Doris Pierson joined ARCS MWC in 2010 and was sponsored by Sally Burns. We thank Doris for her many contributions to the chapter—especially her fundraising expertise—and applaud her continued commitment to ARCS MWC over the past 15 years!

Doris said that she learned about the chapter when she and her husband, Karl, attended an ARCS MWC holiday party at Sally’s invitation. Doris found everyone very interesting, congenial, extremely talented, and focused on the organization’s mission. She was also intrigued that women in California had been spurred to found the organization after Sputnik traveled around the world! Doris was glad that she could meld her gifts with those of other chapter members to support the high-achieving ARCS MWC Scholars. 

She particularly enjoyed the camaraderie of the ARCS MWC Development Committee meetings and their success in reaching high fundraising goals. Doris was extremely inspired by two committee members: Lynn Dillon and Bev Herrington, saying that it is wonderful to meet goals and advance the ARCS mission while having fun. She added that any success she has had in fundraising was because of Bev and Lynn paving the way!

When asked what she would say to other ARCS MWC members, especially newer ones, Doris said it is important to join a committee to learn more about the organization and its goals. She added that such opportunities also allow each member to learn about her own mix of gifts while listening and learning from fellow members, allowing all to work at their peak and to best meld talents and treasure to advance the ARCS mission.