The American Lung Association wants to help everyone breathe better through research and advocacy against all types of pollution, including cigarette smoke. Locally this means providing smoking cessation classes as well as asthma education and testing, particularly for children.
On May 3, ALA will hold one of its largest fundraisers, the Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon. In addition to 10 local women who've distinguished themselves within their family, career and community, this annual event will name a Tennessee Woman of Distinction.
2011 ALA Women of Distinction Honorees1) Scottie Goodman Summerlin
Volunteer and former news anchor
2) Dr. Charlotte Boatwright
President and founding member of the Coalition Against Domestic and Community Violence of Greater Chattanooga
3) Molly Sasse
Executive director of Chattanooga Symphony & Opera
4) Deanne Irvine
UTC adjunct faculty Music Department and Cadek Conservatory of Music
5) Lynda M. Hood
Executive director of the Chattanooga Bar Association
6) Amanda Buchanan
Dale Buchanan & Associates, owner of Table 2 Grill and Lounge and Fleetwood Development
7) Sheila Boyington
President of Thinking Media
8) Dr. Deborah Elwell Arfken
UTC professor and coordinator of University Planning
9) Linda G. Harwell
First Tennessee Bank marketing director (retired)
10) Susan Callaway Stein
Owner of SCS Designs