KSI English Speaking Community Column

English Speaking Community Members are Active as Leaders of the Sisterhood.

On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 the Sisterhood held its Annual Meeting with the installation of the new Officers and Board Members with President Rita Sasso welcoming all guests to the meeting.

A review of the past years accomplishments was presented as well as plans for the coming year. It was evident by those presenting that membership in the Sisterhood is a very rewarding experience, since the Sisterhood has contributed significantly to the betterment of many communities and social service agencies throughout Panama by its honorable practice of Tzedaká.

 President Sasso presents the Sash of Office & Presidents Gavel to new President Dayra Bern

President Bern giving the oath of office to Incoming Officers and Directors

New officers are Dayra Bern, President, Alexandra Henriquez, Vice President, Desiree Hoffman, Secretary, Shayna Hodes, Treasurer and Board Members Patricia Maduro, Tania Levy, Viviane Hassine and Carolina Zaidman.

The afternoon gathering was a  most joyous occasion! 

The new Board dedicated itself toward three objectives for the coming year: Creating more community activities and social events, continuing Acts of Kindness (Tzedaka) and developing greater fundraising avenues to enhance the scope of its projects.

Sisterhood Past President and Book Club member Adelaide Fidanque, 100 years young this year, will be honored by the Sisterhood at an October tea by being  presented with a Lifetime Honorary President designation.

Past President Rita Sasso is joined by sister Joannne Maguire, visiting from Sarasota, Florida and newly installed Treasurer Shayna Hodes (All three women are members of the KSI Book Club)

In addition to the above identified  active members of the English Speaking community in attendance were Connie Fidanque, Gloria Holman, Patricia Maduro (Sisterhood Board), Gina Maduro, and Betty Jacobvitz)

Submitted Robert Jacobvitz

Robert.jacobvitz@sbcglobal.net