AHeroic Womanhood
206 26th St.
Opelika, AL 36801
334-749-9981
Pictured at Right:
Clara's Circle Class of 2010
| Membership | • | History | • | Photos | • | Inaugural Class & Event Program |
Clara Barton, Founder
American Red Cross
Clara's Circle is designed to engage active and visionary women in the services and the mission of the American Red Cross. New members are accepted throughout the year.
Won't you invite a remarkable woman you know to join our group? Clara's Circle members are encouraged to invite their friends and family to participate.
When we come together,
we become a part of something bigger than us all.
Basic dues for Clara's Circle is just $1 for each year the Red Cross has been serving Lee County. In 2011 dues will be $94.
2011 Events
Tuesday, February 22
4-6 pm
American Red Cross
206 26th St., Opelika, AL
Siplada Jewelry Party for
Clara's Circle Members
Proceeds benefit our local Red Cross
Special discounts for Clara's Circle
Bring your friends!
Thursday, March 10
Red Cross After Hours at
The Blue Shoe, Auburn
6 p.m. - until
University Drive across from the Wynnsong movie theater.
Come for food, drinks and special deals for Clara's Circle members.
This is a private event free to Clara's Circle members and a guest.
Come get the newest looks before spring break and try "T-Tini's", refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Clara Circle - Turning Compassion into Action |
What can one woman do? You see the news reports every day of unemployment, crime, strife, disaster, disease and destruction. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. You want to help, but may find yourself thinking "What can one woman do?" Clara Barton felt that way too, hundreds of years ago when women had no power, means or stature. Through her compassion, resilience, ingenuity and sheer determination she was successful in bringing the humanitarian principles of the Red Cross movement to the United States and founding the American Red Cross in 1881. C lara Barton knew one little secret that made her successful and it holds true today: When women band together, they are unstoppable. That's what Clara's Circle is all about, pooling the talents and resources of compassionate, determined women to get the work of the Red Cross done. Families rely on the Red Cross every day. Whether they have lost their homes to a fire or tornado, are sending their loved ones off with our military, need to learn critical skills such as CPR and first aid or they need life-saving blood, they need the services of the Red Cross and it is up to us to make sure we have the resources to provide them.
The 2011 Class of Clara's Circle was installed on January 25, 2011 during an afternoon reception held at The Opelika Cultural Center (formerly The Brown School) located at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika. Dues to enter Clara's Circle are just $1 for each year the Red Cross has been active in Lee County ($94 for 2011). To nominate a lady for Clara's Circle or for more information, contact Brent Percival, Development Officer, at 334-749-9981. |
2011 Clara's Circle Chairwoman
Nancy Carlton Bendinger
2011 Annual Membership Reception
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at
The Opelika Cultural Center (formerly The Brown School)
1103 Glenn St., Opelika, AL 36801
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Official 2011 class photo was taken by FlipFlopFoto
Attire is business or business casual in red
Click Here To View the Online Invitation
It's not too late to join! Members can enroll year round. Events are planned for February and March!
Membership Levels:
Lifetime Member: $5,000
Clara Barton Society Member: $1,000
Founding Member: $500
Clara's Circle: $94
Membership dues can be billed in installments. All major credit cards are accepted. Planned gifts, stock gifts and gifts of in-kind goods and services also qualify ladies for membership in Clara's Circle.