Sunday, April 7th 2013

THE WOMEN’S CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

SPRING CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHProgram Book

Women, Sports and Empowerment

Benefi tting the Women’s Center of Montgomery County Domestic Violence Program,

serving more that 4000 victims each year

Leslee Silverman Tabas, Esquire,Richard and Charlie Tabas

and

The Harriette and Charles Tabas Foundation

Thank

The dedicated individuals who allow

The Women’s Center of Montgomery County

to continue to serve, protect and

improve the quality of lives

of Women and Children

in Montgomery County

and

Our Friend, Mentor and Life Coach,

“Uncle” Fred Shabel,

for empowering us with his wisdom through life.

The Board of Directors and the Special Events Committee of theWomen s Center of Montgomery County welcome you to our Champagne Brunch

Honoring

Todd Carmichael and Lauren Hart

Featuring Guest Speakers Amal Bass

Rhea HughesMerrill ReeseFred Shabel

With special thanks to our Moderator & Friend: Larry Kane

Board of Directors:

Lawrence Pauker and Sandra Capps, Co PresidentsAndra Seidner, Vice President

Sandra Hyman, TreasurerRoanna Burnell Bruce Freedman Natalie GreenSharlene Kalender Jonathan Klass Rosalie MarcusBeth Rubin Amy Stern Christine Verrier

Advisory Board: Beth Brinly Dorothy Enright Suzanne Fields

Staci Levick Cove Thomas J. McGowan Marilyn RosskamJoyce Skobinsky Lillian Sulliman Nicole Tell

Patricia Thomas LaRoche

Special Event Committee Co-chairwomen: Donna Jarrett Kane & Andra Seidner

Staff: Executive Director: Maria Macaluso

Finance Director: Stephanie Cehelsky Program Director: Denise FlynnBookkeeper: Donna Brown Director of Volunteers: Deanna LinnInformation Systems Specialist: Jay Mitlas Community Educator: Janine Kelly

Volunteer Coordinators:Jennifer Brady Anya Cehelsky Christine Wiita Nichole Stansbury

Legal Advocates: Lethality Assessment Coordinator:Carol Horvitz Kristine Wickward Pauline McGibbon

Medical Advocates:Lynda Monks, Abington Healthcare

Mary Susan Pontoski, Holy Redeemer HospitalDonna Byrne – Outreach Coordinator, North Penn/Lansdale Hospital

wiith thanks and appreciation to our staff, volunteers and members, without whose support we wouldnot continue to grow, thrive and succeed, each day in our work to end domestic violence.

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Todd CarmichaelA passionate crusader for social and ecological causes, Todd has a decades-long history of undertaking self-supported treks into challenging environments. He’s visited nearly half the world’s countries, crossed large parts of the Sahara on foot, as well as the Gobi, Namib and others. He is also the fi rst American to solo trek across Antarctica from coast to the South Pole, establishing a world speed of 39 days, 7 hours and 49 minutes.

In addition to be an adventure traveler, whose exploits span the globe, Todd is also the co-founder of premier coffee roaster La Colombe Torrefaction. Together with his business partner Jean Philippe Iberti he has spent the past 18 years advancing the way the nation experiences its coffee. In pressing the limits of taste, service, and most notably coffee sourcing - venturing into the world’s developing countries to responsibly and sustainably gather the planet’s best coffee no matter the origins - Todd has converted the nation’s culinary elite into La Colombe drinkers. Along the way he has made his company the country’s leading coffee roaster while managing it philanthropically.

Todd is also an author and contributor to the Huffi ngton Post and Esquire Magazines, and is currently working on a TV show with the Travel Channel, Dangerous Grounds.

Lauren HartSinger/songwriter Lauren Hart is best known for her introspective lyrics and soaring vocals, and for her connection to the Philadelphia Flyers. The daughter of legendary NHL Hall of Fame Announcer Gene Hart, known for 30 years as “The Voice of the Flyers,” Lauren sings the National Anthem before every Philadelphia Flyers home game, the musical “voice” of the Flyers. She is also the former host of the NBC news and variety show 10!. She has performed for Bill Clinton and Frank Sinatra, and her music has been featured in several television series including “Joan of Arcadia,” “Party of Five,” and “All My Children.” Lauren’s National Anthem appears on the soundtrack of the Disney fi lm “Miracle,” and she recently recorded “America the Beautiful” for the soon to be released documentary fi lm “When Jane & Johnny Come Marching Homeless.” Lauren wrote the soundtrack for the award winning documentary “Race to the Bottom of the Earth” and is writing all the music for the new television show DANGEROUS GROUNDS A member of the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy Awards) and previous Philadelphia Vice President, Lauren released her ffi fth CD, “Good Things,” in 2008. and is set for a 2013 of number 6, AWAKENING.

