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About 100+ Women Who Care Comox Valley
Inspired by the various 100+ Women Who Care throughout Vancouver Island, and all over North America, we wanted to contribute to this incredible organization by forming a group in the Comox Valley.
100+ Women Who Care was started in 2006. Across North America, 700+ chapters contribute and give back to their community. To learn more about the history of this organization, visit: www.100whocarealliance.org.
How It Works
Make sure you're a member before the meeting!
We encourage you to gather for a happy hour pre/post meeting.
At the beginning of the meeting, three charities will be drawn from our "Charity Nomination Basket".
The member who nominated the selected charity gives a 5 minute presentation about the charity.
After the three presentations, members will cast a secret vote on who they'd like the funds to go to.
Committee Members will announce the Charity with the most votes. Members will e-transfer or write a cheque for $100.
The selected Charity will receive a donation of $10,000+!
Organizing Committee
Meeting Host
Carla Arnold
Carla moved to the Comox Valley 30 years ago with her husband and 3 young children. She is a Realtor with Royal LePage, a retired Lay Chaplain, and now has the extreme joy of being a grandmother of 5! Carla is a supporter of the Arts, children's sports and education programs, and is proud to have belonged to 100+ Women Comox Valley since its inception, an organization that is powerful and magical in its simplicity.
Co-Founder/Administrator
Carol Daize
As a co-founder of 100+ Women Comox Valley, Carol is excited to be back with the team. Carol is passionate about bringing local women together to help those in need in the Comox Valley. With a thirty year career as a financial advisor, Carol is now enjoying retirement. She keeps busy with hiking, Tai Chi, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Membership
Anne Judson
Anne was born in New Brunswick and moved to Courtenay in 1965. The next five decades took her all over British Columbia - Quesnel, Powell River, Victoria, Vancouver and Nanaimo - before returning to the Comox Valley in 2015. Anne has been an Administration Manager, a Volunteer Coordinator for Nanaimo Hospice, a Marriage Commissioner and still works as a casual Library Assistant in Courtenay and Comox. Anne loves the powerful concept of 100+ Women Who Care, and is delighted to help out on the organizing committee.
Tech
Stasia Hasumi
Stasia has spent the last 12 years working with women and vulnerable populations in the Comox Valley. She knows first hand what a difference 100+ makes in the community. Inspired by the energy and commitment of 100+ women from her first meeting, Stasia had to join the committee. In her spare time, Stasia can be found riding her motorcycle, singing (sometimes off key) in choir, or wandering the forest with her best four-legged friend, Papaya.
Treasurer
Diane Kenny
Diane and her husband Richard retired to the Comox Valley in 2011. After working 30 years in the Environmental field she now dedicates her time volunteering for various not-for-profit organizations and is now very excited to be part of the 100+ Women committee. She has two beautiful grandchildren who live close by. She occupies her free time with Tai Chi, golf and walking throughout this amazing valley.
Venue & Community
Mary Lee
Mary is a former military officer and retired public relations practitioner of more than 24 years. She has worked with several organizations in the Comox Valley, including 19 Wing Comox, St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox Valley Schools, and Comox Valley Regional District. Today, she pursues a life-long passion for fitness and wellness in a new career as Licensed Menopause Doula and educator. She is inspired by the phrase “be the change you want to see in the world," and is committed to helping her community thrive and prosper through the gift of giving.
Charity
Wanda McMillan
Wanda is enjoying retirement after a 39-year career in health care – 36 of which were spent in the Comox Valley – the best place ever to live. Where else can a person ski, and bike on the same day?! Wanda is pleased to play a small part in the organizing committee of the 100 plus Women Who Care Comox Valley organization which is doing such amazing fund raising to support local charities.