The Be a Part of the Conversation family was deeply saddened to lose two of our greatest champions this past year. Mary McCloskey Fenkel was a valued member of our planning committee, generously hosting our 2017 Fall Brunch and 2019 Spring Brunch in her home. Joe Fenkel served on our Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025, offering steady leadership and thoughtful guidance shaped by his long career as owner of McLean Packaging Corporation.
Mary and Joe were devoted supporters, and we are profoundly grateful for their unwavering generosity. At this year’s Spring Brunch, their daughter, Dr. Caroline Fenkel, Vice President of our Board, will share reflections on her remarkable parents.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Event Venue
Bluestone Country Club
711 Boehms Church Road Blue Bell, PA 19422
Need help finding us?
Call Judy Hirsh: 717-648-9800
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! We are grateful for any donations that will help us continue to grow the Conversation. You can make a donation online by clicking the button to the right, or you can mail a check made payable to Be a Part of the Conversation and send it to 16 E. Lancaster Avenue, Suite 101, Ardmore, PA 19003.
Yes. We’ll have food stations and a buffet with several options.
Smart Casual
Ample parking is available on the property. Attendants will be on site to direct guests to available parking spots.
If you need special assistance, please contact Kim Porter at kim@conversation.zone or 215-416-5604.
The brunch venue has ample indoor space, so there is no need for a rain date.
Program 🌸 Highlights
*Please note that a brunch buffet will be served before the seated presentations.
11:30 am
guests arrive • silent auction • socializing and networking • brunch is served*
12:45 pm
auction closes • guests take their seats in the presentation room
performances • speakers • honorees recognized
2:00 pm
program ends • auction items retrieved at exit
Event Planning Committee
Lisa Broida Bailey,
Committee Chair
Judy Hirsh, Auction Chair
Jill Adams • Rachel Aylward
Betty Barnes • Stephanie Barry
Gail Campbell • Brenda Carpenter
Sue Crathern • Katchen Fazzini
Caroline Fenkel • Cindy Gardner
Donna Jacobsen • Chris King
Bob Lamb • Lisa Mackell
Jean McClellan • Maribeth McConnell
Katherine Mitchell • Jackie Perez
Kim Porter • Jenna Reinheimer
Pam Roberts • Kara Schwartz
Mary Schwartz • Bonnie van Thiel
Dawn Tucker • Carol Veneziale
Special Thanks to Brenda Saltiel for creating the flower arrangements! 🌸
Be a Part of the Conversation Leadership
Kim Porter, CFRS
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Bob Lamb, MPH
Director of Programs & Partnerships
Judy Hirsh, JD, CFRS
Director of Operations
Stephanie Barry
Director of Development & Marketing
Gail Campbell, BSN, RN, CFRS
Director of Family Support
Kathy Greeley, CPRS, CSPS
Delaware Program Manager
Pam Roberts
Parent Partnership Coordinator
Michael Blanche, LCSW
Clinical Advisor
Rachel Aylward
Communications Consultant
Be a Part of the Conversation Board of Directors
Jill Adams, SFW, President
Dr. Caroline Fenkel, LCSW
Vice President
Joe Gaudio, CPA
Treasurer
Dawn Tucker, MS
Secretary
Lisa Broida Bailey
Neco Cotton
Louis DeSanto
Casey Duffy
Ashley Garland, Esq.
Dr. Clay Gueits, MD
Patrick Huyett, Esq.
Chris King
Lisa Mackell, PT, CFRS
Kara Schwartz, MS, LAPC, CTP
Event Photography
Lisa Schaffer Photography
Event Videography
Colin Comstock
