San Jose, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/22/2011 --The YWCA Silicon Valley will host its YWCA Silicon Valley 21st Annual Luncheon event on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event serves as a major fundraiser with proceeds going to support the programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. Dee Dee Myers, former press secretary to President Bill Clinton and New York Times best-selling author of Why Women Should Rule the World, will be the keynote speaker at the event. “We are delighted to have Ms. Myers speak at this year’s luncheon,” said Keri Procunier McLain, CEO of the YWCA Silicon Valley. “Our audience of business and community leaders will be fascinated by her perspectives on women’s issues and experiences as the first female White House press secretary.”

The YWCA Silicon Valley has served Santa Clara County for more than 105 years. Each year, more than 40 companies and individuals sponsor this annual luncheon. More than 80 community volunteers serve as table captains, inviting friends, family and business associates to the luncheon. Total attendance for the event is expected to be over 1,500 Silicon Valley community members. This is a non-ticketed fundraising event; guests attend as an individual or sponsored guest. A donation appeal will be made during the event requesting a donation of $150 or more to support the on-going programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. To attend this event, contact events@ywca-org, or call (408) 295-4011 ext. 216.

The mission of the YWCA Silicon Valley is to empower women, children and families, and to eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice. The YWCA Silicon Valley serves nearly 18,000 Santa Clara County residents each year, and has provided services in Santa Clara County for more than 105 years. The YWCA provides programs in the areas of domestic violence, rape crisis, youth services, counseling and child care. The YWCA Silicon Valley is located at 375 S. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information about the YWCA of Silicon Valley, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit http://www.ywca-sv.org.

Contact:

Kelly Ramirez
375 S. 3rd Street
San Jose, CA 95112
kramirez@ywca-sv.org
408-295-4011 x217