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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 7, 2008

INTERBAY - Accolades for accomplishments and anticipation for more highlighted the recent Red Cross Angels luncheon at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club.

The Angels is a women's auxiliary support organization for the Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross. The 25-year-old group has been rebuilt since late last year with new members and projects, including a kickoff coffee in September at the home of Al and Bev Austin.

At the luncheon, Bev Austin, who served as president, was recognized with a special pin presented by Anna Trefethen, the chapter's chief executive officer.

Following the presentation, member Betty Wood took an opportunity to praise Austin.

"Didn't I get an urgent call last year that the group was defunct?" Wood told about 70 guests.

She said she was happy to see the revitalization.

"And we know who did it," Wood said, pointing at Austin and leading a standing ovation.

Mary Jane Martinez, who served as vice president, was recognized as Angel of the Year and received a bracelet.

"She is a great angel and a fabulous friend," Austin said. "She started the year by raising funds and giving of her own."

The Angels presented Trefethen with a check for $165,000, most of it raised by a dinner coordinated by Martinez and others. It will be used for local relief efforts.

"Because of what this group does in the Tampa Bay area, no one will be alone in a disaster," Trefethen said.

Officers for 2008-09 also were installed at the luncheon, which was coordinated by Paula Wilson.

The officers are Maureen Rorech Dunkel, president; Allison Tutwiler, vice president; Susan Grady, recording secretary; Amy Guagliardo, corresponding secretary; and Denise Chavez, treasurer.

Dunkel told the guests that "the biggest shoes in the world to fill must be Bev Austin's. I take legacies very seriously."

She said the new board hopes to build on the successes and reach other areas of the community to expand membership, which now is primarily from South Tampa.

League's Past President Heading To Convention

BAYSHORE - Mike McKinney, past president of the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County, will represent the chapter at the national organization's convention.

McKinney, the first male to hold the position, will lead a discussion on the "Role of Men in Today's Modern League" at the event, which is June 14 to 18 in Portland, Ore.

The Tampa group had its annual meeting May 31 at the LifeLink Foundation on Bayshore Boulevard. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, was the speaker. She is a past president of the Hillsborough chapter.

Luncheon Benefits Lung Association

ROCKY POINT - The American Lung Association of Florida, Gulfcoast Area, will sponsor the Inspire Life: Breathe Free Women & Lung Health Luncheon.

The event will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Rusty Pelican, 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive. Tickets are $50, with sponsorships available. For information, call Carole Palacio at (727) 347-6133.

Moffitt Plans Programs For Patients, Caregivers

USF CAMPUS - A free, education program recognizing and celebrating cancer survivors is planned by the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.

The event, Celebrating Survivorship, will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 21 at the Vincent A. Stabile Research Building at the cancer center, 12902 Magnolia Drive. The celebration, designed for patients, caregivers and health providers, includes breakfast and lunch.

Wendy S. Harpham, an internal medicine physician, long-term cancer survivor and author of "Happiness in a Storm," will be among the speakers. She will discuss obstacles to happiness after a cancer diagnosis.

Richard Gross and Paul Jacobsen of Moffitt will speak about "New Initiatives in Survivorship Care and Research."

Reservations are needed by June 16 by calling 1-888-663-3488.

The cancer center also will offer a free education and support program for family cancer caregivers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 at the Stabile building.

The program will be led by clinical social worker Miriam Innocenti, nurse practitioner Jill Blair and registered dietitian Heather Bell, all of Moffitt.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and reservations are required by calling 1-888-663-3488 by June 24.

Power Lines, Wildlife Topic For Audubon

NORTH TAMPA - Stanley M. Kroh will speak about Tampa Electric Co.'s policies and efforts to protect wildlife near its power lines when the Tampa Audubon Society meets June 14.

The free meeting, which is open to members and guests, will be at 11 a.m. at Lettuce Lake Park, 6920 E. Fletcher Ave.

The society also will sponsor a free, beginning bird-watching walk at 9 a.m. June 14 at the park. Participants should meet at the Audubon Resource Center.

For information, call Mary Keith at (813) 935-6115.

Send news of social activities, landmark anniversaries, birthdays and other items of community interest to Lenora Lake at 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 102, Tampa FL 33647; fax to (813) 975-9488; e-mail to llake@ tampatrib.com; or call her at (813) 865-4851.

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