In 2005 Lauren married LA COLOMBE founder Todd Carmichael. A 12 year non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor Lauren is a dedicated patient advocate. Her passion for music is matched only by her passion for the charitable organizations she is committed to – the Gene Hart Memorial Fund, Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, Echoes Foundation in Uganda, and Wide Horizons for Children. Additional information can be found at laurenhart.com.

Lauren Hart and her husband Todd Carmichael have adopted 4 children from the country of Ethiopia. The girls ages 10,7,3 and their baby brother 1, joined the Hart-Carmichael family in 2009 and 2010 and 2011. Todd and Lauren have worked tirelessly on behalf of the children and families in Ethiopia and Uganda. Their love of the Africa and the people helped shape their family and their entire future. They continue their work in the form of micro loans, family sponsorship, and education and farming.

Our Honorees

FRED A. SHABEL, VICE-CHAIRMAN - COMCAST-SPECTACOR

Fred A. Shabel is Vice-Chairman of Comcast-Spectacor, a multifaceted organization specializing in sports and entertainment. He has been with Comcast-Spectacor (and its predecessor Spectacor) for 32 years. The Comcast-Spectacor organization includes the Philadelphia Flyers; The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia; Global Spectrum, which manages public assembly facilities and events worldwide; Comcast Spectacor Charities and the Flyers Skate Zone. The Wells Fargo Center is the home of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Shabel is an active participant in numerous community organizations. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation; a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce; the Honorary Board of Directors of Police Athletic League, as well as a member of the Advisory Board for the Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education; and Chairman Emeritus of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Arthritis Foundation, the Philadelphia Sports Congress, the Philadelphia Geriatric Center, the Central Philadelphia Development Corporation Board and Executive Committee, the Independence Visitor Center Corporation, the Board of Trustees of the Franklin Institute, the Moore College of Art, and Friends of Rittenhouse Square. Other board memberships include One to One Mentoring, Center City District; the Philadelphia Museum of Art Corporate Partners; and a member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation Board. And, he served as a member of the State of Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline.

Fred served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1956, departing as a First Lieutenant.

Prior to joining Spectacor in 1980, he was Vice President for Operations at the University of Pennsylvania from 1975 to 1980. He was Penn’s Athletic Director from 1967 to 1975. In that time, his team achieved 28 Ivy League titles and numerous national rankings. In 1972-73, Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn accomplished a benchmark season, topping all previous victory records during the school’s 26 years in the Ivy League.

During his tenure at the University of Pennsylvania Fred served as Chairman of the Ivy League Athletic Directors and the Eastern Collegiate Television Committee, and was Director of the Penn Relays.

Fred began his collegiate athletics career as a member of the Duke University Men’s Basketball team where he later became assistant basketball coach under Vic Bubas from 1957 to 1963. He moved on to become head basketball coach at the University of Connecticut and was honored as New England Coach of the Year in 1964. He has been the recipient of the Duke Alumni Award, the Penn Varsity Club Award, the University of Pennsylvania Hunter Lott Award, the Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania “Take the Lead” Champion Award and the Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education “Champions for Children.” He was recently inducted into the New England Division I Basketball Hall of Fame Coaching Class.

Our Panelists

MERRILL REESEPlay-by-play “Voice of the Philadelphia Eagles” for over 30 years. The games are heard on 94/WIP(CBS) and a tri-state network.

Named Pennsylvania Sportscaster of the Year by the National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters numerous times.

Selected Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters.

Selected Person of the Year by the Broadcast Pioneers.

Recipient of the March of Dimes Lifetime Achievement Award.

Winner of the Lindsey Nelson Award for Excellence in Sportscasting by the All American Football Association.

