Mentor Woman's Club Ways and Means Committee bears the responsibility for determining and completing the one annual project most suitable for raising funds needed for the budget and for the continuing obligations and services of the Club. Proceeds from this year's event benefit the Club's Scholarship Program and Club's operating expenses.

In 1947, the play "Dear Ruth" was the Club's first large-scale fundraising project. The play was produced and directed by Club members. With the proceeds, bonds were purchased for promoting and developing a community house. Following this successful benefit, plays such as "Our Town," "The Great Big Doorstep," "Chicken Every Sunday," and "Ladies of the Jury," were presented with proceeds used for scholarships for Mentor (Ohio) students.

Over the years, other annual benefits included luncheon style shows, White Elephant shows, Singers' Club of Cleveland concerts, Great Lakes Ball, and Collector's Cornucopia (arts & crafts show and sale) which continued for 29 years.

The annual benefit is titled "Fanfare, Fashion & Food" and held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30605 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. The event includes a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, Fashion 4 You, "From the Bedroom to the Ballroom" a vintage fashion show presented by VIVA! (raises funds for the benefit of the Ohio Development of Disabled Adults and is affiliated with Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland) and luncheon provided by Dino's. The luncheon consists of a chicken salad croissant with fresh fruit, ice cream, and beverage. Tickets for the benefit are $25.00 ($10.00 tax deductible) and must be purchased by October 7. Place your reservation(s) by calling 440-255-1404. All proceeds go towards Mentor Woman's Club Scholarship Program for High School Students and club operating expenses.

                                                                  

Benefit guests at Pine Ridge Country Club

Chinese auction - 2009