The Official Newsletter of the Royal Dames
Tiara Tattler
SPRING/SUMMER
NINTH EDITION
2009
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OFFICERS
President
Sharron Navarro
First Vice President
Ways & Means
Judy Droder
Second Vice President
Membership
Lorraine Thomas
Third Vice President
Public Relations
Sandy Romanovitz
Recording Secretary
Elise Gates
Corresponding Secretary
Linda Haury
Treasurer
Patricia Rowe
Immediate Past President
Lorraine Thomas
TRUSTEES
Sharon Cyktor
Janet Davis, R.N.
Judy Droder
Julianne Finch
Elise Gates, M.A., LMHC
Marietta Glazer, R.N., Ph.D.
Patty P. Grace
Susan Greaton
Sharon Gustafson
Carol Harrison
Linda Haury
Robin Hirschman, R.N., Esq.
Carmen Hotchkiss
Maureen Jacobson
Nell Lewis McGuire, Ed.D.
Kathy Molinet
Sharron Navarro
Renée Quinn
Ann Rentoumis, M.S.W.
Sandy Romanovitz
Patricia Rowe
Deborah Sadriwalla
Joey Stotsky
Lorraine Thomas
Anna Tranakas
Letter from the President
Dear Royal Dames,
W
hat a wonderful year we had. Who will ever forget the “A Time
for Remembering” Tiara Ball, after ball party and Sunday brunch,
chaired by our dynamo Renee Quinn. We were so blessed to have
on our ball team, Lorraine Thomas, our Underwriting Chairperson and
Grand Benefactor; Judy Droder for the fabulous job she did as Vice President
of Ways and Means; Janet Davis and Robin Hirschman for the excellent
souvenir journal; Sharon Gustafson for the gorgeous underwriting party
and Sandy Romanovitz for the terrific public relations job she did for all of our events. There were
a lot more Dames, contributors and sponsors involved in this successful production but there isn’t
enough space to thank each one of them.
This year is the Royal Dames 40th anniversary. I am more than thrilled to announce that this year’s
Tiara Ball will be chaired by Dr. Nicholas and Anna Tranakas. Their co-chairmen are Dr. Jason
and Elise Gates. Both Dr. Tranakas and Dr. Gates are cancer specialists at Broward Medical Center.
Who could be better chairpersons? Of course, Anna and Elise are Royal Dames Board of Trustees
members. The ball will be held at Pier 66 on November 21st, so please mark your calendars now.
This will be an exciting, wonderful anniversary celebration.
We must remember that there are no paid employees who create a Tiara Ball or a Spring or Fall
Luncheon. It takes volunteers. We are extremely fortunate to have so many beautiful, intelligent,
talented gals who can contribute towards a fabulous ball. It is fun to go to the luncheons and ball but
it is also fun to attend the pre-event meetings, stuff envelopes and get sponsors and donations. Not
only do you get to know your fellow Dames better, but you can take pride in contributing towards
raising funds for the research to prevent and eliminate cancer. Close, long lasting friendships have
been coined because of participation in producing the Spring and Fall Luncheons and the Tiara
Ball. This year, I sincerely urge every one of you to get involved with these activities. Please support
our chairmen and the luncheons and ball. These events are not just for Royal Dames. These are for
your friends and an opportunity to present future Royal Dames.
I am honored to have been your president this past year and I look forward to working with all of
you and seeing you at our upcoming events. I promise you will enjoy it all. Remember.......there is
nothing like a Dame.
Warmest regards,
Sharron Navarro, President
Royal Dames Celebrate Their
2008 Fall Membership Luncheon
by Sandy Romanovitz, Photos by Ian Ibbetson
O
ur Fall Membership Luncheon was held at the scenic
Grille 66 on the Intracoastal
Waterway. The elegant event was
chaired by Sharon Gustafson and
Joey Stotsky. At the champagne
reception the Royal Dames and their
guests enjoyed shopping an array of
wonderful silent auction items as well as an exquisite display
of jewelry presented by Lucy Schroders of Jon Paul Jewelers.
