This will be the 16th year in a row the Marion Women’s Business Council has chosen a woman of distinction to receive its annual ATHENA sculpture. The prestigious sculpture will be presented on Monday, March 11 to one of seven nominees from the Marion area whom have been noted to excel in leadership and encouragement as well as participate in community service. The program is slated to start with social time at 11:00 a.m. in the Harding Room in TRECA.
This year’s nominees include Winnie Brewer, Phyllis Butterworth, Angie Carbetta, Carrie Hutchman, Jean Obenour, Tracy Rector, and Quiana Revere.
Noted past recipients of the ATHENA sculpture include: Judge Tereas Ballinger, Trella Romine, Diane Watson, Tarina Rose, Kathy Masters, Vicki Wood, Sheryl Rhoades, Sandra Lepard, Elaine Merchant, Diane Glassmeyer, Anne Lowe, Karen Ream, Deb Rapert, Lori Litzenberg, and Lois Fisher.
The luncheon event will showcase the nominees as well as highlight A. J Casey who will be speaking on “Celebrating Your Super Self.” Casey and her topic exemplify many of the values the ATHENA leadership model is based upon: The Authentic Self, Relationships, Giving Back, Collaboration, Courageous Acts, Learning, Fierce Advocacy, Celebration and Joy.
There will be a special silent auction held, with the all proceeds going to the ATHENA recipient’s charity of choice. Modern Woodman hopes again to match all funds raised.
Interested in attending? Reservations can be made by calling Jeri Hartshorn 740-387-6312 or Jean Obenour 740-387-3788. The lunch price for this special event will be $18 with the deadline for reservations Monday, March 4. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to join them to see if you would like to become a member of the Marion Women’s Business Council, an organization dedicated to programming and networking opportunities for women in business.
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