Womanspace Center

We welcome new members on the committees. Please call Womanspace Center at (815) 877-0118 if you are interested and willing!

Committees, which are open to members at large, include the following:

	BUILDING & GROUNDS
	FINANCE
	GALLERY
	MAILING
	MEMBERSHIP
	PROGRAM
	MARKETING

Womanspace also sponsors four special fundraising events, each of which has its own committee; they are:

	REACH FOR THE ARTS
	SPRING BENEFIT LUNCHEON
	GLITZY GARAGE SALE
	WOMEN’S GOLF PLAYDAY

Most of the committees meet monthly and have specific responsibilities, some of which are listed below:

BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Oversees upkeep of the property and equipment of the Center.

Arranges for repairs or replacement. Performs hands-on work of planting, design and care of the Lilly Fernandez Meditation Garden. Current projects include restoration of a 3-acre prairie site and construction of a labyrinth.

Meets first Monday of the month, 5 - 6:15 p.m., and organizes several workdays throughout the year. (The Prairie and Labyrinth Committees are subcommittees of Bldg. & Grounds.)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Oversees all financial policies of the Center.

Prepares annual budget in cooperation with Co-Directors. Monitors financial statements. Reviews audit. Meets second Monday at noon.

GALLERY COMMITTEE

Communicates with artists and arranges exhibits.

Oversees and installs all gallery shows. Prepares publicity for all shows. Meets second Thursday of the month, 4:45-6:15 p.m.

MAILING COMMITTEE

Helps prepare the newsletter and other materials for mailing.

Mailers usually work on weekday mornings, for about 2½ hours. Dates vary, depending on materials to be mailed.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Sponsors and hosts New Member Brunches.

Contacts new or renewing members to encourage participation in the Center. Helps plan, host and evaluate special membership events. Handles registration and greeting at the Spring Benefit Luncheon. Meets first Monday, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

PROGRAM/MARKETING COMMITTEE

Suggests and researches speakers for the Center’s programs.

Assists Program Coordinator and Arts Director in communicating with speakers/instructors. Oversees program details. Hosts workshops or seminars as needed. Distributes news of programs & events within the community. Meets third Monday of the month at noon.

Womanspace sponsors four special events to help support the work of the Center. These events are FRIENDraisers as well as FUNDraisers.

Each has a unique flavor and encourages people to come together for a good time while also raising operating funds for Womanspace. Members, friends, and the public are all invited and encouraged to participate!

REACH FOR THE ARTS

Take home an original piece of art through this unique fundraiser. Enjoy an event that caters to your best sensibilities: fine food and wine, beautiful music by the Jodi Beach Trio, original artwork donated by over 100 of this region’s best and most generous artists. Every ticket holder’s name is entered into a raffle drawing.

During the evening, all names are selected at some time under the direction of an emcee. When your name is called, you may choose and later take home one the many pieces of art on display. (The pool of art from which you can select depends on when your name is called.)

Come for an evening of fun, dancing, and wonderful art appreciation at this gala event! Tables of 8 or 10 are available. Couples and singles are welcome! Besides the art selection described above, there is also a special LIVE AUCTION.

SPRING BENEFIT LUNCHEON

Celebrate with Womanspace at this annual gala event!
Highlights include:

•	An opportunity to visit with friends and members! This is as close as Womanspace comes to having an “annual meeting” and the luncheon offers a great chance to see people who have share the unique experiences that the Center offers. Great camaraderie!
•	The Womanspirit Founders Award is presented during the luncheon. This award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of a woman who embodies the spirit of Womanspace and its Founders: creativity, leadership, personal growth, service to others and compassion.
•	A diverse and very interesting Silent Auction, with the opportunity to bid on art ad jewelry, trips and outings, restaurant packages and gourmet foods, children’s items, home and garden embellishments, and several gifts catering to mind, body and spirit.
•	A cash raffle, mystery prize area, and special surprises orchestrated by the Luncheon Committee.
•	Entertainment, friends, good food and a beautiful spring day, all add up to a great experience.

GLITZY GARAGE SALE

The Glitzy Garage Sale, “grandmother of all Womanspace fun raisers,” supports our values of reusing and recycling and is held on the grounds of the Center the first weekend in June, Friday through Sunday.

The week before the sale is an intensive and fun experience of camaraderie, share work and decision-making, as members and friends transform the driveway, tents and garage into “bargain central.”

Donations of goods are accepted beginning in early May. On the final day of the sale, all items are half-price; clothing is $2/bag. This famous event runs on the strength of many volunteers and the donation of things to sell from hundreds of members and friends!

WOMEN’S GOLF PLAYDAY

The Women’s Golf Playday promises stateline area women golfers not only a day of great golf; this enjoyable event includes a continental breakfast, a luncheon, a tee raffle, challenge events and lots of wonderful prizes.

Invitations are sent out in March; if you are a golfer and have not played in this outing before, be sure to call the Center to get your name (and your foursome) on the invitation list.

The Women’s Golf Playday fills quickly, so be sure to watch for information and updates in the Web.