CWC Philanthropy September 2025 Meeting Agenda and Notes
Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 12:30-1:30pm
Attendees: Marilyn Bosian, Sheryl Johnson, Terri Fishman, Phyllis Williams, Ellen Koch, Marilyn Burke, Barb Hambacher, Mary Schild, Helen Ray, Dorinda Jenkins, Peg Spidel, Debra Cleary-Scharf, Pam Blodgett, Robin Meek, Catherine Lewis, Mary McGarvey, Kathy Marcello, Carol Rubin, Edie Hubler, Ceci Robinson, Evie Goldstein, Tammy Campbell, Marda Kornhaber, Sandy Wolchok, Sandi Durst, Pinky Dukes Ray, Becky Hart, Susie Marlier, Laurey Cosentino, Cathy Kane (30)
Welcome back to all, especially to our new members!
A Who’s Who of Philanthropy:
· VP: Becky Hart (cwcphilanthropy@gmail.com / Attn. Becky)
· Website Coordinator: Sandy Wolchok (cwcphilanthropy@gmail.com / Attn. Sandy) Thanks to Sandy for updating our Philanthropy web pages over the summer!
· Minutes: Sheryl Johnson (Mktext@gmail.com) If you have presentation notes in the future, please forward to Sheryl prior to the meeting.
· Greeter, Former VP & So Much More: Cathy Kane (pkane95986@aol.com)
· Many thanks to our host—Uwharrie Bank!
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UPDATE ON ABBIE VOLPINI: She is due for more surgeries, so please keep her in your thoughts.
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Great News! Additional funds to share with our non-profits have been found for our Philanthropy efforts this year…more news to come.
Summer Drive Review: Promising Pages (Dorinda Jenkins)
Still accepting books, but expectations are that over 300 will have been collected! If you have more, you can contact Dorinda or order them via the Amazon gift link. There were lots of high interest, diverse titles, which are much appreciated by Promising Pages.
September 17th Limani Luncheon: Philanthropy Tables
Thank you to Melissa Waters & Susie Marlier for all their hard work over the summer. There is still time to sign up for the lunch. If you are working at one of the Philanthropy tables, please arrive by 10:45 a.m. Be sure to encourage attendees to visit our tables to learn more about us!
*PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: LAUREY COSENTINO*
Our two big philanthropic social events for the year are the Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 3rd, to be held at Longview Country Club in Waxhaw, in support of Safe Alliance. The STEM event on the evening of Sunday, March 22nd will also likely be held at Longview. Watch for news on the new Casino activity at this event! In both cases this exciting new venue will allow for more attendees and vendors. Julie Ryba is handling vendors for the Holiday luncheon, if you’re interested. There will also be a continued effort to grow the membership, with a goal of 250 members. Business cards and flyers explaining what CWC is are available for sharing with friends and contacts, which can be ordered from Nancie Torrence. Prospective members events are also being planned.
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Volunteer Coordinator Reports and Upcoming Events:
Bright Blessings--website: www.brightblessingsusa.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinators: Gayle McKearin (gmckearin@gmail.com) and Beth Daniels (elizabethndaniels@gmail.com) Birthday gifts will be wrapped for children who would otherwise not receive gifts. They are distributed by school counselors and social workers.
Next Volunteer Events: Thurs., September 25th (12-1:30) and Tuesday, November 4th
(12-1:30pm)
Classroom Central--website:classroomcentral.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Barbara Hambacher (barbarahambacher@yahoo.com)
Next Volunteer Event: Tuesday, October 14th (9am-12noon) Orders for teachers at Title I schools will be assembled and bagged.
Dress for Success – website: charlotte.dressforsuccess.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Marda Kornhaber (mjkornhaber@yahoo.com)
Next Volunteer Event: TBA, based on when DFS moves into their new facility. If you have clothing, accessories, shoes and particularly purses to donate, please contact Marda.
Lift Up Carolinas (formerly the Assistance League)—website: liftupcarolinas.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Terri Fishman (terrifish103@gmail.com)
Next Volunteer Event: Thursday, September 18 (1-3pm) and Wed., November 12 (1-
3pm. Donations taken on Saturdays from 10am-3:30pm or contact Terri.
Promising Pages--website: www.promising-pages.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinator: Ceci Robinson. Email: ceciplus1925@gmail.com
Assistant Dorinda Jenkins / Next Volunteer Event: Thursday, October 16th, from 10 am to 12
Regular meetings will now be on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Safe Alliance/ website: www.safealliance.org
Next Volunteer Event: Holiday Tree Trimming (exact date TBA, but will be the week of 11/17)
A great speaker has been scheduled for the December 3rd luncheon.
Evening at Becky Hart’s Home (date TBD; we’ll be making gifts for Safe Alliance & Bright Blessings)
Sterling Math & Science—website: www.stemforkidscharlotte.org
CWC Volunteer Coordinators: Crystal Egbuna, Betty Blackwell & co-founder Ruth Hood
Next Event: March 22, 2026
Next Month’s Focus: The Pink Bow Campaign—website: www.thepinkbowcampaign.org. Coordinators: Robin Sadler & Cathy Kane. Campaign runs 10/1-11/1. We will hear from Robin, the National Founder of the Pink Bow campaign. Bows are $10 and can be ordered from Cathy or Robin for yourself, your neighborhood or organization. Great effort to raise awareness about Breast Cancer and the importance of mammograms.
Please join us for our NEXT Philanthropy meetings:
· Thursday, October 9th (Pink Bow Campaign/Note that this is a second Thursday)
· Thursday, November 6th (Hands-on Project)
· Wednesday, December 3rd: Holiday Luncheon and Safe Alliance Fundraiser
Please send cards to: ABBIE VOLPINI
6600 Elmstone Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277
*Thank you to Sheryl Johnson for our minutes*
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF CWC PHILANTHROPY!
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