Fundraising

The club sponsors four major fundraisers each year. They are Fashion Show, Red, White, and Green Auction, Bridge Benefit and Plant Sale. Money raised through these projects is used for our Scholarship Fund to help Hopewell and north Mecklenburg High School students and to give scholarships to women who are in need and attending college to further their career or to start a new one We also donate money throughout theyear to many worthy organizations throughout the community such as:  Ada Jenkins, Lake Norman Free Clinci, Barium Springs Children’s Home, Gaitlin Juvenile Detention Center “Guys Read Program”, Life Span, Huntersville Free Dental Clinic, Solomon House, Hope House, and Dove House.

Fall Fashion Show Extravaganza – This show is held in October and kicks off our fundraising efforts Chico’s, Steinmart, and Cold Water Creek have been shown in the past This year, our fashions are by Dillard’s Department Store On Tuesday, October 23, at NorthStone Country Club, women in the community will be dazzled by holiday fashions, gift baskets to bid on in silent auction, live auctions, and many, many door prizes to be given away Did we mention the wonderful gift bags that every participant will receive?  It is a night of fun, glamour, and raising money for the Education Department and the many scholarships that they give out at the end of the year

Red, White, & Green Live Auction – In December, there is no guest speaker Our holiday program involves all members They are asked to bring something $10 or more in a red, green, or white bag to be auctioned off by President Denise Carter Members bid according to what they would like to donate to the club in support of the many projects that are done in the communities A lot of fun, a lot of money Don’t be surprised if you spend $35 on a homegrown tomato.

Bridge Benefit – Come February in the dead of winter, when we can’t go outside to play, you’ll find men and women around a bridge table raising money for the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club This benefit’s proceeds go toward Arts, Community Affairs, Conservation, or International Affairs Participants enjoy home baked goods for breakfast and enjoy lunch prepared by North Mecklenburg High School’s culinary department There are table favors, raffle prizes and a good time for all.

Plant Sale – It’s time to wrap up the year with our beautiful plant sale Racks and racks of flowers are brought to us from Metrolina Greenhouses Don’t have time to plant; purchase a container garden far less expensive than you will find anywhere else Need good planting soil, we have it straight from the growers Look for our sale in April and spend you money and know that it is kept in your community.

Cookbooks – What good club doesn’t have a great cookbook?  Ours is fabulous with tested recipes from many members It also is named for our original name Huntersville Woman’s Club in honor of those members Contact us for a great gift.

Butterbraids – This mouthwatering pastry comes in a variety of flavors – apple, cherry, cheesecake, etc. and is purchased frozen. Look for our ladies taking orders in the fall for the holidays and spring for Easter The club keeps 40% of the selling price

Charity Days – Belks and Macy’s – These stores sponsor Charity Days at their stores about once a year Club members work at the desk at the stores for a few hours during the event selling special discount tickets We then share all proceeds with the other Charity groups.