About
Who are 100 Women Strong
in Lake County?
100 Women Strong was started in October of 2016 by a small group of long time Lake County residents as a brilliantly simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities. This newly formed group of women hope to recruit over one hundred women who live, work and love Lake County to bring much needed funds to local charities who make a difference in our neighborhoods.
100 Women Strong in Lake County is made up of women JUST LIKE YOU who want to improve the lives of those living in our community by joining funds with other women to make a real impact in just a couple of hours every three months. To join 100 Women Strong in Lake County, complete a Membership Form and return it via email, or bring it to the next event.
All of the leaders and members of our 100 Women Strong circle are volunteers. 100 Women Strong does not keep any of the money that is collected.
100% of your donation goes directly to the selected charity on the night they are selected!
If you are interested in helping out at a meeting, just let one of our volunteers know when you check in, and we’ll gladly accept your help in handing out name tags, passing around the hat, counting ballots, and more. It’s a fun way to get to know more of the generous women in our community.
100 Women Strong in Lake County is made up of women JUST LIKE YOU who want to improve the lives of those living in our community by joining funds with other women to make a real impact in just a couple of hours every three months. To join 100 Women Strong in Lake County, complete a Membership Form and return it via email, or bring it to the next event.
All of the leaders and members of our 100 Women Strong circle are volunteers. 100 Women Strong does not keep any of the money that is collected.
100% of your donation goes directly to the selected charity on the night they are selected!
If you are interested in helping out at a meeting, just let one of our volunteers know when you check in, and we’ll gladly accept your help in handing out name tags, passing around the hat, counting ballots, and more. It’s a fun way to get to know more of the generous women in our community.
MEET THE 100+ WOMEN STRONG
STEERING COMMITTEE
This passionate group of women has worked together for several years serving on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. They love 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...
STEERING COMMITTEE
This passionate group of women has worked together for several years serving on the 100+ Women Strong South Lake County Planning Committee. They love 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 as Assistant Director of the Children's Ministry 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 as Assistant Director of the Children's Ministry 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 the Owner of Darn Cute Quilts & Fabrics in Lakeport. 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 the Owner of Darn Cute Quilts & Fabrics in Lakeport. 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.