GFWC-California Federation of
Women's Clubs Member
Major Projects
The many projects we do here at Diamond Bar Woman's Club share the common themes of community and giving back.
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Scholarships
Providing scholarships for local high school students has been a significant area of focus for the Diamond Woman’s Club since its inception in 1963. We are currently concentrating our efforts to student populations that are generally underrepresented in academic scholarship programs. Awards are given to students who entering community colleges and/or certificate programs. The number and amount of scholarship awards is dependent upon our fundraising success for the year.
Scholarship Committee members reach out to and work with staff at Diamond Bar High School and Diamond Ranch High School to assist students with scholarship applications. In April, the Scholarship Committee selects scholarship winners who are honored at a luncheon in May. Committee members attend high school award events to personally give students our Club award.
Education First: Read Across America
Chairperson Raphael H. Plunkett
Read Across America Week begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. The National Education Association (N.E.A.) aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. Events are organized across the nation by schools and organizations to promote the same. Diamond Bar Woman’s Club member, Raphael H. Plunkett, served as a volunteer reader for young scholars at Golden Springs Elementary School on March 2nd and 3rd. She read in the library during recess and class time, and again in the multi-purpose room during the evening “pajama party under the stars.” This was part of the Read Across America program.
Arts & Culture
We are pleased to bring Arts & Culture to the city of Diamond Bar.
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There is a free monthly open mic at the AQMD Building, 21865 Copley Drive, Room CC6, Diamond Bar, CA 91765; held on a selected Thursday every month, typically the fourth Thursday of the month. This event is hosted by Chairman Marriyan Hill. Doors open at 6:30, with performances beginning at 7pm. This open mic is free to the community and open to all artists of all ages. We have hosted singers, guitarists, pianists, poets, jewelers and photographers, just to name a few. I invite you to come and share your artistry with the community. You are also invited to come and support your community, seeing the artists as a member of the audience. Are you an artist that was not listed here? We invite you to come and showcase your artistry at the Diamond Bar Renaissance Open Mic. Please support this event by attending if you are available, inviting artists you know, and sharing the details of the event with your friends and neighbors. I am proud to announce this venue has been going strong for 2 Years! With hope of many more years to come.
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Marriyan Hill also facilitates journal workshops, poetry writing classes, poetry readings, keynote speeches and community festivals held at select venues throughout the city and in surrounding cities. These workshops and classes are available for adults and children. There is an annual free Juneteenth Community Festival, also held at the AQMD, that provides family fun for all in the community, with art contests, community leader awards, vendors and more. Please support these events by attending if you are available, inviting artists you know, and sharing the details of the event with your friends and neighbors.
We look forward to seeing you all in the community partaking in these free artistic and cultural events.
Domestic Violence
In our Club efforts to support survivors of Domestic Violence, our Club, with the help of local vendors annually provides, shoes, backpacks filled with school supplies, Easter Baskets, holiday meals, holiday gifts, Mother’s Day gifts and clothing to transition houses such as the House of Ruth and Crossroads for Women. We are proud to support the Domestic Violence Action Collation. Through this organization, the Diamond Bar Woman’s Club donates and supports CHIPS for Kids and supports DVAC’s work to raise awareness of and stop domestic violence.
Casino Night
The Diamond Bar Woman’s Club signature fund raiser, Casino Night, has grown to become an occasion looked forward to by many members of our community. This event supports our scholarship program and intertwines fund raising, volunteerism, branding, membership development, relationship building and social fun. All active members participate in making Casino Night a success by gathering donations from local businesses for drawings, silent auction and live a auction, creating table decorations, selling tickets, creating gifts baskets and taking care of the logistics for a successful event.
