July 2016 Newsletter
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July 2016 Newsletter
July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Important Announcements Mark your Calendars for the 2016 Summer Garden Party! Impact100 Sonoma invites all members and guests to our annual Summer Celebration to be held this year on August 20 from 2:004:00 pm at Joanna Kemper's home. Watch your inbox for an email invitation you won't want to miss this fun event! Have a play date with your dog at Pet's Lifeline! September 8, 5:30-7:30 pm, email invitation to follow. NOTE: There will be no August Newsletter The Impact100 Sonoma Communications Team will be taking a summer break! Look for the next newsletter on September 1. Impact100 Sonoma Announces New Vision and Mission Statements: Our Vision: A Thriving Sonoma Valley. Our Mission: Empowering women of Sonoma Valley to invest in a more sustainable nonprofit community through collective giving and responsible stewardship. July 1, 2016 In This Issue President's Letter Changes to Grant Program in 2017 Changes in Leadership KSVY Morning Show Impact100 Sonoma Highlights We have new Impact100 Sonoma Board members You can see bios of our new and continuing board members on the website. Impact100 Sonoma 1 of 8 7/21/16 8:01 PM July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... Showing our true colors...last summer's Impact100 Sonoma march in the 4th of July Parade - photo by Bari Williams - President's Letter Just before taking a well-deserved summer break, we welcome five talented Impact100 Sonoma members to our board, all with experience on grant review committees. These women are replacing eight dedicated board members who have shown an unwavering commitment to our organization during their terms. I want to thank all of these retiring members for their service, particularly Celia Canfield, our out-going co-president, who has patiently shown me the ropes this past year, preparing me to follow in her footsteps. Quick Calendar The entire Impact100 Sonoma Board is very grateful for the participation of so many of you who volunteered your time and expertise on committees this year. You have welcomed new members, helped plan and staff events, written articles for the newsletter, and participated in reviewing grant proposals and leading site visits. Our many accomplishments this year were made possible by your involvement, and I thank you. August 20 - Impact100 Sonoma Summer Garden Party, 2:00-4:00 pm at the home of Joanna Kemper. Keep an eye out for an email invitation to our annual Summer Garden 2 of 8 shares another fabulous video! Thanks once again to Pat Meier-Johnson and her husband, Russ Johnson, we have added our 13th video to our collection -this one featuring 4Paws Learning and Wellness Center and showing the bonds between those who are trying to read and those who patiently listen. This new video is available HERE. July 26 - Sonoma Farmers' Market, Stop by the table. 5:30-7:30 pm, Sonoma Square. August 23 - Sonoma Farmers' Market, Stop by the table. 5:30-7:30 pm, Sonoma 7/21/16 8:01 PM July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... Party on Saturday, August 20th--a favorite event of our members judging by the turn-out every year. This casual, social gathering is a great occasion to introduce a friend to Impact100 Sonoma and all the wonderful women that make it what it is. I hope you and a guest can join us. Square. This fall we will begin our efforts toward our eighth grant cycle. That means it's not too soon to send in your 2017 membership donation. There is much more we can do together to benefit our community. I hope we can we count on your support for 2017. September 8 - Pet's Lifeline Dog Play Date Event, 5:30-7:30, email invite to follow. Enjoy the summer in our beautiful Sonoma Valley, Details in the full calendar. September 1 - Murphy's Pub Happy Hour See you there! 5:30 - 7:00pm. Quick Links Our Website Grant Info Become a Member Community Calendar Wendy Hoffman Impact100 Sonoma President Members' Portal Contact Us New Changes to the Impact100 Sonoma Grant Program for 2017 3 of 8 7/21/16 8:01 PM July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... At the January 2014 Membership Envisioning meeting, Impact100 Sonoma members shared their ideas on where our grant-making process could improve. The Grants Envisioning Committee took these ideas, along with feedback from local nonprofits, and provided input to the Board. The result is outlined in the following changes to our 2017 grant program for the coming grant cycle: Extend the grant term for the $100,000 Impact Grant from a maximum of two years to three years. Organizations will set a customized timeline for their proposals for up to three years. All Impact Grant finalists will receive an unrestricted merit grant of $10,000 to be used by the nonprofit in any manner that supports their operations. Increase the maximum amount for a Community Grant from $15,000 to $20,000. Community Grant applicants will now be able to apply for the exact amount they need up to $20,000. In past years, we asked organizations for proposals of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000. See the full description on the website HERE. A Change in Leadership: Saying "Hello" to new board members and a huge "Thank You!" to those 4 of 8 7/21/16 8:01 PM July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... retiring This year, we say good-bye to eight exceptional women--board members who have contributed their time and talents to making Impact100 Sonoma the extraordinary organization that it is. Three of these are founding members*. We extend a special thank you to (from left to right): Ann Reder*, Executive Vice-President; Cathy Gorham*, 2015/16 Impact Grant Chair; Judy Scotchmoor*, Communications; Jeanne Montague, Treasurer; Grace Meeks, 2014/15 Impact Grant Chair; Celia Canfield, Co-President; Amy Rassen, Grants Oversight Chair; and Terri Rhodes, Secretary (not photographed). 5 of 8 7/21/16 8:01 PM July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... As sad as it is to lose the leadership and knowledge of these experienced women, we are truly excited to welcome five new board members (from left to right): Claudia Sims, Impact Grant Chair; Susan Porth, Treasurer; Cam McKinley, Assistant Communications; Judith Walsh, Governance; and Margaret Grandy, Community Grants Chair (not photographed). We also have a few board members whose roles are changing for the upcoming year. Deb Kweller will now be in charge of Information Management & Technology, Diana Sanson will take on the role of Grants Oversight Chair, and Liz Tunney Williams will fill the role of Secretary. You can read the bios of all board members HERE. See the new Board of Directors organizational chart HERE. KSVY Morning Show Features 10,000 Degrees and Impact100 Sonoma 6 of 8 7/21/16 8:01 PM July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... 10,000 Degrees Regional Director, Sonoma County, Lisa Carreño and Wendy Hoffman were interviewed on the KSVY Morning Show Wendy Hoffman was interviewed along with Lisa Carreño, 10,000 Degrees Regional Director for Sonoma County, on the KSVY Morning Show by Leslie Tippell. Wendy covered Impact100 Sonoma's 2016 grant review process, the 11 grant recipients, and the organization's critical role in Sonoma Valley in supporting nonprofits. Then Lisa described potential obstacles faced and strategies used to educate both parents and children in how to access resources to make college more accessible and affordable with financial aid and scholarships. Through this year's Impact Grant, 10,000 Degrees will be expanding their programs at Sonoma Valley High School and into Hanna Boys Center. An unexpected impact this grant will have is that 10,000 Degrees will also be able to reach out to middle school students and parents to help them understand what a college path looks like early on, preparing them with the right information to make better choices in 7 of 8 7/21/16 8:01 PM July 2016 Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1125... high school. © 2016 Impact 100 Sonoma. All Rights Reserved. Impact100 Sonoma, PO Box 1958, Sonoma, CA 95476 SafeUnsubscribeâ„¢ {recipient's email} Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by info@impact100sonoma.org in collaboration with Try it free today 8 of 8 7/21/16 8:01 PM
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