035 – Women Making a Difference | Shared Benefits | Service League of Northwest Indiana
Summary
Today on Tri Town Advice Givers, host Mark Borst is in the studio in St. John, Indiana withguests Gloria Morris and Brenda Richter, members of the Service League Northwest Indiana.They share the history of Service League, the productive impact that the group has made forwomen’s and children’s charities, and the annual Taste of the Region funding raising event.
Time-Stamped Show Notes
00:55 – Brenda Richter introduces herself: been with Service League NorthwestIndiana for over 15 years, with experience in advertising/marketing.● 01:23 – Gloria Morris has been at Service League Northwest Indiana for less than ayear. Her mother-in-law was involved there for many years and introduced Gloriato it.● 02:00 – Service League Northwest Indiana started in 1932 by women looking toraise money for a local children’s organization and incorporated afterthree years of success.● 02:47 – They launched the successful Taste of the Region to raise money withlocal restaurants and sponsors.● 03:52 – They raise funds for over 30 charities annually, mostly focused onhelping women and children that need the financing, including HavenHouse and Riley Kids Camp.● 06:21 – Service League used to do multiple fundraising galas, but now focus onone premier event to raise money.● 07:08 – There are 20-30 active women that are members and there is theAssociates Group of alumni who have been involved for at least 10 years.Members have to be committed and participate–according to the bylaws.● 09:22 – Service Leagues determines how much they will allocate and to whichorganizations will receive it.● 11:22 – Attendance has averaged around between 250-450, which is looking to beeven higher in 2018 – with about 37 presenting restaurants.● 14:13 – 2018 is the 5th year that Taste of the Region has run, and has expandedfrom 3 vendors to almost 40.● 14:43 – Service League has secured fantastic sponsors for Taste of the Regionsuch as: The Times Media Company and White Lodging,● 16:09 – There is no extra expense so the majority of donations goes directly to thecharities. Tickets are $65 for all you can eat and drink.● 17:23 – To register for the event by texting Taste18 to 52182.
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