President Leah Silvestre Franklin will gavel in the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Oakdale, Riverbank, Escalon Branch’s 63rd year fall membership meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept.13.

The Oakdale Branch was chartered in April 1962. In 1989 the branch added Riverbank to its name to include members residing there. When the Escalon Branch disbanded in 1995, the remaining members joined the Oakdale-Riverbank Branch. In 2006, the branch’s official title became the Oakdale-Riverbank-Escalon (ORE) Branch.

In her message to members about the upcoming meeting, Silvestre Franklin said: “I am so looking forward to our first meeting of the year. This will be our welcome back meeting. We will get caught up, and review the upcoming year’s meetings. Please feel free to bring a guest, or someone who may be interested in learning about our fabulous branch.”

Individuals in accord with AAUW’s mission who hold an associates or higher degree from an institution of the AAUW list of qualified institutions and persons holding an honorary degree are also invited to attend. A light repast will be served at the conclusion of the morning’s activities.

The meeting open to members, guests and prospective members will be held in a member’s home on Saturday, Sept. 13 starting at 10 a.m.; individuals who are interested in attending or who want more information about the meeting or AAUW’s mission can email membership director, Gail Marganelli at gmarganelli@att.net.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and more than 800 college and university members. Learn more at www.aauw.org. Branch information is at http://ore-ca.aauw.net or by emailing the branch at AAUW.ORE@gmail.com.