November 18, 2025 General Meeting
Emma Bishopp, a holistic nutrition consultant and Level 3 Restorative Wellness Practitioner gave a presentation Her formal training began at Bauman College in Berkeley where she developed a strong foundation in nutrition and health. Committed to expanding her expertise, Emma pursued advanced training with Restorative Wellness Solutions, focusing on the interpretation and application of functional lab testing to help clients identify the root causes and blocking factors undermining their well-being.
Here are handouts from her presentation.
Hidden sources of sugar
Beginners guide to Sea-Veggies
Shoppers Guide to Pesticides
Mediterranean Diet
October 21, 2025 General Meeting
Public Policy Presentation
The first speaker was local Assemblywoman, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. The primary focus of her presentation was Prop 50, the November 4 ballot measure approved by the California legislature as a response to “partisan gerrymandering” in Republican-led states. If passed, Prop 50 will approve a temporary congressional map that would potentially give California Democrats four more seats in Congress.Next, Dr. John Nickerson and School Board Member, Nancy Kendzierski, with the Acalanes Union High School District, presented the background, selection process, final map, and implications of the new Trustee Area Election System, adopted by the District on October 15. No longer will the District’s five school board members be elected by all voters in the District. Instead, each board member will be elected by voters within the Trustee Area where they reside. To learn more about the process and the final Trustee Area Map selected, you can go to the District’s website:https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx
Dr.Nickerson also said how much he appreciates our Branch’s support for the District over the last two to three years, with our members attending Board Meetings and speaking in support of their efforts. Branch President, Denise Burian, spoke briefly about how our AAUW values of ensuring a fair and unbiased education, as well as a safe environment for all students, align perfectly with the District’s values. (Click to enlarge pictures)
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- Superintendent John Nickerson
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- State Representative Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
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- Acalanes School Board Member Nancy Kendzierski
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- Burckhalter School Toy Drive was explained to members
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- School board mapping
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- Karen Feeney, Denise Burain, Superintendent Nickerson, Nancy Kendzierski
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- Public Policy Committee Members with Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
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- AAUW members and guests
September 16, 2025 General Meeting
Showcase is the introductory meeting for the ’25-26 year.
We review our priorities and programs with a chance to visit interest group activities. (Click to enlarge pictures)
May Luncheon
AAUW-OML CELEBRATES OUR 2025 DISTINGUISHED WOMAN Lana Reichick
Click Here to read Lana’s many contributions to our OML branch
A wonderful luncheon recognized Lana Reichick and our AAUW Fund Branch Gift Honoree Chris Laszcz-Davis. We also installed the 2025-2026 Board Members and celebrated many projects and achievements of the year. (click to enlarge pics)
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- Brenn and Lana
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- New branch officers
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- Chris Laszcz-Davis Branch Honoree
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- Shari Simon installed our new Branch officers
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- Membership Chair Laura Wittenberg
Sunday April 27, 2025 Meeting
Scholarship and Tech Trek Awards Program
Our OML April meeting highlighted the recipients of our fundraising for the year. These women represent the best and brightest future leaders.
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- 2025 Scholarship Committee
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- Christy Tormey guest speaker
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- Tech Trek scholarship awardees with Jan Cushman
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- Saint Mary’s Awardees Sophia, Felicia, Rebecca & Mayra with speaker Christy Tormey. High School Awardees Jenna and Emma in the back.
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- High School and Saint Mary’s awardees with Tech Trek awardees on the right. Chameeta Denton Saint Mary’s High Potential Program director
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- Christy Tormey Speaker for the scholarship and awards program with Jan Cushman Tech Trek chairperson.
Tuesday March 18, 2025 General Meeting
SENIOR SCAMS and FRAUD
with Guest Speaker EMILY MILSTEIN
The Federal Trade Commission reports that consumers lost over $3 billion to fraud in 2022, double the 2021 amount. There was an opportunity to brainstorm how our communities, policy holders and other stakeholders can address these challenges.
The 2025 Distinguished Woman for AAUW-OML Lana Reichick was introduced. She will be honored at our May luncheon.
February 18, 2025 General Meeting
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS and its IMPACT on the PROGRESS of WOMEN
Guest Speaker: Beth H. Parker, Esq.
Beth Parker will explore the history, progress and status of reproductive rights in the United States; important milestones; impact on economy, education and families; and to the extent available, legislative activity addressing these rights today.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 General Meeting
Joint General Meeting with AAUW-DAW
at the Lafayette Library
Prenatal Equity Initiative: Addressing Racial Disparities
in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
The November General Meeting featured Faith Bennett, an AAUW Fellowship recipients speak about her doctoral studies at UC Davis as a 2024-25 National Fellow. Her excellent presentation reviewed some history I CA of Labor and Gender
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- Marilyn Evans AAUW Fund Chair with Faith and Denise
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- Some board members enjoying the meeting
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- The fundraising challenge
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- President Denise Burian
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- Faith Bennett
The October General Meeting for Voting Information was conducted by AAUW-OML and the League of Women Voters, Diablo Valley. They reviewed 10 propositions on the November ballot to help us better understand the confusing ballot initiatives.
The September General Meeting “Showcase” was a great informational meeting to share the mission of AAUW National and our Branch Priorities for this coming year. The branch fundraiser for this year was outlined and got off to a great start. (Click to enlarge pics)
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- Fundraiser
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- Public Policy
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- Enjoying our first meeting
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- Burckhalter