Lunch Bunch

We have been pleased to see about 15 to 16 young women attend our monthly lunch
bunch group this year. In November we were all inspired by Karen Vallejos’ sharing of
her journey from a “Dreamer” to law school to executive director of the non-profit, The Dream Project (founded by our Arlington AAUW member, Emma Violand Sanchez!). The Dream Project helps young folks without documentation have access to a college degree. She shared info on scholarship opportunities available to our students.

Our December meeting was cancelled due to required testing before winter break ,and we look forward to our January meeting on January 22nd at Arlington Community High School at 12:30. Our planned speaker is Rachel Carter, the work-based learning specialist from APS’ Career and Technical Education Department.  She will talk with the girls about starting their own business. It is always fun to be part of these discussions, and you get free pizza!!!

Mary Beth Pelosky and Meg Tuccillo, chairs