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Membership dues are $44.00 yearly, although there are YWCA is the oldest and largest women’s organization in
different levels of involvement and membership. Club
administration, projects, and programs are financed by
club level fees. Each region also can set its own dues
based on regional activities and projects. Meeting times
and locations are all determined by each individual club.
You can also contact Communications Director Jessica
Levinson at Jessica@soroptimist.org
The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc
(AJLI)
Website: http://www.ajli.org Local site: jlsdca@sbc-
global.net
Mission: “promoting voluntarism, developing the poten-
tial of women, and improving communities through the
effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its
purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Founded in 1901 by a 19 year old NYC debutante, Mary
Harriman. Her intent was to improve health, nutrition,
and literacy among New York City immigrants. Eleanor
Roosevelt became a member of this chapter in 1903.
The second Junior League formed in 1907. During World
War I, Junior Leagues played an active role, selling
bonds and working in Army hospitals. The San Fran-
cisco Junior League formed a motor delivery service that
served as a model for the nationwide Red Cross Motor
Corps. Today, there are over 170,000 Junior League
members; 293 Junior Leagues in US, Canada, Mexico,
and UK.
To join SD chapter:
The 9 month Provisional Member training program begins
each September.
Application deadline = August 15, 2008 for the 2008-2009
Provisional year.
All women interested in learning more about becoming
a member of the JLSD are invited to attend a prospec-
tive member informational event. Membership dues are
$150.00.
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
Website: http://www.ywca.org/ Local Website:
http://www.ywcasandiego.org
Founded in London in 1855 by Emma Robarts and
Mrs. Arthur Kinnaird; introduced in the US in 1858 – the
May/June 2008
the US. The YWCA of San Diego County was created in
1907.
Mission: Strives to create opportunities for women’s
growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a com-
mon vision: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all
people. To thrust its collective power toward the elimi-
nation of racism, wherever it exists, and by any means
necessary.
Throughout the world there are YMCAs in 122 countries
serving 25 million women and their families. In the United
States there are nearly 300 YWCA associations at over
1,300 sites serving almost 2 million members and partici-
pants. There is 1 chapter in San Diego which services the
entire county.
San Diego’s YWCA tackles domestic violence and
homelessness and provides legal services and counsel-
ing. There are no fees at the YMCA San Diego. It is no
longer a membership organization, but donations are
encouraged and welcomed. For more information, con-
tact Melanie D. Seales at 619-239-0355, ext 218
San Diego
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Woman
Website: http://www.aauw.org
Founded in 1911, AAUW San Diego is the original
“mother” AAUW organization in San Diego. Membership 7
in AAUW San Diego is open to all graduates who hold an
associate’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited
college or university. In principle and in practice, AAUW
values and seeks a diverse membership. There are no
barriers to full participation in AAUW San Diego on the
basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability or class.
Main focus: “Education and equity for all women and
girls, lifelong education and positive societal change.”
Branch members pay national, state, and branch dues:
Branch members national dues = $47
San Diego members dues = $76
State dues = $16
Students: Undergraduates in two- or four-year regionally
accredited educational institutions can join as branch stu-
dent affiliates or student-affiliates-at-large; national dues
are $17 per year (San Diego student fee = $41, state =
$16)
Members receive:
A voice in government, the AAUW Outlook magazine,
access to fellowships, grants, and awards, professional
and educational support, and updates on research on
issues that matter to women
Membership application is online; SD branch number:
(858) 586-1339