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A Woman of Valor...Who is She?
Junior League of Sarasota Child Advocacy Luncheon
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A Woman of Valor, who and where is she, you may ask. Is she someone we know whose hiding behind a mask? She’s a person who lives privately, high above all the rest, Protected from real problems but still trying her best.
he Junior League of Sarasota recently held its Child Advocacy
No, this woman is here among us, just giving a bit more;
Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Chairs Dr. Heidi
Sharing her kindness and heart with the needy and poor;
Anderson and Suzanne Anderson chose the theme, Empowering Children Through Art, and speaker Victoria Domenichello-Anderson,
Standing strong against the challenges no matter the way; Using strength and courage to guide her through the day.
a registered expressive arts consultant educator, discussed utilizing
Her value is way beyond any precious diamond or pearl,
art as a tool to overcome adversity and as an expression of our
With actions that bring belief and hope for a better world.
emotions. This annual Junior League luncheon aspires to create a lasting effect on community projects and promote advocacy for various children’s programs in our community.
She’s always smiling at the future while honoring the past, Leading the way for others, often considering herself last. This alchemist rises above problems, turning lead into gold. It comes from the depth of her being, the essence of her soul. It’s a strength of mind and spirit that holds no disguise,
Photography by Cliff Roles
The sweetness on the lips and the shining smile in the eyes. But where do we find this creature of heaven and earth? Is she a dream or some great fantasy yet to be birthed? No, this angel is among us and deserves our applause. She’s a true “Shero” ready to fight for yet another cause. She is someone’s mother, daughter, sister or friend; That person who is always there with a hand to lend; A queen among queens, a leader who carries the ball; A Woman of Valor, a true blessing and gift to us all!
Michelle Crabtree & Sharon Hicks
Terri Vitale, Natalie Lewis & Roxie Jerde
Chelsea Veeneman & Dr. Heidi Anderson
JFCS got me with hello, but with 1,768 non-profit organizations in Sarasota, I wanted to know why such beautiful and elegant women like Judy Cahn and Marie Monsky, the co-chairs for the JFCS 2011 gala Le Grand Cabaret, which was fantastique with a scrumptious dinner ala The Ritz Carlton and great performances by our world-class Orchestra and highly entertaining West Coast Theatre group, have chosen to give their time and resources to this wonderful organization.
Bobbi Morgan, Anne McFall & Alisa Pettingell
Alice Bowman, Kimberley Bleach, Lisa Krebs-Knepp & Tamara Nabergall
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Judy Cahn: “I moved to Sarasota 10 years ago, alone and not knowing anyone. A friend who came to visit asked me to help her work the phones for Super Sunday for the Jewish Federation. Sitting next to me was Lee Levine, who simply knows everyone, and she introduced me to 3 or 4 organizations to see what fit. I spent the first years volunteering, but the one that really stood out and appealed to me was JFCS because their volunteer program is so encouraging. It matches up people and their expertise with the right opportunities. Once on the Board and the Executive Committee, I got to see Rose Chapman in action and for my money there is no other leader more committed or passionate about her job, her employees, and the people JFCS serves. She is a role-model for what a leader of any organization should be. Ultimately I became the board chair and one of my first visits was with Debra Jacobs, then with the Selby Foundation. When she said that ‘JFCS is the soul of this community’, I could not have been prouder or more humbled.” Marie Monsky: “I never had time for community service when I was in the working world, so when I first came to Sarasota I originally got involved with the arts, but after awhile human service called out to me. I was drawn to JFCS because the people there never look at the scenesarasota.com