{"id":9047,"date":"2024-06-24T13:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T17:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/?p=9047"},"modified":"2024-06-24T13:00:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T17:00:36","slug":"more-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/2024\/06\/24\/more-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"More Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About 40 of our marvelous members gathered recently at Piero\u2019s Corner in Herndon, for our annual end-of-year luncheon.\u00a0 At these events, we reflect on our many successes and anticipate more good fortune in the coming fiscal year.\u00a0 Included in this year\u2019s reasons for celebration are: \u00a0our 20th anniversary as a chapter; our library of videos about our programs, thanks to videographer Bob Kovacs; and our many friends, sponsors, and supporters who have contributed to our successes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTable-DebPamJoeetal.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTable-DebPamJoeetal-300x239.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTable-DebPamJoeetal-300x239.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTable-DebPamJoeetal.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The chair of the Nominating Committee for the new board thanked the 2023-24 board members for their service and presented each with a swag bag containing several kaleidoscopic fridge magnets and some delicious chocolates.\u00a0\u00a0We also installed the board members for 2024-25.\u00a0\u00a0Outgoing president, Gina Glenn, was recognized for serving three years in that role.\u00a0\u00a0Knowing her special affection for Literacy and our Build-a-Child\u2019s Library program, our members made a sizable donation to purchase new books for that program, to show their appreciation for all she\u2019s done for the chapter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BrianJerEtc-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BrianJerEtc-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BrianJerEtc-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BrianJerEtc-2-272x182.jpeg 272w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BrianJerEtc-2.jpeg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We also honored five members for their significant contributions to our success this year.\u00a0\u00a0Three members were recognized as Shining Stars for their sustained contributions to our chapter:\u00a0\u00a0Nancy Treanor, Dru Kevit, and Kathy Jackson.\u00a0\u00a0In addition, two newer members received the Supe Nova commendation for their willingness to begin helping with important programs soon after joining our chapter:\u00a0\u00a0Claudia Bonnell and Mary Yee.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTableJeanneDarleenLinda.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTableJeanneDarleenLinda-300x205.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTableJeanneDarleenLinda-300x205.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/BackTableJeanneDarleenLinda.jpeg 323w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The luncheon\u2019s good food, ambiance, and camaraderie were enhanced by the creativity of our talented member, Dorine DiConti.\u00a0\u00a0She not only designed the table runners that featured our colors and logo, she also provided every attendee with an assortment of homemade cookies.\u00a0\u00a0In addition, board members received a coffee mug with our logo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/TableRunner.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/TableRunner-300x233.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/TableRunner-300x233.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/TableRunner.jpeg 545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Energized by the friendship, successes, and dedication of our members, our chapter looks forward to another record-setting year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/FrontTable.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/FrontTable-300x246.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/FrontTable-300x246.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/06\/FrontTable.jpeg 464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About 40 of our marvelous members gathered recently at Piero\u2019s Corner in Herndon, for our annual end-of-year luncheon.\u00a0 At these events, we reflect on our many successes and anticipate more good fortune in the coming fiscal year.\u00a0 Included in this year\u2019s reasons for celebration are: \u00a0our 20th anniversary as a chapter; our library of videos 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