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Cedar Valley Women of Persimmon

Recognizing strong women leaders & businesses in the

Cedar Valley

he Fourth Annual “Cedar Valley Women of Persimmon” recognized five women and one organization for their outstanding contributions to the Cedar Valley community. The award celebration honored women who exemplify the YWCA mission and who through their work; their roles in the community and their influence have made a difference. The recognition luncheon was held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Sky Event Centre.

The YWCA was delighted to have over 185 of its friends and supporters attend to acknowledge and celebrate the strong women our community looks to for guidance, and who serve as role models for us all.

Back Row, nominees left to right: Jessica Miller, Michelle Temeyer, Ann Wortham, Cathy Young, Julie Pitzen
(Family & Children’s Council), Diane Neebel, Sandra Kahler, Renee Labarge, Sheila Baird, Donna Harvey,
ReShonda Young, Stacy Van Gorp, and Ruth Randall (in memory of Karen Randall Wente). (Not pictured:
Anna Mae Heit, Lori McConville, Vivian Meyer-Betts, Cedar Falls AAUW, & UNI)

Front Row, honorees left to right: Barb Brown, Pam Hickman (Clohesy Consulting),
Sunni Swarbrick, Jane Teaford and Ellen Vanderloo.

A’Lisa Walker was named the 2010 Professional Woman

Barbara Brown was named the 2010 Volunteer

Sunni Swarbrick was named the 2010 Young Woman of Tomorrow

Ellen Vanderloo was named the 2010 Youth Advocate

Clohesy Consulting was named the 2010 Business or Organization that Empowers Women.

Jane Teaford, “Jean Parker YWCA Woman of Persimmon Award”

For a complete description of the honorees please click here

n addition to celebrating the honorees, all nominees were recognized for their dedication to the community and the leadership role they play in the Cedar Valley. They are: Sheila Baird, Donna Harvey, Anna Mae Heit, Sandra Kahler, Renee LaBarge, Vivian Meyer-Betts, Lori McConville, Jessica Miller, Diane Neebel, Michelle Temeyer, Stacy Van Gorp, Karen S. Randall Wente, Ann Wortham, Cathy Young, ReShonda Young, Cedar Falls AAUW, Family & Children’s Council and the University of Northern Iowa.

The luncheon was complemented by three speakers; Dora Flores, Carol Waters and Dee Wilder. Each woman shared their personal growth stories and how their involvement with various YWCA programs influenced and changed their and their families’ lives.

he event would not have been possible without the support of generous sponsors: Major Sponsor: The Sky Event Centre. Media Sponsors: KWWL-TV, Mix 96. Partner Sponsors: Aspro, Inc.; Monica Haag of Carney, Alexander, Marold & Co. LLP; Community National Bank; Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C.; PDCM Insurance; Scheels Sports; and Yantis & Associates Financial Advisors.

Contributors: Allen Health System, Crandall, Inc., Den Herder Veterinary Hospital, Steve & Terri Jackson, Net Worth Advisors, and Stifel Nicholaus. Entertainment: Pianist, Lyn Tackett. Photography: Lacy Swatek, West Side Image & Design, Oelwein

The YWCA would like to thank Tara Thomas who was Emcee of our fourth annual Cedar Valley Women of Persimmon luncheon and all of the committee members who helped organize the event. A special thanks also to everyone who attended the luncheon and honored these outstanding women. In supporting the YWCA, you help us fulfill our mission and fund critical programs and services that improve the lives of thousands of area women, girls, and families each year.