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A Circle of Women Growing Philanthropy Fall 2019 12th Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Thank You 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Generous Sponsors CrossWalk Conference Center Green Acres Baptist Church Presenting What’s In Your Purse? Carolyn Novick If you know me well, you know that I love a unique bag for evenings. I don’t feel my wardrobe Imagine is complete until it’s complemented with that special little purse. However, whether it be my ELLIS cork clutch, beaded crossbody, or a straw rattan EXPLORATION, INC bag, it is the contents that I carry in it which is most important to me. I must be able to include the essentials: lipstick, phone, keys, license and Enlighten cash. Darla Childress 2019 Chair As I began thinking about this year’s Power of the Purse, I began asking myself, “How do I pack Joyce Buford my purse for serving others? What are the essentials I include?” Once Donor Advised Fund again, just as I pack very few items for evening, yet extremely important at ETCF to me, I realized that for my ‘Purse of Service’ I need to include basic, necessary essentials: my ideas, my energy, a positive attitude, a monetary gift, and my love. Only five basic things needed to make such Invitation an impact on others' lives. Thankfully to the many women involved in The Women’s Fund of Smith County, their purses have blessed twenty-seven agencies and Inspire countless lives with grants totaling $1,672,293 since 2009. This year, four impactful grants were made to PATH, East Texas Crisis Center, Discovery Science Place and Next Step Community Solutions - Suicide Prevention and Counseling Expansion. With the heartbreak of more suicides evident, this new program model will harness the power Centerpieces of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and cultures, Karleen Draper ultimately preventing suicide, bullying and substance abuse at two Smith County public school campuses. Encourage I hope you will join us for this year’s Power of DeeDee Bufe Prosperity Bank the Purse to learn about the major impacts being Boyd, Boyd & Giddens Deborah Race made in Smith County and to be entertained and Kay Dawson Cathy Shipp & Associates, LLC inspired by our special guest Sandra Joseph. East Texas Communities Foundation Southside Bank As a history-making Broadway star turned Betsy Ellis Squyres, Johnson, Squyres & Co inspirational keynote speaker, her legendary run Tomi Ellis Texas Bank and Trust as Christine Daaé in "The Phantom of the Opera" Four Seasons Women's Health Texas College spanned 10 years, more than 1,300 performances The Genecov Group Angelia Fennell and earned her the record as the longest-running Sandra Joseph Gollob Morgan Peddy The University of Texas at Tyler leading lady in the longest-running Broadway 2019 POP Henry & Peters, P.C. Travel Masters show of all time. Guest Speaker Tiffany Kirgan Tyler Junior College Meela & Juan Mejia How grateful I feel to be serving alongside, now Paul N. Latta, D.D.S.,P.C. Carrie-Ann Yearty & Jane Campbell over 300 members of the Women’s Fund of Smith County, by opening Merrill Lynch Laura Koenig Young my ‘Purse of Service’ to help those less fortunate and in need. If I LMT Wealth Management Group Your Philanthropy & Debby Gunter may ask… have you 'packed your purse’? If not, I hope that you will Merrill Lynch consider doing so by joining The Women’s Fund of Smith County. I can Vicki Sorrell, , CFP® assure you, you will be blessed! Gift Boxes by Make Your Reservation Today! In-Kind PromoMEdia, Robert Dodd • High Hill Farm • TYLER TODAY Magazine www.womensfundsc.org Sponsors as of print deadline Women's Fund Gallery Mother's Day Luncheon May 9, 2019 Willow Brook Country Club Photos Courtesy of TYLER TODAY Magazine Women's Fund of Smith County member Holly McFarlin and her guest Waletta Wilbur Presenting Sponsor Mary Irwin's luncheon guests Susan Rossman, Cindy Dykes, Debra Smith, Kathy Gohmert, Carol Smith and Marcia Garrett. WFSC Board Chair Kay Latta and President Kristen Seeber Jennifer Reynolds, Debby Gunter and Jackie Bruton East Texas Crisis Center Family Violence Counselor Ana Barnson shares about the lives that are being changed through the Carol Lott and Carolyn Novick enjoy time together at Counseling Intervention Program funded by WFSC grant. the luncheon. Grants-in-Action Gatherings Discovery Science Place - May 21 PATH - August 22 WFSC Members are treated to a showing of the Discovery Dome at DSP. Transitional Housing Case Manger Crystal Session tells WFSC members about the lives that DSP Executive Director Chris Rasure WFSC Members Cristy Arscott, Leigh Goodson, Smittee are changing because of the WFSC grant. tells WFSC members what is being Root, Yo Orresteota, Tammy