The committee is primarily responsible for planning events to broaden awareness of the community’s needs and assets in the five interest areas that IWCF funds annually: education, basic needs, health, environment and the arts. All members are welcome to participate in the planning of events.
We also explore philanthropic philosophies, practices, and money management issues as they impact philanthropy.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Volunteers and Philanthropists On January 12th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. we will host an informal salon in Jan Scripps beautiful home and talk about inspiring the next generation of volunteers and philanthropists. We will offer resources to encourage parents and grandparents to discuss and model philanthropy and volunteerism with the children in their lives. Ideas and examples, books and other “hands on” resources will be available. Chocolate and wine will add to your pleasure, according to chair Janelle Wise.
The Color of Conscience On February 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at IPTV, you and your guests are invited to sit back, nibble on some cheese and sip a little wine as you view a special screening of The Color of Conscience. Producer Marcia Franklin will provide behind the scenes stories about the production and talk about the rare archival footage of significant human rights events in Idaho. Janelle Wise and Marilyn Shuler will co-host.
A Stitch in Time, the Importance of Early Childhood Education On April 10th from 11:30 to l p.m. at the Cole and Ustick branch of the library, we will host "A Stitch in Time, the Importance of Early Childhood Education." This event will feature a panel of experts discussing what is known about the longitudinal effects of early education for 3-5 year-olds in the State of Idaho. Lunch is available for purchase and brown-bags are welcome. Chair Celinda Snyder is inviting panelists to discuss proven successes of pre-school education and describe the challenges of making such programs available to all children. Expect a lively dialogue!
For more information regarding the IWCF Education Committee contact: Tena Lokken.
2010 Fall Symposium ~ Paola Gianturco "Women Who Light the Dark"
