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Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Celebrates Annual Awards and Officer Installation Banquet T 850-445-0773 cell E Jamie@peoplewhothink.com www.peoplewhothink.com The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota hosted its annual Awards and Officer Installation Banquet last night at the elegant “Toasted Yolk After Dark,” celebrating a year of remarkable achievements and dedicated service. The event honored members who have gone above and beyond in supporting the club’s mission and introduced the new slate of officers for the upcoming year. Awards and Recognitions The evening was marked by several notable awards, highlighting the unwavering commitment of our members: •20 Years of Excellence Award: Pam Plank, Executive Director of the Sertoma Kids Speech Clinic, was honored for her two decades of outstanding service and leadership. • Genuine Enthusiastic Members (GEM) Award: Christ Fulton, Angela Chang, Brandi Furlan, Jackie Ade, and Mike Miller were recognized for their enthusiastic participation and support. • Fundraising Champion Awards: Ron Albers, Sandeep Sastry, Jackie Ade, Kent “Lock” Lockridge, Tony Gabriel, and Georgianne Strauser received accolades for their exceptional fundraising efforts. • Lifetime Service Award: Ric Coury and Jason Harvey were celebrated for their long-term commitment, which was instrumental in paying off the building for Sertoma Kids. • Lifetime Dedication Award: Tim Self was honored as the heartbeat of our organization for his continuous dedication. • Officer of the Year: Kathy Cromley was recognized for her unwavering support and dedication to the board. • Golden Spirit Award: Christa Sweeney was celebrated for her encouraging spirit. • Community Engagement Award: Richard Pocker was honored for leading The Hearing Aid Project. • President’s Award: Marty Faust received recognition for his extraordinary support of the club’s goals. • Sertoman of the Year: Carol Pandis was awarded for her comprehensive involvement in all aspects of the club, including The Hearing Aid Project, fundraising, community engagement, and member recruitment. Installation of New Officers The new officers for the upcoming year were installed with Jamie Miller as Chairman, Richard Pocker as President, Brandi Furlan as Secretary, and Adam Burnside as Treasurer. Reflecting on the evening, outgoing co-president Jennifer Bash remarked, “This event is a testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of our members. Each award recipient has played a crucial role in advancing our mission, and their contributions have made a significant impact on our community.” Looking Ahead As the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota moves forward, we remain committed to our mission: "Rooted in the meaning of Sertoma, 'SERvice TO MAnkind,' our core mission is to raise funds supporting children facing speech, language, and hearing challenges in our community, embodied in our flagship initiative, Sertoma Kids Inc." For more information, please visit our website or follow us on social media.