It was a packed house over the weekend as women from across the county gathered for the 2nd annual Women empowering Women’s Health Luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Over 200 women attended the event hosted by the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce. Former Eufaula Superintendent Jeanette Smith emceed the event for the packed house.

Attendees were treated to a light lunch catered by I Smell Bacon and Nichols Bakery provided the tempting desserts.

It was a fun event as guests watched a fashion show from local businesses, visited vendors and won door prizes.

Dr. Rachel McKinzie was the keynote speaker for the event.

Dr. McKinzie started her education at Oklahoma Christian University with a strong passion for helping families. She obtained a degree in psychology before attending Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

She shared her personal stories from the heart in hopes of encouraging others.

In keeping with the theme of honoring women, Selina Jayne-Dornan presented a tiara to Marty Sellers. Selina started the tradition this year, honoring different women with “Tiara Thursdays.”

“What a wonderful women’s luncheon put on by Serina Adkins Kleveter at the chamber. And I was so happy to add the magnificent Marty Sellers as the seventh recipient of Tiara Thursday. I love this lady so much! She is loved and admired and gives so much of herself to others and the community. Recipients,” Jayne-Dornan said.

Everyone enjoyed the event as it was a good time for the community to come together to celebrate women and their strengths.

“This was our first time to come to the event. I brought my daughter and mother from Checotah. We all had a great time,” Maria Thomas said.