ARCS Foundation, Metro Washington Chapter (MWC) August 2024 Newsletter
upcoming events
Aug 26: ARCS friends sailing activity, 3-5 pm, Annapolis, MD
Sep 22: Fall Membership Meeting, 4-8 pm, home of Amy Mykityshyn
Oct 17: SAR, 6 pm, National Academy of Sciences
from the co-presidents
We want to personally thank each of you for your many contributions to our Metro Washington Chapter as our 55 year anniversary celebration comes to an end. As an all-volunteer organization, your participation enabled us to raise funds to support twenty 2024-25 scholars (versus 16 in 2023-2024) and recruit new members while connecting and re-connecting with current members. 

We had nearly 60 members attending at least one event last year, including ARCS Friends, SAR, Holiday Party, Emeritus luncheon, Eagle Award and University Visits. What a show of positive energy and growth in our chapter! In recognition of the positive energy, our chapter received $1,000 from National for placing second in the Scholar Award Champion Grant. Thank you to all that participated.
On Sept 22, we are kicking off our 2024-2025 year during the Fall Membership meeting at Amy Mykityshyn’s home. On Oct 17, you can meet this year's scholars at our Scholar Awards Reception at the National Academy of Sciences. It's a great opportunity for members, potential members as well and current and potential donors.
 
We encourage you to invite your friends to come and join our chapter and sign up for our many member activities. Last but not least, please renew your membership registration if you haven't already done so; instructions provided below.

~Julie Hohl and Patty Sparrell, ARCS-MWC co-presidents
ARCS friends activity
Our second annual ARCS friends sailing outing is Aug 26 from 3-5pm. We are sailing on the Woodwind out of Annapolis, MD. Cost is $72 per person. You can have dinner afterwards at one of several nearby restaurants. 

Register by Aug 17 directly to Mary Jo Ruane at 703-965-9098 or maryjoruane@yahoo.com.
fall membership meeting
Our Fall Membership Meeting and Social is Sun, Sept 22 from 4-8 pm at the beautiful home of Amy and Mark Mykityshyn.

It's an “End of Summer” potluck dinner that begins with appetizers and social at 4 pm. Significant others and guests can enjoy the Mykityshyn's lovely patio and surrounds while ARCS members conduct the business meeting from 5-5:45 pm. After the business meeting, enjoy catching up with old and new friends and stay for the announcement of the new ARCS Light.

Click here to be taken to the “Sign Up Genius” site to let us know the names of your guests and what dish you will be bring to share.

Questions? Contact Mary Jo Ruane at mwcvpactivities@arcsfoundation.org or Patty Sparrell and Julie Hohl at mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org.
membership renewal
Did you pay your dues for the 2023-24 yet? Your dues are based on your membership status:
  • Active: $500
  • Active Emeritus: $300
  • Non-resident: $150
  • Honorary: $0

The Membership Council is making it easy for you. You can pay via check payable to ARCS-MWC or Zelle, a free and electronic payment means. Check with your bank if Zelle is available, then send payment to: 
Purpose: Membership Renewal (and donation)

Membership Council will email you separately for any updates to the blue book directory and/or changes to which committees and councils you are on.

Questions? Contact Neela Babu, Membership Council Chair, at neela.babu@gmail.com.
scholar awards reception
Save the Date - Our Scholar Awards Reception is Oct 17 at 6:30 pm at the National Academy of Sciences.
from communications
Submit articles, pictures, pdfs, website links by the 20th of each month for publication at the start of the next month to mwccommunications@arcsfoundation.org.
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