By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Ten Squared Women of Guthrie County held its fourth quarterly meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at St. Thomas More Center in Panora. After hearing presentations from potential recipients, a lump sum of $14,600 was presented to Friends of the Guthrie Center Library. This consists of member donations and several employer matches.
The Friends of the Guthrie Center Library, along with Library Director Jerri Hawkins, expressed their gratitude, saying, “A heartfelt thank you to Ten Squared Women for their generous donation. We are excited to use these funds to purchase new furnishings for the children’s area, making it a more inviting space for young readers. Our goal is to create a children’s area that is inclusive and accessible for all, including those with mobility and sensory challenges.”
The Ten Squared Women group has donated $372,350 since its inception in 2017. The group meets quarterly the fourth Tuesday in February, May, August and November, with dates and locations subject to change. Members hear from three nominated organizations, drawn from member-nominated organizations at random, and vote on the winning cause that night. The 2025 meeting dates are Feb. 25, May 27, Aug. 26, and Nov. 18. The Feb. 25 meeting will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guthrie Center.
The group currently has 145 members and is continuously looking for new members who are excited about helping their communities and Guthrie County. To learn more, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/10squaredwomengc, or email 10squaredgc@gmail.com.
Mary Leighty (board member), Kristen Crouthamel (10 Squared Women representative), Leora Laughery (board member), Melia Van Meter (board member), Vicki Crannell (board member and 10 Squared nominator), Becky Carico (board member) and Jerri Hawkins (Library Director).