Wendy Sharpe Joins MCHC’s Board of Directors

The Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County has appointed Wendy Sharpe to its Board of Director in addition to her regular role as a Corporate Accounts Payable Manager at Bentley Systems, where has worked for the last fifteen years.

As a member of both the Institute of Finance and Management and the Institute of Financial Operations, Sharpe, a Downingtown resident, brings a wealth of experience to the MCHC Board. She is also very active in the community through her extensive volunteer work with organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Family Lives on Foundation, Chester County Food Bank, and Good Works.  

“MCHC warmly welcomes Wendy and applauds her dedication to improving the health and well-being of children and families in Chester County”, said Kristin Molavoque, MCHC’s Board President. “Wendy will greatly enrich MCHC’s efforts with her expertise and talent.”

Chester County Bar Association Recognized for Two of Its Programs

The Pennsylvania Bar Association recognized the Chester County Bar Association with two awards during its 50th Annual Seminar of the Conference of County Bar Leaders held at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College.

The CCBA, which was recognized for its Advocacy Academy and its Diverse Law Student Summer Program, is one of 24 local bar associations in Pennsylvania that were presented with awards for sponsoring projects that improve the legal profession, justice system, or community this year.

The Advocacy Academy is a three-day intensive program of daily instruction, led by judges and experienced litigators that teaches how to present effective opening and closing arguments as well as strategies for cross-examining witnesses. The Diverse Law Student Summer Program aims to increase diversity in the Chester County legal community by employing four local first-year law students for eight weeks with nearby law firms.

YMCA Recognizes Excellence in its Employees

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently hosted its second annual Celebration of Excellence at the Mendenhall Inn. The event celebrates its employee’s commitment to the Y’s mission and honors those employees who particularly exemplify these traits.

The Dedicated Service Award for this year was presented to Glenda Masten, a long-time Y employee, for her ongoing commitment to the youth of the community through her work in the gymnastics program at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester.

Tim Conway of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Association Office, was awarded with the Employee of the Year Award, for his leadership in the marketing department.

Conway “shows his unwavering dedication to the Y and its mission through the long hours he puts in as well as willingness to lead the department with enthusiasm on a daily basis,” the organization said in a statement.