Inducted into: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of FameTemple University Communications Hall of FameOverbrook High School Hall of Fame

Honored for special achievement by the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association.

Spent 14 years as Sports Director of WIP.

Has handled play-by-play of Big 5 basketball and University of Pennsylvania football.

Was the on-camera host and play-by-play voice of ESPN’s award winning series, “NFL Dream Season” in 1990.

Has handled tennis play-by-play for Madison Square Garden Television in New York with Billie Jean King.

Selected by Philadelphia Magazine as Philadelphia’s best sportscaster.

Graduate of Temple University.

Served in the U. S. Navy as Public Affairs Offi cer. (Lieutenant Senior Grade)

Began his career at WPAZ in Pottstown; next stop WBCB in Levittown. Merrill is now part-owner of WBCB and serves as General Manager.

Autobiography published in 1998 … Merrill Reese: “It’s Good” is a best seller. Also, wrote Sportscasting… Turning Your Passion into a Profession.

Merrill is an avid golfer and competes in numerous charity tournaments. He resides in Blue Bell with his wife Cindy. Son, Nolan, is a fi lm editor residing in Hollywood, California. Daughter, Ida, is a graphic designer.

Rhea Hughes

An integral part of one of America’s most popular sports talk radio broadcasts, Rhea Hughes has been a devoted Philadelphian since day one.

Rhea was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, the youngest of nine children. A graduate of Temple University, Rhea began her career as a broadcaster-producer with stints in State College, Pa., Wilmington, Delaware and in Philadelphia. The former sideline reporter for the Philadelphia Soul football team, Rhea also did play-by-play in college basketball.

It was her work at WIP Sports Radio that brought her a vast audience, and critical success, For 16 years, Rhea has been co-host of the morning program on WIP, joining Angelo Cataldi and his unique team in a broadcast that is both news-making , provocative, and extremely entertaining. . In the last several years, Rhea has been hosting a daily sports show on CSNPhilly.com for almost 2 years. She has also anchored interview and other broadcasts for Comcast Sportsnet.

Rhea lives in the area along with her husband and three year old son along with two dogs and three cats (all rescues).

Amal BassAmal is a staff attorney with the Women’s Law Project. She joined the staff in 2006 and works in a wide variety of areas, including Title IX athletic equity, employment rights, and family law. Currently, she is one of the supervisors of the Domestic Violence Assistance Project. Amal received her BA from Yale University and her JD from Harvard Law School.

About the Women’s Law Project:

The Women’s Law Project joined the fi ght for women’s rights in 1974, founded by a group of feminist attorneys devoted to equality and justice. Emboldened by the resurgent feminist movement of the 1970s, they soon won national recognition for their trailblazing Equal Rights Amendment Project, combining extensive litigation under state ERAs with public education.

The Women’s Law Project has a stellar record of achievement protecting reproductive freedom in Pennsylva-nia and elsewhere in the United States. They have represented the plaintiffs in three landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions on reproductive freedom: ACOG v. Thornburgh (1986), Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), and Ferguson v. City of Charleston (2001). They led the massive, nationwide amicus effort upholding abortion rights in the U.S. Supreme Court in Stenberg v. Carhart (2000); their litigation struck down Pennsylvania’s rape and incest police reporting requirements for low-income women’s Medicaid-funded abortions in Blackwell v. Knoll (1996). On a daily basis, Law Project attorneys troubleshoot for Pennsylvania clinics, hospitals, doctors, patient advocates, and women seeking abortions, providing accurate, authoritative information about Pennsyl-vania’s abortion laws.

The Women’s Law Project has challenged sex discrimination in employment, education, athletics, and insurance; advanced the rights of lesbian and gay parents; advocated on behalf of impoverished women; worked for fair and accessible procedures in child custody, child support, and protection from abuse actions; and championed the rights of sexual assault survivors. They take pride in being both a unique resource for Pennsylvania women and a national leader in the fi eld of women’s rights.

The Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers of the

Women’s Center of Montgomery County

would like to Congratulate, Celebrate and Appreciate

Our Distinguished Honorees

Todd Carmichael and Lauren Hart

Who, through their Generous Spirit, Outstanding Achievements, Vision

and Empowering Example of Leadership, embody our mission and inspire our work!

and

We thank our Distinguished Panelists

Amal Bass Rhea Hughes Merrill Reese Fred Shabel

For their generous spirit of support and friendship

in providing this engaging, entertaining & enriching program.

and

Our deep regard, affection and regard goes out to our Moderator and Emcee

Larry Kane

Who gives tirelessly, passionately and skillfully each year to ensure the success of

our special events, thus securing and safeguarding the future of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County.

WOMEN’S CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTYORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 2012-2013

With our primary focus on eliminating domestic violence and other forms of abuse, the Women’s Center of Montgomery County has been volunteer-powered since its inception. Our Domestic Violence Program addresses the problem of family/interpersonal violence. In addition to our domestic violence services, our 24-hour hotline assists people in crisis in need of information and referral, as well as an empathetic, supportive and non-judgmental counselor. All of our direct services are aimed at helping to stabilize an individual in crisis and assist them in exploring options that will help restore them to safety and security in their lives and that of the their families.

Our domestic violence program, which serves more than 4,000 victims each year, provides services which include: a 24-hour domestic violence and crisis hotline; elder abuse counseling and supportive services; legal advocacy; court accompaniment; individualized peer and group domestic violence counseling; information and referral; hospital accompaniment; stalking prevention on college campuses; emergency relocation funding for victims; prevention education and outreach to the community and schools. We fi nalized a two-year grant with the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency which began in July 2012 that will support a new partnership with Holy Redeemer Hospital and the Institute for Safe Families. This initiative will include the creation of a new position – Medical Advocate for Child Victims of Domestic Violence - to provide onsite services to victims and training to healthcare providers. Through our partnership with Holy Redeemer Hospital and the Institute for Safe Families which promotes outreach and universal screening for domestic violence through the obstetrics and pediatric healthcare providers, we hope to increase the identifi cation and treatment of children at risk.

A second initiative is the expansion of our existing police referral process to include implementation of a Lethality Assessment Tool, which offi cers responding to a domestic violence call complete to assess victim safety. The Women’s Center of Montgomery County is one of 13 programs in PA that was selected as a test site for this project, which was successfully implemented in Maryland 2005. Our goal in 2012/2013 will be to expand the use of the lethality assessment to all police departments in our county. And fi nally, we will continue our work with the Montgomery County Anti-Human Traffi cking Coalition to promote an effective county-wide and organizational response to address the needs of human traffi cking victims.

Our programs are administered by more than 185 trained volunteers and a paid staff of 16 employees (4 full and 12 part-time) in our six offi ces located in Elkins Park, Norristown, Lansdale, Pottstown, Colmar and Bryn Mawr. Through our Medical Advocacy Project, we also support staffi ng of a Medical Advocate at Abington Memorial Hospital. Established in 1992 as one of three pilot projects funded in Pennsylvania, our MAP program became a national prototype for suburban hospital settings and was recognized in 2007 by the GlaxoSmithKline Impact Awards committee. In the 2008, Women’s Center of Montgomery County was identifi ed by the PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency as one of fi ve victim service agencies who exemplify best practices for organizational capacity building. In June 2012, the Center was among the fi ve fi nalists selected from more than 200 applicants for the Impact 100 Philadelphia Awards, receiving a third place grant in the amount of $21,000.

In addition to our strong history as a founding member of the state coalition, the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than thirty fi ve years ago, the Women’s Center of Montgomery County possesses a number of unique assets and resources. Included among these are our 1) large and committed volunteer base; 2) strategic use of technology; 3) multiple locations; 4) reputation as a quality training provider, both regionally and locally; and 5) ability to provide direct service needs of a large and diverse number of victims.

