The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will recognize 10 women at the Women Who Serve West Alabama dinner on Thursday, February 28, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at the University Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa. Alabama’s First Lady, Mrs. Dianne Bentley, will be the special guest. Women recognized at this reception represent Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Hamilton, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties.
Easty Lambert-Brown (pictured), Owner of Borgo Publishing, will receive the 2013 Karen LaMoreaux Bryan Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to a woman who has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to making the world a better place through service to her community.
The 2013 Women Who Serve West Alabama Honorees are:
- Annette Cook of Tuscaloosa, Director, The SOAR Institute, Shelton State Community College
- Sharon Cosby of Tuscaloosa, Case Manager, Temporary Emergency Services
- Ruth Dailey of Tuscaloosa, Community Volunteer
- Audrey Ellis of Tuscaloosa, Coordinator of Social Services, Tuscaloosa City Schools
- Mary Nell Hallman of Tuscaloosa, Vice President-Commersial Lender, Bryant Bank
- Dr. Linda Forte of Tuscaloosa, Director of Nursing, Stillman College
- Eva Owens of Tuscaloosa, Office Administrator, Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Service
- Lamea "Elle" Shaaban-Magana of Tuscaloosa, Director, Women's Resource Center
- Marsha Sprayberry of Tuscaloosa, Director, Project Blessing
As of January 11, 2013, primary benefactors for the reception are Mercedes-Benz and Regions Bank. To purchase tickets or for sponsorship information, please contact Kelly Connelly at 800-734-4541 x1030, or visit http://girlscoutsnca.org/womenwhoserve. Tickets to the reception are $50 each, and $40 for Girl Scout members.
Event Part of Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Women Who Serve West Alabama. Nominations are open to all women in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Hamilton, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter or Tuscaloosa counties who have made significant contributions in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes. We are honoring women who served in the relief efforts and made a difference in the lives of the survivors and well-being of the community.
Nominations may be submitted by any individual, employer, civic organization or agency in West Alabama. Selection of awardees will be in December by a group of community leaders from across our Council.
Women chosen for this award will be recognized at the Women Who Serve West Alabama event in May. GSNCA will also present the Karen LaMoreaux Bryan Lifetime Achievement Award to a woman who has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to making the world a better place through service to her community. Prior affiliation with Girl Scouts is not required.
Application forms are available online at www.girlscoutsnca.org/womenwhoserve. The deadline for nominations is November 21, 2011. Girl Scouts has a history of honoring women who make the world a better place and hope you will join us as we recognize Women Who Serve.
For more information, please contact Leah Beth Downs at 800-734-4541 x1030 or ldowns@girlscoutsnca.org.
About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
For 100 years Girl Scouting has given every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something BIG! For more information about how you can get involved, visit our 100th anniversary link at www.girlscoutsnca.org/100. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way community partner and serves more than 15,000 girls ages 5-17, and 5,000 volunteers in programs across 36 counties. For more information, call 800-734-4541 or log on to www.girlscoutsnca.org.
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The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will recognize 10 women at the Women Who Serve West Alabama dinner on Thursday, February 28, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at the University Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa. Alabama’s First Lady, Mrs. Dianne Bentley, will be the special guest. Women recognized at this reception represent Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Hamilton, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties. 