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Summer 2019 EditionSummer 2019 Edition
Upcoming EventsImpact & Inspire
Thursday, September 5, 20197PM
St. Thomas Parish Hall904 E Lake Ave,
Peoria Heights IL 61616
We invite members to join us forinspirational and motivational guestspeaker, Reb Powers, founder ofImpact Austin. Reb has been ahuge influence in the creation ofImpact Central Illinois, providingguidance and knowledge every
step of the way. Hear her story andhow she made Impact Austin thedynamic organization it is today.*Members are welcome to bring
guests.*
Non-ProfitInformation SessionTuesday October 22, 2019 6PM
Community Foundation3625 N Sheridan Rd,
Peoria, IL 61604
We invite non-profit organizationsto come learn more about the ICIGrant application and decision
process. This workshop will includean overview of the Letter of Inquiry,
Program Guidelines, and Grantapplication. ICI Grant Committee
representatives will be available toanswer questions and provide
guidance as needed.
New MemberOrientation #1
Wednesday, September 11,2019 6-7:30 PM
The Community Foundation3625 N Sheridan Rd,
Peoria, IL 61604
We invite members to join us forone of our two orientations. This isa time to acquaint our membershipto both the organization and each
other. A "SignUpGenius" wasemailed out earlier this month.
Please pick the date that is best foryou.
New MemberOrientation #2
Tuesday, October 8, 20196-7:30 PM
The Community Foundation3625 N Sheridan Rd,
Peoria, IL 61604
We invite members to join us forone of our two orientations. This isa time to acquaint our membershipto both the organization and each
other. A "SignUpGenius" wasemailed out earlier this month.
Please pick the date that is best foryou.
*Please email Lori Weston at [email protected] if you have issues submitting yourRSVPs through Evite or SignUpGenius, or are not able to locate your invitations.
Event Recap - Circle Up!
We had an incredible and inspiring evening at Circle Up, our kick-off party in June!Almost 100 women came out to celebrate our progress and learn about all the
exciting things to come. The setting was picturesque at Weaver Farms, as ladiessocialized and got to know their fellow members while enjoying delicious treats anddrinks. Huge thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate! We are feeling soblessed to be surrounded by such an extraordinary group of women. Check out
some some photos from the event below.
Photography by Liz Pudik, Mimi Photography
Member UpdateAs of today, August 14th, we have 117 active members! Thats
117 women that have chosen to pool their dollars to make atransformational impact in Central Illinois and we are so grateful
for each and every one of you!
If you are a member and have not already participated in our photo project, and wishto, please contact our Marketing Chair, Cathy Kwon at 508-223-6449 to receive your
member number and coordinate a photo.
Board Member SpotlightErin Selvey, Grants Chair
With Grant season upon us, we felt it was appropriate to feature ErinSelvey as our first ever Board Member Spotlight. As Grants Chair, Erinwill be leading us throughout our grant process, educating members as
well as not-for-profits.
Erin was born in Springfield, IL and raised in Lincoln, IL. She graduatedfrom Lincoln Community High School and went on to Purdue University
where she received a Bachelors Degree in MechanicalEngineering. Erin was the first member of her family to receive a college
degree!
Over the course of her career at Caterpillar, Erin has held a variety ofpositions. She began her career working with dealers and customers on
Sales and Product Support issues – first in Harrisburg, PA, thenPhoenix, AZ and finally back in Peoria, iL. After these roles – which
spanned 15 years of her career – Erin began working on New ProductDevelopment programs. In late 2018 she transitioned back to a role
focused on the sale and support of machines in North America.
Erin married her husband Matthew in 2003. During their years inHarrisburg, PA they welcomed two sons – Rylan (b. 2008) and Jude (b.2011). Most of their time outside of work is spent running their boys toswim meets, soccer games, Cub Scout activities and Lego League! Inwhat little free time remains Erin enjoys reading, knitting, live music and
spending time with friends & family.
Volunteer your talent!We are looking for members to serve on on our GrantReview committees! Committees will be responsible forresearching and reviewing grant applications, serving asliaisons with grantees, and performing site visits with grantfinalists. There will be approximately 5 meetings per grantcycle. No experience is required, as training will beprovided. If you are interested, please email Erin Selveyat [email protected]. We will alsoprovide an opportunity to sign up at our next event.
Our Members in the Community
Congratulations to Board Member, HedyElliott, who was named Peoria PublicSchool's 2019 Donald M PharesClassroom Teacher of the Year. She isalso the founder of the MoonlightCoalition for Adult Learning whichprovides provides accessible, flexible GEDand adult literacy education to adults ages17 and up. When Moonlight was looking forseed money to start a full time program, an
Impact Member, Julie Locke Moore is thefounder of The DAX Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which helps the childrenand families of St. Jude Children's ResearchHospital and other families in need. WhenJulie's son passed away after a valiant battlewith Leukemia, she felt a calling to give back- in a big way. Her journey brought her on amission to make a transformationaldifference in the lives of those St. Jude
organization such as IMPACT stepped upand gave Moonlight the start that theyneeded. Because of that initial grant andyears of obtaining more grants and privatedonations, Moonlight's fundraising effortshave topped well over a million dollars. Theynow serve 250 students a year and thatinitial seed money has been given back tothe community, by the success of theirstudents. Hedy is thankful to now have theopportunity to give another organization thesame chance that she was given.
families who faced similar battles. When anot-for-profit gifted her with a $100,000donation, her vision was able to become areality. This life-changing gift has allowedher to help build the Ronald McDonaldHouse for St. Jude patients here in Peoria.The 22-room house will serve over 700families a year. The Dax Wing at Peoria'sNew Ronald McDonald House will feature 5Hero Room suites that families will call homewhile their children are using Peoria's awardwinning pediatric care facilities. In total, theDax Foundation has pledged to raise $1Million to build the Dax Wing in Peoria's newRonald McDonald House.
Do you know someone interested inbecoming a member? Contact ourMembership Chair, Shelley Weaver [email protected] more information.
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