IMPACT100 NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2025 |
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Message From The President:
It is hard to believe that the last quarter of the year is upon us! I hope to see you at the Grant Finalist Reveal later this month for a celebratory evening announcing our finalists. If you've been on a Focus Area Committee, you know just how much has gone into the finalist selection process. All members are invited to attend the announcement and celebration the evening of October 20th. If you can't make the reveal, we will be sending out an email announcement letting you know who our finalists are shortly after the event. Also included in that email will be some very important Annual Meeting information.
Please make plans to attend our Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 9th. You will hear each finalist make a 5 minute presentation explaining their project and the impact it will have. After the presentations, you will vote for one finalist per category. For those of you who know you will not be able to attend---not to worry! You will also be able to vote using the project summaries from each finalist. All voting is done by ballot which will be sent to your email address. All of those details will be sent to you in plenty of time for you to cast your vote.
I want to challenge our membership to fund at least one grant by the time this year's Annual Meeting is finished. We need 100 members to renew for 2026 by the end of the meeting. Thank you to the ladies who already have done so! As I've attended site visits over the last few weeks, I have been amazed at the passion that I see in our members for our mission to fund nonprofits in the community. Please consider bringing your 2026 check to the Grant Finalist Reveal, to Annual Meeting or send it in by mail to: PO Box 4266, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549. You can also pay online by credit card using the "billing menu" once you have logged in--you will be charged the 3% processing fee. All members who have renewed by the end of the meeting will be eligible to win a $200 VISA gift card.
We are still collecting donations from our members for our Wine Pull Fundraiser which will take place at our Annual Meeting on November 9th. f you are able to contribute towards this fun event, please bring a bottle of wine (or two!) to our Grant Finalist Reveal, with a minimum value of $20- $25. You may also donate financially towards this if you prefer; contact Georgia Henderson at 850-496-5837
With gratitude for each of you, Joni Wallace
impactnwf@impactnwf.org 850-830-0064 |
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You are Invited! Be one of the first to find out who our Grant Finalists are for 2025. Whether you've served on a Focus Area Committee this year or not, this special event is the one time to connect with our Finalists prior to voting at the annual meeting. This is one of the most exciting events of the year, and we can't wait for you to join us! Make sure to register so we have an accurate headcount. Doors will not open until 5:15 pm to allow our committee to put the finishing touches on the venue, get our finalists in and settled, and to keep the secret. We appreciate your understanding. |
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| ITS ALMOST TIME!
2025 Annual Meeting: The time is almost here! Soon we'll vote to determine who our 2025 grant recipients will be. Please make plans to be with us on Sunday, November 9th for our Annual Meeting. We will mix & mingle from 1:30-2:30 pm, with a wine pull fundraiser & 50/50 cash drawing.
Then, the business meeting and nonprofit presentations will begin. You'll want to hear the exciting things our nonprofits are doing in our two-county area and vote on your favorite in each category. |
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We hope you can join us and will plan to renew your 2026 membership before the end of the meeting. A VISA gift card will be awarded to one lucky member who renews by that time. |
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📣 It's not too early to Renew your membership for 2026 TODAY!
✨ We are working to fund our first 2026 Impact100 NWF grant, and your support can help make it happen!
⭐ Our goal is to reach 100 members by the Annual Meeting on November 9 — a milestone that will allow us to award a transformational grant to a local nonprofit next year. If you believe in the power of collective giving, we invite you to join us for another year and be part of creating lasting impact across our community. We appreciate all who have already sent in their 2026 membership checks. 💜 ⭐ Checks can also be mailed to: PO Box 4266, Fort Walton Beach, FL. 32549 |
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Calling all holiday helpers! |
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Impact100 NWF will once again be spreading Christmas cheer by decorating the dining room at Wesley House (Eden Gardens State Park) — and we’d love your help!
Our wonderful Cyndi Hyatt is leading the charge again this year—she knows the ropes and will handle decorations and supplies. Now she just needs a team of merry volunteers to help her bring the magic to life. Email impactnwf@impactnwf.org to sign up or to get more information. - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Morning (exact time TBA)
- Theme: The Gilded Age
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Save the Dates for 2026 Membership Enrollment Events!
* January 11, 2026: Sunday Brunch, 12:30-2:30 pm at the Beach House in Sandestin
* February 17, 2026: Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Gulfarium - a previous grant recipient!
*March 5,2026: Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm at Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi in Destin
*March 25, 2026: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm at 3rd Planet Brewery in Niceville
*April 12, 2026: Sunday, 1:00-3:00 pm at Eagle's Nest at Blackwater in Crestview
*April 30, 2026: Membership Enrollment Deadline for 2026.
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| Name Tags If you have ordered a nametag, it may be picked up at upcoming events. |
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The app gives you quick access to newsletters, calendar events, registrations and other member information. Just click on the appropriate button on the right to download for Android or Apple devices. Another great tool to stay connected and "in the loop." |
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The mission of Impact100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. is to financially support nonprofit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton Counties by empowering women as philanthropists and leaders, by bridging the geographic areas of our region, and by leveraging the talents of diverse women to be a positive force for good in our community. |
Joni Wallace| President of Impact100 Northwest Florida |
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