EVENTS
THE 2008 OFFICER INSTALLATION LUNCHEON WAS A WELL ATTENDED SUCCESS...
L to R: Lois Jurasek, Denise Beeson, P.J. Crockett, Carol Shields, Glen Hurley, Shirley ‘Sam’ Mallin, Elvia Osnaya, Steve Peritore. Not pictured: Bette Burns Rice
The Chapter recognized eight individuals who, during 2007, were outstanding and committed in their
support for the Wine Country Chapter. We want to thank:

Denise Beeson
(WAMU) – Program Sponsor coordinator for 2007, and long time WCR supporter
Bette Burns Rice (ReMAX)– Amazing and brilliant fund raiser, Hospitality Committee volunteer
PJ Crockett (Omni Group) – Unwavering support with Men’s Calendar and fund raising
Glen Hurley (Platinum Realty) –Outstanding selfless effort during several fashion show(s), use of the WCR referral
system this year, and providing a venue for our 2007 Retreat.
Lois Jurasek (Intern )- Streamlined our registration and email systems, local member billing, brilliant creative talent
Sam Mallin (ReMAX) stepped in to chair our 2007 Elections and Nominations process, securing our Fashion Show Gold
Table sponsors and lending her expertise as past president of the Chapter
Elvia Osnaya (Blue Oak Mortgage) for her enduring assistance with Hospitality and volunteer efforts for all our 2007
events
Steve Peritore (Summit Hills Mortgage)– Steve was tireless in his efforts with Program Raffles and Fashion Show and
someone who deserves our gratitude.
We bid a farewell and thank you to our 2007 Governing Board
(left to right) Jon Lehre, Debbie Riedmuller, Rich Abazia, Terriann McGowan, Tracy Cunha, Rose Dommer, Carol
Shields, Suzanne Drace, Julie Drady, Denise Horner, Denise Paup, Julie Smith, Kim Smith, Dean Mitchell
Welcome to our 2008 Governing Board
2008 Officers:Betty Taisch (installing State WCR Officer); Julie Drady, Treasurer; Suzanne Drace, Secretary; Denise
Horner, VP/Membership; Kerry Grantham, Pres Elect; Terriann McGowan, President