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Soroptimist Of Stuart Kicks

Off New Year At Installation
Dinner

By Jackie Holfelder
June 16 was
a significant date
for Soroptimist
International of Stuart
as members attended
the annual installation
dinner that kicks off
an exciting new year
for the nonprofit. Mary Jo Horton and Marie Kennedy Marie Kennedy and Elizabeth Lenihan Elizabeth Lenihan, Marie Kennedy and Jill Keegan
T h e i nc o m i n g
Southern Region her deep commitment to Soroptimist for over 60 years and for
Governor, Kathy sharing her invaluable knowledge of “all things Soroptimist.”
Blanton, conducted Marney McKee and Glenna Parris Incoming officers are:
the ceremony at the • President – Mary Ann Searle
headquarters of Helping People Succeed in Jensen Beach. • Secretary – Paula Austin
The President’s Award was given to Suzy Hutcheson and • Treasurer – Sherry Douds
Glenna Paris and Helping People Succeed for their amazing • Assistant Treasurer – Margaret Bromfield
support during the club year, hosting meetings and providing • Parliamentarian – Mary Jo Horton
technical support for Zoom when necessary. Outgoing You can read Soroptimist of Stuart’s wrap-up for the
President Marie Kennedy also recognized Mary Jo Horton for 2021/22 year and exciting plans for 2022/23 in the Aug. 1
edition of Luminaries.
tip oF For information, visit www.soroptimistofstuart.org. Mary Jo Horton and Marie Kennedy
Photos provided by Soroptimist International of Stuart

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