
BUILDING BRIDGES IN THE COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION AND FRIENDSHIP
BUILDING BRIDGES IN THE COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION AND FRIENDSHIP
The College Women's Club of Pasadena is a welcoming community! We host monthly meetings with lively and interesting speakers, as well as great table conversations over lunch. We are so pleased to once again hold our monthly meetings in the historic Blinn House.
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ILLUMINATING THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.
Since the founding of the College Women's Club of Pasadena in 1921, its purposes have remained the same:
(1) To provide scholarships and fellowships to women attending college in the Pasadena area.
(2) To strengthen the fellowship of college women in the Pasadena area.
(3) To stimulate the continuous development of members.
The Scholarship Committee first began giving loans to women seeking higher education in 1923. By 1932, the Club had loaned $5,000 to 19 women. The Scholarship Foundation was established as a nonprofit organization in 1952 to enable bequests and donations to be tax deductible. Currently, the Club gives 8 to 17 scholarships and fellowship
The Scholarship Committee first began giving loans to women seeking higher education in 1923. By 1932, the Club had loaned $5,000 to 19 women. The Scholarship Foundation was established as a nonprofit organization in 1952 to enable bequests and donations to be tax deductible. Currently, the Club gives 8 to 17 scholarships and fellowships each year to women in colleges and universities in and around Pasadena. Over its history the Club has distributed over $1.3 million to 663 women. The Scholarship Foundation endowment currently stands at approximately $1.8 million and is managed by the Pasadena Community Foundation.
RECALLING THE HISTORY OF OUR CLUB AND WHAT GREAT STRIDES WE HAVE MADE OVER THE PAST 100 YEARS.
On June 17, 1921 the College Women's Club of Pasadena held its first meeting at the Shakespeare Club. Mrs. Marie Hinricks, wife of a Cal Tech professor, was elected President and dues were set at $1.00 per year. Two years later, in 1923, the Cl
RECALLING THE HISTORY OF OUR CLUB AND WHAT GREAT STRIDES WE HAVE MADE OVER THE PAST 100 YEARS.
On June 17, 1921 the College Women's Club of Pasadena held its first meeting at the Shakespeare Club. Mrs. Marie Hinricks, wife of a Cal Tech professor, was elected President and dues were set at $1.00 per year. Two years later, in 1923, the Club had 206 members, representing 59 colleges. Currently, almost 100 years later, the Club continues to adhere to its original purposes, providing scholarships and fellowships to deserving women in local colleges as well as providing social and intellectual opportunities for women in the Pasadena area.
We are pleased to inform you that your new Executive Board has been working on your behalf to plan meetings and events for this coming year...
Dr. Deborah Buckwalter
Director of Wellbeing at The Center for Connection & Clinical Psychologist
Neuropsychology Specialization
Dr. Deborah Buckwalter is an accomplished clinical psychologist with advanced training and over two decades of experience in psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment. She brings a life dedicated to ongoing personal and professional growth, quality care, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual into every interaction. Her skillfulness, warmth, attentiveness, and sense of humor are focused on helping individuals make the most of their lives.
You don’t want to miss this informative meeting. Dr. Buckwalter will share her expertise on the importance of “Our Relationships”. We look forward to seeing you at our first in person meeting at the Blinn House on October 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
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