Inspiring Lives Magazine Winter 2017: Issue 3 | Page 19

SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT
Photo : Dennis Rodriguez
Photo : Cindy Ellek
Shevelle McPherson , Dr . Shellie Hipsky
Megan Hinds , ( Director , Marketing and Communications ,) Kati Campbell ( Marketing & Special Events Coordinator )
Soar and Sail — Pier 13 on the Hudson River wasn ’ t prepared for the good time we brought with us ! Inspiring Lives Magazine had the pleasure of traveling to New York for the Soar and Sail : Cruise for a Cause experience , hosted by Global Sisterhood member Shevelle McPherson , Esq ., author of Soar ! Beyond the Heels of Adversity . Fashion , food , friendships , and fundraising made for one fabulous night on the river ! Dr . Shellie was overcome with emotion as she accepted a larger than life check donation for the nonprofit 501 ( c )( 3 ) Global Sisterhood . Before the yacht docked , incredible times were had and plans for more fundraising were in full effect !
A Toast to the Community — Ohio Valley Hospital ( OHV ) held their 6th Annual A Toast to the Community wine tasting event on Friday , October 14th , at Embassy Suites by Hilton at Pittsburgh International Airport . Many local residents and OVH employees enjoyed samples of a variety of chairman ’ s selection wines and locally brewed craft beers . The fall party atmosphere was enhanced by the jazz rhythms of Pittsburgh-based band The Jazzed Owls . Proceeds from this year ’ s event will go toward the hospital ’ s information technology and the advancement of electronic medical records , which will improve the quality of care that Ohio Valley Hospital provides , as well as enhance patient safety .
Photo : Ray Feather
Visit Pittsburgh Luncheon — David Atkins of Visit Pittsburgh gathered local top social media experts . Pros like our own Dr . Shellie Hipsky trained the company PR and marketing leaders in the latest techniques and helped the audience garner online success .
From Left : David Atkins , Allyson Walls , Rossilynne Culgan , Meredith Klein , Dr . Shellie Hipsky , Marcus Miller and Tom Loftus
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