KEY WOMEN OF AMERICA | CONTRIBUTED
A KEY WOMAN: Key Women of America, Inc, Washington Branch held their 18th Annual Scholarship Banquet on March 8, 2014, at the James Woolard Fellowship Hall. Key Sister Betty Jo Moore was Mistress of Ceremony and Program Chairperson. President Kendra W. Paiz surprised Emma W. Howard (pictured) by honoring her for organizing the Washington Branch. Emma was presented with a Key and a copy of the original charter. In 1994, Emma met with a group of women in the Washington/Beaufort County area expressing the need for women to come together to work with the youth in the community and the need for more community involvement especially geared towards the elderly. Emma has been a member of Key Women for over 40 years, as she began her journey in Lakeview, N.Y., and upon retiring back to Washington found the need to start a branch here. The organization is also involved in many community outreach projects throughout the area. The Banquet is held annually to provide scholarships for deserving youths in the community.