Story, photos by Barbara McCormick
BOCA RATON — Members of the Greater Federated Women’s Club, Boca Raton Chapter, recently celebrated the installation of officers, a stylish fashion show and luncheon at Carmen’s Top of the Bridge Hotel. Carmen’s is noted for their talented culinary staff and wall to wall windows, which capture the panoramic views of the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.
District 10 Director Joann Baros of Delray Beach opened the ceremonies by congratulating Gwen Herb for two successful years as president, and presented to her the official past- president’s pin.
The following Board of Directors members were installed:
President: Susan Blum Gerding, Ed.D.
1st Vice President, Programming- Janice Williams
Vice President, Membership- Hannah Klingsberg
Recording Secretary-Ann Sheldon
Corresponding Secretary-Charlotte Robinson
Treasurer-Lisa Jensen
Treasurer Advisor- Pernille Ostberg
Permanent Director-Helen Babione
Woman’s Club members are noted for hosting the annual Honor Your Doctor Luncheon, with proceeds from the Helen M. Babione Scholarship Fund given as scholarships to area students enrolled in medical studies at Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College and Lynn University.
President Susan Blum Gerding, Ed.D., author and publisher, said she is excited about her new position and hopes to expand the membership of the Boca Raton Woman’s Club by offering innovative programs and using a variety of interesting venues to host the monthly meetings.
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