Announcements:
Niel: Please put your cell phones on silent!

There will be a board meeting today after the meeting.

 

Sunny K.  A reminder that this Saturday from 9-12:30 there will be a virtual "Empowering Girls Conference." It's free, you can register on the website or contact me ( Sunny K.)

 

Peter F.  There will be a Foundation Board meeting next week.

 

Tom: Still collecting hygienic supplies for the school kids, and try contacting your dentists for any free items.

 

Rosie: Single Socks not getting as many items as previously. Please check your closets. There are times when clothing is not accepted because of lack of room.

 

Kathy: I have 3 Polio Plus bumper stickers to give away.

 

Happy Dollars:  Lucy --for Ray Goellner agreeing to be the ne sergeant-at-arms!

 

Vlad: A huge happy dollar as we are expecting a baby boy in July!

 

Program: Bernadette Smyth, our speaker today, introduced by Lucy.

Ms. Smyth has been the Executive Director of the Grant County Community Foundation for 2 and 1/2 years. She is a native of Ireland, has worked and travelled throughout the world for many non-profits, and has considered New Mexico and now Silver City her home. She spoke about the work done by the Grant County Community Foundation in supporting non-profits in this area. On way the Foundation helps in fundraising for local nonprofit organizations is the annual Give Grandly event. The next Give Grandly day is scheduled for May 6. Many nonprofits will participate and by attending the Give Grandly event one can learn about all the good work being done in this area.

 

Bernadette Smyth on the left.