What brought you to ninety-nine girlfriends?

A very good friend introduced me to ninety-nine girlfriends in 2018 through a World Cafe and I was intrigued by the efficient process and the focus areas for giving. Particularly refreshing was that ninety-nine girlfriends was making donations to BIPOC communities that traditionally had been overlooked.

What holds your interest and keeps you engaged?

I was assigned a mentor that walked on water 😊. The events are engaging and are educational. The friendliness of Members is binding. After joining the visionary team, designed to evolve ninety-nine girlfriends for future members, I realized that Girlfriends is destined for the future.

Why do you volunteer?

I saw my father and mother volunteer in the local Portland community and they inspired me to volunteer. I believe we should think about individuals that have less access than we do, may be less favored than we are, those that are less resourced and need something we can offer. The Girlfriends sincerity about creating positive change at the grassroots levels of society is aspirational.

What else would you like to tell us?

I retired from an international airline in the public affairs/sales office. I have facilitated numerous dialogues around superficial differences like religion, culture and economics through dialoguesunlimited.com-serious about bridge building.

My husband and I enjoy live original rock n roll concerts. I have enjoyed the Oregon Symphony and Chamber Music NW with other Girlfriends. I’m looking forward to another season of thoughtful-giving with ninety-nine girlfriends.