Archive For April, 2010

2010 Call to Vote

By Peggy | April 23, 2010

On behalf of the Board and Officers, I am pleased to announce our fifth annual election for The Giving Circle of Alexandria Officers and Directors-at-Large. The nominees have diverse experiences that will provide ideas and insight as The Giving Circle works to achieve its goals and fulfill its commitment to families in Alexandria. The slate of [...]

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Notes from Peggy

By Peggy | April 12, 2010

Happy April! Spring is finally and officially here and good things are in the works…. April’s Circle Time will be next Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 am at La Madeleine, 500 King St. in Old Town.  Drop off your taxes and drop in for some coffee. ACT for Alexandria, Alexandria’s Community Foundation, was the catalyst [...]

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Board Elections are Coming Up….Are You Eligible to Vote?

By Cathleen | April 12, 2010

Many thanks to those of you who nominated or accepted a nomination for the Officer and Director positions on next year’s Giving Circle Board.  The nominations period is now closed and the voting process will begin soon. Are you eligible to vote for your Board? You are eligible to vote if you made a contribution [...]

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Many Thanks from Your Membership Team

By Sue | April 12, 2010

Our sincere thanks to Caren Camp and Jenny Considine for hosting Giving Circle parties in March.  Both parties were so much fun, and really gave us a chance to catch up and be inspired by all we do! Mark your calendars: Our next Giving Circle open house will be at the home of Sherry Schiller, [...]

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Thank You For Your Hard Work on the Book Drive!

By Tricia | April 12, 2010

Thank you! Thank you! The Giving Circle and Wright to Read produced nearly 800 book packs for the needy children of Alexandria.   Thanks so much to those who donated books or money to purchase books.  To reach our goal of 1,200 packs, we still need your help. We are looking for 450 new or [...]

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