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2018 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon October 4 th , 2018 11:30am - 1:30pm TABLE CAPTAIN GUIDE Celebrating 115 years of service in Spokane! SPOKANE
2018Women of Achievement
Awards LuncheonOctober 4th, 2018
11:30am - 1:30pm
T A B L E C A P T A I N G U I D E
Celebrating 115 years of service in Spokane! SPOKANE
Mireya FitzloffEvent Co-Chair
Marlene FeistEvent Co-Chair
Erica HallockTable Captain Chair
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Since 1903, YWCA Spokane has been helping women and children overcome social, economic, and personal barriers in order to accomplish their goals and achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Today our areas of focus are supporting victims of intimate partner domestic violence (DV), promoting early childhood education, and confronting racial and social justice issues that negatively impact our clients and our community.
We envision a community in which DV is no longer tolerated. We embraced this vision through a continuum of wrap-around services: 24-hour Helpline and Safe Shelter, Counseling Center, Mental Health Services, Child Advocacy, Civil Legal Assistance, Legal Advocacy, Economic Empowerment Advocacy, and free drop-in childcare.
In 2017, we impacted the lives of over 16,000 survivors and their children. By working at the intersections of inequality, poverty, and DV we are able to disrupt longstanding societal patterns of trauma.
To learn more visit ywcaspokane.org
Celebrating 115 Years Of Service In Spokane
Dear Valued Table Captain, Thank you for volunteering to serve as a Women of Achievement Table Captain at YWCA Spokane’s 36th annual awards luncheon. Table Captains play a vital role in furthering the mission of YWCA Spokane. Your partnership allows YWCA to be a lifeline for over 16,000 women and children impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment.
Together, we will be instrumental in creating a community where all women and families have safe and stable housing, opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency, and freedom from domestic violence and discrimination.
This Table Captain Guide provides you with a foundation of information to support you with filling your table and ensuring an exceptional experience for you and your guests while also helping YWCA Spokane raise critical funds at our most important fundraiser of the year.
We look forward to showing you the impact you and your guests will make in the lives of the women and children served by YWCA Spokane.
With Gratitude,
930 N Monroe | Spokane, WA 99201 | [email protected] | 509.789.9312 | ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains
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Keynote Speaker
GLORIA NORRIS
Gloria’s is a powerful story of how one smart, sa�y girl survives a repre�ive, violent, family environment.
Women of AchievementA Celebration of Women
you make a difference
Winners of a YWCA Women of Achievement Award embody the mission of YWCA by giving generously of themselves to make Spokane a better place for all citizens to live. They demonstrate leadership through their professional work or service to the community in one or more of the following categories:
Award Categories
The Women of Achievement (WOA) awards luncheon has evolved into YWCA Spokane’s largest and most critical fundraising event.
For 36 years, YWCA has celebrated high achieving women in Spokane. Established with the goal of increasing awareness and appreciation for the diverse contributions of women leaders, this Luncheon has honored over 220 women in the region.
This Luncheon also raises crucial awareness about domestic violence in our community. In just 1 year 14,532 domestic violence related calls were received by law enforcement and continues to be the #1 call to 911. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
Author and filmmaker, Gloria Norris began her career in New York as an assistant to film directors Brian De Palma, Martin Scorsese, and Woody Allen. As a screenwriter and independent producer, her films have premiered at the Sundance, Toronto, and Tribeca Film festivals.
Norris’ book, KooKooLand, is an unforgettable story of violence, love, and ultimately triumph. A true crime memoir Oprah’s magazine called ‘electrifying’.
Some of the issues Gloria is passionate about include domestic violence, mental health issues, the prescription drug epidemic, white working class despair, and the salvation that education provides for kids like her.
Norris’ book, KooKooLand, is a bracingly funny & chilling true crime memoir about a girl’s gutsy journey to escape her father’s reign—an unforgettable story of violence, love, and, ultimately, triumph.
+ Arts and Culture+ Business and Industry+ Carl Maxey Racial and Social Justice+ Community Enhancement
+ Education+ Science, Technology, and Environment+ Young Woman
Keynote Speaker
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Gloria NorrisFilmmaker and Author of KooKooLand – an electrifying true crime memoir about a girl’s gutsy journey to survivor a repressive, violent family environment.
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WOA Table Captain GuideIgnite Action. Spread Awarene�. Create Change.
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At A Glance - A Table Captain’s Commitment -
Thursday, October 4, 201811:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Davenport Grand Hotel Ballroom333 W Spokane Falls Blvd.
Ensure you and each of your guests secure ticket(s) ($125ea.) for your table.Please direct guests to ywcaspokane.org to register online or payment may be submitted to YWCA Spokane, Attn: WOA930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201.
Remind attendees to reference you, theirTable Captain host, when registering. The online registration form will providea field to enter this information.
Registration
Kate SowersYWCA Development [email protected] | 509.789.9312 ywcaspokane.org
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Register with YWCA to host one or more Luncheon tables by going online to ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains or by emailing [email protected].
