{"id":12675,"date":"2016-03-09T16:55:32","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T21:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=12675"},"modified":"2016-03-28T11:49:11","modified_gmt":"2016-03-28T16:49:11","slug":"united-ways-nycread-fundraiser-power-of-the-purse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/09\/united-ways-nycread-fundraiser-power-of-the-purse\/","title":{"rendered":"United Way&#8217;s ReadNYC Fundraiser, Power of the Purse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_12680\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chloe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12680\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12680\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chloe-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Power of the Purse, Chloe\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chloe-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chloe-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chloe.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Power of the Purse, Chloe<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 10<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Women\u2019s Leadership Council Luncheon today benefited The United Way\u2019s ReadNYC. The luncheon focused on the <i>Power of Women to Make a Difference. The Read NYC helps students reach grade level performance by the completion of third grade.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Several successful business women were recognized\u00a0 at the luncheon. They included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monique L. Nelson, Chair &amp; CEO of UniWorld Group<\/li>\n<li>Laurie M. Tisch, President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund<\/li>\n<li>Martine Reardon, Chief Marketing Officer of Macy\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Jennifer Warren, Managing Director and Head, U.S. Region at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12685\" style=\"width: 188px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Unknown.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12685\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Unknown.jpeg\" alt=\"Domaine Laurent-Pierre\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Unknown.jpeg 178w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Unknown-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Champagne Laurent-Perrier<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sheena Wright, President and CEO of United Way of New York City (UWNYC) also\u00a0attended the luncheon.<i>\u00a0<\/i>The renowned French winery, Champagne Laurent-Perrier sponsored the 10th Anniversary Toast and luncheon.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The Power of the Purse Auction<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The United Way\u2019s ReadNYC is also benefitting from an unusual auction featuring items including luxurious handbags, travel and more. Wine lovers and enthusiasts\u00a0 have the opportunity of bidding for handbag and\u00a0a special trip to Tours-sur-Marne in France where they will receive a VIP tour and champagne tasting at \u00a0Champagne Laurent-Perrier.<\/p>\n<p>The auction takes place over several days. Anyone interested in helping ReadNYC can participate in the handbag auction by bidding or just submitting a pledge. ReadNYC will receive 100% of the auction proceeds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12679\" style=\"width: 206px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3816Michael-Kors.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12679\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12679\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3816Michael-Kors-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Kors\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3816Michael-Kors-196x300.jpg 196w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3816Michael-Kors.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Kors<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The handbags for the auction include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Max Mara Whitney Handbag &#8211;\u00a0designed by Renzo Piano and Coat Package<\/li>\n<li>Chloe purse and tickets to France with tour to Champagne Laurent-Perrier<\/li>\n<li>Parisian Chic by Givenchy<\/li>\n<li>Michael Kors tote and SoHo Soiree!<\/li>\n<li>Bamboo Gucci purse\u00a0includes a trip to Europe and a VIP wine tastings at Champagne-Laurent Perrier<\/li>\n<li>A Glamorous Gucci<\/li>\n<li>NY Giants Tote\u00a0includes to ticket in the owner&#8217;s box<\/li>\n<li>Petite Python evening bag<\/li>\n<li>Exotic Python Tote<\/li>\n<li>Gold and Sapphire evening bag by Dennis Basso<\/li>\n<li>Two vibrant MODEL M bags from Verdi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those not be interested in high-end handbags should consider the opportunity to make a pledge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12677\" style=\"width: 298px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3816Givenchy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12677\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12677\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3816Givenchy.jpg\" alt=\"Givenchy\" width=\"288\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Givenchy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Pledge to Donate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Those\u00a0not interested in participating in the\u00a0unique\u00a0handbag auction are provided with the opportunity to help ReadNYC by pledging for one of six items.<\/p>\n<p>1. A pledge of $250 \u00a0will provide two families with the resources to become financially empowered.<br \/>\n2. A $500 pledge will five 25 chidlren and families the books and tools to foster and grow\u00a0 a love of reading together.<br \/>\n3. A pledge of $1,000 supplies 500 meals to students.<br \/>\n4. A $2,5000 pledge provides an educator with tools to improve the quality of their instruction.<br \/>\n5. A $5,000 pledge will allow six students\u00a0 to benefit from after school tutoring.<br \/>\n6. The $10,000 pledge provides a seven week intensive literacy program for four students.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone interested in the auction for handbags or making a pledge to help the students of New York City through ReadNYC can participate <a href=\"http:\/\/wlc10.auction-bid.org\/micro2.php\">online.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reading is an essential part of a fulfilling life. Are you able to help young children in New York City?<\/p>\n<p>Cheers,<br \/>\nKathy<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"owbutton\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onlywire.com\/button\" title=\"United Way's ReadNYC Fundraiser, Power of the Purse\" url=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=12675\"><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 10th Annual Women\u2019s Leadership Council Luncheon today benefited The United Way\u2019s ReadNYC. 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