Gatherings, Programs, Giving and Community Service

The Batavia Woman’s Club holds gatherings and groups throughout the year for a variety of goals and purposes. This is the primary way we conduct club business. Our success in aiding our community is directly related to our club members who give their time and energy. While we are not a “social” club, make no mistake, we have fun and make friends in the process of helping others!

gatherings

General Monthly Meetings

We enjoy lunch or dinner meetings the first Monday of every month.These meetings serve several purposes. They bring us up to date on our Board’s activity. We also enjoy a speaker or presentation based on club interest.

members mix and mingles

We did mention making friends and having fun. We hold events throughout the year and invite members to bring neighbors and friends to learn about our club.

Way and Means Events

We need money beyond our dues to keep our club up and running. So we invent entertaining ways to generate this necessary revenue. Do you like to play Brunco? Do you enjoy shopping?

Special Interest PROGRAMS - SIPS

Our “leading ladies” of 1892 gathered to share their interests and see how their skills and interests could benefit their community. This is the proud legacy we continue to embrace and enjoy today. Programs address a wide range of interests. We encourage members, especially those new to our club, to meet others in the club with similar interests. We hope everyone will find an occasional program that is a good fit. Here is more information about our these special and interesting events…

Conservation and Garden

While many of us like our gardening and flowers, it is much more than that. Conservation, native flora and fauna, environmental natural resources and farming could be the topic discussed at these programs. And every year, the club gets its hands dirty. We dig up and divide our many perennials to share and sell among members to aid with funding the club’s operational expenses.

Fine Arts

You might find a local best-selling author explaining her creative process, or getting a back stage tour of the beautiful Paramount Theatre in Aurora, or getting a “BWC” only” show by the Batavia High School Improv Group! You never know where these programs might take you!

Home Life and Education

As its name suggest, these programs spans a broad scope of interests. As you might expect, this includes our craft and bake sales. But you might not expect to visit a salt cave spa or a local women’s shelter to learn about the issues of domestic abuse.

giving

This word embodies the purpose of our club. It’s really that simple. From our monthly meeting focus on community giving, to finding new ways of attracting other women who want to give their time and talent, and Special Interest Programs that give back while they learn and explore; here is a list of how our many hands help others.

charity luncheon and fashion showS

This event has benefitted Mutual Ground, Rise From the Ashes, CASA Kane County, Valley Sheltered Workshop, CHIP-in, and the ElderDay Center.

Plant Sales for Scholarships

We raise money to send middle school students to summer camps. We love our scholarship kids! This is a true mainstay of our club and have been helping our local children for nearly 50 years!

Special Event Fundraising

We choose local charities to benefit from these efforts. For example, our “ShamRock and Roll” has helped raise funds for the Batavia Depot Museum Expansion Project, Batavia Flag Day Monument and Batavia RSVP.

Charities always on our radar

Through our efforts over time, there are charities we have embraced more closely and keep in our special focus. These are Mutual Ground, Rise From the Ashes, CHIP-in, Interfaith Food Pantry, and Veterans Affairs. The BWC is always ready and able to step up to the plate to help these groups when called upon.

COMMUNITY Service

Our founding mission…”An organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.” Our club is always willing to “lend a hand” when needed through aid to may local nonprofits who serve the frail, handicapped, hungry or needy.