NAWN’S ANNUALFASHION SHOWProudly Presents

Saturday, November 10, 201211:30am-3:00pm

Winding Hollow Country ClubNew Albany, Ohio

Benefiting the YWCA Family Center

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to NAWN's 13th Annual Charity Fashion Show! Whether you have attended previous years or this is your first time as our guest, I am certain you will find today an enjoyable and inspirational experience. We have fantastic food, fashions, and fun for you, all in the name of a very worthy cause!

NAWN exists to provide a network for all women who live, work, or have an interest in New Albany and works to enrich and foster a united community through social, charitable and community outreach opportunities. We are in our 14th year of working to support the New Albany community and surrounding areas, and have raised over $750,000 for a variety of charitable causes. Every year, the committee working tirelessly on the show falls head over heels in love with the beneficiary, and this year has been no different. You will adore the wonderful work done by the YWCA Family Center as much as we do. I am certain of this.

The YWCA Family Center provides emergency and critical services to stabilize homeless families in central Ohio. A national model, more than 70 percent of their families find housing within 25 days of entering the program. To assist families with rapid rehousing, they offer a breadth of services under one roof, including childcare so that parents can spend their days searching for jobs and housing knowing their children are in award-winning childcare programs. Proceeds from the Fashion Show will establish the New Albany Women's Network Fund for Young Mothers to provide essential items for the children of homeless mothers who enter the Family Center.

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On behalf of NAWN, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to this year's Fashion Show Chairs- Keara Bingman, Brenda Khoury and Lynn Howell. These ladies have given endless hours over months and months so that we may all enjoy this lovely afternoon. As you can imagine, they could not have done the work alone, and the committee members deserve recognition for their efforts as well.

Additionally thanks are due to our wonderful sponsors! Many thanks to Lori Benseler, Senior Executive Director with Thirty-One, ETCETERA, Executive Wardrobe Consultant, Colleen M. McNutt and RG Barry. Today is also made even more special by both Lauryn Byrdy Photography and Discover Allure Skin Centre. Of course we would not be able to even have a show without all of the wonderful donors of clothing. Many thanks and much love!

Today's event is filled with delicious food, a fabulous silent auction, fun raffles and of course a show brimming with all of the latest and greatest runway fashions. We hope that you will enjoy these amenities while recognizing the spirit of the day: to support those in need of services at the YWCA Family Center.

Enjoy the afternoon and thank you for celebrating NAWN's 13th Annual Charity Fashion Show.

Fondly,

Christy ArenschieldPresidentNew Albany Women's Network

SILENT AUCTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

You must be at least 21 years of age to participate in bidding.Silent auction bid sheets are attached or displayed near the item

with corresponding item identification.To enter a bid, each bidder is to print his/her assigned number and

bid amount on the bid sheet.Opening bids must equal or exceed the minimum bid amount

shown on the bid sheet. Bids must be made in $5 increments.No bid entries shall be erased or altered. Any such alteration will

void the bid.Under no circumstances may the bid sheet be removed from the

item.The bidding for all silent auction items will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Bidding for silent auction items will end at 2:30 p.m., after which time, winners will be announced.In fairness to those seated throughout the Modeling/Fashion

Show, silent auction bidding will be suspended during the show.The bid sheets will be marked final bidder and bid amount.If there is active bidding taking place on an item at the close of the

auction, each bidder will immediately submit a final written bid. The highest bidder will win the item.Checkout begins immediately after the close of the auction.All sales are final. There will be no refunds on items by the donors

or NAWN. By his/her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability or

personal injury against NAWN, the YWCA Family Center, or the donor.Forms of payment include cash, VISA, Mastercard, Discover

Card, or check made payable to NAWN. All items must be claimed by the close of the event unless other arrangements have been made. Your paid receipt will serve as proof of purchase.

THE NEW ALBANY WOMEN’S NETWORK

The New Albany Women’s Network (NAWN) was established in 1998 in an effort to bring women together throughout New Albany. The founding members created the network to share information and resources, build friendships, and help create a strong, inter- connected community. Since its inception, NAWN has grown from its founding group of seven members to over 300 women, working together toward a similar goal: Creating a Strong Community. NAWN is proud to be entering its fourteenth year as an organization and the thirteenth year hosting our Charity Fashion Show. The initial concept has changed since its creation in 1999, moving from a Preview Luncheon for our Rummage Sale, to one featuring the latest spring fashions from local retailers. The Fashion Show has raised over $100,000 in support of our past beneficiaries: Lives of Discovery Lecture Series, The Hope Fund of Hope’s Boutique, CASA of Franklin County (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), Huckleberry House, CABF, The Neighborhood Nest of Columbus, Directions for Youth and Families and Amethyst, Inc. This year we are pleased to support the YWCA Family Center. Thank you for joining us today as we celebrate NAWN’s goal of Creating a Strong Community. We hope you enjoy today’s event.

