YWCA Silicon Valley 22nd Annual Luncheon
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Social Networking
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch and Program
Santa Clara Convention Center
Past Keynote Speakers
2011 - Dee Dee Myers, White House Press Secretary, 1993-1994
2010 - Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian
2009 - Sonia Manzano, award winning TV star, script writer, and author of children's books
2008 - Alfre Woodard, accomplished actress and advocate for civil rights in South Africa
Over 40 companies and individuals sponsor the annual luncheon. More than 80 community volunteers serve as Table Captains, inviting friends, family, and business associates to the luncheon. Total attendance for the event is expected to be over 1,500 Silicon Valley community members. This is a non-ticketed fundraising event; guests attend as an individual or sponsored guest. A donation appeal will be made during the event, requesting a donation of $150.00 or more to support the on-going programs and services of the YWCA of Silicon Valley. To attend this event, contact events@ywca-sv.org, or call (408) 295-4011 ext. 216.
The Annual YWCA Luncheon has earned its reputation as the most powerful non-profit event in the Silicon Valley. It also serves as the YWCA's largest annual fundraiser. Funds are used to support the organization's community programs and services that annually serve more than 18,000 women and families.