OCEAN CITY — March is designated Women’s History Month to encourage citizens to take this occasion to learn more about the history and accomplishments of women in America.
Louise Gulyas
The Worcester County Commission for Women will be celebrating Women’s History Month at a luncheon to be held on Wednesday, March 16, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Clarion Resort Hotel in Ocean City. The luncheon’s theme “Working To Form A More Perfect Union–Honoring Women in Public Service and Government” will recognize Worcester County women whose lives exemplify exceptional vision and leadership.
Louise Lee Gulyas (1934-2015) will be honored as the 2016 Woman in History for her extraordinary life, worthy of celebration and remembrance.
Diana Purnell
Diana W. Purnell will be honored as the 2016 Woman of the Year. Purnell is a local inventor and entrepreneur, an elected representative to the County Commissioners representing District 2 and a community volunteer at local levels to improve the services and facilities in the town of Berlin and all of Worcester County.
Six Worcester County students will be honored as Women of Tomorrow. Each age category will recognize an awardee for first place and an honorable mention. These outstanding young women will be recognized for their leadership abilities, academic achievements and for making a significant positive impact on their community.
The event will feature exhibitors, awards and a silent auction and raffles. The keynote speaker for the event will be Worcester County Economic Development Director Merry Mears. The cost to attend is $37 per person, which includes an entrée of Pork Loin filled with a spinach and mushroom roulade and roasted Top Sirloin of Beef with a sherried mushroom sauce served to the side or a Vegetarian, gluten-free choice. Tables of eight may be reserved. A cash bar will be available.
For reservations, call 410-208-6798, email [email protected] or mail a check to FWCCW, P.O. Box 1712, Berlin Md. 21811. Designate on your check “Vegetarian” if this is your choice of entrees. Proceeds from this event benefit the McGuffey literacy program that provides summer reading books and book bags to Worcester County students in grades 1-3.