August 2016 News Brief
President’s Message
Dear Members,
Our 11th Annual Meeting was a joyous celebration of the impact of pooled giving. Thanks to all board and committee volunteers for the hours spent organizing this event. Our early renewal drive was successful, and we welcomed many new members. Best of all, our new grantees were all in attendance. Nothing makes me happier than seeing in person those non-profits we support and hearing the descriptions of the worthwhile projects we are funding this year.
Thank you ALL for supporting and working on behalf of the WRWF!
Joanne Wetherell
WRWF President
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FEATURE: Celebrating 11 Years at the Annual Meeting and Luncheon
More than at any other event of the WRWF, the power of collective giving is visible at the Annual Meeting and Luncheon. At our gathering on August 2nd, attended by 200 members, we enjoyed a unique and uplifting opportunity to see, and interact with our 14 grantees for 2016-17. As each organization’s representatives approached the podium, their project was highlighted, giving WRWF members a sense of pride in having accomplished our mission of creating positive change in our community. $224,600 was granted this year – the highest ever.
All grants recipients, including 14 non-profits, honored at the Annual WRWF Luncheon
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GOVERNANCE
Clockwise: Dede Huish, Jan DeBard, Charlotte Unger, Debra Levin
Boundless gratitude to retiring board members Dede Huish, Membership Chair; Jan DeBard, Past President, Nominating Committee Chair, and News Brief Committee; Charlotte Unger, Grants Coordinating Committee; and Debra Levin, Events Chair. They’ve graciously given countless hours of volunteer effort to board work and committee leadership.
Welcome to new board members:
Louisa Moats, News Brief Chair
Kathleen Eder, Membership Co-Chair
Penny Weiss, Events Committee
Terri LaFaivre, Membership Co-Chair
Cheri Watson, Grants Committee
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2016-17 GRANTEES in the SPOTLIGHT
Blaine County Sheriff Search and Rescue, Increase BCSAR Seasonal Mobility with Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), $21,500
BCSAR Commander Lt. Bryan Carpita receiving recognition for the grant awarded to Blaine County Search and Rescue for UTV equipment
Lost in the wilderness? Caught in an avalanche? Injured in the back country? Victim of a natural disaster? Chances are you will be found and rescued more quickly than ever, no matter the season or the location of an unfortunate event. BCSAR has significantly upgraded its capacity to do its critical work in our community with this new equipment.
Higher Ground Sun Valley and Blaine County Recreation District, Mainstreaming at Camp (MAC), $5,900
Redfish Lake, Magic Reservoir, Dierke’s Lake and other regional attractions — all have been enjoyed by students with cognitive and physical disabilities for ten weeks this summer, thanks to the WRWF grant. Students are building social skills, self-confidence, and peer relationships in these settings, where accessibility depends on the specialized support given by Higher Ground therapists, teachers, guardians, and parents.
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AN UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
Do you have questions about estate planning? Whether you have enough to live on for the rest of your life? How much you should leave for your heirs and in what form? About taxes on your estate and charitable donations in your will?
WRWF is partnering with other non-profits in the Wood River Valley to sponsor an educational session that addresses these questions. At 5:30 PM on September 27th, at the Community School Auditorium, Johni Hayes, an attorney and certified estate planner, will present information helpful to anyone interested in knowing more about these issues. Five other attorneys from our area will also participate in a panel discussion designed to inform participants and answer questions.
To reserve your place, contact edwardma@slhs.org
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President’s Closing Statement
As we move ahead to a new cycle of grant giving, please consider renewing your membership early and not waiting until December 15th. The winter holiday season in the Valley is a busy time for everyone, including the dedicated volunteers at WRWF, who process the 280+ renewal checks, handle the bookkeeping, and send reminder notices to those members who may have forgotten that the deadline is closing in. It’s simple; go to the website and renew! Thank you, as always!
Joanne Wetherell
President
Joanne Wetherell, President
Our Mission Statement
The WRWCF inspires and educates women to become leaders in philanthropy and brings significant, positive change to the community by pooling and distributing its members’ resources.
PO Box 3686
Ketchum, ID 83340
208-309-2530
www.wrwcf.org
Please note that the old website address will take you to the new website
Mark Your Calendar:
Wednesday, September 14th
Meet and Mingle!
Sun Valley Resort’s Poolside Cafe
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Members and Guests Welcome, No-host BarTuesday, September 27th
Presentation on Estate Planning
5:30-7:00, Community School Auditorium
RSVP toedwardma@slhs.org
Thursday, October 13th
New Member Orientation
Brunch at the home of Deborra Bohrer
232 Bitterroot Drive, Sun Valley
Especially for new members; guests and members welcome.
Click here to register
Wednesday, October 19
Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation
2016 Fall Symposium
“Our Mental Health: Critical Issues Facing Families and Communities”, with Mariel Hemingway, Guest Speaker
Boise State University
RSVP on the IWCF website
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Welcome New Members
Bonnie Brezzo
7290 Via Brezzo
San Jose, CA 95120-4277
408-981-1185
bonnie@brezzo.net
Christina Cernansky
PO Box 3552
Ketchum, ID 83340
202-744-8463
ChristinaSky@gmail.com
Margaret A. Gering
PO Box 6263
Sun Valley, ID 83354
206-291-8510
margaretgering@hotmail.com
Beatrice Koffey
791 Park Avenue 14 B
New York, NY 10021
650-387-6100
Jxukoffey@gmail.com
Pamela Mann
142 Arguello Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-816-9492
psmann@att.net
Julia Mirel
juliamirel@gmail.com
Carrie Morrow
PO Box 6286
Sun Valley, ID 83354
858-922-8857
morrow.carolyn@yahoo.com
Lauren Wagner
162 E. 80th Street
Apt. 7B
New York, NY 10075
917-373-9895
laur915@gmail.com
Vickrie White
PO Box 6599
Ketchum, ID 83340
773-255-7822
Vickrie@aol.com
