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Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County is proud to present the 22nd Annual “Celebration Luncheon” at the Ritz-Carlton.
Tuesday, March 23,2010
Reception & Boutique Shopping 10:30am - 11:45am
Luncheon 11:45am - 1:00pm
MicroSociety Boutique shopping begins at 10:30am with Girls Inc. girls selling “Dream Harbor” merchandise. Luncheon begins at 11:45am and will feature this year’s “She Knows Where She’s Going” honorees, Polo Grill and Pattigeorge’s owner, Jaymie Klauber and Tropex President and CEO, Charlene “Charlie” Lenger.
The Board of Trustees Visionary Honoree is Anand Pallegar, for his service to the board, innovation of the Girls Inc. website and philanthropic generosity to Girls Inc.
This year’s “Girl of the Year” is Taylor DeStasio.
Tickets are $75.00 for individuals, $125.00 for patrons and $1,500.00 for a full table. There will also be a “Beat the Valet” after party in the CaD’Zan Lounge which costs $25.00 and includes a signature Dream Girl Drink.
Luncheon proceeds help fund scholarships for girls attending Girls Inc. afterschool and summer camp programs. These research-based programs are designed to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Where are they now?
Alicia Chalmers
Girls Inc. Alumna
Alicia owns her own business, Horizon Title Services. The most exciting thing in her life is her son, Colt and her life motto is "Live Well, Laugh Often, Laugh Much".
Dawnyelle Singleton
Girls Inc. Alumna
Dawnyelle is a Graphic Designer. Her motto is "Every day in every way, my life is getting better!"
Nancy Cason
Girls Inc. Alumna
Nancy is an attorney in Sarasota, Fl. Her motto is "work hard, play hard, be honest and be true to yourself."