There is virtually no other PA domestic violence service provider possessing such a skilled and diverse pool of volunteers. And, through our visionary use of technology, we have surpassed most other programs with our ability to provide training, track client demographics, network offi ces, and enhance communications

CONSTITUENCY:The primary benefi ciaries of this project are victims of domestic violence who live in Montgomery County. In FY 2011-2012, we provided services to 4,092 unduplicated victims of domestic violence and an additional 110 signifi cant others, including victims’ family members. Through our Legal Advocacy Project, we provided court accompaniment assistance & legal options counseling to 2,075 individuals. We assisted 1,015 individuals seeking Protection from Abuse Orders and provided accompaniment to 177 individuals in district court and preliminary hearings. Through our Elder Abuse Project, we served more than 150 senior victims of family violence and caretaker abuse, and trained Meals on Wheels workers to identify and respond to elder abuse. In 2011, we received 1,450 victim referrals from police offi cers responding to domestic violence calls.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:The specifi c array of services we provide include:

1. Counseling Services: 24-hour domestic violence hotline/crisis response; safety planning; individualized in-person and telephone counseling; peer counseling; support groups; elder abuse advocacy and counseling; referrals to community information and resources including therapists, lawyers and other social service providers.

2. Community Education and Training Services: professional training in domestic violence counseling and identifi cation; community and school education programs to teach about abuse dynamics and identify methods to help victims of domestic violence; fi nancial literacy workshops; healthy relationships program to teach teens and young children non-violent behavior; dating violence prevention; stalking prevention workshops; and training for law enforcement offi cers on effective response protocols. We also distribute a monthly newsletter (circulation 1,250).

3. Legal Advocacy: court accompaniment; legal options counseling; direct advocacy for women seeking temporary and fi nal PFA Orders; assistance with Indirect Criminal Complaints; systems advocacy to effect change.

4. Medical Advocacy: training to medical providers in universal screening, identifi cation and early intervention; technical support to hospitals developing domestic violence protocols.

5. Stalking Intervention on College Campuses: training and outreach to help campus security, RA’s, and administration in offering services to college students who are victims of stalking; development of resources and tools to assist in documenting incidents and supporting victims.

Additional services include: assistance with locating affordable and/or temporary housing, emergency cash assistance for victims escaping an abuser, Crime Victim Compensation fi lings, victim impact statements to the courts, and assistance locating emergency shelter.

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County would like to recognize the amazing efforts of our

Special Event Co-Chairwomen

Andra Seidner and Donna Jarrett-Kane

We offer our heartfelt admiration and gratitude for your hard work, vision and dedication in putting together today’s event! You have truly done a wonderful

job!

We also want to express our sincerest gratitude and regard to

Marla Rosenthol and Let’s Design Invitations, for her talent, patience and generosity in designing our event invitations

and

Stephanie Seidner,

who lent her amazing talents to embody our theme in the decorations, displays and centerpieces!

and

Alan Marks, ImageMarks Photography –

we cannot thank you enough for your generosity, creativity and dedication in donating your photographic skills to capture these memories for us!

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Our auctioneer, HHarris Grubin,

who brings passion, energy and enthusiasm to create an exciting and successful auction experience for us all!

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The Women’s Center of Montgomery County is a volunteer, community organization with a primary focus on freedom from domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Established in 1976, we assist more than 4,000 domestic violence victims annually.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and companies fortheir generous donations to our silent auction and raffle offerings.

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Mandarin GardenMaple Glen Gift ShopMeadowlands Country ClubMelrose QMoonstruck RestaurantMoyo Yoga StudioNBCPenny’s FlowersPeruzzi NissanPierre & Carlo European Salon & SpaPhiladelphia FlyersPhiladelphia PhilliesPhilly Pretzel FactoryPlayers Club of SwarthmoreQdoba JenkintownRed PhoenixRobertson’s FlowersRometta Salon and SpaRosnov’s JewelersRoy Gabay ProductionsSteve SadownikSammy’s Fabulous JewelrySandy DeMaio Antiques and Fine JewelryAndra & Art SeidnerJoyce & Jerry SkobinskyDenny SomachAmy &Michael SternStitch by StitchGlenna StoneSullivan SteakhouseTangled WebTango RestaurantNicole TellThe Body ShopThe Melting PotTrader Joe’sTwining Valley Golf & FitnessStaci ValentiVillage Players of HatboroVIP Hair SalonWalmartWaterworks RestaurantAlexandra & Doug WeissWest Avenue GrilleWilma TheatreWhole FoodsPat Winthrop JewelersYoung Medical Spa

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Attention Friends and Supporters of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County

As someone already committed to our mission of empowering women and eliminating domestic violence in our community you may want to consider taking the next step by becoming a member of our Board of Directors.

