​At our May 29th meeting, 135 members (including 10 brand new members!) of 100 Women Who Care - Elk Rapids Area gathered at HERTH to begin our fourth year of collective giving.

 

We heard from three members passionate about causes and organizations that improve the quality of life in Antrim County. Betsy Morath presented on behalf of Waterside 4 Wellness; Phyllis Hoogerhyde shared the work of Star Township Volunteer Fire Fighters Food Pantry; and Carol Heles introduced us to Grand Traverse Industries. 

Members selected Star Township Volunteer Fire Fighters Food Pantry to receive our collective donation which will be used to fight food insecurity in, and around, Alba. Specifically, Phyllis shared that our gift will allow them to increase food availability during the summer, boost protein offerings, and purchase a refrigerator. 
 
TWO WAYS TO MAKE YOUR DONATION:
1.    Mail your $100 check payable to Star Township Volunteer Fire Fighters Food Pantry, Inc. to: 100 Women Who Care-Elk Rapids Area, PO Box 722, Elk Rapids, MI, 49629 by June 13th.

2.    Pay via Grapevine:

• If you are enrolled in the "tri-annual subscription" option, no action is required!  Your automatic withdrawal already took place on April 30.

• If you are enrolled in Grapevine's "one-time" option, you must go into your Grapevine account and approve another "one-time" donation to Star Township Volunteer Fire Fighters Food Pantry.

• Sign up for Grapevine for the first time by using this link: Sign up for Grapevine.

• Direct any Grapevine inquiries to Deb Broderick at broderickdeb@gmail.com.
  
  
  REPORT FROM ELK RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY
  Pam Williams, Director of the Elk Rapids District Library, presented on the status of the library's capital campaign. She shared the exciting news that 100 Women Who Care - Elk Rapids Area will be recognized for our $30,200 gift with a naming opportunity. This will be a lasting way to acknowledge our support of the library and its mission. 
   
  HARBOR DAYS - July 31 - August 2
  Deb Broderick and Linda Woodward thanked members for "Giving a Shift" in the past and encouraged them to do so again this year.  (Participation in Harbor Days is OPTIONAL).  They also invited members to represent our organization by walking in the Harbor Days parade at noon on Saturday, August 2 by promising that a good time will be had all! (More details to follow.
   
  100 Women Who Care - Elk Rapids Area SWAG - ORDERS DUE JUNE 16
  We are again offering shirts featuring our logo. Simply complete this order form and pre-pay by June 16.
  Questions? Email Deb Broderick at broderickdeb@gmail.com