American Association of University Women
Lake/Sumter Branch, Inc.
Latest News
General Meeting Programs
September 28, 2024, General Meeting
Allamanda Recreation Center
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation
Program starts at 10:00 a.m.
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Our program topic is “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” featuring speaker Rich Killion, Vice President of Advancement and Strategy at Beacon College. Rich will be sharing his unique story of teaching students with learning and attention differences. Beacon College, located in Leesburg, FL, is a highly ranked college known for social diversity and educating students who learn differently.
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Join us for our first meeting after the summer break. We hope to see you there!
October 26, 2024, General Meeting
Fish Hawk Recreation Center
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation
Program Starts at 10:00 a.m.
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A speaker from the League of Women Voters will be at the October General Meeting with a presentation on the
constitutional amendments that are on the November ballot. Come and prepare to make an informed vote.
Also, Woody High from Wildwood Boosters will be in attendance recruiting judges for their annual Science Fair.
What a great way to give back to the community!
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We welcome all visitors, so join us!
Adopt-a-Precinct at the Election
Our Adopt-a-Precinct team served the community while raising funds for camperships and scholarships. Thanks to all who worked at the polls during the recent primary election.
New Tech Trek Media
Check out this new slide show about Tech Trek. Intended for prospective campers, it provides a wonderful overview of the Tech Trek experience. And visit our Tech Trek page for more information about the program.
2024-25 Public Policy Forums
AAUW-Florida has announced the schedule for its 2024-25 Public Policy Forums. These monthly online programs present policy issues in our State from a nonpartisan and equity-focused perspectives. See our Public Policy page for more information about this program, the full schedule, and how to register.
Redesigned Members' Pages
Now Available to Members
Lake/Sumter AAUW Branch members now have a new resource in the newly redesigned Members' Pages.
Members have available to them current Branch administration materials, but will now have leadership resources and archival materials as well.
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We invite all members to visit the new Members' Pages...and send us a message to let us know what you think.
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In addition to our Newsletter Archive which is already available to the public, we will soon have a Branch scrapbook to illustrate events and activities that have defined us over the years. So, check back soon and often.
Click HERE for the September newsletter
“I can promise you that women working together
– linked, informed and educated –
can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”
Isabelle Allende
