Projects

The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s 2006-2007 Officers were inducted at a ceremony held in June at Bohn’s Restaurant in Batavia.  President - Kathy H., Vice President - Melissa M., Secretary - Amber L., and Treasurer - Joan P.  Board Members include Diana M., Wendy A., Judy Z., and Kristen L.

Woman of the Year for 2006-2007 as voted by her fellow club members is Penny A.  She has been a member since 1989.  Penny has served as President for the club and has been very active on many of the committees. Penny is always there to lend a helping hand. Congratulations Penny!!!

The following are the Scholarships recipients for 2006. Stefan S. - LeRoy, Kari S. - Batavia, Caitlin K. - Pembroke, and Victoria R. - Batavia.  These four high school seniors each received an award of $750.  In addition, two Awards chosen by BOCES  are also given and a Genesee Community College scholarship award in the amount of $500 is given to a returning student.

The members of the club also vote on the organizations that will receive donations for the year. These organizations submit request to the club and a list is compiled throughout the year. Voting takes place at the April and May meetings and the winners are announced at our June meeting.  This years recipients of $250 each are:

Crossroads House
Genesee Cancer Assistance
All Babies Cherished
Home Care and Hospice
Special Olympics NY - Genesee Region

In 2005 the club voted to form a Service Committee.  This committee is involved with service projects throughout the community.  The group has volunteered for bell ringing for the Salvation Army, decorating a tree for the Holland Land Office annual event the “Wonderland of Trees”, working on a mailing for Crossroads House, preparing lunch for the workers of Habitat for Humanity, being guides for Genesee Cancer Assistance “Tour of Homes” and working on the Festival of Hope. These are just a few of the special events and projects that we have been involved with since the committee formed.  We take requests from community groups and enlist volunteers from the club to help out at these worthwhile projects.