Left to right: Maddy Rohm, AZ Science Center; Mary Kenny, president, AAUW SE Valley; and Dr. Carissa Lynch, dean of students, San Marcos Elementary School (photo by Mary Dellai)
Mary Humecke
The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW Southeast Valley on March 21, exceeded expectations! Almost two hundred people attended and were treated to delicious appetizers while enjoying acoustic guitar selections masterfully played by local musician Joe Lombardi.
The speakers, Dr. Carissa Lynch, dean of students at San Marcos Elementary School and Maddy Rohm, Arizona Science Center along with an impressive slide presentation made an impactful statement about the importance of our work and how the annual fundraiser supports that work.
The beautiful raffle baskets and impressive silent auction items along with proceeds from a first time “wine pull” brought in close to $15,000 that will be awarded as scholarships later this year to deserving women attending Chandler Gilbert Community College (CGCC) and allow girls who couldn’t otherwise attend to participate in STEM programs at the Arizona Science Center.
Big thanks to all who attended to support STEM education for girls and women! If you know a woman planning to attend Chandler Gilbert Community College in the fall who is focused on STEM and would benefit from a scholarship, more information and an application can be obtained by contacting the AAUW Southeast Valley Branch at AAUW.SEV.AZ@gmail.com.
AAUW Southeast Valley Branch has a special interest in community issues and programs that affect the lives of its members who live mainly in Chandler, Gilbert and Sun Lakes.
AAUW is a diverse group that encourages participation by those who wish to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, philanthropy, and research. It also supports education and legislation impacting girls and women.
The Southeast Valley Branch of AAUW was chartered in 1989. AAUW is a national organization open to all graduates holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution. There are more than 170,000 members across 1,000 local branches.
Are you looking for a way to make a difference, meet other accomplished and interesting women and have fun together? Join us and be a part of change in the making! For more information, email us at AAUW.SEV.AZ@gmail.com.