Photos from Thursday of
MANA 2009

Christy Tashjian, MANA 2nd VP (in charge of conferences) hand made these lovely slippers for the MANA national conference crew of (L-R) Camille Abbe, conference coordinator; Tina Williams, brochure and program; Kelley Daniel, exhibits and ads; Sue Baelen, registrar; and Clarice Winkler, CEU coordinator.

Nina McIndoe received a MANA Distinguished Service Award:

"Nina, You are one of MANA's gems! You are efficient, organized, loyal, lovely, competent, and tireless. We are so grateful that you love your job. You probably have spoken with or emailed more women looking for midwives than any other person in the United States. We are truly indebted to you, appreciate your work, and can never let you go!"

Debbie Pulley received a MANA Distinguished Service Award:

"Thank you Debbie for your vision and tenacity in leading MANA's legislative efforts for nearly twenty years. Your willingness to be our point person and your perseverance for promoting direct entry midwifery legislation has been extraordinary."

Maria, Debbie, Nina, and Gera