▲ The annual Merit Scholar Awards Luncheon at Pelican Marsh Country Club capped the spring season of our 60th Anniversary Jubilee year. Our fundraising efforts at the January auction and fashion show allowed us to award five scholarships to sorority women who attend universities in Florida. We were pleased that one of our recipients, Casey Ingram (Pi Beta Phi) from the University of Florida, was able to join us for lunch. Casey’s grandmother, Phyllis Hedrick Harris (Delta Delta Delta) accompanied her. We were inspired by Casey and her grandmother, both of whom spoke to us about Casey, her sorority experience, and her future aspirations.
▲ The April 2023 tea at Brambles English Tea Room was a lovely event with our members decked out in their afternoon tea finery. In addition to the scones, finger sandwiches and sweets, a highlight was the presentation by Marco Island milliner, Diane Shagoft. Diane brought examples of her beautiful handmade hats and taught us how to wear them.
▲ The Diamond Jubilee Fashion Show and Auction fundraiser was a smashing success. Attendees were greeted by the Grand Prize cake, a vast array of Chinese Auction items, and elegant Silent Auction items. The tables were decorated with lots of diamond glitz, and each table was named for a member sorority’s flower. The entrees and dessert were delectable. The fashion show featured our own members as models who had fun strutting their stuff. Casual Connection provided the fashions and music, and each attendee received a Casual Connection coupon. What a great way to start our Diamond Jubilee year!
▲ The 2022 Holiday Luncheon at Bayside was festive as usual. Lydia’s Song provided entertainment while we enjoyed decadent desserts. Everyone must have been good, because our member Santas brought a bountiful display of gifts which were enjoyed by all. Susan Flowers was our emcee for the event, and Linda Records reminded all of us about the January fashion show. The Grand Prize cake was on display to remind everyone to buy their raffle tickets for the fundraiser.
▲ The October 2022 luncheon at Lamoraga was a fun and enlightening kickoff to the 2022/2023 season. The theme was “Pink Ribbon Luncheon” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In a lovely setting with pink balloons, the delicious lunch was followed by a presentation by Dr. Adam Riker, a local breast surgeon and oncologist. Flowers were given to Nancy Bicket, a breast cancer survivor, by Susan Flowers. We kicked off our fundraiser with a beautiful new cake which will be used at our Diamond Jubilee fundraiser in January.
▲ The May, 2022, meeting was held at Quail Creek Country Club. The five 2022 scholarship recipients were announced via a PowerPoint presentation. One of our recipients spoke about what her sorority means to her, and she thanked our group for her scholarship. We welcomed back one of our long-time members who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Panhellenic Prayer.
