By Emily Williams-Robertshaw This Mother’s Day, the Steed family will celebrate in the usual fashion. They will gather at matriarch Renee Steed’s home with her husband, Mike, and they will eat great food and spend time together. There is a lot to celebrate with four children, four grandchildren and another grandchild on the way. It’s also a time to celebrate their health. … [Read more...]
Dedicated Service: Women’s Committee of 100 Recognizes Founding Member Mary Louise Hodges
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Members of the Women’s Committee of 100 of Birmingham met at Birmingham Country Club on April 20 for the organization’s annual Awards Luncheon. Special recognition was paid to Mary Louise Hodges, the only remaining founding member of the organization. The organization was conceived in 1963 and a year later began serving the community and … [Read more...]
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Mountain Brook Matriarch Cindy Robinson and Daughters Build a Legacy of Creativity
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Regardless of whether she meant to, Cindy Robinson raised her daughters, Melanie Pounds and Anne-Emory Lockert, to be tastemakers. A Mountain Brook florist, Robinson raised her family in Tuscaloosa. She picked up her first experiences in flower arranging in her first home. “I just wanted flowers in my house,” Robinson said. “So, I started doing … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Prevent Abuse: Children’s Teams Up With Schools on Virtual Child Abuse Prevention Lessons
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s an issue that is closer to home than anyone wants to think and, according to the Children’s Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services Center at Children’s of Alabama, the pandemic may be making it worse. Research shows that increased stress levels among parents is a significant predictor … [Read more...]
Honoring A Legacy: Samford’s Legacy League Celebrates Outgoing Executive Director Jeanna Westmoreland’s 15 Years of Service
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Dry eyes were hard to come by in the ballroom at Vestavia Country Club on April 8 as the Legacy League dedicated its membership meeting to celebrating the tenure of Samford University first lady Dr. Jeanna Westmoreland, who has served as executive director of the organization for the past 15 years. This summer, she will retire alongside her … [Read more...]