Nametags—it’s now or never! (Actually, not never, but it will be next year before we offer this opportunity again.) You have until October 15th to order a nametag. See the info below on this. All nametags will be available at the Finalist Reveal and Annual Meeting.
Are you interested in serving on the 2025 Board of Directors? If so, I would like to talk with you about the opportunities. As board members, we often hear great ideas from members---ideas we would love to implement! However, all those great ideas take people who are willing to help us bring those ideas to life. Please reach out if you’re interested in board service. We have spots for you and can work you in where your interests lie. If you are not quite ready for board service, but want to get more involved; please reach out to me.
You will be receiving a postcard in the coming weeks about Annual Meeting. If your address has changed, please update that in MMS. If you do not know how to do that, simply reply to this email and we will get you taken care of. This is a business meeting, but it will also be a celebration as we award a half a million dollars in grants this year!! We will award one grant in each of our five (5) categories. You will also be able to renew your commitment to Impact100 NWF by paying your 2025 membership donation at the Annual Meeting so bring your checkbooks. Let’s keep this going!!!
On a personal note, I would like to end by saying “Thank You” to the entire group of ladies who have made the process of Grant Review possible. Our Focus Area Chairs are given a big responsibility; these ladies have been working hard for a few months now. Our Grant Committee members have been working hard since January, and their work continues until early December. I am so thankful for their hard work, diligence and ability to pivot because of closures due to Helene. For all those ladies who are serving as FAC members evaluating grants, attending site visits and helping select our finalists—I see you! We couldn’t do it without our members. Thank You!
Arts & Culture FAC Chairs—LeAnn Caravello & Carol Merkle
Education FAC Chairs—Tess McLaughlin Bass & Teresa Ray
Environment, Recreation & Preservation FAC Chairs—Denise Greene & Denise Wagner
Family FAC Chairs—Mary Blackwell & Cindy Zimmermann
Health & Wellness FAC Chairs—Allie Noah & Jan Campbell
Grant Committee Chair—Mary Tinsley
Grant Committee Co-Chair—Denise Greene
Grant Nonprofit Chair—LeAnn Caravello
Grant Review Chair—Deb Busby
Grant Committee Members—Frances Childre & Diane Freeman
With gratitude & excitement,
Joni Wallace