Clanton, Melissa Shanhouse, accomplished with the Discovery Dome. Kristen Seeber and Deborah Race. Message from Kristen It is thrilling to be a part of something lifting and vibrant. Such is the experience for those of us involved with the Women’s Fund of Smith County, as our circle continues to grow, to thrive, and to shine! Since our founding in 2007, membership has more than doubled to an inspiring number of 315. But it’s not just a number to us. To us, this number represents energy and passion, strength and togetherness – 315 faces of philanthropy, 315 giving hearts. Much of the beauty of our organization comes from the diversity of our members in age, race, and even giving capacities. Yet we share a deep sense of affection for our mission to transform our community by funding programs that enrich the lives of women and children. Members of our circle are extraordinarily committed to our collective giving and grant- making process and take pride in our accomplishments which make a lasting difference. Dr. Mary Fischer There’s something special about women giving together, something special about women giving to children. When the life of a woman is transformed, a family is transformed, a Recipient of the 2019 American community is transformed. That type of impact cannot easily be quantified. In her book, The Accounting Association Moment of Lift, Melinda Gates powerfully puts it this way, “How can we summon a moment of Government and Nonprofit lift for human beings – and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift Section's Enduring Lifetime up humanity.” Contribution Award for her exemplary career service in What’s in a number? Is less more? Is bigger better? Maybe there really is strength, and even accounting. safety, in numbers. Bringing people together and cultivating relationships give meaning to the rise in momentum. Gates goes on to say, “I believe women’s groups are essential for each Dr. Fischer is professor of accounting at The University of Texas at Tyler of us individually but also for society generally – because progress depends on inclusion, and Soules College of Business. She is a Charter inclusion begins with women.” Member of WFSC and currently serves as an So, we’ll keep widening our circle and extending our reach. Hope you’ll be a part of our advisor to the Grants Committee. continued lift! We are proud of you, Mary! Follow us on If not already receiving, sign up for our monthly eNews and learn more about membership, mission and outreach - www.womensfundsc.org IT’S TIME! RENEW/JOIN FOR 2020 Each year, we re-dedicate our passion for our mission to transform our community and enrich the lives of women & children through collective giving. Our grants to area nonprofits can only continue and have impact, because of YOU… We believe that “together is better.” As individuals and as an organization, we are caring, welcoming and compassionate. We value excellence and relationships that result in innovative advancements to community services dealing with education, health & wellness, human services, and the arts. Be a part of our values and vision by renewing your membership or joining our circle of givers. We will have 2020 Commitment Cards available at the Power of the Purse Luncheon in November. Or, you renew/join online: www.womensfundsc.org. Remember, you may make payment: • monthly, quarterly or yearly • through a Donor Advised Fund • through gifts of securities • through an Employer match We're excited for a great 2020 and beyond! Johnna Fullen Women’s Fund of Smith County annual membership is January 1 through Jackie Bruton 2020 Board Chair December 31. Regardless of renewal/join date, we appreciate payment in-full 2020 Vice Chair for Governance by the end of the calendar year to ensure maximum impact of our grant-making program. 2019 Board of Directors Kay Latta, Chair Message from Kay Johnna Fullen 525,600 minutes Vice Chair for Governance Gay Smith 525,000 moments so dear Secretary/Treasurer 525,600 minutes Tomi Ellis How do you measure, measure a year? Vice Chair for Advancement In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee Agnes Ward In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife Vice Chair for Grants Whitney Patterson In 525,600 minutes Vice Chair for Membership How do you measure a year in the life? Nancy Lamar Immediate Past Chair Yes, it’s the beginning of the song Seasons of Love from the musical RENT. But it Kay Latta Sharon Howell certainly applies to my reflection of this year in the life of The Women’s Fund of Board Chair Past Chairs Council Liaison Smith County. How fast it goes, yet how much has been accomplished. (Ex Officio) I was amazed at the energy and spirit of community that I felt at the recent Women’s Philanthropy Val Anderson Cristy Arscott Summit.