Page 3 - Martin Downs Bulletin - August '24

Martin Downs, Page 3

Club News

Soroptimist Of Stuart Raffle Just Gold Jewelers, Jody’s business which opened in Soroptimist International
1986, supported Soroptimist of Stuart for years by donating
of Stuart’s annual Awards
Honors Jody Bond’s Memory magnificent jewelry and other luxury items which were Dinner was held at the
raffled off to raise funds for the nonprofit. Dolphin Restaurant on May
By Jackie Holfelder Jody passed away in 2023 and her daughters Kelly Bond 22. The club presented three
Jody Bond was an outstanding community leader and a Pelletier and Tracy Ferguson and grandson Cade Ferguson Live Your Dream grants and
member of Soroptimist International of Stuart for 22 years. continue to honor her commitment to Soroptimist. one Youth Service Award.
During her many years in Martin County, Jody wore a This year they donated a beautiful diamond bracelet In addition, Schonna
lot of hats: philanthropist, mentor and member of numerous and the name of the winner, Green, executive director
nonprofit boards of directors, among them Hibiscus Gigi Suntum, was drawn on of M.I.S.S. of the Treasure
Children’s Center, Environmental Studies Council, Stuart/ March 10. Coast, was honored with
Martin Chamber of Commerce (serving as chair from 2009 Money raised will provide the Women Helping Women
to 2010), Martin County Children’s Services Council and funds for the club’s Live Award, which is an annual
Soroptimist of Stuart. Your Dream grants which recognition of a woman or Cade Ferguson draws
During her decades as a member of Soroptimist of are presented to women with community organization that winning raffle ticket as Donna
Stuart, she was president from 2005 to 2006, following children who are working has made an impact in the Linton looks on
terms as treasurer and president-elect and was recognized to overcome obstacles to lives of women and girls.
as Outstanding Soroptimist in 2007. furthering their education, For information about Soroptimist International of Stuart,
The nonprofit also honored her in 2011 by giving her an as well as awards that are visit www.soroptimistofstuart.org.
attaché level membership in the Laurel Society of Soroptimist presented to high school Photos provided by Soroptimist International of Stuart
International of the Americas. In 2005, she was recognized girls who are involved in
as Women of Distinction in Martin County Award and was making their community a
given an honorary membership in the club. better place. Tracy Ferguson How To Read Old

Handwriting With The Martin
House Of Hope from page 1 a donation, visit House of Hope’s website at www.
hohmartin.org or call (772) 286-4673. County Genealogical Society
said Jack Flanagan, president of Mariner Sands Charity For more information, visit hohmartin.org or call (772)
Week. “This grant exemplifies our shared commitment to 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also be found While doing ancestry research, if you ever wished for a
making a positive difference in the lives of those in need on Facebook, Instagram and X. better way to search old handwritten documents, your wish
here in Martin County.” has come true. FamilySearch has a new program designed to
House of Hope is “read” old handwriting. This “full text search” function will
celebrating its 40th give genealogists access to 100 million searchable images,
anniversary this year including those in unindexed collections. At the Martin
by encouraging the County Genealogical Society’s (MCGS) September meeting,
community to think 40 – local genealogist David Attride will explain how to use this
40 items donated to help amazing tool that reduces eyestrain and makes it possible to
those in need of hurricane find more documents about your ancestors.
supplies, 40 school A native Floridian, David
supplies for children in grew up in Cocoa Beach
need, 40 items donated and Daytona Beach before
to the House of Hope leaving the state to pursue a
thrift stores that benefit career as a chemical engineer.
House of Hope programs, He started pursuing his
and contributions of any genealogy hobby seriously
amount to keep House of 30 years ago. He has done
Hope on the forefront of extensive research in German
assisting and empowering The Mariners Sands Charity Week 2024 committee members met with House of Hope records and archives and
Martin County residents representatives in House of Hope’s hydroponic greenhouses on the site of the Growing Hope published three books about
trying to overcome hunger Farm in Palm City. The Mariner Sands community has a long tradition of supporting local his family’s ancestry. An
and hardship. nonprofits like House of Hope with its annual week of fundraising events. Pictured are Alan active MCGS member since
To learn more about Cassanelli, Chuck Homer, Jennifer Wilson, Jack Flanagan, Rich Montero, House of Hope returning to Florida a few
House of Hope or to make CEO Rob Ranieri, Mike Galletti and House of Hope staff members Dave Lee and Amy Belisle. years ago, David has served David Attride
on the Board of Directors
in several roles, most recently as president. He currently
develops MCGS educational opportunities and coordinates
TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE the “value add” initiative for its members.
Free and open to the public, the meeting will be at the
TREASURE COAST AND PALM CITY FOR OVER Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road in Stuart, from 1 to
3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20. The meeting begins with social time
followed by a short business meeting, and the presentation is
at 2 p.m. The meeting will be available on Zoom, registration
“Our TEAM is committed to required. For details, go to mcgsfl.org/events.
excellence in personalized The Martin County Genealogical Society offers a variety
YOUR dental care, providing quality of services at the Genealogy Room in the Blake Library
SMILE treatment that our patients genealogy websites and assistance from MCGS volunteers.
including an extensive research library, access to several
deserve. We offer comprehensive
For more information about membership, activities and
IS OUR services including routine Dr. Shannon Plymale-Galinis, services go to mcgsfl.org.
cleanings, teeth whitening, Smile
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