Message from Our President
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Hi Ladies,
I hope everyone is staying healthy during these uncertain times. Many of you are missing your family members, regular routines, and socializing with your friends. At this time, we don't know when our next monthly general meeting will occur, but please continue to look at our social media resources for additional membership and revised meeting information.
We encourage our members to visit the public
Facebook Page
for news and updates and to utilize our
Women of Infinite Possibilities
private
Facebook Group
page to communicate with your fellow members to tell us how you are doing. We want to see how you are! In keeping with that spirit, members of the board will be reaching out to active members on our contact list to say hello and to inquire if there is any specific assistance or support we can offer you at this time.
If you do not hear from a board member within the next week, please reach out to us at
womenofinfinitepossibilites@gmail.com
so that we can verify that your best contact information is on file.
Your President,
Julie Taylor
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April 2020, General Meeting is Canceled
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Out of an abundance of caution and in keeping with mandates regarding social gatherings through April 30, 2020, our
April 16, 2020 meeting is canceled. We hope to see you all in May!
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General Meeting Information:
General Meetings take place on the
third Thursday of the month.
Meetings begin at 10:00 AM with a "meet and greet," followed by a special presentation. The business portion wraps up each session. Members and guests who wish to extend the fun often attend lunch together, as
"the lunch bunch"
following the meeting at a local restaurant. See our website for an updated calendar of events.
Not a member? Attend your first meeting free of charge. Return guests pay $10 at the door.
Annual membership dues of $60 cover your cost of all meetings and as well as low cost or no cost entry into some of our special events. Find more information and join our organization online at
https://www.womenofwip.org/
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March 11, St. Joseph Day Baking Event and Meal
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Our second Personal Empowerment Group (PEG) and Activity for the 2020 Calendar Year took place on Wednesday, March 11, at Benedict's Plantation in Mandeville. Approximately 38 women gathered to learn from the renowned baker and historian Sandra Scalise Juneau. Sandra demonstrated how to make Italian cookies that are signature items found on St. Joseph Altars set up historically in Italian neighborhoods and Catholic Churches around the city of New Orleans. Sicilian immigrants brought these sacred traditions and recipes from their native shores to our region in the late 1800s that remain part of our culture today. Shirley DeLuzain and her excellent staff at Benedict's Plantation in Mandeville prepared a St. Joseph's Day Inspired Feast that was second to none! You can find more pictures of this fun night online at
https://www.facebook.com/pg/WomenOfInfinitePossibilities/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2840995679352452
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Future Meetings, Events, and Reminders
Save the Dates!
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ADD THESE IMPORTANT DATES
to your calendar from our
"EVENTS" links on Facebook!
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SAVE THE DATE!
SMART WOMEN’S DAY OUT
Inspiring Women: Then & Now
July 16, 2020
9 AM - 2 PM
Women of Infinite Possibilities hosts this signature event annually on the
third Thursday in July
. Mark your calendars now and watch
our website
for updates and information. Tickets will be available for purchase soon. This date never disappoints
!
A great line up of speakers to inspire, enrich, engage, and entertain attendees has been created. Presenters include:
Plan to spend the day with “Women of Infinite Possibilities!” At this event, participants really explore ideas and the options about their own personal, infinite possibilities and legacies. To learn how you can get involved, contact us today!
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Are you or your corporation interested in sponsoring our 2020 event?
Your
sponsorship
helps us to create a meaningful and memorable event that will impact the lives of over
100 women during our Smart Women's Day Out!
Learn how you can become a sponsor by contacting
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offering support through time, talent, and monetary donations
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"Mission
CBIB: Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies, is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing dignified burials for deceased, abandoned, or indigent babies. We provide comfort and peace to grieving families, and raise awareness of the Safe Haven Law. Our belief is all life deserves respect and dignity.
As we all know, funerals can be extremely costly. CBIB relies on the support of generous donors, like you! We ask that you consider supporting our cause. Thanks to generous donations, such as yours, we are able to provide free funerals to those in need. Your donation is tax deductible, and will help ensure that the next family will have fewer burdens to bear during their time of loss."
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Win a brand new house for $100 or get entered for a chance to win up to $20,000! James Samaritan is a recipient of this year's
Raising the Roof for Charity Home
in partnership with
Northshore Home Builders Association
. We need our friends, supporters, family, partners, and folks who just want to help care for our youth in foster care and empower those in transition. Your purchase of a $100 ticket will enter you into a raffle for a beautiful new custom home, two $10,000 drawings, and our hearts! We want to be the little engine that could and create a HUGE wave of support on behalf of our kids. Just click the link below! We appreciate every single one of you
URGENT: If you have an extra laptop that you don't use anymore or you would like to donate one to our foster youth we have had several caseworkers reach out to us because these families have children that are participating in online classes and have no means to joining in. Please email staci@jamessamaritan.org if you can help, or click on the link below to donate.
#socialgood
#education
#4change
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There are multiple
cancer screening events
coming up in our area.
Mary Bird Perkins
has an amazing website that lists the screenings available to YOU! Check it out! Early detection is the key to best treatment options and perhaps your survival.
https://marybird.org/screenings-events/
At the Cancer Center, [they] support every need that comes with a diagnosis. With COVID-19, cancer patients and our team members are facing unprecedented challenges in every area of their lives. Your gift today can make a lasting impact on someone’s tomorrow. Help support the Cancer Center today,
https://marybird.org/one-community-one-goal/
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[They] are in need of snacks immediately! Hungry kiddos! School breakfast and lunches are unavailable right now. Please, if you can, buy a box or 2 of individually wrapped snacks and drop them off tomorrow at the resource center 8:30-12:30. You don’t have to come in contact with anyone there. Just knock on the door and someone will pull the bag in. Thank you!
Northshore Enduring Hope
Resource Center
70271 Hwy 59
Abita Springs, LA 70420
For more information, please see:
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THANKS TO OUR 2019 MAGNIFICENT SPONSORS
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2019 Smart Women's Day Our Top Tier Sponsors
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This newsletter is Published Monthly By
PO Box 2424
Mandeville, LA 70470
WIP is a 501(c)(3) Organization
Comments and newsletter submissions should be addressed to the
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