Hindsight 30/30?
CWS Board President Suzanne Lacampagne with Board member Scott Conroy and his daughter, Laura
Even perfect vision couldn’t have prepared us for how much fun we would have at last Thursday’s event! I’m still energized by the excitement of celebrating CWS’ 30th spring at the Foundry. Further, thanks to the generous support of our guests, 30/30 Vision raised $20,000 for CWS.
We had a blast exploring the world of Clackamas Women’s Services. Six stations represented some of the vital, innovative services that CWS offers in the community, from Camp HOPE Oregon to our Violence Prevention Program. Guests had the opportunity to engage directly with staff at each station to learn more about the work of CWS. Those who went around the world were entered to win a very special prize: a bottle of 2011 Caymus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Congratulations to Scott Davis, CWS world traveler, who won the activity raffle!
We also had a fabulous time with the 50/50 raffle. Our valiant raffle volunteer was unspooling tickets all night long, and guests were spotted wearing long loops of raffle tickets. What could be more festive? After some serious suspense, Rev. Denise Andersen emerged as the winner of the 50/50 Raffle, taking home 50% of the pot, a cool $500. Congratulations to her– we hope that it helps kick off a summer of fun!
Speaking of summer fun, I really want to thank you all for the incredible show of support during our special appeal. Guests pledged more than $11,000, enough to send 40 children to Camp HOPE Oregon this summer! As Tonia and Dave Hunt explained so eloquently, Camp HOPE will help give campers the playful, lighthearted experiences that every child deserves. For children who have often had to take on adult cares and responsibilities, these experiences are key to a brighter future. And those bright futures are part of CWS’ vision for the next 30 years.
Then, of course, we had a wonderful time attempting to learn some swing steps from the pros and grooving to the jazz stylings of the Rhythm Renegades. So awesome!
On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors, I offer my thanks to those who could join us last Thursday at the Foundry, as well as our sponsors and volunteers. Whether you were able to attend or not, we hope you’ll help keep the celebration going by marking your calendars for our 30th Anniversary Gala on October 17th!