To fill a room with 1,250 women, we recruit table captains.  Table captains commit to filling a table of ten.  Each of the guests agrees to a minimum $100 pledge to the YWCA.  Through these individual efforts, combined with sponsorship dollars, we hope to raise more than $140,000 over one lunch hour! Please become a table captain at this year's event.  We promise you and your nine guests a memorable program and a rewarding experience.  At the conclusion of the luncheon, your guests will be asked to make a pledge of at least $100 to the YWCA.  Contributions may be paid by check, credit card, or quarterly billings.  If you would like to join the ranks of the Circle of Women table captains, please register online or contact Shannon Tervo at 257-1436. Once you're on board, you'll receive a letter of confirmation in the mail.  In the first week of January, you will be sent a Circle of Women 2010 table captain's packet, complete with invitations for you to personalize and detailed instructions.

What is the Circle of Women?
The Circle of Women is an opportunity to gather your friends for a luncheon to hear about how the YWCA helps our community, network and become a philanthropist.  It is an inspiring and fun event. At the end of the luncheon guests are asked to make a pledge of at least $100 to the YWCA Madison.

When is the Circle of Women?
February 18, 2010 - Registration begins at 11:30 am and the program begins promptly at noon.

Where is the Circle of Women?
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.

How do I recruit my friends to come to the luncheon?
In early January, you will receive a packet of information with detailed instructions on the process.  This packet will include invitations you can personalize and send to your friends and ideas or recruiting other guests.

Can I host a "virtual" table?
Yes.  If you are unable to attend, you can recruit your friends to make contributions to the YWCA.

How much of my pledge goes to the YWCA Programs?
Thanks to corporate sponsorship, every dollar pledge at the program will go to directly to programming.

What if I am having trouble filling my table with 10 guests?
The YWCA staff and Circle of Women Committee will work with you to help fill a table.

Materials for Table Captains

Guest Lists Forms