Rachel Ramsey, Steps to Hope executive director, was the special guest speaker for the March 21 meeting of Tryon Kiwanis. Ramsey has been the executive director for the past 25 years and was recently honored with the director’s award for leadership excellence. Steps to Hope focuses on preventing domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse as well as providing services to victims of these crimes. Shown are Sue Watson (left) and Rachel Ramsey (right). (photo submitted by Sue Watson)