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The vision is much more…we want to eventually establish an academy for girls where they are safe to learn and experience their dreams of higher education. The model has already been established with what Oprah is doing in Africa. She has paved the way for others to follow. By establishing a similar infrastructure right here in Washington State we hope to encourage others in the United States to follow the lead and begin building for the future of America. O Wines is only the start…we intend to host charitable auctions, fund raisers, and events geared toward community involvement for the scholarship funds. |
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O Wines Partners with the SMILE Program at Oregon State University |
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On July 1, 2009, Kathy and Stacy signed a contract with Oregon State University’s SMILE (Science and Math Integrated Learning Experience) program to fund 5 scholarships for the next 5 years! 25 young college bound students will get the “Opportunity” for financial assistance toward their college endeavors. The SMILE program functions as a "pipeline", taking students from 4th to 12th grade and ultimately into post-secondary education through mentorship! |
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The SMILE Program conducts a year-round schedule of activities designed to provide hands-on science experience, strengthen students' knowledge, and raise students' academic and career aspirations. OSU resource faculty and The SMILE Program professional staff provide scientific and pedagogic expertise, access to equipment, mentoring, computer networking, teacher training, and administrative support; the schools provide energetic students and dedicated teachers. It’s truly an honor to begin this long and fruitful partnership with OSU and the SMILE program! Welcome aboard the learning train with O wines! For more information about this program please check out their website: http://smile.oregonstate.edu/aboutUs_index.htm As we meet the new students we will be providing updates on our home page… |
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O Wines Partners with Celebrated Chefs! |
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On October 27th, 2009, Kathy met with Jenny Kincaid of celebrated chefs to engage in yet another opportunity to raise funds for O Wines scholarships! Celebrated Chefs is a unique program that raises money for non-profit organizations through the support of local restaurants. |
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When supporters dine at any of the Celebrated Chefs designated restaurants, 5% of the bill is automatically donated to our O Wines scholarship fund! Enrollment is FREE to and participants can enroll any of their existing Visa, MasterCard or AMEX cards – you must use these cards at the participating restaurants – it’s that easy! You don’t need any special membership card to participate. The contribution is automatic! Once you’re introduced to the dining program you will receive a complimentary Celebrated Chefs cookbook! Now you can eat at great local restaurants and drink O Wines, on behalf of higher education! https://www.celebratedchefs.com/ |
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Donation Partnership between O Wines and Heidik Jewelry Company |
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It is with GREAT pleasure we announce our recent partnership with heidik Jewelry Company and owner Heidi Knavelsrud. Heidi is a former runway model with a flare for style and design, not to mention an amazing brain to go along with her beauty and talents. An entrepreneur very similar to Kathy and Stacy, Heidi is not afraid to enter the world of big fashion, a male dominated industry just like the wine business. |
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Heidi also encompasses a similar passion to Stacy and Kathy for charity; in fact she has graciously offered to donate 50% of all sales from her “O” line of jewelry! Yes! You read this correctly, 50% of the proceeds from heidik “O” jewelry sales will go directly into the Opportunity for Success Scholarship fund! The ladies of O Wines cannot thank Heidi enough for this most generous offer…so please check out Heidi’s website and buy the “O”!!! Now you can eat at your favorite local restaurant, drink O Wines, and buy jewelry in support of higher education! It just keeps getting better! Please check out Heidi’s jewelry collection at: |
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Heidi’s “O” collection is amazing! She’s also coming out with an “O” necklace!
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2009 Opportunity for Success Scholarship Donations |
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O Wines and Friends' Scholarship Contributions To Date O Wines donated a total of - $25,500 - Down Payment on 4 Scholarships worth $20,000 each in 2009. We also made a down payment for 5 more scholarship for the next 5 years through Oregon State University's SMILE program! O Wines will be the first donors of a new scholarship foundation at Washington State University called The Crimson Opportunity Scholarship - this scholarship is for low income, high potential students of all diversity - young men and women will have the opportunity to be awarded scholarships through this donor program. GO "O"! O Wines: is proud to be partnering with the College Success Foundation www.collegesuccessfoundation.org. Together we have established the ‘Opportunity for Success Scholarship’ in support of educating underprivileged girls. The College Success Foundation is funded by WA State which means all infrastructure costs, salaries, and other costs are paid for by the state! – this is important because it means 100% of every dollar O Wines donates to our scholarships goes directly into the hands of our scholarship recipients! WOO HOO! O Wines: donates 100% of net profits to fund all of these scholarships! 
Stacy Lill, Kathy Johanson, Dr. Deborah Wilds (President & COO - CSF), Barry Goren (Director of Development - CSF) Part of our challenge is to get the word out to anyone interested in participating in this endeavor. Clearly the dream won’t happen over night but it’s time to start right now! If you are interested in helping please FAN PHOTOS and become part of the solution! |
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