Contact the Table Captain Support Team at any time for recruitment ideas, tips, suggestions, registration support, etc:
Tips & Recruitment Support: Erica Hallock | Table Captain Chair [email protected] | 509-991-2390 Registration Support: Kate Sowers | YWCA Development Coordinator [email protected] | 509-789-9312
For a full table: Invite 10-11 guests who will join you at the Luncheon and provide them with a basic understanding of the mission and work of YWCA. Communicate registration gift amount and goal for your table at the Luncheon.
For a co-table: Invite 5 guests who will join you at the Luncheon. Feel free to Co-Table Captain with a friend or if you would like us to match you with another Co-Table Captain, we are happy to do so.
As your guests are identified, submit their names and email addresses via email to [email protected] or online at ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains at least 3 weeks prior to the luncheon to reserve their seat at your table.
Ensure you and your guests have purchased your ticket(s) at ywcaspokane.org and your name has been provided as the Table Captain during registration.
Remind your guests of the event a few days prior to the Luncheon and be sure are aware of event location, parking instructions, etc.
After the event, please help us thank your guests for joining you in support of YWCA and the women and children we serve.
Feel good! You just made a difference.
930 N Monroe | Spokane, WA 99201 | [email protected] | 509.789.9312 | ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains
As a WOA Table Captain, you have an opportunity to spread enthusiasm about the impact of YWCA Spokane to ignite and mobilize your guests to participate—through their charitable giving to YWCA—in the solutions that advance our community and the quality of life for women, children, and families of all ages, races, and faiths. By inviting your friends, family and colleagues to join you at the Luncheon you’ll increase their awareness of the critical issues facing so many in Spokane County.
What To Expect The Day Of The Luncheon
930 N Monroe | Spokane, WA 99201 | [email protected] | 509.789.9312 | ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains
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During the event, guests will be given an opportunity to make a donation to YWCA. A packet of donation cards and pens will be at each table. As the Table Captain, please distribute these items to your guests. Once everyone has been provided with an opportunity to make a donation, collect all the cards and place them back into the envelope. A YWCA representative will pick up the envelope upon program completion.
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Initiate ongoing communication with our Table Captains in a timely, meaningful way to keep you aware and engaged about YWCA’s community impact and your volunteer role with the Luncheon.
Ensure Table Captains have tools and information needed to make it easier to fill your tables.
Share information about our keynote speaker and this year’s honorees as we lead up to the event so you can encourage guests to register.
Provide a sample recruitment letter you can customize and share within your network.
Distribute event flyers and promotional images you can use to encourage participation.
For your convenience, in addition to emailing you the above materials, everything will also be made available at ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains.
Guests will be emailed a confirmation notice once registered. Please remember we must have theiremail address to send a confirmation.
Be available as support every step along the way. Tips For Guest Communication
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Guests who have been registered with an email address will receive a reminder email including the event date, location, and parking information. Make sure to send us a current email address for each guest attending to ensure they receive important reminders.
It’s always a nice touch for your table guests to receive a personal reminder from you via email or phone a few days prior to the event. The Table Captain Chair will send you information and key highlights to share with your guests.
Leading up to the Luncheon, please ensure your guests know to purchase their ticket(s) prior to attending this year’s luncheon.
Women of Achievement Luncheon Ticket: $125.
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Start inviting guests using the sample invites we will send you, with your added personal touch.
Submit your guest list as early as possible to [email protected] or online at ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains. Partially completed lists are welcomed and helpful to ensure an efficient reservation processing.
Please contact the Table Captain Chair if one of your guests is not able to attend or if you need to make an adjustment to your guest list.
Check back with guests you haven’t heard from. For those who cannot attend, remind them they are welcome to support the YWCA’s mission by making a donation online at ywcaspokane.org. Every dollar makes a difference.
Please make sure to submit your guest lists, at the latest, 2 week before the event or sooner.
2018 Guest List Submissions
Submit Your Guest ListCo�unity coming together to Make A Di�erence.
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Family violence was voted the #1 issue in Spokane’s 2018 community needs assessment.
Over 13,500 victims are identified each year. Less than 15% of incidents get reported.
In 1 year 14,532 domestic violence related calls were received by law enforcement.
#1 call to 911 is domestic violence related.
YWCA’s domestic violence helpline receive an average of 4000 calls each year.
1490 reported children and youth were impacted by family violence; another 580 children witnessed incidents of intimate partner violence in our community.
1180 deaths have occurred in WA ST due to domestic violence (1997 - 2017)
20 people per minute are physically abused by a partner. Less than 15% get reported.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victim of intimate partner abuse.
30-50% of transgender people will experience intimate partner violence.
Victims are 70 times more likely to be killed trying to leave an abusive relationship.
The presence of a gun in domestic violence situations increase risk of homicide by 500%.
1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year; 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence.
Victims lose 8 million days of paid work each year. The cost exceeds $8.3 billion per year.
