2019 saw The Woman’s Club of Colorado Springs’ most successful fundraiser luncheon to date!

The sold-out event, A-Tisket-A-Tasket, was held October 23, 2019 in Historic Bemis Hall on the Colorado College Campus . Members and guests mingled while admiring the vast assortment of Opportunity Baskets.

Members and Guests

Luncheon Guests

Checking out Opportunity Baskets

Money Hat model

Array of Opportunity Baskets

Attendees savored a delicious lunch catered by Bon Appétit, and excitement permeated the room as lucky guests claimed their Opportunity Baskets.

Sold Out Crowd

Guests Enjoy Lunch

Lunch By Bon Appetit

Excited Opportunity Basket Winner

Basket Winner Checks Out Contents

Babette Calls Out Basket Winners

During the event, GFWC Colorado President Theresa Rudder announced WCCS member Pam Bruni as the 2018-2020 GFWC Colorado nominee for the Jennie Award. Jennie Award nominees are recognized for their outstanding commitment to club, community, and family. This is the only General Federation of Women’s Clubs award presented to an individual.

GFWC CO Jennie Award Nominee Announced

Jennie Award Nominee

A fashion show, featuring ethically made fair trade garments, was presented by Tina Schwaner, owner of Frayla Boutique, located in downtown Colorado Springs.

Ethically Made Fashion

Model With Frayla Boutique Owner

Frayla Boutique Fashion Model

Fair Trade Fashions

Frayla Boutique Owner

Each of the fashion show models represented one of the local non-profit organizations that will benefit from the luncheon’s proceeds. Mistress of Ceremonies, Babette (played by Birgitta De Pree of the Millibo Art Theatre), entertained the audience while stating the mission of each non-profit. 

Babette Talks About Non-profit’s Mission

Models Representing Non-profits

Thanks to the generosity of all who attended this fundraiser luncheon, The Woman’s Club of Colorado Springs raised over $10,000,  which will be distributed to the many local non-profits that WCCS supports, such as:

Early Connections Learning Centers

Empty Socking Fund

Home Front Cares

Meadows Park Community Center

Partners in Housing

Ronald McDonald House

Safe Kids