Port St. Lucie Business Women Install New Board At Holiday Gathering

 

Photo Credit: Diane Gallagher, Diane S. Gallagher Photography

Past President (2006-2008) Marilyn Lawless, Vice President Devon Dwyer, President Jessica Parrish, Secretary Elaine Anderson, Treasurer Stephanie Morgan, Past President (2003-2004; 2011-2012) Marsha Thompson

 

The Port St. Lucie Business Women (pslbw.com) ended their 41st year with the Installation of new Board members at its holiday party on December 2 at Meating Street Seafood & Steakhouse in Tradition. Outgoing President Donna DeMarchi  welcomed members and their guests to celebrate the remarkable women of the organization.

Snowflakes were the theme of this year’s Installation because, “Each snowflake is unique, intricate and beautiful, like all of us,” said President DeMarchi. “And when snowflakes join together, they provide greater coverage, just as the Port St. Lucie Business Women members who accomplish so much more when they join forces and work together for our community,” she added.

The evening’s highlight was a candle-lighting ceremony, led by long-time members and past presidents Marsha Thompson and Marilyn Lawless. “We take great pride in the accomplishments of our organizations and all of our members,” said Thompson. “We look to next year’s officers to lead us wisely and with distinction.”

Each newly elected Board member lit a candle after Thompson and Lawless rotated reciting the responsibilities of their particular positions. A red candle was given to incoming president Jessica Parrish because red symbolizes courage, long life and good health. “It is the strongest color of all hues – a quality needed for unwavering determination to succeed,” said Lawless. She continued, “The office of the President is one of great responsibility because the success of this organization depends to a great extent upon the attitude and skills of the presiding officer.” After lighting the candle, Parrish placed the red candle on top of the candelabra.

From this candle, all other candles, which were lit by incoming Board members Devon Dwyer, vice president; Elaine Anderson, secretary;  and Stephanie Morgan, treasurer. Each officer pledged to faithfully perform all duties belonging to their elected offices. “Your candles are a symbol to burn bright for the coming year,” said Thompson.

The Port St. Lucie Business Women is a 41-year-old, 501 (c) (6) non-profit professional organization dedicated to promoting the interests of businesswomen and serving our community. For more information, visit www.pslbw.com. Follow their Facebook page for updates about events, programs and community involvement.