Take Stock In Children is a non-profit organization, transforming one student at a time.  Working throughout Florida, their mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for a post-secondary education.  The IRSC Foundation is the lead agency for Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.  Join us and learn about:

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the AFC-IRSC Chapter's Holiday Door Decorating Contest.  We had a total of 21 entries this year, which was our most ever and includes three entries from branch campuses.  While it was a tough decision we are proud to announce that Door 12 submitted by Lucie Mello and Katie Profeta, Virtual Campus, was selected as our winner this year!  Congratulations!!

You can view all of the door entries here

The next Chapter Luncheon Meeting will be held on Thursday October 27th, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in N-108, then we will proceed to Hallstrom Planetarium for the show!

Join us as Professor Jon Bell takes us through time and space in our Hallstrom Planetarium to discover "Saturn, Jewel of the Heavens."  Through the use of technology, you will fly above the planet, sail below its rings and pass its moons as you dare to imagine what mysteries await mankind in space.

The lunch menu includes Caesar salad with grilled chicken, dinner rolls, cookies, and drinks.
Lunch cost is just $6.00..

You are invited to join us for our October AFC Social in Okeechobee, FL for a night of adventure on Thursday, October 13th, 2016.  First, we will meet at Time to Escape and work as a team to try and make it through the life sized puzzles and rooms set up for us.  Afterwards, the group will meet for dinner at Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant.  More details are in the flyer below.  You do not have to be an AFC member to participate.  Family and friends are welcome.  Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

The cost for the Escape Room is $22.00/person (paid upon arrival)
**Escape room space is limited to the first 20 individuals to RSVP. 
Please RSVP here for either event or both if you plan to join us.

More information is listed in the flyer below.

The next Chapter Luncheon Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on the Main Campus in V-110.

Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes.  Florida is prone to a variety of disasters including but certainly not limited to:  hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildland fires.  Join us for some food, fun, and learn how to build an emergency plan for you and your family.

You do not have to be an AFC Member to attend.

The lunch menu includes fettucine alfredo, salad with assorted dressings, garlic bread, cookies, and drinks.

Lunch cost is just $6.00

The next Chapter Luncheon Meeting will be held Thursday, August 25th, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on the Main Campus in room V-110.

The theme of this month's chapter meeting is "Pioneer Pride" so we hope to see you in IRSC Colors or your favorite IRSC shirt!

IRSC AFC invites you to go head-to-head with your peers in a lively game of trivia during our August Chapter Luncheon Meeting.  Be sure to bring your colleagues and come test your knowledge and learn about your AFC Chapter.  Teams of 4 will be formed when you arrive.  All participants can grab a bag of popcorn to go and prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place Team!

  Trivia Categories Include:

• All things IRSC
• Sports and Olympics
• Pop Culture
• AFC

 You do not have to be an AFC member to attend. 

The lunch menu includes assorted deli wraps, chips, cookies, and drinks. 

Lunch cost is just $6.00

Find the MAGIC of Giving Back!

Since 2006, Macy's Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $47 million for their ongoing charitable events.  This is your chance to be a part of this monumental event!

With your donation of $5 you will receive a Macy's Shopping Pass for exclusive savings at any Macy's store during the weekend of August 26-28th, 2016.  Proceeds from this event will help provide charitable and educational financial support to members of the Association of Florida Colleges.  This events is sponsored by the AFC Foundation, Inc., the AFC Retirees Commission as well as our IRSC Chapter. 

With your $5 Shopping Pass purchase, you receive the following benefits:

To purchase your pass visit https://myafchome.wufoo.com/forms/retirees-commissions-fundraiser-for-scholarships/ then bring your receipt to Rochelle Popp-Finch in KSU 112 to receive your Macy's Shopping Pass.

Who?
Cool off with your AFC Chapter members at the Sailfish Splash Waterpark!

When?
​Friday, July 29, 2016 any time during the park's operating hours 10:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m.

What?
•1000-foot lazy river,
•Two, four-story tall water slides
•One a 253 foot closed flume “Speed Slide”
•Zero depth entry
•7,326-sq. ft. water playground with jets, sprays, slides
•300 gallon “Dump Bucket”
•700 lounge and deck chairs
•Private cabanas
•A gift & sundries shop

Where?
Sailfish Splash Waterpark
931 SE Ruhnke St.
Stuart, FL. 34994

For all other questions, please contact Erika Strowbridge at 772-462-7788 or estrowbr@irsc.edu.

All IRSC Employees with their families will receive a 15% discount for showing their employee ID card on this day. For FAQs, directions and other additional park information go to http://www.sailfishsplash.com/
IRSC is an EA/EO educational institution.

​Please join us for our second annual AFC Marlins Game Bus Social to travel and watch the Miami Marlins take on the L.A. Dodgers. This trip is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th, 2016 to the Marlins Park in Miami. The cost is $35 per person, which includes a ticket to the game and a seat on the bus for the ride down and back. Tickets went fast last year, so call the IRSC Box Office today at 772-462-4750 to reserve your tickets. This AFC event is open to all IRSC employees, family and guests. More information is in the flyer below.

The next Chapter luncheon meeting will be held Thursday, June 30th, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Main Campus in room V-110.
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Summer is upon us and so are those pesky home repairs. Join us to hear from our IRSC Physical Plant team on home diagnostic, repair, and maintenance tips that you can do yourself. Learn the difference between simple repairs and when to call in the professionals.
 
Highlights Include:

• AC/Heating system basics
• Finding leaks and simple pluming repairs
• Paints and Sealants – which to use 

You do not have to be an AFC member to attend.
 
The lunch menu includes  baked ziti, garden salad with dressing, dinner rolls, assorted cookies, and drinks

Lunch cost is just $6.00