Thank You for Supporting Our 2016 Women’s Forum Event!

We are so grateful to our community for its continued support of our annual event, the Women’s Forum & Purse Raffle!  This commitment is making a real difference in our schools, as all proceeds pay for new programs and initiatives that cannot be funded by the regular school budget. 

A very special thanks to our featured keynote speaker, Emily Riemer, who stepped up at the last minute and impressed everyone in attendance with her wit, energy and honesty about her personal and professional life.  Emily is a rising star on the air and a busy mom at home; we thank her for volunteering to spend her Sunday afternoon with us!     

We could never call the Women’s Forum a success without leadership support from our community!   These leaders include our Platinum Sponsor J. Mulkerin Realty, and Keynote Sponsors Rick Metters & Maura Embler, Salem Five Charitable Foundation and SBLI, the Savings Bank Life Insurance Company.  Special thanks also goes to Michael Mulrenan, who sponsored this year’s floral centerpieces, and Bay State Tee Shirt Supply, which donates a Woburn sweatshirt each year for our keynote speaker.      

This year’s Purse Raffle was our most success yet, due to the generous support of our Purse Donors and Sponsors, to include:  E. G. Barker Lumber, Joe & Audrey Crowley, Bob & Carole DeNapoli, Mark & Julie Donovan, Little Folks Day School, Robert E & Karen Maguire, Michael Martini, Massachusetts Independent Bankers Association, Kevin P. Mooney DDS, PC, Donald & Janet Queenin, Rockland Trust, Stanton & Company, CPA’s, Winchester Savings Bank, and the Woburn Teachers Association.   

And a special thank you to all in attendance, for your support of WCEF and the Woburn Public Schools! 

See you next year! 

This Street Style Bag from the Frye Company Closes Out Our 2016 Purse Preview!

This Heidi Fringe Bucket Handbag is made of the softest Italian leather, molded and fringed into true street style fodder. With a stylish attitude, this bucket bag upholds the Frye tradition with its impeccable craftsmanship and quality. This is the bag you sling over your shoulder as you run for the bus, grab your morning cup of coffee, or hop on your bike for a great fall ride!

This vintage leather purse was donated to our Purse Raffle by Stanton & Company CPA’s of Woburn.

In total, we have 15 high end and designer purses on our Raffle Table!  Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.

Doors Open for our 3rd Annual Women’s Forum event tomorrow at 11 am!  Get your tickets online NOW or call Maureen at 781-281-9589 to make sure your name gets on the list!   

Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle.  Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!

Pats Fans, This Purse is for You!

This Dooney & Bourke leather wristlet is perfect for Patriots Nation!  Just the right size when you only want to carry your necessities, this wristlet can handle your cash, cards, and almost any size phone!  

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Donated to our Raffle by Bob & Carole DeNapoli , it is the only wristlet up for grabs this year! 

Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.

Our Women’s Forum event is THIS SUNDAY  – get your tickets online NOW to make sure your name gets on our list!   

Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle.  Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!

Our Purse Preview Continues with a Classic Red Satchel from Dooney & Bourke!

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This classic beauty is a Dooney & Bourke “Zip Zip” Satchel in red pebble grain leather!  Renown for its rich texture and exceptional durability, the modern dome shape of this bag makes it perfect for everyday.  

Donated to this year’s Purse Raffle by Bob & Carole DeNapoli, this great purse can be yours, but only if you attend our Women’s Forum event on October 16th!  

Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.

Our Women’s Forum event is THIS SUNDAY  – the last day to get your tickets is Wednesday, October 12th!  

Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle.  Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!

We will preview 2 more purses before our event – stay tuned!

2016 Purse Raffle Preview #3: A Kate Spade Classic!

This polished and playful Adrien bag in Cobble Hill stripe features 2 outside pockets and a roomy main compartment with pockets for all your essentials.  Made from ribbed woven cotton fabric with pebbled leather trim, with double handles and a removable cross-body strap, this purse is perfect from day into evening and spans all seasons!