Please Note:
Guest Lists Are Due Sept 14 or Sooner:
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Please email any cancellation, addition, or adjustment requests as soon as possible to: [email protected]
Please verify spelling, email, address, and zip code as thank you acknowledgements are generated from this list.
Table goal: 10-11 guests. Additional guests over 11 will be seated at an adjacent table.
If you are unable to fill your table, let us know. We are happy to assist you.
Online: ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains
Email: [email protected]
Mail or Drop Off at: YWCA Spokane Attention: WOA 930 N. Monroe St Spokane, WA 99201
Information to include with your guest list submission(s):
Table Captain Full Name
Full Name of Each Table Guest
Guest Phone Number
Guest Email Address
Business/Org Association (if applicable)
Mailing Address
Any Special Requirements:
- ie. vegetarian / accessibility accommodations
930 N Monroe | Spokane, WA 99201 | [email protected] | 509.789.9312 | ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains
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YWCA Spokane provides counseling, education, job readiness, outreach, legal services, and shelter to over 16,000 women & children each year.
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Q: When should we arrive? When does it end?
A: The doors open at 11:00am. Be sure to give yourself time to park and find your table before the program begins at 11:30am. The program will conclude promptly at 1:30pm.
Q: Do I need to bring a ticket with me to get in?
A: Advanced registration is required, however you DO NOT need to bring a confirmation/ticket to the event. When you arrive, you will be greeted by an attendant who will electronically check you in to the Luncheon and provided with your table number and location.
Q: How do I get there and where do I park?
A: The Davenport Grand Hotel is located at 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd. There are many nearby parking options including the Davenport Grand Hotel parking garage and several pay lots within walking distance. Carpooling is always encouraged.
Q: How do I make a contribution at the luncheon? Do you accept credit cards?
A: An opportunity will be provided to make a financial contribution in support of YWCA Spokane’s critical programs preceding the keynote speaker. Your Table Captain will pass out a contribution form for your consideration. All forms of payment are accepted including cash, check, Visa and MasterCard. Table Captains will collect the forms and payment and turn them into a YWCA Spokane representative.
Q: I am at a corporate sponsored table. Do I need to donate?
A: If you are at a corporate table, the minimum ticket donation for attendees has been paid; therefore, no donation is required. We welcome and greatly appreciate any additional gift you wish to contribute.
Q: How do I get a vegetarian or gluten-free meal?
A: A vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal will be provided. Both options will include a gluten free variation. Guests will be provided a non-vegetarian meal unless specifically indicate during registration. Please email [email protected] or call 509-789-9312 with any questions.
Q: If a guest doesn’t have a Table Captain, can they register individually?
A: Individual guests are encouraged and welcomed to attend and do not require a Table Captain to register. If you are aware of friends who will be attending, you are welcome to provide their name during registration and we will do our best to seat you together.
Q: What is the appropriate attire for this luncheon?
A: Typical attire is business casual. However, guests are welcome to attend in whatever attire feels most comfortable. If desired, colors to highlight at the event are raspberry and persimmon. Photos of last year’s event are available at ywcaspokane.org.
Q: Is there anything taking place before or after the program?
A: Hope Stones handmade jewelry will be available for purchase. A photo booth will be ready for you to strike a pose and share online with #YWCAImpact.
Q: Do you need volunteers?
A: It takes a team effort to ensure this event is a wonderful success. We are often in need of volunteers to assist with setup and take down of the event. If you would like to learn more about how you could help, please email [email protected].
Q: What about…?
A: If your question hasn’t been addressed, please contact [email protected] or call 509-789-9312. Thank you!
930 N Monroe | Spokane, WA 99201 | [email protected] | 509.789.9312 | ywcaspokane.org/woa-table-captains
Frequently Asked Questions2018 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon
you make a difference
Event ContactKate SowersYWCA Spokane930 N MonroeSpokane, WA [email protected]
ywcaspokane.org
YWCA Spokane2018 Women of Achievement Awards LuncheonCommittee Members
Marlene Feist City of Spokane Event Co-Chair
Mireya FitzoffMcKinstryEvent Co-Chair
Susan AsheHealth Sciences &Services Authority
August Lilly CorppettsCommunity Member
BHW1 Advertising
Mary CameronCommunity Member
Julia CulpBernardo Wills Architects
Mary DelateurCommunity Member
Anna FranklinProvidence Health & Services
Erica HallockFight Crime: Invest in Kids
Don Hamilton Hamilton Studios
Catherine Kashork Providence Health & Services
Regina MalveauxYWCA Spokane
Dana MorrisYWCA Spokane
Nancy Norbury-HarterNumerica Credit Union
Erica SchreiberYWCA Spokane
Leanne ScottRisklens
Kate SowersYWCA Spokane
Lorna St JohnHamilton Studios
Amanda SwanNumerica
Paula Tarbert-GummNuvodia
Laura VickersAVISTA Foundation
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