American Association of University Women
Lake/Sumter Branch, Inc.
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General Meeting Programs
January 25, 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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Join us for our annual STEM meeting to hear our Tech Trek 2024 campers share their experiences from the summer.
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You will want to come and meet these bright and inspiring young women, our future scientists!​
February 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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The program for this General Meeting will feature Rosie the Riveter who will discuss women's participation in World War II on the home front.
Be sure to join us for this informative and entertaining presentation.​
Check out this slide show about Tech Trek as it provides a wonderful overview of the Tech Trek experience. And visit our Tech Trek page for more information about the program.
Banned Books Reading Group
The DEI Committee invites you to its Banned Books Reading Group to discuss Where Colors Meet: A Tapestry of Black and White: Stories of Courage, Connection, and Transformation. Click HERE for a description of the book.
FYI: The book is not banned...yet! The ladies who shared their stories are from Palm Coast, FL. A few of them will be participating in the program for the March 22, 2025, General Meeting and share with us the creation of their group, SIS: Seeking Insights for Solutions.
For the book discussion, we will be meeting in person at the home of a branch member on January 19, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please email our hostess for more information or to reserve your place. Bring your own beverages and a snack to share.
Save the Date
February 10, 2025
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How to Read the Constitution...and Why
Beacon College Salon
Venetian Center
Leesburg, FL
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Lake/Sumter AAUW is proud to sponsor the beverage service for Kimberly Wehle's presentation of "How to Read the Constitution -- and Why" for the Beacon College Salon on February 10, 2025.
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Author, journalist, television legal analyst, and constitutional law scholar Kimberly Wehle reveals the essence of America's Constitution with a presentation based on her book, "How to Read the Constitution — and Why." In clear, simple terms, Wehle unpacks its significance and relevance today. By incorporating excerpts from the Constitution, she highlights its erosion and why it's crucial for every American to grasp this "red flag" moment in our democracy.​
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Each ticket includes a free meal
(vegetarian and gluten-free options available).
Meal service begins at 6:00 p.m.
Speaker presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.
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Tickets are Free; Reservations are Required
Registration opens December 30​
Annual Scholarship 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!
Click HERE for the January newsletter
“I can promise you that women working together
– linked, informed and educated –
can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”
Isabelle Allende
