American Association of University Women
Lake/Sumter Branch, Inc.
Latest News
Annual Fundraiser Forms Available
This year's flyer and donation form for the fundraiser that supports Lake/Sumter AAUW's Scholarship Program are now available. Download them HERE.
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​Again this year, Gold in Art Jewelers has donated a stunning piece for the drawing: the 18k gold bracelet pictured at right.
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For each $10 donated, a card with the donor's name on it will be entered into a chance drawing. The winner's name will be drawn at our February 22, 2025, General Meeting. Donors do not need to be present to win; the drawing and the meeting are open to the public.
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So, get your tickets and help worthy young women complete their undergraduate education...and maybe you'll win the bracelet, too!
General Meeting Programs
September Meeting Follow Up
Rich Killion, vice president for advancement and strategy at Beacon College in Leesburg, was the speaker at our September General Meeting.
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Mr. Killion gave a presentation about how Beacon College is meeting the needs of neurodivergent individuals. Their dedication to meeting the needs of these students makes the College a special place.
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Also joining our meeting was Amanda, a Beacon College graduate who was one of our AAUW Scholarship recipients. That funding helped support Amanda for the final two years of her undergraduate work.
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Pictured are Rich Killion, Branch Co-President Jennifer, Amanda, and Branch Co-President Bonnie.
October 26, 2024, General Meeting
Fish Hawk Recreation Center (Note Different Location)
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!
November 23, 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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Beverly Steele from the community of Royal will be the speaker at the November General Meeting with a presentation about her community and the Young Performing Artists group she created there. Come to the meeting and learn about our neighbors to the west.
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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.
Click HERE for the October newsletter
“I can promise you that women working together
– linked, informed and educated –
can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”
Isabelle Allende
