Dear Incredible, Giving Women,
When we began our giving circle journey 6 years ago, we never could have imagined how special and rewarding the experience would be! We have been overwhelmed by your generosity and have loved getting to know each of you.
We have enjoyed spending time with like-minded, community oriented women who come together regardless of politics, religion, and whatever else is dividing the rest of the world, to truly make a difference in our community. I could never have dreamed how successful 100+ Women Strong in Lake County would be! We surpassed goals and most impressively brought in more than $200,000 to support Lake County non-profits. Your generosity is astounding!
We have an incredible group of women who will be heading up 100+ Women Strong in Lake County, continuing the excellence and taking our organization to the next level. I am so excited to watch us grow and support our favorite Lake County non-profits.
I cannot say see you later to all of you, without thanking some of my favorite people for jumping on the crazy train with me and helping to make the magic happen. Lynda Steely, Jodi Howe, Jennifer Taylor, Jodie Smart-Maize-Markham, thank you for showing up and doing all the things that have made 100+ Women Strong in Lake County a beautiful, successful adventure. Your friendship and support is appreciated more than I can say.
Michele, Gretchen, Nancy and Kim, thank you for taking on this beautiful organization- I know you are up for the challenge and I cannot wait to sit in the audience with a glass of wine and watch YOU make the magic! I love your hearts- full of love for our community and how each of you put that love into action.
See you in February 2023!
Crystal Martin
Meet the New 100+ Women Strong, Lake County, Core Team
This passionate group of women has worked together for several years serving on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. They are excited to continue the mission of bringing the women of Lake County together and joining funds to make a real impact in the lives of those living in our community.
Let's get to know them...
This passionate group of women has worked together for several years serving on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. They are excited to continue the mission of bringing the women of Lake County together and joining funds to make a real impact in the lives of those living in our community.
Let's get to know them...
Michele Carson
Michele grew up spending many summers in Lake County enjoying time with family and friends on the lake. Her parents retired here 20+ years ago, and she followed in 2017. Michele is the Client Relationship Manager at Strong Financial Network. She was a client first, then Jennifer Strong rescued her from the Bay Area where Michele ran the Stanford University Bookstore for 12+ years. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, she managed Events & Trade Shows for Ingram Book Company in Nashville.
After Michele moved to Lake County full time, Jennifer Strong saw her passion for her new home and suggested she look into 100+ Women Strong and the Lake County Certified Tourism Ambassador Program (CTA). She joined 100+ Women Strong in 2018 and immediately joined the South Lake County committee to help plan meetings and graciously volunteered to help continue the mission of 100+ Women Strong. She also serves as Chair of the CTA Program and teaches Sunday School once a month at her church.
Michele grew up spending many summers in Lake County enjoying time with family and friends on the lake. Her parents retired here 20+ years ago, and she followed in 2017. Michele is the Client Relationship Manager at Strong Financial Network. She was a client first, then Jennifer Strong rescued her from the Bay Area where Michele ran the Stanford University Bookstore for 12+ years. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, she managed Events & Trade Shows for Ingram Book Company in Nashville.
After Michele moved to Lake County full time, Jennifer Strong saw her passion for her new home and suggested she look into 100+ Women Strong and the Lake County Certified Tourism Ambassador Program (CTA). She joined 100+ Women Strong in 2018 and immediately joined the South Lake County committee to help plan meetings and graciously volunteered to help continue the mission of 100+ Women Strong. She also serves as Chair of the CTA Program and teaches Sunday School once a month at her church.
Gretchen Ferguson
Gretchen has lived in Lake County for 27 years. Her grandparents retired here and she would come up from the Bay Area to visit. Once she met her now husband, Ty, she moved to Lake County full time. Gretchen and Ty have one son and two daughters…all grew up in Lake County. Ty owns his own business, B&D Window Sash Corp. opened in 1972, that he took over from his dad. Gretchen is the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of the Upper Lake Unified School District. She is also a CTA (Certified Tourism Ambassador).
Gretchen has been a member of 100+ Women Strong since the beginning. She has led the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee for several years. This natural progression to the Core Team showcases what a big heart she has for giving back.
Gretchen has lived in Lake County for 27 years. Her grandparents retired here and she would come up from the Bay Area to visit. Once she met her now husband, Ty, she moved to Lake County full time. Gretchen and Ty have one son and two daughters…all grew up in Lake County. Ty owns his own business, B&D Window Sash Corp. opened in 1972, that he took over from his dad. Gretchen is the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of the Upper Lake Unified School District. She is also a CTA (Certified Tourism Ambassador).
Gretchen has been a member of 100+ Women Strong since the beginning. She has led the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee for several years. This natural progression to the Core Team showcases what a big heart she has for giving back.
Nancy Johnson
Nancy was born and raised in Lake County and graduated from Lower Lake High School. She has one daughter who was raised in Lake County and now lives in Medford, OR. Nancy is co-owner of Carpet Man, Clearlake & Lakeport. She serves as Treasurer for the SPCA where she has been volunteering for six years, and is a CTA (Certified Tourism Ambassador).
Nancy has been a member of 100+ Women Strong since the beginning and serves on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. She loves her community and wants to help get funds into the hands of those working tirelessly to help others.
Nancy was born and raised in Lake County and graduated from Lower Lake High School. She has one daughter who was raised in Lake County and now lives in Medford, OR. Nancy is co-owner of Carpet Man, Clearlake & Lakeport. She serves as Treasurer for the SPCA where she has been volunteering for six years, and is a CTA (Certified Tourism Ambassador).
Nancy has been a member of 100+ Women Strong since the beginning and serves on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. She loves her community and wants to help get funds into the hands of those working tirelessly to help others.
Kim Darnell
Kim has lived in Lake County for 40 years. She moved up here from Los Angeles as a kid when her parents bought a resort in Glenhaven so they could live in their favorite vacation spot. Kim graduated from Upper Lake High School. Kim is an Administrative Assistant for the County of Lake. Kim's husband is a Principle Software Engineer. They have one daughter, Courtney, who lives in Orville. In her spare time, Kim loves to quilt. Her beautiful work is the product of quilting for over 20 years.
Kim has been a member of 100+ Women Strong since the second meeting and serves on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. Her heart for our community is infectious.
Kim has lived in Lake County for 40 years. She moved up here from Los Angeles as a kid when her parents bought a resort in Glenhaven so they could live in their favorite vacation spot. Kim graduated from Upper Lake High School. Kim is an Administrative Assistant for the County of Lake. Kim's husband is a Principle Software Engineer. They have one daughter, Courtney, who lives in Orville. In her spare time, Kim loves to quilt. Her beautiful work is the product of quilting for over 20 years.
Kim has been a member of 100+ Women Strong since the second meeting and serves on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. Her heart for our community is infectious.
We are a group of local women...
who are dedicated to supporting our community. We come from all walks of life and different financial backgrounds. As individuals, we've found that it is difficult to make a large impact; but as a group, we have the ability to contribute to the growth of our community in ways that we never thought possible. Our mission is the continual financial support of Lake County non-profit organizations. By rallying 100+ women to come together in support of local charities and through our collective fundraising efforts, we keep it local and have an impact that WE can SEE in OUR communities.
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