Thank You to Keller Florist & Gifts!

This year we have an amazing opportunity to work with Keller Florist & Gifts who will be donating all of the floral centerpieces for the Greater Keller Women’s Club Garden of Roses Fashion Show & Fundraiser. Keller Florist & Gifts is a locally owned and operated business in Keller, Texas. 

Kylia (Left) and Chris (Right)

We'd like to thank owner Chris Frazier and her assistant Kylia Smith for their generosity to the Greater Keller Women's Club and joining us to achieve our philanthropic mission. Because of their hard work and generosity, not only will our event be that much more beautiful, but we will be able to raise additional funds from the sales of the floral arrangements on the day of the event.

If you currently are in need of floral arrangements or gifts for the Christmas holidays, birthdays or any other special occasion, please visit Chris and Kylia at Keller Florist & Gifts, located at 901 Keller Parkway, Suite E, Keller, Texas 76248. Contact them at 817-431-2411 or visit their website www.kellerflorist.com.

The 23rd annual Garden of Roses Fashion Show & Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at our new venue, The Bowden Events & Weddings, located at 1775 Keller Parkway. 

If you are interested in donating or sponsoring CLICK HERE to download a sponsorship packet or email Sponsorship@gkwc.org for more information or to contact Sponsorship Committee chairs Debbie Dodge, Debbie Johnson, and Honorary Sponsorship Chair Paulette Olson.

For all other questions about the event, contact the Event Co-Chairs, Jennifer Gilland Armstrong and Pat Fleming at GardenofRosesChair@gkwc.org for additional information. 

It's No Joke! Save the Date for the 2017 Fundraiser

April 1, 2017 SAVE THE DATE 

for the 2017 Greater Keller Women's Club Foundation Garden of Roses Fundraiser

At it's July general meeting, GKWC President Caroline Sherman announced the official date for the 2017 Garden of Roses Fundraiser which will once again be held at the Texas Motor Speedway Club. 

We are also very excited to announce that GKWC members June Aurelio junetx54@verizon.net and Sandra Gainer msgainer@me.com have volunteered to co-chair next year's event. Thank you to these ladies for assuming this important role. 

If you would like to chair a committee or be involved in any way please contact either of these two ladies - all members are encouraged to participate. 

More information about the first committee meeting will be coming soon!

The Restaurant Tree is FULL!

How would you like to take home a gift certificate to dine at one of these fantastic area restaurants? You'll want to get to the Restaurant Tree early, because once they're gone, they're gone! Each venue has donated one and in some cases two or more gift cards!

The GKWC  Foundation is grateful to each of these restaurants for their donation to the 2016 Garden of Roses fundraiser and joining us in our philanthropic efforts to award grands to area non-profit organizations and scholarships to graduating Keller ISD students.

Applebee’s

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Southlake

Bonefish Grill – Southlake

Boon-docks at Eagle Mountain Marina – Fort Worth

Boo-ray’s of New Orleans – Fort Worth

Brio’s Tuscan Grille – Southlake

Café Sicilia - Watauga

Central Market Café - Southlake

Chamberlain’s Fish Market Grill – Addison

Chef Blythe’s Southern Bistro – N. Richland Hills

Christina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant – Southlake

Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant – Southlake

Cotton Patch Café – N. Richland Hills

DeVivo Bros. Eatery - Keller

Del Frisco’s Grille – Southlake

Elote Mexican Kitchen – Keller

F n G Eats – Keller

Fish City Grill – Southlake

Flight on Eagle Mountain Lake – Fort Worth

Golden Thai Cuisine – Keller

Houlihan’s – Fort Worth

Kirby’s Steakhouse – Southlake

Mac’s on Main - Grapevine

Mellow Mushroom – Southlake

Mi Pueblo – N. Richland Hills

Oliva Eatery – Keller

Olive Garden

Outback Steak House

P. F. Chang’s China Bistro

Palio’s Pizza Café – Keller

Papa John’s Pizza

Pickles BBQ & Icehouse

Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant – Southlake

Sea Siam Thai Restaurant - Keller

Spring Creek Barbeque - Keller

Texas Bleu – Keller

Texas de Brazil – Fort Worth

The Classic at Roanoke

The Egg & I – N. Richland Hills

Wildwood Grill – Southlake

Winewood Grill - Grapevine

To attend the event, please contact Reservations@gkwc.org or purchase online at https://gkwc.ejoinme.org/tickets.

