03.24.06
In the beginning…
As is posted on our website, the Lillith Grove Women’s Center was born of the long-standing dream of Lynn Sheridan, the owner of the property that is fast becoming “The Grove”.Â
I’ve known Lynn for over 4 years and met her at RainbowGrlz function, held at the same property. If I remember correctly, the first visit was for ‘game night’, where about 30 of us got together for a potluck and various board and card games. It was the beginning of many such gatherings, held at various R’Grlz houses - mine included.
Despite recent tragedies, Lynn’s dream perservered and she sent an open letter to “our community” asking for help to get this started.
I joined a bit late in the process, about a month and half after things got kicked off. Not that I didn’t WANT to be there from the beginning but with work and school so hectic, I just didn’t think I had the time. Then Lynn contacted me to do the website for Lillith Grove and a few board meetings later (and other conflicting schedules) and I am now the newly-elected Vice President, Member Committee Chair, webmaster and a member of the P&D (Planning & Development) Committee.
There are days when this is all too much, sure. But, when I am in a quiet space and am able to reflect, I am proud of the work I am doing and it feels GOOD to be part of something with soooo much potential. Lastly, I have been able to connect with some dynamic women at Lillith Grove, whose committment and talents continue to overwhelm me. I hope that readers of this Blog will get the opportunity to hear from these women, the other members of the Board and various committees, as I plan to open this Blog up to them to record their own experiences, thoughts and hopes for Lillith Grove Women’s Center.
So, we’ve been at this since October of 2005, about 5 months. We’re at about 30 active members and have the following projects underway:
- We’ve elected officers:Â Lori (President), Valerie (V. President), Verna (Secretary), Alyssa (Treasurer) and Committee Chairs:Â Lori (P&D), Valerie (Membership), Janelle (Activities) and Rebecca (Facilities)
- We’ve got our bylaws and strategic plan in DRAFT form!Â
- We’re ready to incorporate and have selected a firm to handle the process, we’re just waiting to hear back about whether or we should go for the C-Corp or LLC. Hope to have that question answered in the next week or so.
- We’ve relocated Lynn’s office from the basement into the upstairs office area and are prepping to begin setting up the basement as the central recreation area.
We’ve got an active events calendar underway and things are looking GOOD!