The Catskill Chronicle

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY (August 7, 2012) – The SUNY Sullivan Foundation has announced its 2012 “Women Who Make A Difference” honorees.

This year, seven women in seven categories are being recognized for their contributions to the Sullivan County community, and will be celebrated during a ceremony and cocktail reception to be held at The Club at Villa Roma.

The 2012 categories & honorees are:

Higher Education
Phyllis “Penny” Coombe: immediate past Chair & current Vice Chair of the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees.

Healthcare
Dr. Michelle Koury: Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Run Healthcare

Humanitarianism
Jillian Rahm: Coordinator of Rural & Migrant Ministry

Volunteerism
Julie Allen: Community Liaison for Congressman Maurice Hinchey

Sustainability
Danielle Gaebel: Co-Owner of “NaturalContents.com” and Manager of the Sullivan County Farmers Market

Economic Development
Suzanne Rhulen Loughlin: past Chair of the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development

Human Services
Gladys Walker: Executive Director of Sullivan County CACHE

The ceremony and cocktail reception to honor these women will take place on Thursday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public by reservation, and the cost is $50.00 per person. Reservations can be made by contacting Hillary Egeland at SUNY Sullivan, by calling 845-434-5700, extension 4377. Please make your reservation no later than August 20.

The SUNY Sullivan Foundation works to secure private funds used to supplement the college’s traditional revenue sources. In doing so, the Foundation provides scholarship assistance, funding for equipment and enrichment programs, and the ability to enhance and strengthen selected academic areas and programs that prepare a student for life after formal education. SUNY Sullivan awards approximately $100,000 in scholarships each year, made possible by generous contributions from alumni, donors, friends and neighbors. For more information, visit http://www.sunysullivan.edu/Alumni.