Dear Circle Members,

As we step into this new season, we are reminded of the beauty of friendship, service, and community that makes the Circle for Children so special. We have a full and exciting month ahead, and we are thrilled to share what’s happening.

First, our Fall General Meeting is just around the corner on Tuesday evening, October 7th at Park 82 Restaurant in the Cumberland area. We have rented the entire restaurant for the evening, and free parking is available right next to the venue. This annual gathering is also our big recruitment event, and it promises to be a fun evening for members and guests alike. Friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family are all encouraged to come and learn more about the Circle and our mission. Guests will also enjoy our ever-popular fashion show, featuring our very own members modeling beautiful looks from Range Boutique. Most importantly, this event is an opportunity to introduce our recruits to the work of our charity partner this year, City of Refuge. If you know someone interested in joining but unable to attend that evening, please reassure them that they are still welcome to join us this year. And for those who haven’t RSVP’d yet, it isn’t too late — we’d love to see you there!

In addition to our general meeting, we are delighted to share that there will be two opportunities this month to volunteer at City of Refuge. Serving together is one of the most meaningful parts of our Circle experience, and we hope many of you will take part. Please be sure to check out the details for these volunteer opportunities later in this newsletter and consider joining us in this important work.

We are also introducing a new feature in our monthly newsletters: the Member Spotlight. Each month, we’ll celebrate members who are traveling, marking a milestone, or doing something extraordinary. It’s a way to honor the special moments in our community and to remind us of the friendships that make the Circle so unique. This month, our spotlight shines on members who have been traveling together. Many of us love to travel, and after our August meeting with Kelly Butler, The Points Maven, it’s been especially fun to see how Circle friendships extend into adventures both near and far. The Circle is indeed a place where lifelong friendships are formed, and this spotlight is a beautiful reminder of that.

Finally, we are beginning a Bereavement Section so that we can walk alongside one another not only in times of joy but also in times of sorrow. When a member experiences the loss of a loved one, we want to be aware so we can surround them with love, prayers, and support. If you know of a Circle member who has lost a family member, please let us know so we can share it with the group and be present for them during their time of grief.

We are so grateful for each of you and for the way our Circle continues to shine through service, friendship, and care for one another. Together, we make a difference — in our community and in each other’s lives.

Carrying the light forward,

Susan Fulkerson & Mary Beth Wegener

Co-Presidents 2025–2026

2025-26

Membership Renewal

HOW DO I PAY MY DUES ONLINE?

If you would like to pay your dues online please follow the following steps:

• Click HERE to get started.

• Fill out the member information requested, select a 2025-2026 Membership Dues option, add any additional donations and then choose "Paypal Checkout".

• This will open a separate Paypal window. From there click "Pay with Debit or Credit Card". You may either log-in to checkout through your Paypal account OR you may checkout as a guest.

​Please email our Membership Team for more information or for the mailing address to pay by check. DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1, 2025!