Splash of Color

Fashion Show 2015 - A slice of Paris

Remember what fun we all had last year at our fashion show? Well this year promises to surpass 2014.  Your Fashion Committee wanted you to have a brief glimpse into all the fun that awaits you on September 24th!

The table is set for LOWC's French- themed 15th Annual Fashion Show and lovely French gifts are awaiting your arrival!  Please go to our website and purchase your luncheon ticket and raffle tickets if you have not already done so. Bring a friend to share in the festivities! This is the one time a year we all come together to enjoy each other, connect with friends and help raise money for our charities.

The signature baskets are back...

the beautiful baskets are about to make their debut... we have 15 lovely baskets!

Silent auction items have been added this year for more opportunities to raise money for our charities. Bring your checkbooks or credit cards as you don’t want to miss out on these fabulous items! Let the silent bidding begin.  A few of those fabulous items are pictured below..

~Kelly Heard, LOWC member’s original pastel valued at $350

~Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004 valued at $200

~A blue topaz diamond gold necklace valued at $850
~Riverdance tickets plus dinner valued at $350

~Hallmark Inns beachfront in Newport valued at $400
~Autographed copy of Pulitzer Prize winning book for 2015

For a $20 donation you can select a bottle of wine from our wine wall.  Wines are valued between $15 and $75 each.

Looking forward to seeing you at Oswego Lake Country Club on September 24th!  For additional details and to purchase tickets, please go to LOWC Fashion Show

Sheri Rathbun

Fashion Show Chair

Share your fashion show photos!

Want to share your fashion show photos with members and guests? Upload them to the LOWC fashion show gallery for all to see! It's quick and easy to do.  Simply go to LOWC fashion show photo gallery site and follow the instructions provided.  Remember to add captions, too. We can't wait to remember this special occasion through your pictures! 

Jane Schmits

Web Administrator

President's Corner

Hi Ladies,

As we send the kids back to school and the weather has started to cool down, LOWC is off and running for 2015/2016.  We'll be working to put committees together this month, so we'll be in touch with you soon about your assigned committee.  We are also really looking forward to the Luncheon/Fashion Show on the 24th.  This fundraiser is a fun, relaxing event and perfect for bringing girlfriends!!  I hope to see you all there!  Visit our website LOWC for more information and tickets.

The calendar for the next two months is listed below.  Please join us for any/all events that you are interested in.  Showing up is how we get to know each other better! :)

• Sept. 16th - Social Lunch at Nicoletta's Table at 11:30am (RSVP to Annie Arkebauer - Everyone welcome!)
• Sept. 17th - Children's Center Healing Garden Gala Fundraiser at 6pm
• Sept. 24th - 15th Annual LOWC Luncheon and Fashion Show at 11am
• Sept. 27th - Saint Child's Open House at 1pm
• Oct. 1st - Board Meeting at Kelly Heard's Home at 6:30pm
• Oct. 4th - Board Planning Retreat in Tualatin at 2pm
• Oct. 8th - Book Club - Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley - hosted by Sharon Mirarchi at 7pm
• Oct. 16th - Happy Hour Social - Tavern on Kruse at 4:30pm

Children's Center - Healing Garden Gala

As one of our partner charities for 2015/2016, the Children's Center invites our members, family and friends to join them for a fundraising event on Thursday September 17th at 6pm at 1713 Penn Lane, Oregon City, OR 97045 for this event.  

Tickets are $100 per person and sponsor tables are $1000.  There will be a live auction and raffle prizes along with the dinner and program.  Visit Children's Center for more information and/or to purchase tickets!

Can't go to the event but want to contribute?  They are looking for volunteers to help with the event as well!  Please contact Lori Malone, our LOWC Children's Center Liaison for more information.

Lisa Rainer
President

Children's Center says,
"Thank You, LOWC!"

Dear Lake Oswego Women’s Club members – 

As many of you know, LOWC has been a generous partner to Children’s Center for more than seven years. In 2010, LOWC made a bold pledge of $25,000 ($5,000/year x 5 years) to help build a new Children’s Center facility with increased capacity to serve children who are suspected victims of abuse and neglect. Each of you became part of an exclusive club of donors known as our Foundations of Hope.  

Your club commitment was generous and extraordinary. And throughout the years, you’ve never wavered on your pledge payments. You represent the leaders our children and families need – people who will stand up on their behalf and demand quality care and a respectful response. Because of your pledge, your ongoing giving, and your continued involvement, we know we are not alone in this work. And our children and families are not alone on their path to healing – they have each of you walking beside them. 

We hope that the completion of your Foundations of Hope commitment does not end there, but rather marks the beginning of a new level of leadership. There are ongoing opportunities to volunteer, to be part of the effort to end child abuse in Clackamas County, to keep kids safe, and so much more. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Children’s Center staff, volunteers, and most important, our children and families, thank you. 

Sincerely,
Shauna Lugar
Development and Communications Director
Children's Center - A child abuse intervention center

Saint Child - Open House

As a recipient of LOWC funding for 2014/2015, Saint Child is an organization that helps pregnant women and children escape traumatic living situations.

LOWC has been invited to a rare "open house" of their "Safe House".  Please contact Amanda Quinn if you are interested in going to this Open House.

Lisa Rainer

President

LOWC & CASA - Benefit Concert

On August 15th, LOWC was the presenting sponsor for a CASA benefit concert at Marylhurst University.  Several LOWC members were present and handed out informational flyers and bubbles to the kids.  

Your LOWC president was the lucky winner of an electric guitar as part of the raffle fundraiser and was forced to 'grace' the stage.  Lots of fun was had by all and CASA was happy to raise even more money in support of their cause.

Lisa Rainer

President

LOWC Holiday Party?

We'd love to have a Holiday Party this year and are happy to have a caterer come take care of everything.  Do you have a home that you'd be willing to open up for our group event?  Please contact Lisa Rainer to provide details!  Thanks!

Lisa Rainer
President

CWS Gala - Join us in Celebration!

Clackamas Women's Services is celebrating three decades of providing innovative support for women and children impacted by domestic and sexual violence in our community.

30th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Oregon Golf Club

25700 S.W. Pete's Mountain Road West Linn, OR 97068

5:30pm

Reception with Wine Wall and Raffle, which will include exciting prizes ranging from Oregon local products to an Oregon Coast getaway!

7:00pm

Dinner, Program highlighting CWS' 30-year history of serving women and children, Live Auction, and Raffle Drawing

Tickets are now available here.

Please respond by October 5 to secure your seat. We hope you'll join us-- the party is always more fun with you there!

P.S. Early RSVPs will start the celebration early. They'll be entered in a drawing to win a special prize!

Amanda Quinn

Philanthrophy Chair

Abby's Closet's Real Deals 

Real Deals Sellwood will once again host a wonderful fundraising event for Abby's Closet. Please join us on Thursday, October 8th at Real Deals Home Decor in Sellwood. Real Deals has amazing décor at prices too good to be true. Abby's Closet will benefit from a percentage of all sales between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Shop the 'backroom' for special Abby's Closet deals offered only at this benefit event!  The event will also feature fabulous raffle items. Tickets can be purchased onsite for $5 each. Real Deals is located at 1657 SE Tacoma Street in Portland.  Please contact Fran Herbert, Abby's Closet Liaison, if you have any questions.  

Minita Feldsien
Blogger