Special Recognition forThree Outstanding Members of Local Women's Club by Johann Dretchen, SIUMC President

October 4, 2013

Soroptimist International of Upper Montgomery County (SIUMC),  a volunteer organization for business and professional women of all ages, pays tribute to three very special women— , Myrtis Brame of Darnestown, MD, Dorothy Beebe of Frederick, MD, and Beverly Iannone of Gaithersburg Maryland during an afternoon tea at the Serenity Tea Room in Frederick on September 28, 2013.

SIUMC is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls.  The three honorees, who among them have been members of SIUMC for more than 75 years and exemplify the definition of  “A Soroptimist”— a woman who is devoted to the highest ideals of friendship, understanding, service and human dignity.

Today, these women continue to serve on SIUMC’s Board of Directors and support annual Soroptimist award programs and  SIUMC local/international projects that are currently underway, which include support to local food pantries, support to women and family homeless shelters, sponsorship of educational programs for people with disabilities and support for  Human Trafficking Awareness programs.  SIUMC also sponsors the Girls’ Club for middle school and high school girls providing mentorship and volunteer opportunities for the students.

Please mark your calendars and join us on March 30, 2013, when SIUMC will be celebrating its 50th Gala Luncheon/Fashion Show at the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg MD.  This fashion show fundraiser is the key source of SIUMC funding for providing support to women and girls and other social programs that help underserved people in our community.  It is a fun afternoon with chance raffle baskets, 50/50 and auction items along with great fashions and delicious food.  Must be good, we’ve been successfully doing it for 50 years!

For more information on SIUMC contact Johann Dretchen at jdsd1021@gmail.com or 301 602 6218.  Or check our website at (www.si-umc.com).