The Centralia BPW Education Foundation was created in 2023 for the purpose of promoting and supporting scholarships to deserving students continuing their education beyond secondary education and to the general welfare and education of the citizens of the City of Centralia, Illinois and surrounding community.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support the scholarship program and other educational programs in the community.
Membership is open to any individual who pays the annual dues and agrees to be bound by the Articles of Incorporation of this Foundation and by the rules and regulations adopted by the directors. Membership dues are as follows: any member in good standing with Centralia BPW local organization is $5.00 and any other individual is $50, due annually. Dues can be mailed to Centralia Foundation Treasurer: Nancy James P.O. Box 502 Centralia Il 62801.
Our Board of Directors and their term limits are as follows: Tischa Daugherty -4 years, Sally Tiemann – 4 years, Lisa Guthrie – 4 years, Karen Walsh -2 years, Dawn Cleary – 2 years, Tara Ramey – 2 years, and Nancy James – 1 year.
Executive Board serves for a 1-year term. Term serves from January 1 to December 31. They are as follows: Tischa Daugherty – President, Dawn Cleary -Vice President, Nancy James- Treasurer, Lisa Guthrie – Membership Secretary and Recording Secretary.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Centralia BPW Education Foundation, please contact :
Education Foundation
The Centralia BPW Education Foundation was created in 2023 for the purpose of promoting and supporting scholarships to deserving students continuing their education beyond secondary education and to the general welfare and education of the citizens of the City of Centralia, Illinois and surrounding community.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support the scholarship program and other educational programs in the community.
Membership is open to any individual who pays the annual dues and agrees to be bound by the Articles of Incorporation of this Foundation and by the rules and regulations adopted by the directors. Membership dues are as follows: any member in good standing with Centralia BPW local organization is $5.00 and any other individual is $50, due annually. Dues can be mailed to Centralia Foundation Treasurer: Nancy James P.O. Box 502 Centralia Il 62801.
Our Board of Directors and their term limits are as follows: Tischa Daugherty -4 years, Sally Tiemann – 4 years, Lisa Guthrie – 4 years, Karen Walsh -2 years, Dawn Cleary – 2 years, Tara Ramey – 2 years, and Nancy James – 1 year.
Executive Board serves for a 1-year term. Term serves from January 1 to December 31. They are as follows: Tischa Daugherty – President, Dawn Cleary -Vice President, Nancy James- Treasurer, Lisa Guthrie – Membership Secretary and Recording Secretary.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Centralia BPW Education Foundation, please contact :
Tischa Daugherty-President-618-204-6943 tischa.daugherty71@gmail.com
Lisa Guthrie-Membership Secretary- 618-623-2415 lmguthrie@icloud.com
Who can I contact to learn more about meetings?
Karen Walsh, Membership karenqueen65@gmail.com
Patty Brough, President spbrough1985@gmail.com
Or Any BPW Member
2026-2027 Theme:
“A Century of Wisdom”