Sacramento Branch of AAUW Presents
Spotlight on Tech Trek and STEM!
Saturday, September 20
12:00 Noon at the North Natomas Library,
4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento

The spotlight will soon be shining on one of the most important programs offered through AAUW CA, Tech Trek. No need to register. Just eat an early lunch and make your way to the North Natomas Library Community Room. Remember to wear a name tag if you have one and sign in at the registration table.

First we’ll have a quick branch meeting to approve our 2025-26 budget (which you can find <here>)> Then you’ll be in for a treat prepared under the leadership of Lana Widman. Thanks to the generous donations from members the Sacramento Branch funded six seventh-grade girls for the Tech Trek camp at UC Davis; three others attended virtually. In addition, CHAR members funded six girls of their own, for a total of 15 girls! The camp was held July 13-20. Branch members were able to visit on July 17 to get a taste of the busy schedule these girls followed.

This is an amazing and life-changing program. For some history, Tech Trek was
the brainchild of AAUW member Marie Wolbach. The first Tech Trek was held at Stanford in 1998. Our branch immediately participated by sending one girl. Since that time, Sacramento has supported campers nearly every year.

The meeting is open to the public. Bring a neighbor or friend. They can join
AAUW on the spot! You get to meet the campers and ask them questions, and
inquire about volunteering to help with next year’s group. And consider donating to Tech Trek so girls can continue to be encouraged and inspired to explore STEM careers. This year’s Tech Trek camp cost was $1,200 per girl for the in-person camp and $500 per girl for the virtual camp. Your donation is money well spent.

Driving tips for the North Natomas Library:
-Coming from the South or Southeast: Go north on I-5; exit at Del Paso Road (exit 525A); turn right and travel about a mile on Del Paso Road; make a U-Turn from the dedicated left-turn lane; turn right at Via Ingoglia. The library is on your right and with a large parking lot in front. The community room has an exterior door (but be sure to also take a look at the library hallway – Love the Lego exhibit!).
-If you are coming from the Southwest, take your chosen path to Arden Way and turn left (west) on this. Follow Arden Way past I-80 (it turns into Arden-Garden) to Truxel Road. Turn right (north) and continue past Arena Blvd. to the next busy intersection which is Del Paso Road. Turn left (west) and go a very short distance to Via Ingoglia Street (3rd right) and turn right (north). The library will be on your right.
-If you are coming from the West or Northwest, take I-80 West to the Truxel Road north exit. Keep going north on Truxel Road until you reach Del Paso Road. Turn left and go a very short distance to Via Ingoglia Street (3rd right) and turn right (north).The library will be on your right.