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Cumberland Women Flex Their Muscles at Power of the Purse Event Featuring Roy Williams by JANICE BURTON Over the past 60 years, the role of women in our society has changed dramatically. Many women have traded in their ironing boards for seats in the board room. With that shift, women have taken on a new role in the global community. According to an article in Forbes, women now control more than half of the private wealth in the U.S. and make 80 percent of all purchases. Boston College's Center on Wealth and Philanthropy has found that women will inherit 70 percent of the $41 trillion in intergenerational wealth transfer expected over the next 40 years. In addition to controlling wealth and consumer activity, women tend to donate more of their wealth than men do. A Barclay's Wealth study titled Tomorrow's Philanthropist, released in July 2009, showed that women in the U.S. give an average of 3.5 percent of their wealth to charity, while men give an average of 1.8 percent. But before you get excited and start thinking these women have the money to give away, it's important to note that who is giving is also changing. Private foundations and public charities dedicated to fundraising by and for women and girls have grown at a faster rate than giving by the overall foundation community. A report conducted by the Foundation Center and Women's Funding Network found that from 2004- 2006, giving by women's funds grew 24 percent. The study found that charitable giving by women, directly or through women's funds, focuses on improving the quality of life and opportunity for girls and women. It also suggests a growing interest in philanthropic models that allow donors to leverage and pool their charitable dollars in order to achieve maximum impact. COMMUNITY NEWS a STAFF REPORT County Climbs to 8th in N.C. Domestic Tourism Expenditures COMMUNITY NEWS According to fi gures released by the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development this week, Cumberland County moved from 9th to 8th place out of 100 counties in domestic tourism impact during calendar year 2010. Travel to Cumberland County generated $417.67 million in expenditures — a 10.5% increase from 2009. This represents the 11th highest rate of increase of all North Carolina counties. Tourism expenditures in Cumberland County generated state and local tax revenues of $33.56 million, which represents a $104.54 tax saving to each county resident. This is a 12.5% increase from 2009. Additionally Cumberland County's tourism industry employs 4,130 people with a payroll of $77.91 million. "These numbers demonstrate that travel to Cumberland County continues to be a meaningful economic generator," says John Meroski, Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) president and CEO. "I'm pleased the FACVB has a hand in maximizing our visitation numbers which positively impacts many segments of the county." In terms of visitor spending, the Top 10 counties are Mecklenburg, Wake, Guilford, Dare, Buncombe, Forsyth, Durham, Cumberland, New Hanover and Brunswick. 8 UCW AUGUST 24-30, 2011 The statistics are from the "Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties." The study was prepared for the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development by the United States Travel Association. Museum of the Cape Fear seeks volunteers No longer under the threat of closure, the Museum of the Cape Fear is expanding its volunteer operations. On Aug. 31, at 3:30 p.m., the museum will sponsor a volunteer orientation, to be followed by a meet and greet with staff and board members. Opportunities abound with work needed in the museum, the 1897 Poe House and Arsenal Park. Give tours, greet visitors, conduct outreach programs using one of the traveling trunks, or just help answer the phone. Do you enjoy yard work? The nearly seven-acres of ground needs the love and attention of someone who loves working outside. Maybe you have a love of history. Perhaps you feel the need to give back to your community. Maybe you need a change in routine, or you need to keep busy. Think about attending the orientation day on August 31. You will learn all you need to know about being a museum volunteer. No commitment will be required. It's a good way to discover if this is the place for you. For questions or information, contact Leisa Greathouse at 910-486-1330, or by email at leisa. greathouse@ncdcr.gov. FTCC elects new board offi cers, members Fayetteville Technical Community College announced new offi cers and a new board member at the August 15, Board of Trustees meeting held in the boardroom of the Tony Rand Student Center at the Fayetteville campus. The Honorable Rick Glazier conducted the Swearing-in Ceremony for board members. William S. Wellons, Jr. was elected to serve as chairman of the Board of Trustees. Wellons was appointed to a four-year term by the governor and has served on the FTCC Board of Trustees for the past eight years. Dr. Dallas M. Freeman was elected as Vice Chairman. Freeman, a retired educator, has served on the FTCC Board of Trustees for the past three years. Sheryl Lewis was elected to serve as Secretary. Lewis, also a retired educator, has served on the Board for the past four years. Board Member Reappointment — Mr. Ronald C. Crosby, Jr., was reappointed to a four-year term by the Cumberland County Board of Education. New Board Member — Dr. Breeden Blackwell, a new FTCC board member, was appointed to a four-year term by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM That idea has been fi rmly embraced in Cumberland County by the women who make up the Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County. Operating as a contibuting agency of the Cumberland Community Foundation, the organization seeks to: • Empower women givers of all ages and backgrounds. • Educate donors on women's issues in our community. • Impact substantial, positive change for women and children throughout Cumberland County by pooling fi nancial resources. The circle is "committed to educating its members on pressing social issues affecting women and children in Cumberland County." This is how it works: Each member of the circle contributes a $550 annual gift; $400 is immediately placed in the grant-making fund; $100 is placed in the endowment; and $50 is added to the program and operating expense fund. To ensure the continuity of the circle, members are asked to pledge an annual commitment of $550 for three years. Additionally, the circle also hosts some fundraising events. On Thursday, Sept. 8, the circle will host a Power of the Purse Luncheon featuring University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Head Basketball Coach Roy Williams. Tickets to the event, which will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Snyder Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall are $75. To reserve a seat for the luncheon, please send a check to WGCCC, P. O. Box 2345, Fayetteville, N.C. 28302, payable to the Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County. Reservations will be accepted through Aug. 31 or until sold out. For questions about reservations, please call 910-818-3840.