The Women of Quail Creek

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President’s Message from Janet
Community Outreach: HRAZ Update, and Shoes Collection Initiative
Scholarships: Scholarship Matching Funds Goal is Met!
Members: Join us in GroupSpot

∴ PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE from JANET ∴

Excitement is building across TWOQC as the year gets underway. There’s a renewed energy in the air, and it’s contagious. Members are stepping forward, sharing ideas and embracing opportunities to connect, contribute and grow together. Connections are beginning to form.

In TWOQC, the Membership Committee plays a vital role, reaching out to new members and welcoming them through Meet & Greets that showcase the opportunities we have to offer. The Programs Committee is hard at work designing activities that create spaces where members can engage, learn and enjoy one another. These activities aren’t just events on a calendar; they are opportunities to build relationships and strengthen the bonds that make our organization special. (If you are a member and not connected through our GroupSpot site, please join so you can sign up for events.)

Our Community Outreach committee continues to excel by uniting our members with the broader community to make a real difference. Through our support, we extend our reach beyond ourselves and help others in ways that matter. At the same time, the Scholarship Committee is beginning the important work of identifying recipients for our scholarship program, laying the groundwork to support and uplift those who will benefit from these education opportunities.

There truly is so much happening this year – but the best part is the friendships. Seeing members participate, find their place, make friends and feel at home in the organization reminds us why we do what we do. I encourage members to get involved and find that special place that feels like home.

Janet Shropshire
TWOQC President

∴ COMMUNITY OUTREACH ∴

The Community Outreach Committee collected almost 900 items and $1,130 in gift cards to support HOPE RISING Arizona (HRA). In addition, we also received another $1,000 donation. The Committee wants to convey our sincerest thanks for the generous gifts. The HRA Executive Director sends his thanks as well:

“The supplies and gift cards your community donated are invaluable to our survivor residents. The personal self-care items and toiletries allow our residents to not have to spend what little money they have on simple every day care items. They can manage their budgets to purchase items that aren’t just needs but items they desire and that help restore their dignity…”

We are currently collecting shoes with the proceeds from the donations going to United Community Health Center’s (UCHC) Pediatric Dental and Behavioral Health Programs.

∴ SCHOLARSHIPS ∴

Scholarship Matching Fund Goal is Met!

THANK YOU to all of you who have contributed to the Scholarship Matching Fund Campaign that was launched in the fall. We have reached the goal! As you know, this is the 3rd year that we have been fortunate enough to have a group of generous donors who offered up to $40,000 to be matched 2 for 1 by additional donations. The campaign has resulted in $63,800 being raised for TWOQC scholarships to be awarded this spring. It has also inspired several people to fund a full Named Scholarship of $3500 each! For more information on Named Scholarships contact Deb Melton, Director of Scholarships, debwpski@hotmail.com.

Applications are available on our website, womenqc.com/scholarship, and are coming in daily. All applications are reviewed by members of the committee, and some will be selected for interviews and then awards. We plan to award 9 scholarships to high school senior girls from the 3 high schools in our area, 6 scholarships to girls who received one last year, and 15 scholarships to women over 21 years of age through our Advancing Women through Education program. All awards are paid directly to the school and are used for tuition and fees only.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the Awards Night on May 15 at 6:30 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. It will be an exciting evening! We love helping other women improve their lives through education. Thank you for helping us do that.

∴ MEMBERS SECTION ∴ GroupSpot (GS) is TWOQC’s members-only platform for streamlining communications, providing a central hub for programs in the events calendar, Executive Board announcements, committee activity, and more. [Past Events: Photo Albums] Access GroupSpot in an App or on the Web:

♥ MEMBERS: We look forward to a wonderful year of new and favorite past programs & activities. Login to GroupSpot (check out the Calendar) to see what is being offered.

If you or a (member) friend need assistance with GroupSpot, please reach out to anyone on the Board.

All Quail Creek women residents are invited to join TWOQC. Contact our Membership Director if you have questions. | JOIN TODAY | “Like” & follow us on Facebook.com/twoqc.

Contributors, this Edition: Janet S. president (president’s message) | Marianne C. webmaster (e-Blog design & delivery) | Roxanne H. (community outreach) | Deb M. (scholarships). Proofing Team: President (Janet S.), President-Elect (Joan B.) Publisher: Webmaster.

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