As members of a working board, Directors are expected to attend board meetings which are currently held every other month from September through June. These meetings are typically one and half to two hours and are held the second Thursday evening of the month. Additional responsibilities in-clude participation on at least one Board committee, which also meet on alternate months and more frequently as needed.

Directors must be active members of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, which includes payment of the annual $35.00 membership dues and volunteering at least 52 hours of service each year (including Board meeting, committee service hours and attendance at Board fundraising events ).

If you have a high level of passion and commitment to our mission of ending domestic violence, this is your opportunity to become a leader in our organization and to make a real difference by volun-teering your time, energy, experience and vision to our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors is a diverse, dedicated and talented group of individuals who recognize that we can affect positive change through volunteer engagement and a shared vision for the future. By becoming a member of our Board of Directors, your involvement can directly benefi t the victims of domestic violence we serve!

We will be meeting with prospective candidates in the Spring. If you are interested, please contact Beth Rubin, Nominating Chair, by email at bethfrubin@msn.com. For more information about the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, please visit our website at www.wcmontco.org.Thank you!

To our Parents & Grandparents (Donna & Larry):

You are our MVPs.

Thank you for being such wonderful champions for this critical cause – you are truly an inspiration!

Love your biggest fans, Alexandra, Doug & BenjaminMichael, Jen, Aiden & Peyton

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Congratulations to the

Women’s Center of Montgomery County

and to

Andra Seidner

for her commitment to this important cause.

Alice and Len Sayles

We saluteyour continuing

commitmentto helping women!

Nancy & Marc Shrier

We honor

Donna Jarrett-Kane

and

the Women’s Center

Susan and Ronald Trichon

BEST WISHESTO THE

WOMEN’S CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

FORCONTINUED SUCCESS

Bonnie Bickman

In honor of the Staff, Board members and Volunteersof the Women’s Center of Montgomery

Countyand in celebration of the work you doWith best wishes for a success event!

Myra & Jeff Chase

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Congratulations to Todd Carmichael and Lauren Hart for their contributions to the community

State Representative

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215 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038

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Thank you for all you do on behalf of

domestic violence victims.

Best of luck!

Best Wis hes to theWomen’s Center of Montgomery County

for continued success!

Rabbi Robert LeibOld York Road Temple-Beth Am

Congratulations to the dedicatedstaff and volunteers of

Women’s Center of Montgomery County as you celebrate 37 years of service to

domestic violence victimsand

the empowerment of women!

Sherry & Mike Rosner

The Pauker Family

honor those who assist

in the important work

of the

Women’s Center of

Montgomery County

The members of

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congratulate theWomen’s Center

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Mission Statement of theWomen’s Center of Montgomery County

The Women’s Center of Montgomery County is a volunteer, community organizationwith a primary focus on freedom from domestic violence and other forms of abuse.

Our programs, policies and procedures refl ect our strong commitment of empowering women.

Best wishes to the Women’s Center of Montgomery County,

the staff and volunteers as you continue to provide much needed services

to our community!

Marianna Sullivan

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Women’s Center would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following individuals for their support toward ensuring

the success of this Champagne Brunch:

Michelle Block June DeShields Caren Fogel Ron & Celie Gevurtz Judith & Alan Harland Jennifer Klass Elsa Kramer Lila & Harry Schultz Kathleen Valentine

Continued Best Wishesto the

Women’s Center of Montgomery County

Linda Bojman

Congratulations to the Women’s Center for the years of service and empowerment of women!

Sandy & Ronny Capps

Continued Best Wishesto the

Women’s Center of Montgomery County

Marjorie Curtis-Cohen, MD

Thank you to the Women’s Center of Montgomery County

for yourleadership and commitment to serving victims

of domestic violence and empowering women!

Joyce and Ted Eisenberg

Best Wishesto the

Volunteers and Staffof the Women’s Center.

You are all stars in any contest.Continue tops in your arena!

Suzanne and David Fields

Our good wishes for a successful event.

Gail and Alan Josselson

Best Wishes

Susan R. Laduca, PhDFamily & Marriage

Counseling

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With Congratulations to the honorees, the Special Events Committee and

the Women's Center Staff and Volunteers from

Marilyn & Skip Rosskam

CONGRATULATIONS

LAUREN HART &

TODD CARMICHAELFOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP &

CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY.