and work together to develop new ideas and initiatives. The funding emphasis is young girls, women in transition and senior women. In 2010, the spring fundraising event was held at the Northland Arboretum. With a theme of “Living Green,” over 20 exhibitors delighted the attendees with natural products, displays of plants, recyclable items, gifts, foods for purchase as well as learning tools. In addition, a wonderful array of area foods was prepared on site by local chefs. Last September, the Women’s Fund sponsored “Presenting Yourself,” a series of three, 90-minute seminars on securing an internship or a better job. Attendees learned professional interview techniques; presenting yourself professionally and interacting in business and social events. To donate your time or funds to the Women’s Fund, contact Linda Hanson at 218.825.8523 or Mike Burton at 218.824.5633.
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Carla Staffon Carla Staffon is an advertising representative for the Brainerd Dispatch. She is the mother of two daughters. She is a member of the Brainerd Charter Commission and on the board of the Brainerd Lakes Area Women’s Fund.
Accomplishments • Matched a Bremer Grant of $50,000 to create the initial endowment of $100,000. • Expanded the Steering Committee core group. • Held a December visioning event for Women’s Fund participants. • Granted $1,000 for summer tuition at Central Lakes College for a single mom working full time while attending college. • Granted a $4,000 award series administered by Bridges of Hope to support women and girls with survival needs such as emergency home repair, moving expenses and school tuition. Goals • Award 5% of Women’s Fund endowment for the support of Women and Girls. • Build the Women’s Fund Endowment by $100,000 in 2010. • Build the Women’s Fund Endowment to $1,000,000 by 2015. • Establish bi-annual education/skill sessions to share, learn and mentor. • Re-establish a yearly Athena Award to be presented to a special woman each year.
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