Catholic Daughters, Court Our Lady of Victory #564 of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Pine Bluff, held its 2024 awards banquet and installation of new officers in Gallagher Hall.
The event was hosted by the court officers. The meal was catered by Brenda McDaniel. The special guest was the Rev. Joseph Marconi, pastor at St. Joseph, according to a news release.
Decorations for the banquet kept with the Fun Day theme of pink and flamingos.
Following the banquet, installation of new court officers was conducted by Marconi. He was assisted by outgoing Regent Mary Ann Kizer, Past State Regent Trudy Pascale and District Deputy Liz Rinchuso.
New officers for the 2024-2026 term include: Regent — Connie Boutwell; Vice Regent — Kathryn Brickey; Recording Secretary — Betty Peden; Financial Secretary — Rena Harrison; and Treasurer — Donna Smith.
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Ann Smith received her 50 Year Membership Pin. Pascale did the honor of pinning it on her.
Regent Kizer presented gifts of appreciation to her officers, Circle of Love chairs and other committee chairs. Marconi and the church staff were acknowledged with gifts. Door prizes were also distributed.
The final presentation was Catholic Daughter of the Year, which is voted on by the court’s membership. Angelique Ford received this award.
Marconi did a closing prayer to end the event.
Angelique Ford, left, accepts the Catholic Daughter of the Year award from Gretchen Zell. (Special to The Commercial)