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.

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 2008-2009 Benefit was "Cruising into Fashion and Fun" with a lunch, Chinese auction, quilt & 50/50 drawings, live music by Mentor High School Cardinal Quartet, and fashion show with outfits provided by Legacy Village Coldwater Creek.

The 2009-2010 Benefit--Fall Fashions, Fun & Food-- is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 11:00 am to 3 pm at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30605 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. Tickets $25.00. The event includes a fashion show by Dillards, food by Dino's and a 50/50 drawing plus Chinese Auction.
 

For information call 440.209.8886.
                                                                  

  Photos from the 2007 luncheon: