Submitted by YWCA of Olympia
(Olympia, WA) – This year they come from the athletic world, the business sector, the arts, and the social service realm. The YWCA of Olympia is pleased to announce their 2012 Women of Achievement:
- Valerie Fluetsch: Executive Director of the Olympia Youth Chorus and Women’s Athletics Trailblazer
- Marian Graham: Altrusa International of Olympia and Office of Attorney General (semi-retired)
- Meta Hogan: Live-in Host at Bread & Roses and co-founder, co-publisher, and editor of Olympia Power & Light
- Lesley Roberts: Former Race Director and Race Consultant for the Capital City Marathon
- Cheryl Selby: Owner of Vivala and Olympia Downtown Association member
- Lisa Smith: Executive Director of Enterprise for Equity
2012 Young Woman of Achievement Scholarship Recipient
- Honey Dubes
According to YWCA Executive Director Karmel Shields, “This is my favorite annual event for the YWCA of Olympia. Honoring women for their leadership, community service and efforts to make the world a better place for all of us is what the YWCA is all about. The community celebration on November 1st promises to be the best feel good event of the season.”
The celebration gala, “Women Of Achievement: Going the Distance”, will take place on Thursday, November 1st from 5:30-8:30p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel Forest Ballroom. The event will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark law passed in 1972 that requires gender equality for boys and girls in every federally funded athletic and educational program. Funds raised during the event will support the YWCA’s Other Bank, Girls Without Limits!, and Girls Circles programs. The event is open to the public and tickets are available by contacting the YWCA of Olympia at (360) 352-0593. Tickets are $75 and tables of 8 are available for $600. For more information about the Women of Achievement Celebration, contact Cherie Reeves Sperr, Event Coordinator at (360) 352-0593 or crsperr@ywcaofolympia.org.
About the YWCA of Olympia
Established in 1945, the YWCA of Olympia offers responsive programs and services to meet the needs of women, girls and families. We are inspiring a new generation to become strong leaders and advocates for opportunity and equity for all women. The YWCA of Olympia strives to empower women and eliminate racism through education, advocacy, service and leadership opportunities. The YWCA has worked to change history—from civil rights to women’s rights, from advocacy for women’s health care to an end to violence against women and girls. The YWCA is the voice for every woman. We speak out and take action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA and our members and volunteers contribute time, talent, tenacity and financial support for the betterment of all women in our community.
