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Soroptimists glitter at golden anniversary celebration By Barbara McCormick Members and friends of Soroptimist International of Boca Raton-Deerfield Beach recently celebrated the club’s Fiftieth Anniversary with a social hour, festive dinner and an installation of newly elected Officers. It was held at Brooks Restaurant in Deerfield Beach. Dining tables and room décor reflected the glitz and glamour of the special occasion. President Kim Champion welcomed everyone and introduced honored guests: Governor Nidia Bernsteil and Installing Officer Kathi Pease. Kim continued by announcing, “This 50th anniversary is also an outstanding reunion, as 12 of our past presidents came to show their continued support of our club. We appreciate their efforts in building Soroptimist of Boca Raton - Deerfield Beach over the past five decades.” A nostalgic look at the his-
tory of the club, from 1960 to today, was presented by two past presidents; Helen Babione and Pat Reed. Helen reported one of the first important projects the club undertook was to extend services of The Palm Beach County Nurses Association from Lake Worth, down to Boca Raton, as there were no doctors or hospital in Boca Raton at that time. Helen recalled attending many fashion shows, garage sales and theatre parties which raised funds to support local charities. Pat Reed added,” Our mission today is to raise and donate money to financially needy individuals and organizations, locally and internationally, for the benefit of women and girls.” In keeping with the golden anniversary theme, Installing Officer, Kathi Pease, presented golden jewelry, mementos and pens to the new slate of officers, including: Past president Kim Champion; Secretary, Teri Martin; Treasurer, Cynthia Cummings; VP of Pro-
grams, Carmen Uceda and VP of Membership, Mariela Montgomery; Co-VP’s of website, Elke Schmidt & Kim Champion; Recording Secretary, Connie Siskowski; Lifetime Director & Historian, Helen Babione; Directors Maureen Burke and Connie Gescheidt. The grand presentation was the placing of a gilded crown on the head of Soroptimist’s newly elected President Lorry Herdeen. The awards continued, as Connie Siskowski presented Rosemary Krieger with an honorary membership, and Rosemary read and dedicated a poem she had written for the special occasion. Cheers and a toast were given by Fred Herdeen, to all “Soroptimisters,” (the member’s male counterparts) for the support of their wives’ fundraising activities, dedication and loyalty to goals. For additional information about Soroptimist International visit www.soroptimist4women.org
Emily Lilly, center, is flanked by Doreen Brittel and Elke Schmidt.
From left are Helen Babione, Kim Champion, Kathi Pease, Connie Gescheidt and Maureen Burke.
Lorry Herdeen, Soroptimist president with Kathi Pease, installing officer.
From left are Governor Nidia Bernsteil, Mariela Montgomery, Kathi Pease, installing officer and Carmen Uceda.
Newly elected president, Lorry Herdeen, receives the gavel from Kim Champion, former president Photos by Barbara McCormick
Volunteer Honored by the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District
skills to the improvement of Boca Raton by teaching children about science. He further assists in the professional development of the Explorium staff by training in teaching methods. Philip’s example of devoted public service has fostered a growing corps of volunteers at the Children’s Science Explorium.
Philip R. Magnuson, a longtime volunteer at the Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, was commended by the commissioners of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District for his generous de-
votion to the improvement of the lives of the citizens of our community. In 2001 Philip joined the educational staff at the Children’s Science Explorium as a volunteer and devotes his time and educational
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