- Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 June 2014 23:46
The Charthene Club of Charleroi held its annual reciprocity at the Charleroi Area Campus Alumni Room. Jane Dorincz, president of the club, welcomed all members, senior girl honorees and guests.
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| Scholarship recipient Nicole Miller with Barbara Pepper, Youth and Education Chairperson |
The Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Club Collect were led by Maureen Lindsay.
The program chairman, Diane Nonack, introduced Debby Petrosky, a member of Shepherd's Voice, who was the vocalist for the evening.
Barbara Pepper , Youth and Education Chairperson recognized the Girls of the Month, Girl of the Year and the scholarship recipient.
The following are the Girls of the Month:
September - Mia Woytovich
October - Ashley Watkins
November - Kayleigh Matyas
December - Amber Angelo
January - Breann Clark
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| Newly elected Charthene Club Officers include (Front) Diane Nonack, President and (Standing from left to right) Patti Mason, Recording Secretary; Barbara Pepper, Corresponding Secretary; Deena Issi, Treasurer; and Kathleen Umbel, Vice President. |
February - Rachel Ritzer
March - Breann DeMoss
April - Carina Gottheld
May - Jayme Kepich
Each girl received a sterling silver bracelet with a charm engraved with their name and the month for which she was recognized.
The Girl of the Year and the scholarship winner were each presented by Barbara Pepper. Girl of the year - Mia Woytovich - received a bracelet and charm. The scholarship winner - Nicole Miller - was presented with a check to the college of her choice.
Donations were then presented to the following:
John K. Tenner Library presented by Patti Mason; Charleroi Fire Department presented by Linda Gray; Fallowfield Twp. Fire Department presented by Kathleen Umbel ; North Charleroi Fire Department presented by Patti Mason; Charleroi Food Bank presented by Deena Issi; Lifeline presented by Judy Curl and Charleroi St. After School presented by Ruth Karlowsky.
The installation of officers for the years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 was presented by Ruth Karlowsky:
President – Diane Nonack; Vice President – Kathleen Umbel ; 2nd Vice President – Jane Dorincz; Recording Secretary – Patti Mason; Corresponding Secretary – Barbara Pepper; Treasurer – Deena Issi.
The outgoing president, Jane Dorincz, was presented with a scrapbook which was designed and presented by Ruth Karlowsky. The scrapbook contained pictures and memorabilia in regard to her service from 2012 to 2014.
Jane Dorincz then passed the gavel to incoming president, Diane Nonack.
Diane Nonack gave the closing remarks followed with sandwiches, cookies, mints, nuts and punch prepared by the ladies of Charthene. Tea and coffee were served at the tea table by Diane Nonack and Jane Dorincz.
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