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A Message from the Sheltering Sisters Auxiliary President...
Dear Friend,
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the newly formed organization to benefit Shelter From The Storm. The Sheltering Sisters Auxiliary’s mission is to educate as well as to raise funds. In just eight months, this mighty group of talented women has accomplished much!
The Sheltering Sisters have attracted dedicated, talented women, to serve in the agency. Founding members are Karen Moller, Vice President; Connie Golds, Secretary; Susie Harvey, Treasurer; and Executive Committee members Bobbi Downey, Melanie Hinrichs, Marhelith Lopez, Judy Mathes, Katie Slimko, Kate Spates, Janette Temple, and Lynn Moriarty, the Executive Director of Shelter From The Storm.
Our first endeavor was to raise funds to produce a DVD to tell the compelling story of women, who with the loving help and guidance of the agency’s staff, have created safe and healthy lives for themselves and their children. I am proud to announce that our efforts allowed us to complete a five-minute DVD Presentation to be used throughout the Valley.
Our second endeavor was more daunting! On October 29, 2009 at the Mira Monte Resort Hotel, we hosted the 9th Annual Hats Off Luncheon with over 230 attendees. This event was a smashing success. Our wonderful Sheltering Sisters created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the luncheon a memorable afternoon, made even more so by some of the most incredibly extravagant hats ever!
The luncheon also marked the debut of our powerful DVD that, through the voices of survivors, demonstrated the need to continue Shelter From The Storm’s work despite its having sustained draconian budget cuts.
Additionally, the Hats Off Luncheon provided us with our first opportunity to invite the public to join the Sheltering Sisters Auxiliary. We gratefully welcome more than 25 new Sisters to the fold. We acknowledge you and thank you for your generosity. We all look forward to working together in the years to come!
We are currently forming a speakers Bureau headed by Connie Golds that will reach out to groups and individuals Valleywide by requesting the opportunity to present our DVD and speak about the vital work of Shelter From The Storm.
We will keep you informed of forthcoming events and we extend to you an invitation to join our Sheltering Sisters Auxiliary. For additional information, please call 760-674-0400 .
Maggie Montez
President
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