Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation names new president

The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation has named Nicole Boland the new president of the foundation.

The new board of directors was installed at a ceremony in May which include: Holly Miller, president-elect; Christy Kulczycki, past president; Samantha Jackson, treasurer; Anique Drouin, secretary; Deanna Modaff, ways and means chairwoman; Christine Olsen and Christina Marotta, philanthropic chairwomen; and Kathy Evangelista, communications chairwoman.

Boland will oversee all aspects of the 501(c) 3 organization, which raised and disbursed more than $48,000 this past year to improve the lives of children and families in the Fox Valley area.

The foundation hosts a variety of fundraisers throughout the year such as the annual Fall Arts & Craft Show to be held at Batavia High School Oct. 15; the Bunco Charity Event held in January/February; and the Fox Trot 5K/10K Run held in April. In addition to the large fundraisers held annually, it also supports local charities each month by providing needed donations or services.

Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation also announces its 2016-17 general meetings will be held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Batavia Public Library.

Its membership is comprised of area moms interested in supporting the community through philanthropic endeavors. Anyone interested in membership or learning more about the club are welcome to attend these meetings or to attend the open house to be held in August. For information, visit www.bataviamothersclub.org or email membership@bataviamothersclub.org.

The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1934, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children in the Fox Valley area. Each year, the club donates over $45,000 to local charities, including the Batavia Clothes Closet and the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry, whose activities support this mission. The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is open to all mothers in the area who are interested in local philanthropic, service, and community activities.