I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for our “busy season” ahead. This month, I want to focus on our recent survey results and how we’re acting on your feedback. Your voices are essential to helping us grow and improve as a club.

Survey Highlights

We’re thrilled that 91% of members are “satisfied” or “extremely satisfied” with CWC. Members especially value the friendships, clubs and events, philanthropy, and our diversity.

One member summed it up beautifully:

“What I appreciate most about the Carolina Women’s Club is the incredible sense of community and connection. It’s a space where women from all walks of life come together to support, uplift, and inspire one another. Whether we’re sharing laughs over a game, working together on a service project, or simply enjoying each other’s company, I always leave feeling enriched, empowered, and proud to be part of such a dynamic and caring group.”

What We’re Improving Based on Your Survey Feedback:

CLUBS

• Travel: You asked for overnight trips, so we created a dedicated Travel Club. A December trip to Washington, D.C. is planned! The team is working hard on planning some exciting trips. More to come….
• Culinary: Back from “pause” with new leadership and exciting events.
• Ladies Night: Added fun evening activities beyond dinners, while keeping “Girls Night Out” for those who love dinners at different restaurants.
• Art/History/Culture: (formerly “Spur of the Moment 2024-2025”) aims to continue similar events to those that members enjoyed last year. 
• Simply Social: Due to high demand, we’re adding a second monthly event! 
• Bunco: Based on May 2024 feedback about difficulty getting into Evening Bunco, Daytime Bunco was launched, and both day and evening sessions now receive top marks.
• Mexican Train: Added last year and already a big hit.
• Spur of the Moment: a "re-imagined" “Spur of the Moment” club, intended for impromptu activites suggested by CWC members such as hikes, coffee chats or movies. Launch date with details is 15-September.

PHILANTHROPY

• More frequent Lift Up Carolinas (formerly the Assistance League), Bright Blessings, and Dress for Success events this year to increase volunteer opportunities.

SOCIAL EVENTS

• More engaging speakers—our February 2025 speaker received rave reviews.
• Icebreakers and table games introduced in February will continue, starting with our September event.

NEW MEMBER EXPERIENCE

• New Member Events remain popular and will continue.

PHILATHROPY KICKOFF

Our season begins with a Promising Pages book drive through September 7th. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause!  Everyone is always welcome to join in a monthly Philanthropy gathering with special projects and speakers.  The first meeting is Thursday, September 11^th (see CWC calendar for details).

Warmly,
Laurey