Honorary Chairs:
Gayla Borgognoni, Carbondale
Jackie Cox, Carbondale
Ella Lacey, Carbondale
Elaine Melby, Carterville
Margaret Nesbitt, Carbondale
Yolonde Peterson, Marion
Janet Proctor, Golconda
Jean Ellen Reynolds, Carterville
Marsha Ryan, Carbondale
Blanche Sloan, Carbondale
Barbara Walton Throgmorton,
  Anna
Gloria Tison, Harrisburg
Dixie Travelstead, DuQuoin

Board of Directors:
Leah P. Bahr
Sharon Benton
Angela Boyd
Marjorie Bryson
Martha Campbell
Edwina Carter
Linda Cook
Helen Coracy
Leslie Curtis
Larry H. Dietz
Marlene Dietz (Co-Chair)
Rindy Eisenhauer
Karen Freitag
Paula Frisch
Gail Gilbert
Mona Glenn (Co-Chair)
Terri Henry
Carol Hohman
Ethel Holladay
Sheri Hunter
Sherry Klam Jones
Loretta Ott Ledbetter
Gloria Mager
Mary Mechler
Theresa Mills
Lora Lee Nugent
JoAnn Oliver
Nancy Hunter Pei
Jo Poshard
Denise Presswood
Meredith Rhoads
Doris Rottschalk
Julia Schroeder
Gail Short
Eden Thorne
Dollean York-Anderson

Major Support Provided By:

Joe & Kassy Gareis

Short Enterprises
 (Gail & Dean Short)

The Southern Illinoisan

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Honoring Women of Achievement

On October 18, 2008, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Inspiring Women's Program will hold its fifth annual Inspiring Women's Gala. This prestigious event honors women who have made significant, unique, and lasting contributions in their community or workplace, and have served as role models of achievement for others. Women honored devote themselves tirelessly to their work or the improvement of their communities and the lives of others.
 

The 2008 Honorees will be selected by August 1, 2008.

To nominate a women you know, click here to obtain a nomination form.

Nominations are due by June 30, 2008.


Inspiring Women Scholarships

The Inspiring Women's Scholarships recognize academic achievement, leadership and extracurricular involvement and seek to encourage individuals to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement. Click here to view information about the Margaret H. Steele Memorial Scholarships, the Inspiring Women Scholarships, and the "Our Mothers Scholarship".

Individuals and corporate friends are encouraged to consider establishing an Inspiring Women's Scholarship endowment. For information on how to create a scholarship in honor of a loved one, contact Dr. Jean Paratore at (618) 453-1339.

 

Important Reminders

The 2008 Inspiring Women's Gala - Saturday, October 18, 2008.

2008-2009 Inspiring Women's Scholarship Applications must be received by
February 1, 2008.

Nominations for the 2008 Inspiring Women of Achievment are due by June 30, 2008.

To become an Inspiring Women's Sponsor, contact Jean Paratore at 618/453-1339 or
e-mail her at paratore@siu.edu.