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PCWL Supports Pearce High School and our Troops! 

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Attention PCWL……It’s time for PWCL Giving Week September 17-24, 2020!!!

Why not North Texas Giving Day, you ask? Because one day is never enough! Click here to make the dreams of a PHS student come true!

 

We are asking that everyone dig deep into your generous hearts and donate to raise more scholarship funds. You can donate to an existing scholarship or even better- create your own! For a donation of $500 or more, you can create a new named scholarship for which you define the criteria!

 

And, wait…there is more!!! We have several VERY generous members who have pledged matching funds up to $2500.00! This is WAY more bonus $$ than we would have obtained via NTGD, so let’s pull together and see what sort of impact we can make. Please email Marilyn Hall if you could join these amazing women by providing more matching funds! It would be ideal if we could reach $5000 in matching funds to entice collection of matching donations for a total of $10,000 in one week. We can do it!!!

 

Click here to donate  and then challenge at least one friend to donate as well. When donating, please use the comment section to indicate the scholarship for which you are donating. If you are donating $500 or more and want to start a new scholarship in honor or in memory of a loved one, please put their name in the comment section with the word -NEW.

 

No amount is too small, and for each donation you will receive a letter thanking you for making a difference along with the necessary documentation to reflect its tax deductible classification.

 

“Your greatness is not what you have, but in what you give.” – Alice Hocker

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Please join PCWL
as we honor the life of our friend, Steve O'Brien, through donations to the


Steve and Shannon O'Brien Memorial Scholarship

Click Here for O'Brien Scholarship


Thank  you for your support!





JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT IN BACKPACK DRIVE!

 
Donate 2 filled Backpacks and get 2 credits! 
What an easy way to build your credits!
 
Suggested 1st Grade Supply List:
1 - BOX OF TISSUES 120CT
CRAYONS 24CT
12 - NO. 2 YELLOW PENCILS
PINK BEVEL ERASER
4 – PURPLE WASHABLE GLUE STICK 
1 - BOX OF RECLOSABLE GALLON BAGS
 1 - RED POCKET AND BRAD FOLDER
1 - BLUE POCKET AND BRAD FOLDER
1 - GREEN POCKET AND BRAD FOLDER
1 - PURPLE POCKET AND BRAD FOLDER
1 - ORANGE POCKET & BRAD FOLDER
LOW ODOR BLACK FINE TIP DRY ERASE MARKER
WIDE RULED MARBLE STORY COMP BOOK 100CT
5" BLUNT SCISSORS
1 – 9x12 ASSORTED CONSTRUCTION PAPER
1 – LIGHTWEIGHT HEADPHONES 
You will earn 1 credit hour for each backpack filled with supplies (maximum 2).  Our drive will begin August 6th and end August 16th.  Please sign up on the Event Calendar so we can keep track of the number of backpacks being donated. 
 

Please drop your backpack off at one of the locations listed below no later than August 16th and be sure to sign the log included in the drop box as well as the website so that you get credit.

 

Backpacks can be delivered to

6950 Quarterway Drive - 75248
       - OR -     

431 Fall Creek Drive 75080

 

 

Please contact me with any questions, Kim Winters 

Kimfwinters@yahoo.com or 972-742-1939

Many thanks to the Pearce Community Women’s League for another 50 cloth masks. (Deni picked them up last week). This brings the total up to 350 – a phenomenal contribution and a lot of work on your part.


At this time, we’ve been fortunate to obtain adequate supplies of personal protective equipment, including masks. Your contribution through this time has been very much appreciated – it made a difference.


Now that our supplies are strong, please take a break as we’re in good shape. Know that you made a significant impact for us.

 

Best always,

Dr. Steve Richards
Scottish Rite Hospital

 
A big "Thank You" to all of our seamstresses as well as the donations that made this endeavor possible.   We helped our community, and you should feel proud!

AN AMAZING PCWL YEAR!


Dear PCWL Membership,


It has been my pleasure to serve as your PCWL president for the 2019 – 2020 year. We accomplished so much this year beginning with our annual back pack drive to our December toy drive. This spring we have sewn over 250 masks for Scottish Rite Hospital and we awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to JJ Pearce graduating seniors. Even with COVID-19, we were not deterred. I am proud to be a part of this organization.


Because we were unable to have our spring general meeting, I am presenting our 2020 – 2021 slate of officers at this time. Our by-laws state that we must vote on the slate. Only nays need to respond. You can see that the President elect/scholarship position is open. Please consider volunteering for this rewarding position.

 

The slate of officers for next year are:

President – Marilyn Hall

President Elect/Scholarship - Deanna Carrillo

2nd VP/Programs – Laura Bartolome

3rd VP/Membership – Jacqueline Ferris

4th VP/Credits – Kathy Weatherford

5thVP/Fundraising -Carla Bolner

6thVP/Fundraising – Erin Lenardon

7Th VP Fundraising - Open

Secretary – Jamie Harrison

Treasurer – Heather Novak

Parliamentarian – Leslie McFarlane

Communications – Pam Spelman

Community Service – Kim Winters

Historian – Brenda Ucherek

Hospitality – Rhonda Sinz

Placement – Victoria Munoz-Vivero

Public Relations - Paula Moore

Social/Education Activities – Kaye Johnson

Tender Loving Care – Tricia Freeman

Webmaster - Debby Miller

 

Our nominating committee was made up of Kathy Weatherford, Vicki McCoy, Holly Lee and Jamie Harrison.

