading the officer induction)
- Tech Trek Coordinator: Bobbi Kelleher
- Grant Writer: Carol Marcuse
- STEM Treasurer: Phyllis Dunn
- Book Club: Pamela Jenning
- TTag: Janet Braslow
- Lunch Bunch: Sheila Warren
- Happy Hour Coordinator: Shelley Mitchell
- Out and About: Tina Byrn
- Public Policy: Francesca McElhatten
- Communications/Newsletter: Leslie Martinez
(Pictured above: Bobbi Kelleher, Carol Marcuse, Phyllis Dunn, Pamela Jenning, Janet Braslow, Sheila Warren, Shelley Mitchell)
The meeting was well-attended. The speaker was Deputy Chief Kyle Stjerne of the Palm Springs Police Department who talked about their use of technology (drones) to aid the force plus efforts to increase the number of females in the department.
It’s April! Spring is here!
To view the entire newsletter, click here: https://aauwcoachellavalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-AAUW-Newsletter.pdf
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! There’s still time to meet us for Wednesday Lunch Bunch at the California Bistro in Rancho Mirage. Email Sheila Warren <sheilawarren25@yahoo.com> if you want to come.
And there’s a few available seats on Saturday the 21st for our AAUW Luncheon at the Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert. RSVP to aauwcoachellavalley@gmail.com. Celeste R. Townsend, President and CEO of the California Indian Nations College or aka CINCollege will be our guest speaker on Saturday.
Join us and make a difference in the lives of young girls.
Download the March Newsletter here.
Now is the time for us to collect the funds we need to send our girls to STEM Camp!!!!
This is the reason AAUW Coachella Valley exists. And the lucky girls who get to go to camp (stay in college dorms and learn about science) return excited for higher education.
We’re short of funds this year. If you can, please donate now. Support our Coachella Valley girls!
Click the “Donate Now” button at the top of this page. Or here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=6CMHFDSZVGPQQ
February Events! Join us Feb 7th for our monthly lunch meeting and listen to California 36th District Assembly candidates share their stories, priorities, and hopes for our community. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeexWLrcPkFjY…/viewform
Plus check out our “Out & About” at Agua Caliente in Palm Springs, Lunch Bunch at Project Burger, and big Firebirds Fundraiser Feb 28.
2026 is here. January happenings:
Join us to meet like-minded people supporting Coachella Valley’s young ladies.
Our important mission is sending these kids who otherwise may not have the opportunity to summer STEM camp. It is a life-changing event for these young girls.
Please donate. We only have a few months to raise the money needed to send more to camp. Go to https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=6CMHFDSZVGPQQ
Tech Trek Recap – What AAUW Coachella Valley is all about: Sending young ladies to summer STEM camp for an educational and inspiring opportunity they otherwise wouldn’t have.
Our Tech Trek Tea was a wonderful success, and it was truly heartwarming to see everyone come together despite the wild rainy weather outside! A huge shout-out to Bobbi for making the entire event possible—so much love and appreciation for her incredible work. It was inspiring to see the girls and their families, hear their thoughtful speeches, and feel the energy and excitement they brought to the room. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a special afternoon.
Events like these remind us exactly why we do what we do.
