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The 2008 Annual BCRI Volunteer Awards Reception was held Tuesday, April 29. BCRI has observed the celebration annually since 1998. Its Rotunda provided an appropriate venue for a festive gathering overflowing with delicious confections created by Chef Clayton Sherrod who was on hand to make certain everything was in its proper place.
Board Chairman Robert Holmes, Jr. greeted guests as they made their way into the Odessa Woolfolk Gallery. BCRI's Volunteer/Docent Coordinator La'Quita M. Singleton gave welcoming remarks. BCRI VP of Finance and Operations Carol Wells delivered a fitting invocation followed by Jarrett Palmore's a capella performance. BCRI Volunteer Marion Evans introduced the event's guest speaker, Birmingham's Mayor Larry Langford. Langford was so impressed with Palmore's performance he requested an encore.
La'Quita Singleton presented humorously titled awards to several Volunteers assisted by BCRI Baker Donelson Intern Kendall Chew. The "Whip 'Em Into Shape Award" was given to Vernora Patterson and Joyce Thomas. Likewise, the "Energizer Bunny Award" was presented to Susan Putnam, Betty Davis, Robin Weston, and Bettie Jones Smith. Charles A. Whatley and James Armstrong received "Professorship Awards," and "Lifesaver Awards" were extended to Makevia Ward, Anthony Rosemond, and the BCRI Security Staff.
Several BCRI board and staff members were spotted in the audience including Yvette Chatman, Bonnie Clark, Wayne Coleman, Carolyn Cunningham, David Davis, Angela Fisher Hall, Dawn Garner, Mike Holland, Sylvea Hollis, Peggie Myles and Josephine Thomas. Volunteers attending the celebration included Carolyn Atchison, Mamie and Walter Alexander, Joseph Black, Bernetta Bolden, Penny Brown, Sherry Brundidge, Eula Charles, Ann Downing, Frances Faulks, Margaret Essex, Oliver Harper, Ronald Charles Howard, Patricia Kelly, Pat Lyons, Shirley Morris, Idella Biggs Nemo, Luella Perry, Sheleta Purifoy, Theresa Ann Reed, Tommie Rodgers, Anjelynne Roney, Lois Scott, Queenie Smiley, Seabe Staton, Jr., Phyllis Thomas, Emma Tuggle, Carolyn Turner, Cynthia Walton, LaJune White and Wanda Williams,
Sponsors and contributors for the reception included Changes Salon Spa & Wellness Center, The Framin' Shoppe, Macy's, BCRI Gift Store and BCRI Friends.
The evening had a successful turnout and Dr. Lawrence J. Pijeaux, Jr. thanked all in attendance during his closing remarks.
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