Reminder: Grant Applications Available to Area Non-Profit Organizations

The Greater Keller Women's Club Foundation awards grants to organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax‐exempt status as determined by the IRS. The Grant Guidelines, Application and Checklist for consideration of a grant in 2016 can be found on the website at www.gkwc.org. These forms, along with all supporting documentation, should be completed and returned to The Greater Women’s Club Foundation, P.O. Box 2365, Keller, Texas 76244.

The application must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2016.

A committee consisting of The Greater Keller Women’s Club members reviews the grant applications and strives to award grants to deserving organizations in the community. There are numerous criteria including, but not limited to, financial need, other forms of support, administration cost and impact in the community. In an effort to award these organizations accordingly, the Foundation has a four-step approval process. We hope you understand the GKWC Foundation strives for excellence in the area of giving and wishes the best for all of our applying organizations.

A letter indicating the status of each application will be mailed immediately following the final approval process on May 24, 2016. The distribution of funds dinner will be held on June 16, 2016, at Sky Creek Golf Club.

These grants are made available through the GKWC Foundation Garden of Roses: Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch and Auction which will be held on April 2, 2016, at the Texas Motor Speedway. We invite your support and attendance. Tickets may be purchased by contacting our Ticket Chairperson, Denise Compton, Reservations@gkwc.org or by calling her at 817-714-1113.

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please call Jean Manuszak, 2015-16 Philanthropic Chair at 817-427-1727 or email Philanthropy@gkwc.org

Do you know the history of the Greater Keller Women's Club Foundation?

Debbie Reynolds, one of the founding members of The Greater Keller Women's Club Foundation, explains the history of the Club and the purpose of the Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

If you'd like to become part of this social and service oriented organization and experience a day of fun and share in our philanthropic endeavors, please join us for our annual fundraising event, the 2016 Garden of Roses: Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Texas Motor Speedway

Doors open at 10am

Tickets: $75 each

Email Reservations@gkwc.org or Click Here to purchase your tickets online.

Introducing Committee Member: Denise Compton

We are pleased to continue our introductions of the members of the GKWC Garden of Roses 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction Event Planning Committee. Through this series of  questions and answers, you’ll meet Club members who may have served on the committee in the past, as well as new members who are assuming roles for the first time.

Say hello to Denise Compton, the 2016 Garden of Roses Reservations Chair.

• How long have you been a member of GKWC? Since 2010.
• How did you hear about GKWC and what prompted you to join?  Patty Recca kept bringing me to meetings until I finally joined!
• Is this the first time you've volunteered for the Garden of Roses fundraising committee?  No
• If not, list other volunteer roles have you held with prior Garden of Roses fashion shows/fundraisers?  I've previously chaired the Restaurant Tree and Reservations.
• What are you most looking forward to with the 2016 fundraiser and your role?  I'm looking forward to using the Greater Giving software system this year. 

The next time you see Denise, please join us in thanking her for volunteering her time and talents to support GKWC and the community. 

Introducing Committee Member: Debbie Dodge, Publicity Chair

We are pleased to continue our introductions of the members of the GKWC Garden of Roses 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction Event Planning Committee. Through this series of  questions and answers, you’ll meet Club members who may have served on the committee in the past, as well as new members who are assuming roles for the first time.

Say hello to Debbie Dodge, the 2016 Garden of Roses Publicity Chair.

• How long have you been a member of GKWC? Since 2010.
• How did you hear about GKWC and what prompted you to join?  I met Patty Recca through the Chamber of Commerce and she invited me to join GKWC.
• Is this the first time you've volunteered for the Garden of Roses fundraising committee?  No
• If not, list other volunteer roles have you held with prior Garden of Roses fashion shows/fundraisers?  I've done publicity since 2011.
• What are you most looking forward to with the 2016 fundraiser and your role?  I'm looking forward to using the Greater Giving software this year making it quicker and easier for guests.  it's going to be great raising money for the local charities the club supports.

The next time you see Debbie, please join us in thanking her for consistently promoting GKWC and volunteering her time and talents to support GKWC and the community. 

Introducing Committee Co-Chair Kimberley Vines

We are pleased to continue our introductions of the members of the GKWC Garden of Roses 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction Event Planning Committee. Through this series of  questions and answers, you’ll meet Club members who may have served on the committee in the past, as well as new members who are assuming roles for the first time.

Say hello to Kimberley Vines, the 2016 Garden of Roses Co-Chair.

