The Georgia WAND 25th anniversary was a wonderful evening, packed crowd, high spirits, laudable awardees, and inspiring words – Janisse Ray commented to me as the evening closed, “this was all done with such loving attention to every detail!” and how right she was!
The Arkansas WAND Mother’s Day luncheon was stellar as well! A beautiful setting and ambience – seated luncheon for 200 in the beautifully done atrium of the Governor’s Mansion, honoring elected women and in particular Kathy Webb, a legislator, businesswoman, activist, and WAND/WiLL member – one of our Arkansas WiLL State Directors along with Joyce Elliot. Kathy’s speech was moving and inspiring; she’s a legislator with a moral compass and could well be Arkansas’ first woman governor! Incredibly accomplished, productive, and principled – she awed us all! Bad weather and late planes kept me from the Board’s informal dinner the night before at the restaurant owned by Kathy and her partner. Board hospitality abounded, a wonderful group of talented and committed women who made it happen – doubled their attendance with their new venue. And the unstoppable Jeanne Gordon hosted me overnight in her uniquely charming home, was saluted by one and all at the luncheon, then took off for Boston board meeting two hours later! I can’t wait til my next opportunity to visit Little Rock – there was nearly a standing ovation at my mention of Obama-Gates reining in the F-22!
Sorry we couldn’t all have been at the Boston Mother’s Day event – sounded spectacular – Ellen Goodman and MOC Nikki Tsongas in conversation! What a hit for the MASS community of WAND supporters as well as the new fans that were drawn to this great event!
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