Woman’s Press Club of Indiana celebrated 100 years during a banquet May 18, 2013, at Hollyhock Hill in Indianapolis. (All slideshow photos by WPCI’s Kendal Miller.)
At the restaurant, treasurer Julie Slaymaker and secretary Marion Garmel organized historical artifacts for guests to see a bit of the club’s history.- Gena Asher helped set up a video created for the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame’s citation of the club earlier this year. (Pictured with Julie Slaymaker)
- Clippings and photos show just a slice of the rich history of the club and the significant achievements of its members over the years.
- A special treat was the Indiana wine with a special WPCI 100th anniversary label. Angie Satterfield arranged for the special labels.
- President Elizabeth Granger raised a toast with all the attendees, who included past and present members, friends and family.
- Kelly Sharp Jones recapped the scholarship news, which included Taylor University student David Adams winning the Hortense Myers Scholarship.
- Tara Puckey was inducted as the club’s next president. She talked of plans to offer more programming and continuing education opportunities to current and prospective members.
- The new officers for 2013-2015 are, from left, Mary Anne Barothy, vice president; Julie Slaymaker, treasurer; Tara Puckey, president; and Marion Garmel, secretary. Elizabeth Granger, outgoing president, led the induction pledge.
- During the awards portion of the event, Ann Allen was presented with the President’s Award for her research and reporting on WPCI history.
- President Elizabeth Granger presented Marion Garmel with the Kate Milner Rabb award and a bouquet. The Rabb award is WPCI’s highest honor.
- Tara Puckey won the inaugural Gene and Julie Slaymaker Scholarship for Public Service to Journalism Award. Here, she shares a hug with Julie Slaymaker.
- Special thanks to members Kendal R. Miller and Tara Puckey for the centennial logo design.