• How long have you been a member of GKWC? 15 months
• How did you hear about GKWC and what prompted you to join?  Being new to Keller, I wanted to get involved in the community and meet new people.  I googled community volunteer opportunities and discovered the GKWC and mailed in my application.
• Is this the first time you've volunteered for the Garden of Roses fundraising committee?  No
• If not, list other volunteer roles have you held with prior Garden of Roses fashion shows/fundraisers?  I helped with Raffle last year.
• What are you most looking forward to with the 2016 fundraiser and your role?  I'm loving working with my co-chair Beth Murray.  I'm very excited to see our champagne flute "Barometer" fill up when we reach our goal.  It thrills me to give back and the GKWC is a great way to help fulfill that desire!

The next time you see Kimberley, please join us in thanking her for enthusiasm and as a new member stepping up to volunteer her time and talents as a co-chair to support GKWC and the community. 

Introducing Committee Co-Chair Beth Murray

We are pleased to continue our introductions of the members of the GKWC Garden of Roses 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction Event Planning Committee. Through this series of  questions and answers, you’ll meet Club members who may have served on the committee in the past, as well as new members who are assuming roles for the first time.

Say hello to Beth Murray, the 2016 Garden of Roses Co-Chair.

• How long have you been a member of GKWC? Since 2009 - six years.
• How did you hear about GKWC and what prompted you to join?  A friend invited me to a meeting and I fell in love with the group and its energy and wanted to be part of it.
• Is this the first time you've volunteered for the Garden of Roses fundraising committee?  No
• If not, list other volunteer roles have you held with prior Garden of Roses fashion shows/fundraisers?  I was previously stage design, a greeter and this is my third time to co-chair.
• What are you most looking forward to with the 2016 fundraiser and your role?  I love helping raise money for 501(c)(3) organizations and KISD graduating seniors.  I also have a passion for this talented group of women, our camaraderie and our ability to work so well together to pull off a successful event!

The next time you see Beth, please join us in thanking her for boundless energy and continuing to volunteer her time and talents to support GKWC and the community. 

Through the years: Members/Volunteers for GKWC Fundraisers Receive Gladys Barrett Award

The distinguished Gladys Barrett Award is presented by the GKWC Foundation to a Greater Keller Women's Club member who has made a major contribution of time and energy in furthering the success of the Garden of Roses Fashion Show & Luncheon,Gala or Brunch and also has been an ambassador for the GKWC throughout the Northeast Tarrant County community. This award is not presented each year, but only when the GKWC Foundation feels a member is deserving.  

"Please join us in recognizing, thanking and congratulating all of these past recipients for their dedication to the club and the community."

Past recipients of the Gladys Barrett Award are:

• 2002    Debbie Reynolds
• 2004    Lyn Stogsdill
• 2005    Linda Bowden & Dorene Badalamenti
• 2006    Sheryl Roberts
• 2008    Paulette Olson
• 2009    Linda Skinner
• 2010    Janice Raver
• 2012    Gayle Clark
• 2013    Beth Murray
• 2014    Dottie Johnson
• 2015    Jean Manuszak

Introducing Committee Member Linda Bowden

We are pleased to introduce the members of the GKWC Garden of Roses 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction Event Planning Committee. Through a series of  questions and answers, you’ll meet Club members who may have served on the committee in the past, as well as new members who are assuming roles for the first time.

Say hello to Linda Bowden, the 2016 Garden of Roses Event Treasurer.

• How long have you been a member of GKWC? Since 1992.
• How did you hear about GKWC and what prompted you to join?  Debbie Reynolds took me to a meeting and told me that I needed to join, so I did!
• Is this the first time you've volunteered for the Garden of Roses fundraising committee?  No
• If not, list other volunteer roles have you held with prior Garden of Roses fashion shows/fundraisers?  I've co-chaired the event three times, served as Live Auction & Raffle chair and Tickets for several years.
• What are you most looking forward to with the 2016 fundraiser and your role?  A new experience and I'm looking forward to it.

The next time you see Linda, please join us in thanking her for her countless years of service and continuing to volunteer her time and talents and support for GKWC and the community. 

How to SPONSOR or DONATE to the 2016 GKWC Champagne Brunch & Auction

The 2016 GKWC Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch and Auction, which will be held on Saturday April 2, 2016 at Texas Motor Speedway, is an exciting opportunity for you to take part in the Greater Keller Women's Club's major fundraiser of the year.

We are especially excited about our new online capabilities which will make it easier and more convenient for our supporters to either "Become A Sponsor" or "Donate to the Auction".

1. Click here to Become A Sponsor and showcase your business through a sponsorship with benefits based on the level of sponsorship* to include significant media recognition through the event publicity, your logo and link on the GKWC website and fundraising promotional & event materials, complimentary tickets to the event, and more. 
   
   
2. Click here to Make A Donation to our auction :

• Live Auction
• Silent Auction
• Raffle
• Restaurant Tree
• Wine Pull

We are aware that many companies plan their community commitments as part of their annual budget. Therefore, we hope that you will review the sponsorship opportunity levels that meet your budget and philanthropic mission. To recognize how worthwhile this event is, please click here for a list of past beneficiaries. 

With the proceeds from the 2015 Garden of Roses Fashion Gala we donated $79,000 in grants and scholarships to local non-profit organizations and KISD graduating seniors. Over the last 20 years we are excited to announce we have donated over $1,100,000 back to the community. This amazing feat would not be possible without contributions from individuals and businesses in our community. 

The Greater Keller Women’s Club Foundation, which makes charitable donations based on the event’s profits, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization; therefore your sponsorship or donation is tax-deductible. We are extremely proud that we were able to return 98% of our net revenue to our philanthropic endeavors last year.

If you have any questions about sponsorship or donation opportunities, please feel free to call Beth Murray at 817.501.3879 or Kimberley Vines at 940.782.9448. Thank you for your consideration and support and we look forward to distributing more funds with your gracious support.

 

Which sponsorship level is right for you?

Presenting - Diamond - Yellow - Red

Pink - White - Table - Gold - Silver

You're invited to participate as a sponsor of the Greater Keller Women's Club's
Garden of Roses 21st annual fundraising event!

The 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne
Brunch & Auction

Saturday April 2, 2016

Texas Motor Speedway

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals or businesses of any size 
to participate in the community, assisting area Northeast Tarrant charities 
and Keller ISD students through the proceeds of this annual event. 

Contact us at GardenOfRosesChair@gkwc.org
for information about each sponsorship level.

 

Introducing Committee Member Pat Fleming

We are pleased to introduce the members of the GKWC Garden of Roses 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction Event Planning Committee. Through a series of  questions and answers, you’ll meet Club members who may have served on the committee in the past, as well as new members who are assuming roles for the first time.

Say hello to Pat Fleming, the 2016 Garden of Roses Marketing Coordinator Committee Chair.

• How long have you been a member of GKWC? Since 2007
• How did you hear about GKWC and what prompted you to join?  I heard about the club from a friend and neighbor, Linda Boylan, who invited me to an Evening Group meeting. Everyone was so welcoming and the more I learned about the philanthropic and community service mission of the Club, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.
• Is this the first time you've volunteered for the Garden of Roses fundraising committee?  No
• If not, list other volunteer roles have you held with prior Garden of Roses fashion shows/fundraisers?  I’ve been involved in some capacity practically every year since I joined GKWC, volunteering on various committees, and I was Event Co-Chair in 2011.
• What are you most looking forward to with the 2016 fundraiser and your role?   I’m really looking forward to increasing public awareness for the Event through a more concentrated social media marketing effort, including our new Garden of Roses Blog, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram pages, as well as posting our videos on YouTube. By increasing public awareness, we hopefully will reach additional sponsors, donors and guests who would like to be involved with the Event and support the charities in the community. Also, working with a group of dedicated women with a common goal is always rewarding.
  

The next time you see Pat, please join us in thanking her for her years of service and continuing to volunteer her time and talents to benefit GKWC and the community. 

Introducing Committee Member Jean Keener

We are pleased to introduce the members of the GKWC Garden of Roses 2016 Roses & Pearls Champagne Brunch & Auction Event Planning Committee. Through a series of  questions and answers, you’ll meet Club members who may have served on the committee in the past, as well as new members who are assuming roles for the first time.

Say hello to Jean Keener, the 2016 Garden of Roses Silent Auction Monitors Committee Chair.

• How long have you been a member of GKWC? 7 years
• How did you hear about GKWC and what prompted you to join?  I heard about GKWC from Patty Recca when I was attending a Keller Chamber of Commerce event.  I joined because everyone was so friendly when I went to my first meeting, and I wanted to make more friends and do volunteer work in the community.
• Is this the first time you've volunteered for the Garden of Roses fundraising committee?  No
• If not, list other volunteer roles have you held with prior Garden of Roses fashion shows/fundraisers?  I’ve been the silent auction co-chair,  sponsor gifts, food/beverage coordinator, raffle ticket sales, and on the sponsorship committee.
• What are you most looking forward to with the 2016 fundraiser and your role?  I’m looking forward to reconnecting with other club members and raising some money for local charities.

The next time you see Jean, please join us in thanking her for her many years of service and continuing to volunteer her time and talents to GKWC and the community.