Women’s Fund Luncheon Will Feature Janet Planet

There’s a waiting list for those planning to attend the 9th Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon in Fond du Lac who haven’t registered yet. The event itself will be held at the Holiday Inn on Tuesday, April 16th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rae Nell Halbur is the president of the Women’s Fund in Fond du Lac. She says each paper purse purchased during the lunch will have special surprises inside. The will also present the women of achievement award. This year’s winners include Dawn Colwin and her late mother Dorothy Klumpyan. They will join past winners that include Shelly Stayer, Judy Goldsmith, Barbara Lent, Ginny Gilmore, the Sisters of St. Agnes and others. The featured speaker for the event is singer Janet Planet. Tickets are $40 each. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Fund, which is an endowment fund that promotes positive chance in women and girls in the Fond du Lac area. To be placed on the waiting list call the Fond du Lac Area Foundation at 921-2215.