Established
in 1983, Ms. Purdy's Women's Club is North America's oldest
continuously-run women's club and the only club of its kind
in Manitoba.
As a not-for-profit private club, it is owned by its membership,
who elects representatives to the Board of Directors annually.
As the directing force of the organization, the Board oversees
the aims and undertakings of the Club and is responsible to
the general membership. Members are encouraged to participate,
by attending monthly Board meetings, forums and the Annual General
Meeting , as well joining committees to help the Club function
and succeed.
Operated by minimal staff, Ms. Purdy's relies on volunteers
for everything from bartending to carpentry to fundraising to
event planning. It strives to offer employment and training
to as many women as possible and there are many opportunity
to get involved.
Ms. Purdy's strives to maintain facilities which provide the
opportunity for women to meet on a casual basis in a comfortable
social atmosphere. Whether it's quiet conversation over a drink,
a pool game or a night of dancing, Ms. Purdy's offers a safe
and welcoming environment.
Through diverse programming, Ms. Purdy's also provides a unique
and intimate space for women performers and artists to be recognized.
From musical concerts to drag shows, poetry readings to film
viewings, workshops to performance art, Ms. Purdy's aims to
offer a wide variety of events which appeal to a broad audience.
Ms. Purdy's works to cooperate with other organizations having
concerns for the interests of women and the community. It offers
a free space for fundraising and other social events and works
hard to serve and strengthen ties with the community, resource
centres, community members and many not-for-profit organizations.
In 2001, Ms. Purdy's celebrated its 18th birthday, marking a
turning point in the Club's history. Without the tireless and
often-unheralded efforts of the many women who have spent much
of their lives volunteering time and expertise to maintaining
this Club, Ms. Purdy's would not exist. Eighteen years ago,
100 strong and dedicated women came together to build an organization
that would serve the needs of the community while still offering
a fun and interesting space. One can only hope that in another
18 years, Ms. Purdy's doors will still be open for all who wish
to enjoy it. |
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