American Association of University Women
Lake/Sumter Branch, Inc.
Tech Trek Update
Tech Trek is a week-long residential summer camp sponsored by AAUW-Florida and focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) for rising 8th grade girls. Our Tech Trek Committee received 24 nominations for the 2025 camp and is now interviewing the 14 girls who completed applications. They will send recommendations to AAUW-Florida by March 10; the girls should learn their selection status by the end of March.
Visit our Tech Trek page for more information about this program and how you can contribute.
Scholarship Update
Our scholarship committee also is interviewing applicants for our University Women Scholarship Program. Eligible applicants have completed the first two years toward their baccalaureate degrees, are seeking support to their undergraduate studies, and are from Lake Sumter State College and Beacon College. Recipients will be presented at our Spring Luncheon in May.
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Visit our Scholarships page for more information about this program and how you can contribute.
Briefs
Coming Events
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Spring Movie and Discussion, Sunday, March 16, 2025, 12:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Royal Historic 40 Acres and a Mule Tour, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Farewell to the Old Card Mah Jongg Celebration, Thursday, March 27, 2025 CANCELLED
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2025 North Florida AAUW Leadership Conference, Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Clydesdale Farm Day Trip, Thursday, April 10, 2025
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LWV Tricounty: Empowering Voters Through Election Reform, Saturday, April 12, 2025 NEW!
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Spring Luncheon, Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Jewelry Drawing
Jay Ingalls’ last-minute ticket purchase at the Steve Poltz concert was a winner. Jay bought his ticket for the drawing during the concert’s intermission, and Richie Kleusener of Gold in Art Jewelers, who donated the beautiful bracelet, drew it from all tickets purchased for the drawing.​ Pictured at right, Scholarships Committee Co-Chair Susan G. held the microphone as Richie read the winner's name.
Jay immediately turned to his friend, our very own Jacquie L., and said, “This is for you, sweetie” as he clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
But the real winners are our scholarship recipients who will benefit from the money raised in this year’s fundraiser.
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s drawing but especially to Richie Kleusener for his generous support.
Visit our Scholarships page for more information about the program and how you can contribute.
General Meeting Programs
March 22, 2025
Allamanda Recreation Center
1515 St. Charles Place
The Villages
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation
Program starts at 10:00 a.m.
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Our General Meeting program in March will feature members of Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS). A group of two Black and two White women from Palm Coast, SIS came together in 2020 after the death of George Floyd to dialogue and connect. The SISters' presentation will describe their group's process for communicating across cultures. Visit the SIS website or watch this video to learn more about the group.
April 26, 2025
Allamanda Recreation Center
1515 St. Charles Place
The Villages
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation
Program starts at 10:00 a.m.
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Florida Poison Control will be the topic of our General Meeting program in March.​​
February Program Follow-up
Rosie the Riveter (aka Angie Morthland) presented a stimulating and energetic program about women's roles in World War II, with special attention to Florida women.
View our photo essay to learn more about the morning's program.
Click HERE for the March newsletter
“I can promise you that women working together
– linked, informed and educated –
can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”
Isabelle Allende