A portion of the sales of jewelry was donated back to the Royal
Dames. During the luncheon, Neiman Marcus models fashioned
upcoming fall fashions in the latest styles and colors. In keeping
with this year’s Tiara Ball theme,
“A Time for Remembering,”
Lorraine Thoams presented
lovely bouquets to long time
loyal members Jeanne Hollinger,
Mary Kay Follin, Renee LaBonte,
Audrey Burch, Peggy Sudbrink,
Arlynne Vollmuth Bentsen and Betty Roschman.
Lorraine Thomas presents bouquets
to new life members Paula Valad,
Veronika Thorne, Joey Stotsky and
Joanne Pisano.
2009 Schedule of Events
by Judy Droder 1st V.P. of Ways & Means
April 2nd
Thursday
Fall Membership Luncheon
11:00 a.m. Pier Top Lounge – Hyatt Pier
Sixty–Six
May 5th
Tuesday ACS 1000+ Club
Woman of the Year Luncheon
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
TBA
Royal Dames Board Meeting
10:00 a.m. CRCC
TBA
Fall Membership Luncheon
November 21st
Saturday
The 40th Anniversary Tiara Ball
Hyattt Pier Sixty-Six
To keep up to date and view more photos see our web site
www.royaldames.org
Greeters Peggy Subbrink and Mary Kay Follin
Silent Auction Chairs Julie Finch and
Helena Kolenda with Lorah Carrie
Luncheon Chairs Joey Stotsky and Sharon Gustafson
with President, Sharron Navarro and
Vice President, Judy Droder
Get Well Soon!
Ben Jacobson
JoAnne Lewis
Claudine Rutter
Leslie Barber – Grandson
Carmen Hotchkiss – Granddaughter
Nell Lewis McGuire
Granddaughter
A Magical Evening at Zola Kellers and
Tiara Ball Hostess Party at Blue Martini
Photos by Kevin Lane
Sharron and Nick Navarro
Zola Keller with her models and
Marietta Glazer
Linda Haury, Julie Finch,
Steve Day and Judy Droder
Let’s Welcome Our
New Members
Peter and Carmen Hotchkiss
June Miller
Dr. Amy Swan
Cynthia Xerri
Derek Parsons, Windsor Diamonds
Mike and Renée Quinn and
Doug Jones, Sixth Star Entertainment
Mary and Hal Garber with
Ann and George Rentoumis
Maureen and Ben Jacobson
The Royal Dames
Sally Osherow and Janet Davis
Congratulations!
Lorraine Thomas on the Nova Southeastern
University President’s Community Award
at Celebration of Excellence
Karl and Janet Davis with
Sandy and Drew Romanovitz
Bonnie Barnett on the Award of Valor
from the Diabeties Foundation.
A Tropical Evening for the Tiara Ball Underwriters’ Party
by Sandy Romanovitz, Photos by Kevin Lane
S
haron Gustafson and Barry Florescue kindly opened the doors of their lovely
oceanfront home on Hillsboro Mile and generously hosted our Underwriters' Party
for the Tiara Ball. Ambiance of overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, great music and
dancing outside on the patio, dining on fabulous hors d'oeuvres while sipping our favorite
beverage, as well as martinis from the magnificent
sculpted ice martini bar and followed by gourmet
sweets... it doesn't get any better! Many, many
thanks, Sharon and Barry, for your support and for
an unforgettable evening.
Veronika Thorne, Barry Florescue,
George Thorne and Sharon Gustafson
Mary Garber, Silvia Mansons
and Carol Harrison
Royal Dames Part 1
Sandy and Drew
Romanovitz
Sally and Shep Osherow
Kathy Davis and Carmen Hotchkiss
Tattler Travels
Lorraine is presently on a Trip Around the World. Safe
journeys!
Sharron and Nick for the month of April are taking a
cruise setting sail in Dubai and ending in Venice. Will
and Susan Greaton took a 3 week cruise from Buenos
Aries to Brazil. Bon Voyage!
Maureen and Ben are traveling in May from Sedona to Sante
Fe. Happy Trails!
Newsy Notes
Zachariah Balent, son of Drs. Linda and Alvan Balent,
West Point, 2nd year Cadet was chosen as one of 90
cadets to march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade.
Royal Dames Part 2
Condolences
Bonnie Barnett
Linda Gazie
Cristy Gumberg
Ann Rentoumis
Betty Roschman
Bernice Schwenke
Stacy Steinger
In Loving
Memory
Arlynne Vollmuth Bentsen
Audrey Burch