Past Award Winners Share Their Thoughts

Betsy McGuire, 2000 Women's Life Award recipient
"Being selected as the recipient of this award was a huge surprise. My mother just happened to be visiting at that time and was able to attend the luncheon with me at the last minute. I will always cherish the memory that she was with me and I was able to share this unexpected honor with her."

Bonita Church, 2001 Women's Life Award recipient
"My family and I have always been active in our community and state. We take great joy in giving and being involved. This recognition was greatly appreciated and very meaningful.


Raye Turner, 2002 Women's Life Award recipient
"Honestly, my first response when I received the award was not a structured sentence. It was Wow! What an honor! I also remember listening to the many accomplishments and contributions attributed to these women, and was proud to be associated with those that demonstrated a strong conviction and dedication to serving others in our community."


Verna Daniels, 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
"I was simply flabbergasted -- so surprised! I thought, surely they didn't mean me? What an honor! This recognition made me more determined than ever to help where I can."


Senator Sharon Trusty, 2003 Women's Life Award recipient
"To me, the Women's Life Award symbolizes the value we as individuals and as a group place on the quality of our workmanship. This award is a good reminder that community service has become synonymous with America. There is a distinguished group of ladies who have been honored in this way in the past, and to be recognized by one's peers with this award is the highest honor in any category!"


"A basic part of our character is formed as we contribute to our fellowman and I like to think that I, too, have grown as an individual because of my involvement in community and civic affairs."


Maysel Teeter, 2004 Women's Life Award recipient
"It was a complete surprise and honor. I was at the festival under a ruse to see Martha Williams receive her award. She is such an icon. I couldn't believe I had won, as I've done nothing that another woman couldn't or wouldn't do. Women are so pressed to handle everything these days -- every woman deserves this award."


Martha Williams, 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
"The award was very meaningful to me and my family. I have cherished it through the years and am still astounded and surprised at my selection. It has been one of the highlights of my life."

2008 Women's Life and Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

2008 Women's Life Award Winner - Harriet Thone

Hometown: Russellville, AR

Known as a civic leader, Harriet was awarded the 2008 Women’s Life Award for her contributions and presence in the community. Maysel Teeter, the 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, presented Harriet her award.

2008 Women's Life Award Winner - Mary Cohoon

Hometown: Russellville, AR

A well-known figure in the community, Mary is greatly recognized for her exemplary volunteer efforts and was awarded the 2008 Women's Lifetime Achievement Award.

2008 Style Show Participants

What A Treat! The Brunch Style Show featured hot looks from these local retailers:

Formal Affairs
maurices
Cato & Cato Plus
Belk
The Mulberry Bush
Lefler's
M. Hill's
Rendezvous

2008 Silent Purse Auction and Jewelry Sale

Purse Auction
Place a bid - and may the best women win! A wide selection of stylish purses and handbags will be up for auction. All proceeds will benefit the Women's Life Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Contributors include:
Copper Pig and Copper Pig Kids
Rose Drug
Lefler's
maurices
III's Company
Flower's Etc.
Formal Affairs
M. Hills
Stage
Russellville Medical Supply
USA Drug
C&D Drug Store
Belk
Ewing Video Palace & Tropical Tanning/You-Nique Boutique



$5 - $10 Jewelry Sale and Fabulous Door Prizes

2008 Information Booths

Saint Mary's Women's and Children's - Health Information

Studio Younique - Scheduling and Photo Package Information

The Mirage - Chair Massage and Service Information

Ewing Photography - Scheduling and Photo Package Information

Ewing Video Palace & Tropical Tanning/You-Nique Boutiqe - Package Information and Product Display

C & D Drug Store - Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Information

Reflections Tea Room - Samples and Booking Information

Bow-K's and Formal Affairs - Tabletop Design Ideas and Formal Attire Display/Information

Starbucks - Free samples of coffee and desserts

Royalty Tours - Luxury Motor Coach Tour Information

Belk - Designer Clothing and Jewelry Display/Information

maurices - Clothing and Accessories Display/Information

2008 Health Screenings

Millard Henry Clinic - Blood Pressure Screening

Saint Mary's Wellness Fitness Center - Body Fat Composition and Waist Circumference

Aqular Foot Care Clinic - Foot Assessment

Saint Mary's Home Health - Breast Self Exam Education (private exams available)

Pope County EMS - Blood Pressure Screening

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center - Fasting Lipid Profile (8-hour fast required)

Russellville Medical Center - Pulse Oximeter Screening

Russellville Eye Clinic, PA - Vision Screening by Kimberly R. Patterson, D.O.

Saint Mary's Outpatient Therapy Center - Blood Sugar Screening and Fall Risk Assessment

Russellville Gynecology Clinic - Blood Pressure Screening, Birth Control and Hormone Replacement Therapy Information

VSPA - Sun Damage Screening

Snell Prosthetics - Bra Sizing

American Heart Association - Heart Health Information

Nominate Someone Special!

Part of the Women's Life Festival includes a Women's Life Award and a Women's Lifetime Achievement Award. Click here to download the PDF Nomination Form. Take a moment and reflect on the women who have enriched your life and nominate your choices for recognition. Please mail or email the form when complete.

2008 Festival

Hello! Welcome to our blog for the Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Women's Life Festival! We're so excited about this year's event.

When & Where

Saturday, September 27, 2008

7:30 am - 2:00 pm

Arkansas Tech University - Doc Bryan Student Center

Screenings and Seminars

7:30 am - 12 noon

Brunch: 9:30 - 11:00 am, Chambers West Dining Room

Keynote Speaker, Presentation of Nursing Schloarships, Nomination of "Queen for the Day." Tickets are $15. Reserve yours beginning August 18 by calling Saint Mary's Community Relations at 964.5683 or 964-9468.

Luncheon: 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Chambers East Dining Room

Keynote Speaker, Women's Life Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Tickets are $20. Reserve yours beginning August 18 by calling Saint Mary's Community Relations at 964.5683 or 964.9468.

2008 Speakers

Keynote Speaker
Peggy Kline
Treating Yourself Like Royalty
Peggy Kline is an award-winning, popular national speaker and humorist whose passion is to nurture the needs of women with humor and hope. She has shared her message on stage, radio and television, in newspapers and magazines nationwide. She consults and speaks for organizations that share her mission to support and improve the quality of life for women. Peggy was able to share her message with over 400 women at the event.


Cooking Demonstration
Chef George Desiderio
Arkansas' celebrated Chef George Desiderio presented a healthy and delicious cooking demonstration and provided samples of his fare. Desiderio is the Corporate Food Service Director and Corporate Executive Chef for Dillard's Store Services, Inc. Renowned for his culinary creativity, he has been named 2008 "Chef of the Year" by the Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.

Event Speaker
Michael Escue, M.D.
The Definitive Word on Periods. Period. Dare To Wear White Again.
An obstetrician-gynecologist with Millard Henry Clinic, Dr. Escue shared some of the latest information available on several key issues in women's health including information on a new intrauterine contraceptive. Dr. Escue was available for a questions as well as to discuss problem periods and treatment options.

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