Zonta Club New Board Left to Right: Garnell Johnson, Claudine Farquason, Cherise Archer, Marisa Mason-Smith (President) , Kayla Darville, Tamara Turnquest, Yvetta Ingraham, Alix Hall. (Not present) Dr. Theresa Moxey-Adderley.
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Nassau, Bahamas -
Zonta Club of New Providence is welcoming more than seasonal changes
this fall, with a new board instated last month — committed to
continuing the efforts of empowering women throughout the country.
During
a recent ceremony, nearly one dozen members were ushered into new
positions and charged with maintaining and advancing the standards and
goals of the organization for the 2014-2015 year.
“It is
indeed a great pleasure to welcome this group of dedicated, visionary
ladies that will lead the Zonta Club of New Providence for the next
year” said Spokesperson Dr. Theresa Moxey-Adderley. “There is no doubt
that with all the challenges presently facing women in this country,
this organization has chosen a fine and able group of women who are
heartfelt and determined to tackle issues in an effective manner in
order to create change in The Bahamas.”
Women’s rights
activist Marion Bethel was the guest speaker at the Installation
ceremony that took place September 10, at Luciano’s restaurant on West
Bay Street.
All in attendance were “challenged to have the
courage of the women of The Bahamas Suffrage Movement to conquer the
challenges facing women today.”
The new Zonta Club of New
Providence board includes President Marisa D Mason-Smith, Vice
President Charise Archer, Recording Secretary Tamara Turnquest-Grant,
Treasurer Yvette Ingraham, Corresponding Secretary Simone Rolle-Graham,
Assistant Treasurer Kayla Darville, Directors Claudine Farquharson,
Alexandra Hall, Dr. Theresa Adderley and Rosemarie Thompson and
President Elect- Garnell Johnson.
Already, the new
officers and directors, along with its faithful members of the Zonta
Club of New Providence, have come off the blocks with a targeted list of
goals for the next year.
“First up is the upcoming
Constitutional Referendum,” said Dr. Moxey-Adderley. “We coined the
phrase - Say No, Vote Yes – because we are saying ‘no’ to
discrimination against women in all forms and voting yes to end discrimination against women in our constitution.”
Moxey-Adderley said more information about the campaign will be coming in the next coming weeks.