The Rotary Club of 91原创 Central will recognize four deserving women from the community during its eighth annual International Women鈥檚 Day luncheon next weekend.
鈥淲e鈥檝e decided that we wanted to celebrate people who often time don鈥檛 get acknowledged. They just do more than what鈥檚 expected of them and they have such an impact on the community,鈥� said Susan Parsons, chair of the International Women鈥檚 Day committee.
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The Rotary Club invited non-profit organizations in 91原创 to nominate women from the community. The committee then selected four women who they believed are 鈥渄riving positive change for others.鈥�
鈥淚t was really hard to choose,鈥� said Parsons. 鈥淲e chose the ones we felt met the criteria above and beyond.鈥�
The four women who will be recognized are: Kathy Derksen, president of the board of directors for the 91原创 Hospice Society; Veronica Kalo, a Brookswood Secondary home economics teacher; Christine McCracken, co-executive director of encompass support services; and Beverly Rodrigo, with the Starfish Backpack program.
Those who which to attend the luncheon on March 7 can purchase tickets for $50 at . The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at Newlands Golf and Country Club (21025 48th Ave.). Doors open at 11 a.m.
The afternoon affair will include a buffet lunch, silent auction, a 50/50 draw, plus inspirational words from former nominee Kirsten Brazier, a pilot and president of Achieve Anything Foundation.
鈥淪he鈥檚 so inspiring for the community,鈥� said Parsons.
Proceeds will donated to causes in 91原创.
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