The WOMEN'S FOUNDATION of ARKANSAS

- Promoting philanthropy among women

- Helping women and girls achieve their full potential

Power of the Purse 2010

Save the date!  Friday, October 15, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Wally Allen Ballroom in the Statehouse Convention Center

Little Rock, Arkansas

Every year, WFA hosts the annual “Power of the Purse” luncheon that unites over 1,000 Arkansas women to celebrate the powerful role Arkansas women can play in improving the lives of other women.  Attendees are successful professional women, community leaders, active philanthropists, aspiring women, and a growing number of men!                                                                                                    

The 2009 event included  special keynote speaker, Gena Lovett,  Little Rock native now employed as a Partner and COO of Alexandra Investment Management in New York.  Gena is also currently the President of the 3000-member New York City Junior League. The annual “Woman of the Year in Philanthropy” award went to Alice Mahony of El Dorado for her long-time commitment to philanthropy.  Past recipients of the “Woman of the Year in Philanthropy” have been Jo Luck, CEO of Heifer International, and Pat Lile, retired President and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation, and Sharon Allen, retired  head of Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

The luncheon is WFA’s signature event informing the public of the work made possible through their gifts and educating them on the myriad issues impacting Arkansas women today.   The money raised at the luncheon allows WFA to extend grants to deserving projects and programs which serve women and girls in every corner of the state.  This luncheon also helps support WFA’s efforts to encourage girls in the Girls of Promise program to pursue careers in science, math, and technology – fields Arkansas urgently needs if communities and businesses are to prosper

Reservations - $100 

To make your reservation: complete our online donation form and make sure to select "Power of the Purse Reservation ($100 each) as your designation.  If you are reserving more than one seat, please note the name(s) of your guest(s) in the Comments section.

Power of the Purse Committee

Dorothy Hall, Chairman

Jean Block

Sericia Cole

Patty Gustafson

Tonya G. Hass

Nancy C. Leonhardt

Debbie Moreland

Elizabeth Small

Stephanie S. Streett

Mary Van Eaton

Sherry Walker