Top women supporters of American Red Cross Chisholm Trail Chapter are taking part in a leadership summit for 350 influential women donors hosted by the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., on June 8 and 9.
Sheri Beatty, Katie Kalpakis, Louella Martin and Alice Puente are part of the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders—a powerful leadership network of women who donate $10,000 annually to support their local chapters. Since its creation just three years ago, members of the Tiffany Circle have helped the Red Cross raise more than $13 million.
“These women are part of a legacy of women leaders and innovators who have played a critical role within the Red Cross in helping to serve the American public,” said Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. “We are honored and inspired by the support and leadership of these women who are giving back to their community and the Red Cross through the Tiffany Circle.”
During its first year in 2007, the program hoped to raise $1 million with 100 members and exceeded its goal by raising $3 million with 189 members. In 2008, the program had a goal of $4.595 million and the group brought in over $5.3 million with 431 members. As a result of its success, the Tiffany Circle program has expanded to 37 chapters with over 500 members and has a goal of raising $6.5 million.
Gifts made by members of the Tiffany Circle help ensure Red Cross chapters continue to have the ability to train volunteers respond to disasters, help military families reach loved ones in an emergency, and enable chapters to teach individuals and families to prevent, prepare and respond to everyday emergencies.
The Chisholm Trail Chapter, beginning its second year with the Tiffany Circle, has 13 members: Sheri Beatty, Kaye Hodges, Katie Kalpakis, Louella Martin, Alice Puente and eight members who wish to remain anonymous. Chisholm Trail Chapter Tiffany Circle members have been pivotal in increasing awareness of Red Cross services in the community.
“The Red Cross and America have always been led by women of humanitarian action and great compassion,” said Melanie Sabelhaus, National Chair, Tiffany Circle, and American Red Cross board member. “Today, we are humbled and honored that so many women have invested their compassion and generosity through the Tiffany Circle, to reach out to those most in need. Local Red Cross chapters rely on the generosity of their communities and we invite others to join us in these bold efforts.”
The Tiffany Circle also has a National Council that is comprised of women from across the country that act as the governing body for the Tiffany Circle and is comprised of 16 volunteers and four chapter representatives. National Council members help plan, execute and manage the Tiffany Circle Summit and coordinate the Day of Service. The Chisholm Trail Chapter’s Alice Puente was welcomed as member of the council.
“I’ve always felt the Red Cross embodies everything that is good about this country. Americans have an unprecedented spirit of volunteerism, and I want to be a part of promoting that philosophy nationally,” Puente said.
The two-day, networking leadership summit is an opportunity to discuss how women can shape the future of the Red Cross. Summit events will be held at the Red Cross national headquarters, the French Ambassador’s Residency, the National Women’s Memorial and the Supreme Court.
More information about the Tiffany Circle can be found at RedCross.org
Sheri Beatty, Katie Kalpakis, Louella Martin and Alice Puente are part of the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders—a powerful leadership network of women who donate $10,000 annually to support their local chapters. Since its creation just three years ago, members of the Tiffany Circle have helped the Red Cross raise more than $13 million.
“These women are part of a legacy of women leaders and innovators who have played a critical role within the Red Cross in helping to serve the American public,” said Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. “We are honored and inspired by the support and leadership of these women who are giving back to their community and the Red Cross through the Tiffany Circle.”
During its first year in 2007, the program hoped to raise $1 million with 100 members and exceeded its goal by raising $3 million with 189 members. In 2008, the program had a goal of $4.595 million and the group brought in over $5.3 million with 431 members. As a result of its success, the Tiffany Circle program has expanded to 37 chapters with over 500 members and has a goal of raising $6.5 million.
Gifts made by members of the Tiffany Circle help ensure Red Cross chapters continue to have the ability to train volunteers respond to disasters, help military families reach loved ones in an emergency, and enable chapters to teach individuals and families to prevent, prepare and respond to everyday emergencies.
The Chisholm Trail Chapter, beginning its second year with the Tiffany Circle, has 13 members: Sheri Beatty, Kaye Hodges, Katie Kalpakis, Louella Martin, Alice Puente and eight members who wish to remain anonymous. Chisholm Trail Chapter Tiffany Circle members have been pivotal in increasing awareness of Red Cross services in the community.
“The Red Cross and America have always been led by women of humanitarian action and great compassion,” said Melanie Sabelhaus, National Chair, Tiffany Circle, and American Red Cross board member. “Today, we are humbled and honored that so many women have invested their compassion and generosity through the Tiffany Circle, to reach out to those most in need. Local Red Cross chapters rely on the generosity of their communities and we invite others to join us in these bold efforts.”
The Tiffany Circle also has a National Council that is comprised of women from across the country that act as the governing body for the Tiffany Circle and is comprised of 16 volunteers and four chapter representatives. National Council members help plan, execute and manage the Tiffany Circle Summit and coordinate the Day of Service. The Chisholm Trail Chapter’s Alice Puente was welcomed as member of the council.
“I’ve always felt the Red Cross embodies everything that is good about this country. Americans have an unprecedented spirit of volunteerism, and I want to be a part of promoting that philosophy nationally,” Puente said.
The two-day, networking leadership summit is an opportunity to discuss how women can shape the future of the Red Cross. Summit events will be held at the Red Cross national headquarters, the French Ambassador’s Residency, the National Women’s Memorial and the Supreme Court.
More information about the Tiffany Circle can be found at RedCross.org
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