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Junior League of Sarasota passes the gavel to new president

The JLS Annual Dinner was held May 21 at Art Ovation.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 10:00 p.m. May 21, 2019
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Every year, the Junior League of Sarasota gets together to celebrate another successful season. Accomplishments are shared, outstanding members are recognized and the president-elect is sworn in as president.

This year, JLS President Amy Sankes passed the gavel to President-Elect Alicia Chalmers at said event, the JLS Annual Dinner, May 21 at Art Ovation.

The evening started with a cocktail hour during which both active and sustainer members of the organization could mingle, add to the memory wall and pose with props in the photo booth. Dinner and the annual meeting followed, during which the past year was reviewed and the ceremonial gavel passing took place.

President Elect Alicia Chalmers, President Amy Sankes and EVP Kelly Fernandez
President Elect Alicia Chalmers, President Amy Sankes and EVP Kelly Fernandez
Shirley Ritchey and Fran Dietz
Shirley Ritchey and Fran Dietz
Donna Mateer, Cindy Stuhley and Brinda Pola
Donna Mateer, Cindy Stuhley and Brinda Pola
Ollie Johnson and Fran Nitschke
Ollie Johnson and Fran Nitschke
Members were encouraged to add to the memory wall.
Members were encouraged to add to the memory wall.
Members were encouraged to add to the memory wall.
Members were encouraged to add to the memory wall.
Kim Wheeler and Cindy Kaiser
Kim Wheeler and Cindy Kaiser
Corey Talbot, Charli Nimz and Shelby Marsh
Corey Talbot, Charli Nimz and Shelby Marsh
Kristen Theisen and Kathryn Shea
Kristen Theisen and Kathryn Shea
Jessica Walker and Angie Gress
Jessica Walker and Angie Gress
Naomi Copeland, Caitlyn Sanderson and Jessica Janota
Naomi Copeland, Caitlyn Sanderson and Jessica Janota
Denise West and Monica Barth
Denise West and Monica Barth
Lisa Beckstein and Jill French
Lisa Beckstein and Jill French
Greg and Michelle McSwain with Jaclyn and Brent Campbell
Greg and Michelle McSwain with Jaclyn and Brent Campbell
Joan Campo-Liga and Martha Rogers
Joan Campo-Liga and Martha Rogers
Amanda McCracken, Susie Toale, Melissa Hembree and Erin Christy
Amanda McCracken, Susie Toale, Melissa Hembree and Erin Christy
Hellen Dobbins and Aly Simons
Hellen Dobbins and Aly Simons
Peggy Fainelli, Ashley Light and Teal Strammer
Peggy Fainelli, Ashley Light and Teal Strammer
Lisa Budslick and Aimee Sicora
Lisa Budslick and Aimee Sicora
Cady and Grier Ferguson
Cady and Grier Ferguson

 

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