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A classic Kate Spade original, this purse is sponsored by Kevin P. Mooney DDS, PC, and can only be yours if you join us at our Women’s Forum event on October 16th!

Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.

Our Women’s Forum event is less than 2 weeks away – Get your tickets today!  

Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle.  Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!

More Purse Raffle Previews are Coming Soon!

2016 Purse Raffle Preview #2: This Bag Does Double-Duty in the Most Stylish Way!

Presenting the Dawson Fold-Over 100% Leather Tote by Fossil in shades of red and brown!  This bag features a double handle with detachable cross-body strap.  Carried by the handles, the large roomy interior makes this the perfect work bag.  Fold the handles down and attach the strap, and the bag instantly becomes a very cute and highly-functional purse.   How great is that!

This convertible tote purse is sponsored by E.G Barker Lumber Company, Inc., and can only be yours if you join us at our Women’s Forum event on October 16th!  Raffle tickets are sold at the event only for $5 each or 6 for $20.

Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle.  Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!

Check back weekly for more purse previews!

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2016 Purse Raffle Preview #1: A Stylish Organizer from Brighton Collectibles!

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Everything in its place is the Organizer’s motto, with a many-pocketed built in wallet. A smooth ziptop close, along with a large zippered pocket on the front, add security, while chic Contempo motif adds style. Made of top grain leather with an adjustable strap.  The handbag is registered and features a 2 year warranty against any manufacturing defects. You can also bring the Handbag is once a year for cleaning and conditioning.

This “Cora” handbag, sponsored by Winchester Savings Bank, is just one of the many designer and high-end purses you will find on our raffle table at our Women’s Forum and Purse Raffle on Sunday, October 16th.  Please join us as we welcome keynote speaker Kelley Tuthill to Woburn and enjoy a lovely brunch buffet at the Crest View Plaza in Woburn.

Tickets to Women’s Forum event are $50 per person and include one entry in our fabulous Purse Raffle.  Additional tickets to the purse raffle are sold at the event only, so secure your seat at the Women’s Forum today! For more information, including online event ticket purchases, visit our Women’s Forum event page!

Check back weekly for more purse previews!

 

Kelley Tuthill to Keynote our 2016 Women’s Forum!

Mark your calendar and save the date:  October 16, 2016!

We are so excited to announce that Kelley Tuthill has graciously agreed to serve as keynote speaker at our 2016 Women’s Forum & Purse Raffle!  This much-anticipated event features a delicious brunch buffet and fabulous raffle of high-end and designer purses.  All proceeds benefit WCEF’s Educator Grants program, which has funded almost $30,000 in new classroom projects and programs since 2014.    

Plan to join us to meet this wonderful and inspirational lady in person!   

Kelley Tuthill serves as the university’s first vice president of Public Relations and Communications. She came to Regis after serving 18 years as a reporter and anchor at WCVB-TV, the ABC affiliate in Boston. She covered the Boston Marathon bombing and led the station’s Emmy Award-winning coverage of the trial, which also won three National Headliner Awards. She scored a national exclusive when a law enforcement source gave her the first photo of fugitive mobster James “Whitey” Bulger after his 2011 arrest. Tuthill led the team that won the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association’s “Best Use of Digital Media” award for multi-platform coverage of the Bulger trial in 2014. Tuthill also reported on the historic 2004 Red Sox World Series Championship run and the Patriots first Super Bowl victory.

A breast cancer survivor, Tuthill poignantly shared her journey with Channel 5 viewers and on-line users. Her series resulted in multiple national Gracie Awards and a regional Emmy. She is the co-author of You Can Do This! Surviving Breast Cancer Without Losing Your Sanity or Your Style.

Tuthill has been recognized as a “Hero Among Us” by the Boston Celtics, a “40 Under 40” by the Boston Business Journal and featured in the book Boston: Inspirational Women for her work on behalf of local and national breast cancer organizations.

Information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!  

2nd Annual Women’s Forum Photo Gallery

Thank you all for your wonderful support of our 2nd Annual Women’s Forum & Purse Raffle!