
IWD 2023
March 8, 2023
Made Possible by Friends of Convoy of Hope


International Women’s Day Luncheon 2022 Highlights
About the Event
International Women’s Day Celebration
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
White River Conference Center
Springfield, Missouri
Join us for lunch and a time of celebration in honor of International Women’s Day! Learn about Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment initiative and how you can empower women and girls around the world.
Each attendee will receive a special gift from Convoy:Women. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the fun opportunities listed below.
- Packing care kits for women
- Photo booth
- Door prizes
- Convoy:Women Store
If you have any questions, please send us an email.
Registration
Registration Sold Out
Ticket Price: $50
Registration & Sponsorships: SOLD OUT
Details & Location
Event Details & Location
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
DOORS OPEN | 10 a.m. |
CHECK-IN Sportsman’s Lodge | 10-11:25 a.m. |
PACKING PARTY Grand Hallway | 10-11:25 a.m. Grab a girlfriend and pack care kits! |
LUNCH & PROGRAM Grand Ballroom Cooking demonstration throughout luncheon! | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
DOOR PRIZES Grand Ballroom | 12:55 p.m. |
PACKING PARTY Grand Hallway | 1-2 p.m. |
EVENT CONCLUDES | 2 p.m. |
Packing Party
Care kit packing is back by popular demand! Grab your friends at and join Convoy:Women to empower women and girls around the world by packing care kits.
White River Conference Center
600 West Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
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Meet Our Guests
Special Guests

Simon Majumdar | Celebrity Chef
With a unique perspective on the importance of nutrition and the fight against hunger, Chef Simon Majumdar is a mainstay on the Food Network, appearing in numerous episodes of hit shows, including Iron Chef and Cutthroat Kitchen.
Simon and his wife, Sybil, recently traveled to Tanzania with Convoy of Hope and have been inspired to leverage their influence and talents to help advance our mission.

Your Host:
Doree Donaldson
Vice President – Convoy:Women
Doree travels extensively, rallying the support of women across America to bring help and hope to families in need. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education at Evangel University and her master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in piano performance. She served as a professor at Evangel University for 19 years before joining Convoy of Hope, which she and her husband founded in 1994. Doree and her husband, Hal, have four daughters: Lindsay, Erin-Rae, Lauren, and Haly.
Become A Sponsor
Sponsorships Sold Out for 2023
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring this year’s event. Our sponsorships are sold out for 2023!
Complimentary International Women’s Day social media graphics will be provided to all sponsors to show their support of the event.
SOLD
Presenting Sponsor – $20,000
• Event naming rights (International Women’s Day Celebration)
• ½ page ad in event program
• Reserved VIP table and swag bag for eight
• Sponsor thank you gift
• Acknowledgement at the event and logo in all event materials
• Personal tour of Convoy of Hope’s NEW World Distribution Center
• Photo op with Celebrity Chef for you and your table guests
Diamond – $10,000
• Reserved VIP table and swag bag for eight
• Sponsor thank you gift
• Acknowledgment at the event and logo in the event program
• Personal tour of Convoy of Hope’s NEW World Distribution Center
• Photo op with Celebrity Chef for you and your table guests
Platinum – $7,500
• Reserved VIP table and swag bag for eight
• Sponsor thank you gift
• Acknowledgment at the event and logo in the event program
• Photo op with Celebrity Chef for you and your table guests
Gold – $5,000
• Reserved VIP table and swag bag for eight
• Sponsor thank you gift
• Acknowledgment at the event and logo in the event program
Silver – $2,500
• Reserved table for eight
• Sponsor thank you gift
• Acknowledgment at the event and logo in the event program
Ambassador – $1,000
• Reserved table for eight
• Acknowledgment at the event and logo in the event program
Friends* – $500
• Acknowledgment at the event and logo in the event program
* The “Friends” sponsor package is for those who are unable to attend the event but want to contribute to its cause.
If more seats are needed beyond your table count, email Convoy:Women
or call (417) 823-8998.
Our Generous Sponsors
Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center of the Ozarks
Bass Pro Shops
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Evangel University
In Memory of John W. (Jack) Henry
The Wood Family
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Stay Tuned!
GOLD SPONSORS
Healing Hands Skin Therapy
John and Beth Raidel
Peter and Jan Herschend
TLC Properties
SILVER SPONSORS
Charlie and Mary Beth O’Reilly Family Foundation
Clay + Clay Real Estate Team
Kelly Bishop Construction
SVN/Rankin Company
AMBASSADOR SPONSORS
Academy of Hair Design | BeVelle Barber School
AG Financial
APlus Payroll
Biblica
Brenda Raynor | Organizational Marketing Solutions, LLC
Colin and Linda McAllister
Commerce Bank
Commerce Trust
Crossway Baptist Church
DermaHealth
The Elder Law Group
Entrust Property Solutions
Freedom in Christ Ministries
Integrity Home Care + Hospice
Joe and Shannon Reynolds
Kim Prater, Margaret Swango & Jami Peebles
Lawrence Drug
Mary Lou Martin, Esq. | Law Office of Mary Lou Martin, PC
North Point Church
O’Reilly Development Company, LLC | O’Reilly Build, LLC
Paddio
Pregnancy Care Center
Pure and Clean
Ronney McBride and Smith, LLC
US Bank
Vision Clinic
The Wind & KWFC


FRIENDS SPONSORS
Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP, CPAs
Randall Peper State Farm
CARE KIT SPONSORS
Without menstrual health products, many young women are forced to stay home from school. Providing education and hygiene kits will keep girls in school and restore their confidence and dignity. THANK YOU to our Care Kit Sponsors for making the packing party possible.

Stay In Touch


Stay in Touch
Want to become more involved? Check out the ways you can make a difference here. Or, you can volunteer at Hands of Hope in our warehouse — individuals, families, and organizations are welcome. Much of the food and supplies packaged on these nights travel all over the world and our nation! The Convoy:Women office could use volunteers as well. Contact us here!
And make sure to check out our Hope Experience trips if you want to see Convoy’s work first hand.
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