Members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Woman's Club of Westminster, met May 8 for their annual spring luncheon at Best Western Motel and Conference Center in Westminster.
After a call to order by President Carol Kershner, award certificates from the state were announced in the community-service areas of education and arts for partnerships and international outreach for collaboration and partnerships.
Betty Reinders was thanked for her decorations highlighting the educational theme.
Kershner recognized the outgoing executive committee with gifts of appreciation for their many efforts and time spent during the past two years. Parliamentarian Helen Wolfe honored the president for her energy, creativity and enthusiasm during the past two years with a contribution to the Westminster Library Sculpture Garden in her name.
Officers installed for 2012-14 are: president, Suzanne Albert; vice president, Nancy James; recording secretary, Kathy Rittler; corresponding secretary, Marge Simmons; and treasurer, Barbara Gunther.
Four members shared their hopes and wishes for the club's success in the future, which included learning about more issues in the community, working with senior citizens, being mentors and continuing in the arts area.
Jo Harp announced that a monetary donation was given to the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore.
The guest speaker was Michelle Shearer, National Teacher of the Year for 2011. Her presentation included a PowerPoint presentation of the various classes she visited last year, including in Japan, China and Singapore as well as the United States. In addition to a science and math background, she shared her fluency with sign language. With a master's degree in deaf education from McDaniel College, she spent four years at the Maryland School for the Deaf. She emphasized that students need to be college- and career-ready.
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