2022 Pearl Society Chairs

Debbie Oatts
Nadina Edwards

Suzanne Crouch
2021 Pearl Society Chair
Lieutenant Governor of Indiana

Marianne Glick
2020 Pearl Society Chair
Owner, Glick Art
Board Chair, Eugene & Marilyn Glick Family Foundation

Elaine Bedel
2019 Pearl Society Chair
President IEDC, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the States leading economic development agency
Founder of Bedel Financial
In 1996, second-year law student Nancy Lublin received a $5,000 inheritance from her great-grandfather and decided to turn this gift into one that would keep on giving. She teamed up with three nuns in her area and, identifying a crucial need that was not being filled, founded Dress for Success in the basement of a church in Manhattan. From that original basement boutique, the mission of Dress for Success spread over all North America and then across the globe, demonstrating that achieving economic independence is a challenge that all women face regardless of their location, language, customs or culture.
To carry on in her memory, Dress for Success Indianapolis created the Pearl Society, a community of individuals committed to supporting local women professionally propelling them towards employment and ultimately economic independence. This priceless gift, like a string of pearls, is an asset to the individual, her family, and our city! As a Dress for Success Indianapolis Pearl Society Member, you will align yourself with an established, well respected organization, impacting Indianapolis women entering the workforce and helping grow our economy.
Become a Pearl Society member with a minimum tax-deductible donation of $1,000 to support Dress for Success Indianapolis programming. This gift will provide 5 or more local women seeking employment with an appointment to be fitted with a business suit, blouses, shoes, purse, and accessories, accompanied with career and job placement services!
TRENDSETTER SOCIETY BENEFITS – $1,000
- Dress for Success Logo Pin
- A ticket to the DFSI Model Luncheon
- Two tickets to Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show & Dinner – Premier Seating
- Special recognition from the podium at the Model Luncheon and at Stepping Out in Style
- Opportunity to participate in DFSI Pearl Society photo shoot, to appear on the DFSI Indianapolis Website
- Recognition on the Dress for Success Website
- Invitations to exclusive DFSI Pearl Society events
- Listing in the Stepping Out in Style program as a DFSI Trendsetter Society Member
VISIONARY SOCIETY BENEFITS – $2,500
- Dress for Success Logo Pin
- Two tickets to the DFSI Model Luncheon
- A table of ten to the Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show and Dinner – Premier Seating
- Special recognition from the podium at the Model Luncheon and at Stepping Out in Style
- Opportunity to participate in DFSI Pearl Society photo shoot, to appear on the DFSI Website
- Recognition on the Dress for Success Indianapolis Website
- Invitations to exclusive DFSI Pearl Society events
- Listing in the Stepping Out in Style program as a DFSI Visionary Society Member
- Social media recognition and thanks announcing your membership as a Visionary Society Member
SUSTAINER SOCIETY BENEFITS – $5,000
- Dress for Success Logo Pin
- Two tickets to the Model Luncheon
- A table of ten to the Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show and Dinner – Premier Seating
- Special recognition from the podium at the Model Luncheon and at Stepping Out in Style
- Opportunity to participate in DFSI Pearl Society photo shoot, to appear on the DFSI Indianapolis Website
- Recognition on the Dress for Success Website, with photo
- Invitations to exclusive DFSI Pearl Society events
- Listing in the Stepping Out in Style program as a DFSI Sustainer Society Member
- Listed on a Plaque in the Dress for Success Boutique as a Sustainer Society Member
- Social media recognition and thanks announcing your membership as a Sustainer Society Member
For more information and to discuss membership, please contact Jenni Argamonte at jennifer@indydfs.org.