Women Creating a Legacy

Save the Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

It's a special treat this year as our event is set amid 100 acres of golden sunflowers and colorful zinnias at the Charlotte Battles White House, This is Girard’s most visually stunning and photographed event of the year. The ninth annual Women Creating a Legacy

Brings together 300+ influential women
Artisanal cocktails and delectable hors d'oeuvres
Live music
Flower‑arranging
Croquet on the lawn
A sunflower accessory giftshop

We’ll return to the beautiful gardens at the historic Battles White House in Girard, PA, when the sunflowers are in bloom.

Join our committee members Lauren Bauer, Erin Fessler, Susan Kanonczyk, Abby Lechner, Barb Lechner, Dr. Kim Mascia, Leah Murphy, Lisa NeCastro, and Dana Zaphiris for a wonderful evening.

Tickets are $100 per person. Women 40 years and younger pay their age.

Invitations will be out in May 2026.

Thank You to Our 2025 Committee and Sponsors

Committee members:

Lauren Bauer, Geri Cicchetti, Erin Fessler, Emily Fessler Suchanec, Susan Kanonczyk, Abby Lechner,

Barb Lechner, Dr. Kimberly Mascia, Leah Murphy, Lisa NeCastro, and Dana Zaphiris

Diamond Sponsor

Sarah Hagen McWilliams

Platinum Sponsors

Sloane Bly, Teresa Brugger, Erie Community Foundation, Mary Lincoln, Dr. Kimberly Mascia, Leah Murphy, Bette Reilly

Gold Sponsors

Peep Brereton, Amy Cuzzola-Kern, Ellen E. Dailey, MD, Martha Hilbert, Mazza Vineyards,

Lynn McBrier, Lisa NeCastro, Kathleen Scheppner, Robin Scheppner, Sandra Tucker, Jean Witkowski, Dana Zaphiris

Silver Sponsors

Lauren Bauer, Michelee Curtze, Bonnie Enders, Nancy Hilbert, Dianne Howard, Susan Kanonczyk,

Abby Lechner, Deborah Murphy, National Fuel, Elaine Pastor, Tara Prischak, Virginia Prischa, Inara Renkis, Elizabeth Sesler, Judy Saurer, Linda Terella, Marian Wolford

Bronze Sponsors

Ambridge Rose Spa and Salon, Bethany Weaver Baney, Edith Benson, Ruthanne Beighley, Jennifer Brugger, Donelle Davey, Christie Ferrier, Erin Fessler, Emily Fessler Suchanec, Vanessa Fremer, Mili Chiang-Hanes, Christina Ohmer Hilbert, Barbara Lechner, Sara Mead, Kelly Montefiori, Michele Ridge, Lisa Salvia, Nancy Sennett, Janice Showler, Lally Strayer, Lauren Unger, Amy Valentine, Gwendolyn White

Sponsors confirmed as of May 28, 2025