September Luncheon

Wow! We keep topping ourselves month after month - the Fresno Women's Network September Luncheon was no different. At the luncheon, we paid tribute to the tragic events of 9/11, including Gregory Panten singing a beautiful rendition of Lee Greenwood's, "God Bless the USA". There wasn't a dry eye in the house.

The luncheon was also a birthday party of sorts where we gave a helping hand to our Community Connection partner, Angels of Grace, with gifts and donations of clothing, toys and other much needed items to restock their supplies. Thank you to all of you who brought bags of gifts, with our top contributor, Michelle Peterson (Exactly Write) who brought in 15 bags.

Remember, for our October Luncheon, we are asking everyone to bring in donations for children's socks and underwear.

Our guest speaker was Brandi Orth, Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters. Aside from discussing the checks and balances of Fresno County's election process, Brandi also touched on recent legislation and the complexity of the election process.

Thank you to Renee Rager of Right at Home for sponsoring our Buddy Bags and Jennie Guadagno for sponsoring the luncheon.

Thank you also to all our raffle donors for supporting the Scholarship Fund:

(2) Tickets to Pasta & Vino

Jayne McCallister - London Properties

Starbucks Gift Card with Mug and Goodies

Katrina Tonkogolosuk - Marketing Plus

Scrapbooking Package (benefiting Make A Wish)

Karen Bowser - Creative Memories

(2) Tickets to Pasta & Vino

Jamie Eropkin - Finch Ocheltree, Rowland and Shoopman CPA

Floral Arrangement

Pamela Alexander - Stephen and Bean Funeral Home

Starbucks Gift Card with Mug

Jennifer Wojtas - Orchard Park Assisted Living and Memory Care

Candle by Gold Canyon

Sandra Rodriguez-Lucerno

Manicure Set

(2) Fellowship Tickets for 9to5 with Christ

Penny Childers - Second Chances

(2) Tickets to Pasta & Vino

Jennie Guadagno

Signature Facial

Carolyn Pierce - Facelogic