Donne Davis is absolutely “ga ga” for her two granddaughters, ages 6 and 2. Since 2003, the Silicon Valley grandma has been busy building a social network for other grandmas who share her passion for the little ones in their lives. Today, the GaGa Sisterhood connects over 70 members in California, Utah, and beyond.
Shortly after the GaGa Sisterhood moved to BigTent, we got a chance to speak with Donne and learn more about her and her one-of-a-kind group:
Q. Why did you switch to BigTent?
A. We chose BigTent to automate the bookkeeping necessary to manage membership dues.
Q. What types of events does your group host?
A. Every other month, we meet at members’ homes for a couple of hours. Our members share about their passions — traveling, gardening, visiting museums, volunteering — and bring their grandchildren, too.
Q. What is your favorite part of GaGa Sisterhood?
A. What strikes me most is the joyful energy generated by this amazing group of multi-faceted women.
Q. Are there any challenges to running your group? How do you tackle them?
A. Our biggest challenge is getting members to come to meetings. Believe it or not, grandmas are even busier than moms! We’re often taking care of our aging parents, as well as our adorable grandchildren. Many of us work full time.
In addition, we also have to coax some of our members to try new technology. Luckily, I’ve gotten some great training, support, and encouragement from my BigTent Coach, Jaine.
Q. In your free time, what else are you up to?
A. I love walking and yoga. Practicing yoga for over 20 years has helped me keep up with my granddaughters. I also love to sing, and have been hosting Womansong Circles since 2001.
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