(March 3, 2016) March is designated Women’s History Month to encourage citizens to take this occasion to learn more about the history and accomplishments of women in America.
The Worcester County Commission for Women will be celebrating Women’s History Month at a luncheon on Wednesday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. The luncheon’s theme, “Working To Form A More Perfect Union–Honoring Women in Public Service and Government,” will recognize Worcester County women whose lives exemplify exceptional vision and leadership.
Former Worcester County Commissioner Louise Lee Gulyas (1934-2015) will be honored as the 2016 Woman in History for her extraordinary life, worthy of celebration and remembrance. Worcester County Commissioner Diana W. Purnell will be honored as the 2016 Woman of the Year.
Six Worcester County students will be honored as Women of Tomorrow. The award categories are Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10, and Grades 11-12, with each category recognizing an awardee for first place and an honorable mention.
The 2016 Women of Tomorrow are: Lydia Woodley (Stephen Decatur Middle School), T’Nae Fitch (Snow Hill Middle School), Laila Mirza (Stephen Decatur High School), Tatyana Waters (Pocomoke High School), Tierra Watkins (Snow Hill High School) and Kallie Blakelock (Snow Hill High School).
These outstanding young women will be recognized for their leadership abilities, academic achievements and for making a significant positive impact on their community.
Meredith “Merry” Mears, Worcester County Economic Development director, is the featured keynote speaker.
The event will feature exhibitors, awards and a silent auction and raffles. The cost to attend is $37 per person, which includes an entrée of pork loin filled with a spinach and mushroom roulade and roasted top sirloin of beef with a sherry mushroom sauce served to the side or a vegetarian, gluten-free choice. Tables of eight may be reserved. A cash bar will be available.
For reservations, call 410-208-6798, email hfgowl@mediacombb. net or mail a check to FWCCW, P.O. Box 1712, Berlin, Md. 21811.
Designate on the check “vegetarian” if this is the choice of entrees. The deadline to make a reservation is March 9.
Proceeds from this event benefit the McGuffey literacy program that provides summer reading books and book bags to Worcester County students in grades 1-3.
The Worcester County Commission for Women will be celebrating Women’s History Month at a luncheon on Wednesday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. The luncheon’s theme, “Working To Form A More Perfect Union–Honoring Women in Public Service and Government,” will recognize Worcester County women whose lives exemplify exceptional vision and leadership.
Former Worcester County Commissioner Louise Lee Gulyas (1934-2015) will be honored as the 2016 Woman in History for her extraordinary life, worthy of celebration and remembrance. Worcester County Commissioner Diana W. Purnell will be honored as the 2016 Woman of the Year.
Six Worcester County students will be honored as Women of Tomorrow. The award categories are Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10, and Grades 11-12, with each category recognizing an awardee for first place and an honorable mention.
The 2016 Women of Tomorrow are: Lydia Woodley (Stephen Decatur Middle School), T’Nae Fitch (Snow Hill Middle School), Laila Mirza (Stephen Decatur High School), Tatyana Waters (Pocomoke High School), Tierra Watkins (Snow Hill High School) and Kallie Blakelock (Snow Hill High School).
These outstanding young women will be recognized for their leadership abilities, academic achievements and for making a significant positive impact on their community.
Meredith “Merry” Mears, Worcester County Economic Development director, is the featured keynote speaker.
The event will feature exhibitors, awards and a silent auction and raffles. The cost to attend is $37 per person, which includes an entrée of pork loin filled with a spinach and mushroom roulade and roasted top sirloin of beef with a sherry mushroom sauce served to the side or a vegetarian, gluten-free choice. Tables of eight may be reserved. A cash bar will be available.
For reservations, call 410-208-6798, email hfgowl@mediacombb. net or mail a check to FWCCW, P.O. Box 1712, Berlin, Md. 21811.
Designate on the check “vegetarian” if this is the choice of entrees. The deadline to make a reservation is March 9.
Proceeds from this event benefit the McGuffey literacy program that provides summer reading books and book bags to Worcester County students in grades 1-3.