 

Again, it has been a great year serving as your president.

 

Regards,

Paula Moore




To Our PCWL Moms and Pearce Moms!

PCWL, like every social organization is on hiatus for activities until it is determined that we are all safe from the health concerns of today.  However, we have had a wonderful community service opportunity taking place in making masks for various organizations to help with the shortage of these items during this quarantine. 

Our membership year is drawing to a close and we are looking forward to renewing our existing members and bringing new members on board.  We have so many wonderful community service projects in which we participate that are invaluable to our Pearce community members.  In addition, there are many fun social functions that we can become involved in once again - hopefully in a few more months.  Stay tuned here for updates to our philanthropic and social calendars -- and please rejoin us again this year or begin your post-high school mom life by joining the rest of us in PCWL!


FUN-Raising Events A Success!



The last of the four Fun-raising events was a great success!  Thanks to all who attended, hosted and enjoyed each event.  Also thanks to these wonderful, generous sponsors who contributed so much to make our events special and profitable!

Four Tours of America
Lone Star Park
Kenny's Woodfire Grill
Shady's
Sweet Firefly
The Fifth
Texas Rangers



A BIG THANK YOU!

We appreciate the donations made for our FUN-raising scholarship campaign this year!  Two companies that gave generously are:  Dallas Food and Walking Tours and Lone Star Park.   Local business involvement is imperative in our mission and we truly appreciate their generosity!


Also, our December Toy Drive was an immense success - thank you to all of our wonderful PCWL moms for their generous donations of toys that were distributed with so much joy!!!



Greenwood Hills Thanks YOU!!!


Thanks to all the ladies that donated candy for Greenwood Hills Fall Carnival!

Pcwl also delivered their Enrichment Fund Check to Brandi Curry the assistant Principal - you can see how happy PCWL made GHE! 

Thank you Rhonda Sinz for this timely delivery!



Through your generous donations to PCWL via North Texas Giving Day, our organization raised $5570 to be put to good use for scholarships, teacher supplies and other assistance for students via our Pearce area schools.  Thank you all in a HUGE way for your generous support and allowing us to continue serving this community.  100% of all proceeds are donated to our various schools, teachers and students!  We are truly grateful!!! 

Click on the photo above to view photos from our first gathering of the PCWL year at Abocas!



PCWL Volunteers Help North Texas Food Bank

Our dedicated PCWL volunteers were responsible for the effort of packing boxes for the underserved in Panama.  Thank you to each of you for your time and efforts that are making a difference in so many lives!!!





DECEMBER TOY DRIVE



PCWL Members are generous with their time and donations!  Our annual Toy Drive produced 152 toys to our Pearce area school children.  We also had seven members who assisted in our inaugural visit to North Texas Food Bank.  The food bank participation achieved 8 pallets of sorted food which can make up to 4800 meals!  WOW!!!  Thanks to all of our wonderful members and volunteers and to Tammi Engels for her enthusiasm and guidance in making these commitments! 


Sweet Thank You Notes Here!



Just a Reminder!

Reminder from our Treasurer:

Just as in the old PTA days, PCWL cannot reimburse or pay sales tax.  Any member purchasing items for PCWL should download and print the Tax Exempt Form available on the website under Forms and Documents and give to the seller for a tax free purchase.  Please keep a copy of the form with you for valid purchases.  Any questions, please call Deb Tucker.

Reminder if you volunteer in RISD Schools:

To volunteer for events in RISD schools, please be sure and complete a Volunteer Application through this website address:  RISD Volunteer Application


 


Our PCWL Moms Volunteer to Feed Starving Children!


On Saturday, September 21, PCWL members were part of a volunteer group that hand packed enough meals to feed 63 malnourished children for one year in Cuba.

Look for the next opportunity to pack meals at FMSC on October 20, 2018 from11:30am-1:30pm.  Signups will only be allowed up to October 15 at 3:00p. 

Sign up now and receive PCWL service credit!  SIGN UP HERE



Ben Neighbor Memorial Scholarship


A 2005 graduate of JJ Pearce HS, Ben epitomized “student-athlete.” He was captain of the football team, earned all-state academic honors, as well as all-city and all-district honors.  Ben was a great man, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.  To celebrate his amazing life and the impact he had on others, his family is establishing the Ben Neighbor Scholarship Fund.  Ben’s legacy will include scholarships to deserving Pearce High School students who exemplify Ben’s life of integrity, kindness, leadership, effort and heart for welcoming and embracing all.


PCWL sends their deepest sympathy to Ben Neighbor's family, his wife Beth, parents and extended family.  To donate to his memorial scholarship, please click HERE.  100% of all donations are used for annual scholarships to graduating Pearce area students.  PCWL appreciates your donations and Ben's family will be informed of all donations made to his memorial scholarship. 


Want to Become a Member of PCWL?


Is your last child a Pearce High School Senior ready to graduate or will your last child be a Senior at Pearce this coming fall?  Want to stay involved in your community or finally enjoy some time for yourself socializing among women who are former Pearce busy moms?  We want you!!!  Please express your interest to our membership chairperson, Kathy Weatherford at kweatherford@earthlink.net or 214-762-7194 today!  We would love to invite you to one of our events so you can see how much fun we have now that the kids have run away!!!