Past Fundraising Projects for Scholarships (2000-2015)
More recently our scholarship fund provides scholarships and bursaries for local girls attending Nipissing University, Canadore College, and Near North secondary schools. Members donate individually directly to our scholarship fund and participate in fund-raising events such as those described below.
Silent Auctions
Starting in 2002 and continuing until 2019, the silent auction at the November meeting was the main fundraiser for scholarships. In 2019 it raised over $1200. For this event members donated items and services, as well as canvassing local businesses for donations. Kaarina Tulisalo was instrumental in organizing the auctions.
Garden Tours
In July of 2012 and again in July 2014, we held a garden tour in partnership with the North Bay Grandmothers for Africa. As well as seven or eight gardens, the tours featured music provided by musicians from the North Bay Symphony and displays of art and photography by local artists.
Quilt Raffles and Magazine Sales
During this time Doris Toswell donated several quilts, which were raffled to raise money for scholarships. Doris is pictured below with one of her quilts won by Kaarina Tulisalo.
For several years Kaarina asked members to buy subscriptions to magazines. The money raised added to our scholarship fund.
