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Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices at MOHAI - Sept 15
Member Discussion Event - Oct 4
There's More to Estate Planning Than a Will - Oct 21
Annual Meeting - Oct 28
Service Event: Serving Dinner at Farestart - Oct 28
Discovery Days: Day 1 - Nov 9
Discovery Days: Day 2 - Nov 17

Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices at MOHAI - Sept 15

Presenting a collaborative event with 4 leading organizations in women's philanthropy to celebrate the centennial anniversary of women’s right to vote in WA state, and a century of women making a difference.  The Museum of History and Industry presents the exhibit Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices.  For more information on the exhibit, click here.

The event includes a reception and private viewing of the exhibit.  Light appetizers and wine will be served.

Please join us!

Brought to you in collaboration with Women's Funding Alliance; The Links Incorporated, Greater Seattle Chapter; Jewish Women's Funding Network; and Washington Women's Foundation.

When registering, please note in the comment field if you are affiliated with any of the host organizations. If you are unable to access the registration form, please email your name and organization affiliation to info@wawomensfoundation.org.


Date: Wednesday September 15, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

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Member Discussion Event - Oct 4

Connect with other WWF members and engage in lively discussions about community issues, philanthropy matters, current events, and topics of expertise featuring our own WWF members. Hosted by the new Member Engagement Committee.   


Date: Monday October 04, 2010
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 2100 Building

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There's More to Estate Planning Than a Will - Oct 21


Join fellow WWF members Beth McCaw, JD, and Sandra L. Perkins, JD, as they take an in depth look at considerations in making a legacy gift. Facilitated by WWF member Anne Knapp, Woodland Park Zoo Development Officer.

Date: Thursday October 21, 2010
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: 2100 Building
Cost: $25.00

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Annual Meeting - Oct 28


Join us to hear about the business of the Foundation including our 2009 financial highlights.

We will also hold the annual election of directors to the WWF board.  A slate of nominees will be presented to the WWF membership at this meeting, as well as by mail along with a proxy.  Votes may be cast by proxy by return mail, or in person at this meeting

Date: Thursday October 28, 2010
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: 2100 Building

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Service Event: Serving Dinner at Farestart - Oct 28

Join us to serve dinner at Farestart's Guest Chef Night!  Farestart is a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals, as well as a 1998 WWF grantee.  100% of the proceeds and gratuities from Guest Chef Night go back into the program and fund student services and training.

Training begins at 4:45, and service ends at 9 PM.  3 course dinner is provided for volunteers at 9:30 p.m.   Please RSVP - space is limited!

Date: Thursday October 28, 2010
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Farestart Restaurant, 7th and Virginia, Seattle

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Discovery Days: Day 1 - Nov 9

Discovery Days is an annual hallmark event for WWF members and guests to be informed about the urgent issues in our community and how philanthropy makes an impact.

Day 1 Schedule:
Health & Environment


Stay tuned for more details on the fantastic speaker roster!
This event brought to you by the Discovery Days Committee.

SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE REGISTER ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR PARTY


Date: Tuesday November 09, 2010
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 2100 Building, First Floor

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Discovery Days: Day 2 - Nov 17

Discovery Days is an annual hallmark event for WWF members and guests to be informed about the urgent issues in our community and how philanthropy makes an impact.

Day 2 Schedule:
Human Services, Arts, & Education


Stay tuned for more details on the fantastic speaker roster!

This event brought to you by the Discovery Days Committee.

SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE REGISTER ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR PARTY


Date: Wednesday November 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 2100 Building, First Floor

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Annual Events Cycle

*Dates are estimates and subject to change

January
Grant Committee Kick-Off
Winter Outing

February
Annual Member Celebration

March
Grant Workshop: Evaluating Grant Proposals
Book Discussion

April
Grant Report Meeting: Proposal Summaries
Grant Workshop: How to Conduct Effective Site Visits
Neighborhood Gathering

May
Grant Report Meeting: Site Visit Reports
Spring Educational Forum

June
New Member Reception
Grant Award Celebration

July
Summer Outing

September
Committees reconvene
Annual Meeting

October
Fall Education Forum
5-year Luncheon

November
Discovery Days

December
Neighborhood Gathering



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Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center
2006 Summer Outing