OREGON — In recognition of reaching their goal of 100 members, 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County held a celebration dinner at Honey Bee Haven, 3261 Daysville Road in Oregon, on Oct. 27. The well attended event was catered by Flight Deck Bar and Grill of Rochelle.  Sponsors of the event were Stillman Bank, Union Bank, Thrivent, Byron Bank, Holcomb Bank, Edward Jones and Rochelle Area Community Foundation in recognition of the generous community support of this growing organization of local women in Ogle County. 

Julie Hoak of Polo was the organization’s 100th member and was recognized at the Oct. 17 meeting. Other new members were greeted warmly at the celebration on Sunday. A concise overview of what 100 WWC is all about was also presented. 

Membership is now at 107, making the quarterly donation over $10,000. 100 Women Who Care donations go to local 501c organizations within Ogle County. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis where presentations are made by several not-for-profit organizations and are then voted on to receive $100 from each member. No other fees are required. The group meets in various locations within Ogle County. The next meeting in January will be at the Coliseum in Oregon. 

If you are interested in supporting your community by becoming a member or learning more about how the donation process works for your organization contact Deanna Forrest at forrestdede5@gmail.com or find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/oglegives.