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Purpose
Womenade of Houston
was formed for the purpose of providing financial and other support to individuals and organizations whose objectives are
to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged individuals.
Womenade of Houston
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. That advice was the seed that grew to become Womenade.
Amy Kossoff, a doctor in Washington DC, conceived the idea from her desire to make a difference in the world on a very
personal level. She gathered a group of friends, who invited more friends, to
share a potluck dinner and contribute the cost of an evening out to the charity. They
raised $3000. Womenade was born.
This grassroots
movement has spread throughout the United States. Laura Thomas, inspired by an
article about Womenade, founded Womenade of Houston, a recognized Texas non-profit corporations that is actively seeking its
501-c3 status with the IRS.
Members of the founding
board are Jacquie Brennan, Colleen Chang, Analaura Dunkel, Anne Goldsmith, Michelle Huth, and Laura Thomas.
Mission
Statement
The mission of Womenade
of Houston is to provide financial and other support to charities that assist individuals who are abused, neglected, disadvantaged,
or have disabilities, while educating women about social issues and how, together, we can help.
Founding Principles
- Based on the grassroots organization founded by Dr. Amy Kossoff from Washington, DC
- Low cost/no cost to the charity fund raising events
- Women gathering together to help others in need
- Each event is supported unilaterally and unequivocally by the Womenade of Houston Board of
Directors
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EVENTS
· Wine Tasting on 6/24/04. Womenade of Houston raised over $2500 for the benefit of the Down Syndrome Assn of Houston
for educational conferences and family camp weekends at Camp for All. www.dash.org
· Halloween Party - 10/28/04 benefited The Womens Business Support Network Foundation, a 501-c3 organization which was
formed by a group of women who wanted to help other women. The purpose of the Foundation to further the education of women
re-entering the work force. Toward this end, the foundation offers to competitive scholarships to women, whether their goal
is graduate school or junior college. www.wbsnonline.org
· Girls Night Out held at The Upper Hand Salon and Spa, April 29, 2005 benefited Paws of Houston, a 501c-3 organization,
which is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of low-income pet owners who are living with a terminal illness.
PAWS offers comprehensive services designed to enable their clients to keep their animal companions. By helping their clients
keep their much-loved pets, they hope to improve their quality of life. www.pawshouston.org
· Cookbook - a culmination of our recipes from our parties.
BOARD POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Positions
President: Laura Thomas
Vice-President: Ana Dunkel
Secretary: Jacquie Brennan
Treasurer: Donna Oveson
Publicity/Public Relations Chair: Linda Hughes
Charity/Foundation Liaison: Anne Goldsmith
Grant/Sponsorships Chair: Dena Lawrence
Expectations and Responsibilities
· $20 year membership fee to cover administrative costs.
· Voting, Decision Making, and Budget Planning
· Charity Sponsorship and selection. Each board member will have an opportunity to select a charity within the confines
of our mission.
· Monthly Board Meetings, first Wednesdays at 12 noon; via conference call.
· Event planning meetings
· 2 to 3 events per year
· Contributing to the guest list
· Equitable Cost Sharing, including in-kind contributions (In-kind include hosting the event, bringing sponsorships or
donations (outside of guest donations) that reduce the costs of the event, service, and physical items). It is not the intent
of Womenade to create undue hardship for our Board members while seeking to help others.
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Lemon Squeezers – Volunteers
Expectations and Responsibilities
- Recognition on the Womenade of Houston website
- Event planning meetings, which may be via conference call
- 2 –3 events per year, although participation in each event is not mandatory
- Contributing to the guest list
- Financial or in-kind contributions in the areas such as: food, beverages, flowers, decorations,
door prizes, and general set-ups.
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
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