Her Mind magazine and Blossoms of Hope are excited to announce the 2018 7th Annual Power of the Purse event, Monday, June 11, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz. Admission is $10 and tickets may be ordered online. Again, this year there will be a special VIP opportunity that includes getting an early start on shopping from 3:30–4:30 p.m., free raffle tickets and premiere parking. VIP tickets may be purchased online for $45. This is a fun and bargain-filled evening and we hope you will join us. Last year was a record-breaking year both in attendance and support, with more than 2,000 purses collected and more than $18,000 donated to the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center. We are planning to continue to set the bar high for 2018 and already are looking forward to other special opportunities including a VIP ticket option, Maggiano’s Little Italy as our food vendor, more than 75 superb silent auction baskets with select purses and much, much more. More than 2,000 gently used and vintage purses will be available for cash and carry. Many amazing new purses will also be available at remarkably low prices and unbelievable designer handbags will once again be available for purchase. In addition, purses and bags — including some designer purses — will be filled with great items such as spa packages, wine, home decorator designs, hotel overnight stays, restaurant and other gift certificates and more will be up for bid in our Silent Auction. Wine tasting will be provided by Iron Bridge Wine Company. The fabulous Brenda von Rautenkranz will be returning as our emcee to add a unique layer of fun and excitement to the event. Brenda is the owner of Fit for Life, host of the Fit to be Fabulous video series and is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist at the vR Equine Growth and Learning Center. But most of all, Brenda is full of life and is a hit at any party — especially the Power of the Purse. Power of the Purse Announces the 2018 SPONSORS:This is the seventh year that The Iron Bridge Wine Co. is providing the wines and the event is once again being held at the fabulous Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz. Pam Long Photography is returning as the official photographer, while the The Wendy Slaughter Team at Next Step Reality will be providing shopping bags. Carol Weil with The Decorating Therapist and Dana O’Sullivan with DellaBlooms are back to design the venue. Our Cherrybration Platinum sponsor again this year is Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home. The Power of the Purse Silver sponsors are Maggiano’s Little Italy, Corporate Office Properties Trust and Seasons 52. Additional event sponsors are The Business Monthly and Time Savers Advantage. Cherrybration Platinum Sponsor
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Support a Great Cause
Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Blossoms of Hope in support of the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital.
Things you can still do to help…
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DONATE those purses you’re not using. See our drop-off locations. Also note, we have a new facility at 7170 Riverwood Drive, Suite B in Columbia.
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INVITE all your friends, family and business associates.
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DONATE a new or designer purse
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DONATE gift items or gift certificates for the Silent Auction. Please fill out the Silent Auction Form.
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INVITE a celebrity or business to make a purse donation.
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VOLUNTEER to help before or during the event — it takes a village.
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SPONSOR – Become a sponsor with a cash donation and receive sponsorship recognition as well as providing financial assistance to Blossoms of Hope and the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center.
If you have a questions about the 2018 Power of the Purse event, contact Becky Mangus at 443-745-6212 or [email protected].
If you have gift items or gift certificates for the Silent Auction, contact Vera Simmons at [email protected]
Join us on Monday, June 10, 2019
$45
VIP Muffins & Mimosa
8:30am – 10:00am
$25
Early Access
3:30pm – 4:30pm
$10
General Admission
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Her Mind magazine and Blossoms of Hope are excited to announce the 2019 8th Annual Power of the Purse event, Monday, June 10th at the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz. We will be offering three different options for admission. This year we’ve added a new time slot and are offering VIP “Muffins & Mimosas” from 8:30 AM - 10 AM. You will have the opportunity to beat the crowds and have first choice of all of our beautiful purses. Our raffle baskets will be available for bids and we are also offering an option of “Buy it Now” on our high end auction items (Limit: 1 per person). Additionally, you will receive premier parking and free raffle tickets. All purchasers of VIP tickets may also return for the evening (provided space is available). VIP tickets are $45. Our second time slot will be “Early Access” from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. This option will provide you with an early start on shopping, premier parking, and free raffle tickets. Early Access tickets are $25. General Admission is 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM for $10. We will be adding new purses at each of the time slots as well. All tickets can be purchased online.
This is a fun and bargain-filled event and we hope you will join us. Each year we have continued to grow in terms of attendance, support, and donations and we expect 2019 to be no exception. We will have more than 2,000 gently used and vintage purses available for cash and carry. We will also have many amazing new purses at remarkably low prices and unbelievable designer handbags will once again be available for purchase. In addition, purses and bags – including some designer purses – filled with great items such as spa packages, jewelry, wine, home décor designs, hotel overnight stays, restaurant and other gift certificates will be up for bid in our Silent Auction.
The fabulous Brenda von Rautenkranz will be returning as our emcee to add a unique layer of fun and excitement to the event. Brenda is the owner of Fit for Life, host of the Fit to be Fabulous video series and is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist at the vR Equine Growth and Learning Center. But most of all, Brenda is full of life and is a hit at any party – especially the Power of the Purse.
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Blossoms of Hope in support of the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital, The Gilchrist Hospice Center, Univerity of MD Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and other local charities.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Susie Davis at 443-463-1703 or [email protected].
HOW YOU CAN HELP
INVITE PEOPLE
Invite all your friends, family and business associates.
VOLUNTEER
It takes a village! Volunteer to help before or during the event.
2019 POWER OF THE PURSE SPONSORS
This is the eighth year that The Iron Bridge Wine Co. is providing the wines and the event is once again being held at the fabulous Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz. Pam Long Photography is returning as the official photographer, while the The Wendy Slaughter Team at Next Step Reality will be providing shopping bags. Carol Weil with The Decorating Therapist and Dana O’Sullivan with DellaBlooms are back to design the venue. A special thank you to Corporate Office Properties Trust and Greenbaum / St. Johns Properties Inc for providing space prior to the event for our staging and prep work!
Our Cherrybration Platinum sponsor again this year is Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home. Additional Power of the Purse sponsors are Maggiano’s Little Italy, Seasons 52, Lakeside Title, Long & Foster (Hickory Ridge Rd.), Indelli•belle, Right at Home, Time Saver Advantage, Planning Solutions Group, Academy Ford, Dynanet Corporation,Together Couples Counseling, Greenhouse Wellness, State Farm agents- Mary Crow & Debbie Murphy, Southern Trust Mortgage and Chris Pistorio.