FASHION SHOW VENDORS

High Street Denimwww.highstreetdenim.com

Tailfeatherswww.facebook.com/tailfeathersboutique

The James Storewww.thejamesstore.com

THREAD on Grandviewwww.threadongrandview.com

Leálwww.lealboutique.com

The Bucklewww.buckle.com

PINKwww.victoriassecret.com/PINK

Coldwater Creekwww.coldwatercreek.com

Cachéwww.cache.com

ETCETERAwww.etcetera.com

OUR BENEFICIARY

The YWCA Family Center

Funds raised at the 2012 NAWN Fashion Show will support the creation of the NAWN Fund for Young Mothers at the YWCA Family Center. The YWCA Family Center provides emergency shelter and critical services to stabilize homeless families in central Ohio. A national model, more than 70% of the families served find housing within 20 days of entering the program. Each family is assigned a family advocate who assists with housing, job counseling, and services for children.

The NAWN Fund for Young Mothers will allow the Family Center staff to provide material assistance to young mothers who often arrive without any of the items they need to care for their babies and young children such as clothing, formula, or bottles. Community groups generously provide diapers and other items, but sometimes the Family Center does not have the specific size or item needed. Through the NAWN Fund for Young Mothers, the Family Center staff will have the necessary resources to provide for those most in need.

In 2011, the YWCA Family Center served 914 families and 1,763 children. 50% of the children were below the age of 5. 78% of the adults were female. The average annual income of the families was just $6,144. The most compelling statistic? 95% of the families served by the Family Center do not require services again.

Thank you for generously supporting this life-changing organization! For more information about the YWCA Family Center, visit www.ywcacolumbus.org.

HOW CAN I HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Your generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of women and children in central Ohio. NAWN is providing several opportunities today for you to help empower these families to achieve promising futures. In addition to attending and supporting the Charity Fashion Show today, here are two more ways you can make a difference:

When you purchase your silent auction items from the show today your checkout form provides an opportunity to add a monetary donation. This donation is tax deductible.

Visit ywcacolumbus.org to volunteer, host a meal or make a material donation – see the most needed items listed on their website.

Thank you for your support!

TODAY'S SCHEDULE 11:30 a.m. Silent Auction Open for Bidding Raffle Ticket Sales Begin

12:15 p.m. Welcome by Keara Bingman, Fashion Show Co-Chair Lunch Served

1:00 p.m. Fashion Show Begins Guest Speaker from The YWCA Family Center Silent Auction Bidding will be suspended temporarily during modeling.

Raffle winners announced periodically during show.

2:30 p.m. Silent Auction Bidding Ends

3:00 p.m. Conclusion

RAFFLE

Beginning at 11:30a.m., NAWN members will be selling raffle tickets for a number of fabulous prizes. Tickets are 2 for $20 and there will be only 400 total raffle tickets sold. Winners of theraffle items will be drawn and announced intermittently duringthe Fashion Show. All winners must be present to win.

Raffle Items

Tiffany & Co. Signature Tote$700 value

Taste of New Albany Gift Card Basket$225 value

Discover Allure Skin Centre Facial Package$165 value

Kindle Fire donated by Dr. James Hutta$160 value

The New Albany Women’s Network would like to thank the following people for devoting their time, resources, and talent in

making today’s event so successful.

FASHION SHOW CHAIRS Keara Bingman, Brenda Khoury and Lynn Howell

COMMITTEE MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS

Christy Arenschield Kate Ault-Kinkead

Heather Buchanan Michelle Burckard

Lisa Carson Linz Clark

Molly Cooper Stephanie Demers

Jennifer Glover Bonnie Green

Ashley Halon Cheri Lehmann Jaime Lemon Debra Lowery Michel Pankow Ann Snider Laura Whitaker

HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

Morgan Chudik Paige Kovach

Liza Nunner Annie Shrawn

Rachael Sparks Mariella Waxman

MODELS

Julie Arguelles Ashley Bersani

Shelley Cervantes Brigitte Christmon

Raushanah Clarke Jen Denny

Erin Flax Lynn Imlay

Ayesha Josey Michele Joubert

Jill King Carrie Nosko

Tracy Samanich Janie Sammons

Kelley Schubert Danielle Smith

Kim Waugh Heather Woodruff

A SPECIAL THANK YOU, cont.

Lauryn Byrdy Photography for capturing the moments of this year’s show. laurynbyrdy.com

Thirty-One Gifts Corporate Office, for their generous donation of the beautiful gift bag, the All-In-One Organizer, you'll be taking home today!

Discover Allure Skin Centre, owner Keara Bingman, sponsor of the Welcome Beverage. discoverallurespa.com

Michael Paz for graciously donating his time and talent of graphic design for all the digital and printed marketing elements for this year's fashion show. Visit him at projectalohahawaii.com

Tess Kaufman, owner of Cakes by Tess for providing the beautiful and delicious cake we enjoyed for dessert. cakesbytess.com

Mike Mullins, DJ Service maineventdjservice.com

Connie Leal for serving as the Fashion Show Emcee.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The New Albany Women’s Network would like to extend a special thank you to the following sponsors and supporters, each of whom contributed to make today’s event so successful.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU, cont.

Colleen McNutt, from New Albany, is an Executive Wardrobe Consultant for ETCETERA, an everyday elegance for women of substance and style. This New York based clothing line, is available exclusively via appointment-only trunk shows. Please visit www.etcetera.com to see the newest in fashion for Fall/Holiday 2012!

rgbarry.com