Join the UUCT “Mangroves” men’s small group with Guest Speaker – Alex Sirimarco

Alex Sirimarco will provide information about the UUCT Weingartner Scholarship Foundation’s very worthwhile student-centric organization. Its goal is to assist with educating Hillsborough students and aiding classroom teachers undertaking their educating roles. https://educationfoundation.com/

Hillsborough Education Foundation and U.U.C.T’s Weingartner Scholarship Fund

In 2010, UUCT donated $93,000.00 from Dr. Charles Weingartner’s estate to the H. E. F. For scholarships to worthy county public school graduates who were interested in pursuing careers in education. Grant Wilson and Diana Stevens were the executors of Dr. Weingartner’s will. Our own Christine Smith researched the organization and recommended placing the endowment with H.E.F. Since that time, the Fund has grown to about $165,000 And is awarding two $2,500.00 scholarships each year.

Dr. Weingartner had a thirty-five-year distinguished career in public education, and teaching at City College of New York. He finished out his career at U. S. F. Here in Tampa in the 1970’s and early 1980s. He co-authored four books with Neil Postman about learning and education. The most popular book was, “Teaching As A Subversive Activity”. Charles Weingartner, Chas, as we knew him, became a friend of UUCT for the last two years of his life, passing in 2007 at age 84.

There are several volunteer opportunities which church members may choose to consider (to help with this endeavor)

The UUCT small group “Mangroves” men’s group has undertaken coordinating activities between H.E.F. And U.U.C.T. For two years now, five group members have helped evaluate student Scholarship applications. It has been a satisfying experience. More volunteers from the congregation are invited to participate.

If interested, contact Grant Wilson: its4grant@gmain.com.

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