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Kaye Black
Governance Committee Chair

Marcia Collett
Communications Committee Co-Chair

Debbie Hengemuhle
Membership Committee Chair     

Communications Committee Co-Chair

Grants Committee Chair

Events Committee Chair
 
Education Committee Chair

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December, 2017

Message From Our Chair 
  
 Season's greetings!

We started off this holiday season with a really fun party that put us in the holiday spirit! Thanks to Helen Ryan for hosting our holiday party and to Peaches Peterson and her committee for all the planning involved-and for choosing such an outstanding menu! The party was one of the best we have ever had- well attended with lots of fun and cheer.

As you know, our Advisory Board is a working board, and I would like to take a minute to thank three of our members in particular ---   Susan Hooker, Marcia Collett and Diane Neal. These women put out our newsletter, and it is a lot of work on their part. We want you to know we appreciate receiving the newsletter and thank you for your good work.

This is a time of year when we are surrounded by giving, and it's wonderful to see the generosity of our community. We are a part of that generosity. What we do as members of WIP and individually is making a difference. Be proud of the part you are playing to make our community better.

 
Happy Holidays,

Margaret 
 
Margaret McManus   
Chair
Advisory Board   
 
 
 


2018 WIP Holiday Party

Remember the song lyrics "Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful"? That describes our recent holiday party. Outside was a miserable, rainy evening, but inside was the warmth of friendship and fellowship and delicious food --- and a delightful fire as well. Sixty-five members and guests enjoyed Helen Ryan's hospitality. Thank you to Helen and to Peaches Peterson and her committee for planning this event.
 
Another group is busy planning for our 15th anniversary celebration for the evening of February 20, 2018. Be sure to put the date on your new 2018 calendars.
 
Speaking of planning events, our planners have a specific request. PLEASE respond by the reservation closing date as indicated on the invitation. Some of us have been waiting until past the closing date to make reservations. This is difficult because caterers have become much stricter in the date for the final count. We want all of you to be able to participate in our events, so please plan ahead. Make that one of your New Year's resolutions.
 
Let's move on to lighter things. Enjoy these pictures from the holiday party.












 


  Anniversary News


WIP in the News
 
 
Several members of the Board were interviewed by Pink Magazine. Here's a link to the December article where they share why they give.
 
WIP Advisory Board Chair Margaret McManus recently appeared on WHHI's "Talk of the Town." Click on the video clip below to hear Margaret talk about Women in Philanthropy and giving circles. 



2018 Grants Update

The grants application deadline is Friday January 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. So far the Grants Committee has received four completed applications. The committee will begin evaluating the grants on Monday January 8, 2018.
Welcome New Members

Two new members have joined since our October newsletter. We wish a warm welcome to:
  • Anita Barreca of Moss Creek Plantation
  • Judith DeWinter of Sea Pines Plantation
Updated Member Directory

An updated copy of our new membership directory is available in PDF format and will print just like the "hard copy" paper directory. To access the directory, click here.  
 
If you need to update your contact information, please notify Bailey Schorr at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (843.681.9100). 


Wishing Happy Holidays to All of You and a Very Happy New Year!

Susan and Marcia
Susan Hooker and Marcia Collett
WIP Communications Co-Chairs   
We hope you will consider a bequest to Women in Philanthropy  
when you are updating your will or trust. 

 

Our Mission: 


Through a women's unique lens we will:

  • Promote the power of collective giving
  • Engage and inspire women along their philanthropic path
  • Support new approaches to address community needs



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