2012 Spring OWWL Event

As part of an informal networking opportunity for OWWL members, Hope for the City is pleased to host an open house for our group at their St. Louis Park warehouse.  We will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and beverages, socializing, and will have an opportunity to learn more about Hope for the City's efforts.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
4:00-6:00 pm
Brief program at 5:00 pm

RSVP your attendance to: jennifer@hopeforthecity.net
Map and directions will be sent upon RSVP

Fall OWWL Social Event Recap - Thanks to all who helped make this event a success!

The Fall OWWL Social Event with author Faith Sullivan was a fun gathering of over 30 Welsh women at the 4400 Training Facility. Pairings catered the event and Ms. Sullivan spoke to our group about the path that led her to writing 8 fictional novels. Ms. Sullivan was a warm, humorous and dynamic speaker. She read from the recent OWWL book club selection, The Cape Ann, and signed copies of her books for those who wanted autographed copies. Julie Martens, Susie Held, Kristi Parrish, Kristen Lillebo and Toni Toborg won Hot Mama gift cards. Thank you to Lori Pounds, Jennifer Smock, Susie Held, Marilyn Baldwin, Rhonda Allen and Pam Sunder who all helped make this event a success!

If you are interested in making a positive contribution to the company, consider volunteering your time with OWWL in 2012. Contact Susan Taylor if you are interested. It doesn’t take much time, and it’s a great opportunity to get to know others at Welsh and also make a purposeful difference!

Mark Your Calendars for the Next Book Club Meeting on October 5th!

The award winning author, Faith Sullivan, is going to be a guest at an OWWL event 10/13 and we thought it would be a great time to read, “The Cape Ann” for our next book club. 

“The Cape Ann” is a story set in the Depression in the fictional town of Harvester, MN and is told from a child’s point of view. 

Join us for our next meeting on October 5, 2011

12 - 1 p.m. | Boardwalk Conference Room

Please contact Susan Taylor if you are interested!

susan.w.taylor@colliers.com

OWWL Luncheon Recap

The Organization for Welsh Women Leaders hosted a luncheon last Thursday for new hires, seasoned employees and OWWL members. The luncheon ice breaker was extremely neat, each woman was asked to reach into a bag and pick out a scented candle. The name of the candle was the table name they along with 3-5 other women would be sitting throughout the luncheon. Other ice breakers were placed on each table for the individuals to get to know one another with the game of, "Would you rather?"

This was a great day overall and an opportunity for OWWL members to explain what the group has to offer, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. The delicious cupcakes from Wuollet Bakery were an added bonus!

Hope For The City Seeking Volunteers for Annual Gala Preparation

Hope for the City's 11th Annual Celebration of Hope Gala is fast approaching on October 22nd, 2011 and will be held at The Depot in Minneapolis. The gala will host over 800 business and community leaders for an evening filled with gourmet food, live music, socializing, and silent and live auctions; all for a very worthwhile cause!  Proceeds will help Hope for the City to further fulfill their mission to improve lives by distributing corporate surplus to organizations who serve those in need next door and around the world. Now celebrating its 9th year, the gala has grossed over 1.6 million to help those in dire need.

HFTC would greatly appreciate volunteer assistance and any auction item donations. Please click on the links below to download additional information.

Auction Item Donation Form
Gala Volunteer Information
For more information contact Jill Rejda at jrejda@welshco.com or Jennifer McGee at jennifer@hopeforthecity.net.

Social Luncheon: August 25th

Learn what committees, groups and events are organized through OWWL and how you can participate. Provide ideas for additional groups and future get togethers, all while socializing with your fellow Welsh Women.

Who: All Welsh Women
What: Lunch (catered by Dave's Downtown) and networking event
When: Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 12-1 p.m
Where: The 4400 Baker Road Training Room

RSVP
Jennifer Matthew
jmatthew@welshco.com

Congratulations Molly Richert!

Molly has recently been promoted from Property Management Accountant to Senior Property Management Accountant. Molly will be moving to the office next to Carey McDowell in Property Management and Accounting.

Please join us in congratulating Molly on her well deserved promotion!