As we begin the 2026-2027 year, we have a lot to look forward to for the Summit College Club. We're welcoming new board members, kicking off implementation of the new Strategic Plan, and getting ready for a year filled with great programs and events!

Meet the three new members joining the Summit College Club this July

Exiting the Summit Train Station on Railroad Avenue, across from the Village Green, the first Hometown Hero banner you see features a familiar face. Judy Jenkins Gaudino served with the Department of Defense - Army Special Services in Viet Nam.

The 2026 Scholarship Reception featured a keynote address from 2025 scholarship recipient Samantha Rose. The following is a lightly edited transcript of her inspiring keynote address at the Summit College Club 2026 Scholarship Reception on June 7, 2026. Samantha Rose giving the keynote address at the 2026 Scholarship Luncheon A year ago, I stared blankly at a Google Doc as I attempted to squeeze all my life's ambitions and aspirations into a 250-word synopsis — a synopsis th

This year's scholarship recipients all have stellar academic records. But that's just the starting point of their achievements. As a group, these young women have mastered second, third, and even fourth languages, performed at Carnegie Hall, founded organizations, captained varsity sports teams, conducted research, and advocated for causes ranging from gender equality to life-threatening diseases.

On January 26, the Summit College Club held its first Mid-Year Member Meeting with two goals in mind: To let Club members know about all the activity that’s happening, with plenty of opportunities to contribute; and to invite members to provide suggestions, ideas and feedback on what they’d like to see from their participation in Summit College Club. After a brief introduction, co-President Karen Kaplan invited members to identify their top two reasons for joining and/or ren

Co-presidents Hedy and Karen look ahead with renewed commitment to a meaningful and enjoyable year in 2026.

This quarter, we're excited to have four new members to spotlight! Please join us in welcoming Vivian Hardy, Brooke Luger, Patty O'Neill, and Diane Russo!

We are excited to serve as your Co-Presidents for 2025-2027, and have already been hard at work with all of our committees planning and setting goals and priorities for the coming year.

On Sunday, June 8, Summit College Club members came together with the families of the 2025 scholarship recipients in a joyful celebration...

Summit College Club was delighted to welcome Audrey Fisch, Ph.D. and founder of More Than Bootstraps (MTB) , a nonprofit organization...

By Marylou Motto The Scholarship Committee, an exceptional group of intelligent, dedicated women, is hard at work. In late April, as I...

As our fiscal year ends on June 30th, it is Membership Renewal time for most of you. You will receive a renewal form in a postal mailing...

By Leslie Carson AAUW sponsors TECH TREK, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Camp for rising 8th grade girls. Through...

Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving, which has started the many upcoming celebrations. Looking forward to seeing you all on December...

It will soon be fall and the start of lots of activities. I just got back from a restful two weeks at Chautauqua Institution in western...

Our 2024 Scholarship Reception was an inspiring event on many levels: It's the realization of our mission as we support young women who...

Summit College Club member Stella Shen, who also served as Summit Scout Troop 67 Community Service Chair, has coordinated volunteer help...

Hello to summer! Everything is green and lush because of all the rain. As we close out our fiscal year on June 30th, it is Membership...

Everyone has been busy since the holidays, with lots of people working hard on many actitivites. We have updated our Scholarship Policy...