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Wednesday 14 March 2018
In Honor of International Woman’s Day:

Aruba Marriott Hosts ‘Stand Strong, Stand Tall’ Event

PALM BEACH - On Wednes- Ocean Club, Marriott’s Aru- Stand Tall’ in honor of In-
day, March 7, 2018 the fe- ba Surf Club and The Ritz- ternational Woman’s Day
male associates of Aruba Carlton, Aruba were invited 2018.
Marriott Resort & Stellaris to attend a special curated
Casino, Marriott’s Aruba event called ‘Stand Strong, The event was held in the

beautifully decorated this moving event as part
Grand Ballroom and con- of Marriott Internation-
sisted of a delicious lun- al’s efforts to celebrate
cheon followed by a semi- achievements toward gen-
nar with keynote speakers der equality and women’s
Mrs. Evelyne Wever-Croes – empowerment around the
Aruba’s Minister President, world and at the same time
Mrs. Enrita Werleman – So- to raise awareness of issues
cial Worker, Co-Founder of that uplift women globally.
Mary Joan Foundation and The Marriott’s Women’s
Founder of BOB, Ms. Alejan- Leadership Development
dra Vallejo – Health Physi- Program was launched in
cian and the presenter was 1999 with the objectives to
Ms. Rosabelle Illes. increase the presence of
Each keynote speaker women in the highest lev-
gave tips and recommen- el of management and in
dations to the female as- other key decision-making
sociates about manag- positions, to improve the
ing a successful career, career development pro-
maintaining a healthy and cess at Marriott, to develop
balanced lifestyle, do- a role for senior manage-
ing breast self-exams, the ment to play in ensuring
symptoms of breast cancer the women progress and
as well as providing pre- to capitalize on the supply
ventive measures for breast of women leaders currently
cancer. available to drive the suc-
Aruba Marriott organized cess of the organization.q