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Soroptimist International of Shepparton hosts breakfast of champion women

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Powerhouse women: Soroptimist International of Shepparton’s Katrina Moody (middle) with guest speakers Lisa McKenzie and Sarah Brockhus. Photo by Taylah Baker

Amid platters of croissants, cakes and fruit, Soroptimist International of Shepparton served up something special to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Shepparton’s Parklake was taken over by a flurry of femininity on Thursday, March 7, for the group’s International Women’s Day breakfast.

During which, a powerful chorus of female voices took to the stage.

Lisa McKenzie and Sarah Brockhus, two change leaders in the Shepparton community, captivated guests with their striking speeches.

The women spoke of their challenges — life’s attempts to keep them within their lane — and how they overcame them, triumphing as movers and shakers in their respective careers.

It was impossible not to look at them and think, ‘I can do anything’.

During the event, raffles were drawn, conversations reverberated around the function room, and all attendees left feeling inspired, motivated and proud to be a woman.

The News journalist Taylah Baker was present to snap the event.

Man-about-town: Mayor Shane Sali showed his support alongside guest speaker Lisa McKenzie, Soroptimist International of Shepparton’s Katrina Moody and guest speaker Sarah Brockhus. Photo by Taylah Baker
Snap-happy: Yvette Hunt, Bernadette Wardoe, Katrina Poppa, Anita Evans, Cathy Scott, and Lyn Brett. Photo by Taylah Baker
Make some noise: Guest speaker Sarah Brockhus dazzles the crowd with a lively speech about stepping up to meet a challenge. Photo by Taylah Baker
Hear! Hear!: Notre Dame Secondary College Year 12 student Ivy Henderson listens intently to the guest speakers. Photo by Taylah Baker
Females to the front: Elizabeth Capp, Donna Baldwin, Sarah Mozambican and Jamie Lee enjoying the morning’s festivities. Photo by Taylah Baker
Luck of the draw: One of the raffle winners steps forward to claim her prize. Photo by Taylah Baker
Girlhood: Notre Dame and Greater Shepparton Secondary College students with Soroptimist International of Shepparton’s Katrina Moody (middle) and GSSC executive principal Barbara O’Brien (right). Photo by Taylah Baker
Dressed to impress: The event’s committee members delivered an unforgettable celebration. Photo by Taylah Baker
Bring to the table: Croissants, cakes and fruit were on the breakfast menu. Photo by Taylah Baker