Dear ARCS MWC Members,

As my second year as Co-President with Julie Hohl draws to an exciting close, I continue to be energized by the momentum we’ve built—and you, the members, who have made it possible. Attendance at MWC activities has steadily grown. We’ve added new activities (e.g. Sr Member Tea, June BBQ and ARCS Friends activities) and rejuvenated the traditional events (e.g. SAR and Eagle). In addition to member participation, we’re including scholar alums at multiple activities and aspiring high school students at the SAR. Finally, our development effort has been growing, and the number of scholars has been steadily increasing.

And a huge shout out to my Co-President Julie. I could not have asked for a more collaborative partner! The last two years have been fun, exciting and productive.

I thank you all for your support and look forward to working with you as the VP Development next year. In this period of uncertain federal support to research, our efforts will be even more important.

I wish you all a safe and relaxing summer,

~ Patty Sparrell, ARCS-MWC Co-President