The WBC was so very honored to present Maggie Breeding (left, in red) of the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County with a check for $6,000. The Boys and Girls Club was the chosen charity of Major Christy Utley (second from left), our 2019 Athena Award recipient.

$6,000!!! Woo Hoo!!! Isn’t that awesome! Of that, $3,500 was raised by the Silent Auction at the Athena event … thank you so very much to everyone who donated items, time and effort … and all those who bid and purchased a basket. $2,500 was a donation match by Modern Woodmen of America … thank you so much for your ongoing support of the Athena event.

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Join the members of Marion Women’s Business Council for a luncheon featuring a special $500 charity opportunity.  The event will be held Monday, May 13, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in The Guthery Room at Maynard Hall on the OSUM-MTC Campus, 1461 Mt. Vernon Avenue.

At each table, attendees will have two minutes to tell about their favorite local charity and why they believe that non-profit is the most deserving.  WBC members at each table will then vote and submit a nomination into the overall drawing.  Once all tables have submitted their nomination, a nonprofit will randomly be selected as the recipient of a $500 donation from Marion Women’s Business Council.

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Planning a summer vacation? Or even looking long range to going home for the holidays or dreaming of a 2020 winter cruise? Marion Women’s Business Council member Alicia Turner, manager of Marion’s AAA, will share her knowledge and excitement of the travel industry, along with tips on clever ways to save money when planning your next vacation.

Set for Monday, April 8, the luncheon will be from 11:30 to 1:00 in the Guthery Room at Maynard Hall on The Ohio State University at Marion/Marion Technical College campus.

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Major Christy Utley was awarded the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award® by the Marion Women’s Business Council in festivities that took place Monday, March 11, in The Barn at All Occasions.

“I am not usually at a loss for words,” said Utley. “This really means a lot.”

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The Women’s Business Council (WBC) of Marion, Ohio is honored to again sponsor the ATHENA Leadership Award®. The ATHENA was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment – qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model. The Award is unique in both scope – local, national and international – and the ATHENA mission upon which it is based. The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to a woman – or man – who is honored for professional excellence, community service, and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.

ATHENA nominations are solicited from community members. The WBC honors all nominees with a luncheon and awards the beautiful ATHENA sculpture to the final recipient.

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