Samaritan Counseling Services luncheon sheds light on mental health
The 14th annual event was held on March 9 at Michael’s On East.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 3:21 p.m. March 9, 2017
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The ballroom at Michael’s On East appeared a little brighter March 9 for the 14th Annual Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast Luncheon & Silent Auction.
Sunshine is a big part of the counseling organization’s new logo, so it was only fitting that the plates and napkins on each table were gold, and every floral centerpiece featured sky blue and bright yellow flowers.
Guests mingled and perused the silent auction items — ranging from a beautiful orchid in an artistic vase to a one week-stay in a four-bedroom lodge in Wears Valley, Tenn. — before heading inside for the program. Event-goers learned more about the organization from Board President Marlene Petro and Executive Director Rev. Rick Howell, then gained a better understanding of the organization's religious aspect by hearing about its unique Spiritually Integrated Counseling Program with Rev. Bill Clough.
The speeches closed with a client testimony.
Missy Cooper and Chairwoman Leah Turner Cotter
Lisle Ogle and Mary Pat Guest
Linda Kocourek, Rev. Bill Clough and Sandra Quesenberry
Brice Hagens and Missy Cooper
Betty Smith, Velda Turner and Nancy Reeves
The 14th Annual Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast Luncheon & Silent Auction was held on March 9 at Michael’s On East.
Wayne and Pat Kindt with Peg Hoffman
Tia Jensen, Danielle Addington, Natalie Dennison and Patience Johnson
Linda and Bob Barnes
Karen Tidwell and Pam Baran
Corinne Smith and Diane Brantley
This orchid, donated by The Orchid Lady, was worth $150 and was available for bidding during the auction at the 14th Annual Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast Luncheon & Silent Auction on March 9 at Michael’s On East.
Dianna Grancagnolo, Pam McCurdy and Angela Antonucci
Debbie Lewis and Melissa Gurchiek
Carole Notari and Carol Sanders
Julie Howell and Melissa Carlson
Roger and Linelle Dickinson with Yoko Spivey
The 14th Annual Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast Luncheon & Silent Auction was held on March 9 at Michael’s On East.
