From left, Bill Cona, Bill Allard, Bob Cannon, Tony Mazzone, John Piazza, Sr., Pete Kristall, Ron Ashley and Jim Murray of the Morris F. Dixon, Jr. Detachment.
The Morris F. Dixon, Jr. Detachment of the Marine Corps League in Clearwater recently hosted the State Marine Corps League Fall Conference at the Safety Harbor Spa and Resort. The conference featured leadership training, a presentation by the Tampa Area Marine Parents Association regarding the service they provide to our wounded warriors, a visit to the Armed Forces Military Museum in Largo, and a presentation by guest speaker Brigadier General Ron Baczkowski, USMC, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base.
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On the heels of a sustained period of growth that saw class registrations and memberships grow even over the difficult last year, the Dunedin Fine Art Center has installed new board members who look to continue the strong tradition of passionate commitment and prudent stewardship that has brought DFAC to such a firm footing. "The many years of growth the Dunedin Fine Art Center has enjoyed is in direct proportion to the commitment of our board," noted George Ann Bissett, executive director. "With the commitment of these talented people to furthering the mission of DFAC, we look forward to another spectacular year."
The new directors are Walter Blenner, Roberta Lutz Christenson, Alan "Arky" Feldshue, Alison Freeborn, Natonia "Toni" Hagans, Karen Lehrburger and Carol Mariani.
The new directors were welcomed October 26 at the first regular board meeting of DFAC's 2009/2010 fiscal year where they joined in electing the new board officers; Dianne Wheatley-Giliotti; president, Patrick Donoghue; vice-president; Charles Klein, treasurer; Debra Thomas-Weible, secretary; and Patricia Jordan, parliamentarian.
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Caladesi Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 35th anniversary with a luncheon Oct. 19 at the Dunedin Country Club.
Special guest Florida state regent Barbara Whalin Makant spoke about her state regents projects. Other state officers present were Aida Register, honorary state regent and Dorris Folwell, Upper Pinellas and Pasco regents council president. Chapter regent Patricia Monroe presented several attendance awards, one to Lucy Dodd Myers for 65 years, and past regents and Sons of the American Revolution members were recognized.
Any woman 18 years or older who can prove descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join. Call (727) 733-5383.
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Since the founding of the GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club in 2003, eight members have been diagnosed with breast cancer. These survivors have created 2,000 comfort pillows for men and women who have had breast cancer surgery.
The small, soft, washable pillows can be placed between the body and arm to relieve discomfort and can also be used in the car to ease pressure of the seatbelt shoulder strap, or while sleeping. The comfort pillows are placed in cancer centers, doctors' offices and the club will even mail a pillow to someone when contacted. These volunteer women have also participated in walks that benefit breast cancer awareness programs.
The club will have its second American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer benefit from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd. Featured will be dinner, dancing, entertainment by acclaimed singer and entertainer Dominic and over 50 opportunity baskets. Tickets are $30 per person. For reservations call event chair Aphrodite Smith-Gillespie at (727) 799-7966 or Fran Falkenhayn at (727) 278-9106.
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North Pinellas Junior Civitan Club members Matt Carstensen, Shayna Schwolsky, Jade Schmitz, Chris DeLuco, Bryanna Maggio and Emily Smith spent time recently helping out at the Suncoast Animal League and earned volunteer credits toward their high school graduation.
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