We aim to meet quarterly in January, April, July and October, typically on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
TWELFTH MEETING:
Our Twelfth meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The location is still to be determined, but will be updated on our website soon.
The 3 non-profit speakers are currently being contacted and we are confirming they meet the criteria of being a 501(c)3 and have a primary service area of Wood (WV) and Washington (OH) Counties. We will update this page as soon as we have finalized all confirmations.
Social hour is 5-6 pm, followed by the business meeting from 6-7 pm.
Please RSVP on our Facebook event page.
$100 entry donations may be paid at the door in the form of check or cash OR online through Grapevine.
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ELEVENTH MEETING:
Our eleventh meeting was held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Veto Lake.
The 3 featured non-profits at the August event were:
The MOV Fellowship won the main donation, while the Betsey Mills Club and Boys and Girls Club both received $500.
The event was generously sponsored by:
- Dr. Paula Galupo
- Tina Henniger, Peace, Love, Beautiful
- Denise Headlee, ONE Skin Care Studio
- Kait Bielic, McAlarney Pools
- Sandy Rhine, I Don’t Care Eatery
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TENTH MEETING:
Our tenth meeting was Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 740 Social in Marietta.
The 2 featured non-profits at the April event were EVE Inc. and MOV’n Dragon Boat. Because some members donated in January when our meeting was cancelled, we voted to award the winter meeting funds to MOV’n Dragon Boat. EVE, Inc. won the spring meeting funds. CASA of Wood County had also been slated to present, but no one from the organization attended the event to present on their behalf.
The event was graciously sponsored by 740 Social, Dr. Cathy Dailey, Parkersburg Cardiology Associates, and WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center.
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**We had to postpone our January 2024 meeting due to illness**
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NINTH MEETING:
Our ninth meeting was Thursday, November 2, 2023 at The Vault in Marietta.
The 3 featured non-profits at the November event were Good to You, Jess’ House, and Washington County Homeless Coalition. Jess’ House won the donations!
The event was graciously sponsored by The Original Pizza Place, Dr. Paula Galupo and an anonymous donor.
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EIGHTH MEETING:
Our eighth meeting was Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Veto Lake.
The 3 featured non-profits at the July 2023 event were House to Home, Marietta College STREAM Camp and Discovery World on Market. House to Home won the donations.
The event was graciously sponsored by Dr. Renee Caslow; Dr. Erin Wells of Mountain Ears Clinic; Tina Henniger, NP/Owner of Peace, Love, Beautiful Spa; and Jessica Huffman.
Several businesses and individuals donated giveaway prizes (~20 this time!) for attendees. We were dazzled by local folk musician Charlie Brewer during social hour.
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SEVENTH MEETING:
Our seventh meeting was Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at the Parkersburg Art Center.
The 3 featured non-profits at the April 2023 event were Jon Six Food Ministry, Memorial Health Foundation and the Williamstown Food Pantry. Jon Six Food Ministry won the donations.
The event was graciously sponsored by Dr. Paula Galupo.
Many thanks to Hall Financial for donating 50 swag bags for attendees, with business sponsors including Patterson Farms, Wildroot Flower, & Tranquil Intentions Wellness Center.
Thank you also to our giveaway prize donators, JustAJar Design Press, Donna Spader, Marietta Main Street, and Hall Financial.
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SIXTH MEETING:
Our sixth meeting was January 19, 2023 at da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant in Williamstown, WV.
The 3 featured non-profits at the January 2023 meeting were Right Path for Washington County, Feed My Sheep food pantry, and the Special Olympics of Washington County. The Special Olympics won the donations!
Thank you to Dr. Cathy Dailey, JustAJar Press, and Chris Bender/da Vinci’s for sponsoring the event! Chris Bender & Holl’s Chocolates also generously donated swag bags to the first 50 attendees, which were a huge hit!
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FIFTH MEETING:
Our fifth meeting was October 20, 2022 at the Adelphia.
The 3 featured non-profits at the October 2022 meeting were River City Farmer’s Market, C.A.R.E and the Boy’s & Girls Club of Parkersburg. The River City Farmer’s Market won the donations.
Thank you to Dr. Galupo and Peoples Bank for sponsoring the event!
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FOURTH MEETING:
Our fourth meeting was July 28, 2022 at Veto Lake.
The 3 featured non-profits at the July 2022 meeting were the Amputee Center, Gustke Shelter for Youth and Kelly’s Closet. Kelly’s Closet won the donations.
Thank you to the Huffman family for opening their home for the party and many thanks to our event sponsors, Dr. Paula Galupo, Peoples Bank, Angela Reich, Danielle Allphin, Jessica Huffman and Megan Thieman for sponsoring appetizers, cocktails and event set-up.
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THIRD MEETING:
Our third meeting was April 28, 2022 at the Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta, OH.
The 3 featured non-profits at the April 2022 meeting were Gospel Mission Pantry, Marietta Main Street and EVE Women’s Shelter. The Gospel Mission Pantry won the donations.
Thank you to our sponsors, The Adelphia Music Hall for providing their beautiful venue for our event and to Dr. Paula Galupo, Peoples Bank, JustAJar for sponsoring hor d’oeuvres and cocktails during social hour.
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SECOND MEETING:
Our second meeting was January 20, 2022 at the Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta, OH.
The 3 featured non-profits at the January 2022 event were BrAva, Humane Society of Parkersburg, and the Latrobe Street Mission. Latrobe Street Mission won the donations.
Thank you to our sponsors, The Adelphia Music Hall for providing their beautiful venue for our event and to Elite Real Estate Group for sponsoring hor d’oeuvres during social hour.
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FIRST MEETING
Our first meeting was held on October 21, 2021 at the Parkersburg Country Club.
The three inaugural non-profit presentations at this meeting were by: The Children’s Listening Place, The Wood County Society, and the Camden Clark Foundation: Pink Mammogram Fund. The Children’s Listening Place won the donations.
Thank you to our sponsors Peoples Bank; WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Scott Smith of Riverview Credit Union; Drs. Noorbakhsh & Bobbitt; Dr. Jonathon Harris; Tina Henniger of Peace, Love & Beautiful; & Comfort Clips Mobile Grooming.
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