Annual Reception

June 24, 2020

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5:30pm - 7:30pm

The reception was held both in person, from sujo Offield's barn with covid precautions, and was zoomed.  Some speakers presented from their homes or offices, others from the barn.  

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Our annual meeting is the highlight of the year.  It's a party with several important functions.  Members have a chance to mingle and are encouraged to bring a friend who is interested in learning more about our Circle.  During a short business portion, we hear the Treasurer's report, the Membership report, and elect officers for the coming year.  Grantees attend to accept their checks and tell the group about their programs.  The energy of women helping other women through philanthropy and fellowship is inspiring!

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For the incredible ninth time since we began having a reception in 2006, sujo Offield will be our host for the evening.

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All members receive an invitation in the mail.  If you are not yet a member and would like to attend, please contact us at

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Grant Committee Meetings

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In March the Grant Committee Chair announces a call for grants and invites members to serve on the grant review committee.  In addition to each person reading and evaluating the applications on their own, there are two  meetings in May (either Zoom or in person) to discuss the applications.

In 2020 we had $70,000 to invest in projects that meet our mission.  That brought our total granted to over $500,000!

The 2021 Grant Co-Chair is Jean Van Dam.  She will be sending an email inviting the members to serve early in 2021.  You can be on the committee by replying to that email or writing to her at     

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Executive Committee Meetings

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There are generally three Executive Committee meetings per year, and they are scheduled as needed.  All members are encouraged to attend and participate in the governance of our Circle.

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Women's Resource Center Women Can Women Do Fundraiser

Charlevoix

June 17, 2020

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Bay Harbor

September 9, 2020

For several years Hestia has been sponsoring a table at the Womens Resource Center Women Can Women Do Luncheons.  In addition to filling the table with eight people who then donate to the WRC, we decorate the table and and have information on our Circle available.

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If you'd like to help with decorations or sit at the Hestia table, please write to

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Due to Covid-19, these events were cancelled in 2020.

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