Another wonderful monthly meeting at Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club.

Heather Profit, Women’s Center of Brevard, was our speaker. Opening its doors on on March 8, 1975, International Women’s Day, the Women’s Center of Brevard strives to address the needs of women, men and children who have faced trauma related to domestic violence & sexual assault by giving them a step up towards safe, healthy, self-sufficient lives.

Everyday, residents of Brevard come to us without the ability to provide for themselves and their families. These women, men and children often are abused and battered, and looking for advocacy, guidance, and support. Thanks to our loyal supporters and volunteers who give so much of their time and resources, and the benefits of grant awards, the Women’s Center is able to provide counseling services, financial assistance, career guidance, job training, transitional housing, and victim advocacy. The Center is proud to be able to help thousands of people annually who seek out our assistance.

Our club wore purple as the nationally recognized color of domestic violence, representing courage, peace, and dedicated to ending violence which often includes physical, mental, sexual, emotional and/or financial abuse.

Our Purse for a Purpose Bingo fundraiser will directly benefit the Women’s Center.

New Members

The following four women were installed at the October meeting:

Omayra Burbano

Omayra, originally from Costa Rica with Colombian parents, spent her formative years in Washington D.C., Brasília, and Lima, among other places. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and previously managed a boutique fitness and yoga studio in Key Biscayne, where she lived for the past 15 years. Omayra and her husband have three children, with the younger two recently starting university abroad, making them new empty nesters. Earlier this year, she volunteered on an island in Colombia, teaching Women’s Empowerment through Art to underprivileged Afro-Colombian teenage girls—a deeply fulfilling experience for her. She is eager to continue volunteering and hopes to contribute to a better world.

Sarah McAllister

Sarah has resided in Cocoa Beach since 1983. She and her husband, Michael, have been married for 32 years and have two children, Rachel and Mikey. Sarah recently retired from Fiserv where she worked for 34 years as a Data Analyst. She is an active parishioner of Our Saviour’s Catholic Church community. Sarah served as a volunteer during her children’s schooling and has continued to work on the Annual Fall Festival committee. She also participates in various Cocoa Beach charity events, including the Art Festival and other local causes. Her hobbies include dabbling in many art mediums, reading, and cooking food of all kinds.

Cindy McGuire

Cindy grew up in Rockledge, Florida and moved to Cocoa Beach in 2004. After graduating from Rockledge High School, she attended Brevard Community College and spent 33 years in Occupational Medicine at the Kennedy Space Center. In April 2021, Cindy happily retired. Since then, she has enjoyed spending time with family and friends, pursuing her great passion for travel. Cindy loves sports, gardening, cooking and spending time with her great nieces and nephews.

Kristi Brennan

Kristi came to Cocoa Beach 20 years ago when she andher husband bought a vacation home in 2004. They became permanent residents in 2021. Kristi served in the military as an Active-duty Navy Nurse for 22 years, retiring in 2005. Her husband served in the Marine Corps for 15years. She then had a successful career in the healthcare industry where she led the Military/VA sector for a large healthcare corporation. She currently enjoys volunteering with Cocoa Beach Main Street, the CB Art Show, Space Coast Parrot Head Club, the Cocoa Beach VFW and the Merritt Island American Legion. She frequently returns to her other residence in Annapolis, MD to visit with kids, and 2 grandchildren. An avid boater and sailor, she enjoys sailing, spending time on the beach, travel, and the Cocoa Beach Water Warriors.

Welcome to the club ladies