Latoya Grindley, Features Writer
Left: Communication consultant Sonia Rickards certainly got the colour coordination right at the Mona Visitors' Lodge last Thursday.
Right: Businesswoman Valerie Moodie is escorted by Msgr. Richard Albert. - Photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer
The Stella Maris Foundation had good reason to celebrate last Thursday evening. It has been in existence for all of 10 successful years.
However, it is not all about celebrating those years. The foundation saw it fit to honour the co-founders who are behind the success story.Dressed in formal attire, guests turned up at the Mona Visitors' Lodge to celebrate the milestone and show their appreciation to the two 'big' men of the night - Monsignor Richard Albert and Peter Mais.
Both men were equally elated
by the recognition, but insisted that their dedicated work and dedication over the years was done out of love for the poor. '
In their acceptance speeches, they managed to drive home the message in an entertaining manner, triggering applause and laughter from the guests. The message centred around the foundation's theme 'Doing What Love Requires'- and in so doing, helping the less fortunate.
Entertainment
During dinner, harmonious melodies from Keith Lyn set a relaxing tone.
Then, it was time for Harold Davis and Maria Myrrh with their interactive selections.
Myrrh belted out songs much to the enjoyment of the guests who sang along with her. Songs like Someone loves you honey and So nice to be with you, as well as gospel hit, This is my prayer were well received by the guests.
The latter song, however, generated the greatest response sending many in a praise and worship mood.
Latoya.Grindley@gleanerjm.com
Left: Monsignor Richard Albert is presented with a citation by ProComm's Jean Lowrie-Chin during Stella Maris' 10th anniversary celebration at which he was honoured. - photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer
Gerry Foster (left), Digicel's CEO David Hunter (second left) congratulate Peter Mais who was also honoured.
