April - ABWA

ABWA’s Mission Statement
The Mission of the American Business Women’ Association is to bring together
businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to
help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through
leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
Inside this issue:
Executive Board
National Theme
Vision Statement
Invocation, Benediction
ABWA National Emblem
Proud Code of Conduct
Menu and National Theme
Birthdays and Anniversary
Committee Chairs
Business Cards Ads
Spotlight Member
Standing Rules
Program
Community Happenings
Meeting:
Two Trees Restaurant
1955 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
Networking: 5:30-6:00pm
First Tuesday of each month
[email protected]
President: Mary Florence
[email protected]
Editor: Nancy Henson
[email protected]
Newsletter advertising is
available to members.
Contact the editor for
additional information
Shore Lines is a monthly
Newsletter published by the
Emerald Coast Chapter of the
American Business Women’s
Association for its members
April 1, 2014
Hello ABWA Sisters,
We had a great program in March with Retired Sgt. Major Patricia Payne. Patricia shared her stories as
she moved from the military to the corporate ladder as a vice president in the banking world. Patricia
gave some great ideas on what it takes to be a great leader as you are climbing the ladder.
Attendance was fabulous. It was wonder to see so many guests.
We had a great ABWA lunch bunch for the second month. We also participated in the Women History
program at Northwest Florida State College as our Spring Enrollments Event. We hope to tap into the
collage and get some of the ladies to join this wonderful association.
We are excited to announce that we have a slate of officer for the upcoming year. Thanks to Jackie,
Gail and Sallye for doing such an outstanding job in getting this task taken care of. We will be voting in
May.
I hope you got a chance to see the March Chamber Business Forum. We were lucky enough to speak
about the 21st annual Billy Bowleg Boat Poker Run. Please visit http://youtu.ne/thfwrh6ESdo and check
it out. Thanks to our Publicity chair for getting this all set up.
By the time you read this letter we will only have one month left before the big event. I hope each of
you will play a major part in making this the best Boat Poker Run EVER! Inspire and be inspired as we
sparkle and shine. Don’t forget to bring two or more door prizes. We are in need of door prizes for the
Boat Poker Run.
We are looking for slightly used formal dresses for the Prom dress store. Please bring your donated dress
to the April meeting. Z96 Radio, Santa Rosa Mall and One Wireless have set-up “The Z96 Prom Dress
Store. Dresses are provided free to high school young ladies whose families might not have the
financial means to purchase a dress for prom. What a great way for our ABWA Sister to help these
young ladies attend the prom. Last year the store provided 111 young ladies dresses. Dixie Service
Cleaners will provide dry cleaning services if necessary. Let’s help these young ladies “sparkle and
shine”. For more information see the membership announcement in the newsletter.
Please remember all our members that are going through some medical issues. Also, don’t forget to
keep the Fife family in your thoughts and prayers. Freda will be dearly missed by this community.
Mary Florence-President
2014 Leadership Team
President-Mary Florence
Vice President-Tammy Magee
Secretary- Pam White
Treasurer-Michelle Sears
President Elect-Peggy Brockman
Past President-Amy McBride
INVOCATION
BENEDICTION
Lord, in the quiet of this hour, we
O Guiding Spirits, Guardian of
come to thee for wisdom and for
our days, be with us as we go
power; to view thy world through
our separate ways, help us to
only loved-filled eyes; to grow in
feel those thoughts that lift and
understanding to be wise, and
bless, to know a closer bond of
sure to see thy guiding light; and
friendliness; to see thy beauty,
thus, to know each other as thou
always every day, translated
knowest us.
into living this we pray.
Amen
Amen
Dinner/Table sponsor for April:
and
Becky Belcher
ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct
1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business
Women’s
In Association.
our May issue we will have a full tribute
to
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the
representation of ABWA’s mission.
“Frieda Fife”
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors
with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith.
4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express
Network Bylaws.
5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing
their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional
development of other members.
STANDING RULES 2013-2014
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER
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The regular meetings of the Emerald Coast Chapter will be the first Tuesday of each month.
The Chapter’s Executive Board has the authority to approve expenditures up to $100.00
monthly. Expenditures that require a contract must be approved by the majority of members in
good standing at Chapter meeting.
Members may choose to be placed on the permanent reservation list. Members not on the list
must make their reservations by 12noon the Friday before the meeting date. Same applies to
guest reservations and cancellations. Members on the list who do not cancel their reservation
by 12noon Friday before the meeting date or are no shows on meeting night will be charged for
the dinner. It will be at the discretion of the Executive Board to determine whether or not a
member is billed for the monthly dinner that was unable to attend the meeting due to an
emergency situation. The same policy applies to a member’s guest. The hospitality chair is
the point of contact for reservations or cancellations. A guest may attend three consecutive
meetings in a row.
Annual Chapter dues will be collected once a year in August and prorated thereafter for new
members. Dues are considered delinquent after 45 days and if not paid following the October
Chapter meeting. The Membership Chair will send a statement to member(s) for payment and
provide a copy to the treasurer. Members will be dropped from the Chapter if dues are not paid
within 10 days from date statement was mailed. New Members may purchase a name tag
through the membership chair at current cost. Student chapter member dues will be waived.
Committee Chairs will be given a budget line item at the beginning of each term. Any
expenditure incurred beyond the committee’s budgeted line item amount that will obligate the
Chapter financially must be approved by the executive committee first and approved by
majority vote from the general membership before disbursing payment.
Chapter meeting minutes will be printed monthly in the Chapter newsletter, “Shorelines.”
Newsletter will be posted on the web-site with the exception of the treasurer’s report.
The Emerald Coast Chapter specifically adopts the ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct and it will
be printed in each issue of the newsletter.
A three-member nominating committee for officer elections is elected by March 31 st.
Nomination committee members are nominated from the open floor and approved by general
membership with a majority vote. The three nominating committee members are only eligible to
run for office if they are nominated from the open floor. Only one nomination allowed per
member during the open floor. A vote by general membership on the method of balloting and if
the slate of officer candidates will be published prior to election meeting will be completed by
March 31st. Officers are elected in May and installed in July. A two-month transition period is
recommended.
Officers will include:
President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary,
Treasurer and President Elect.
The Chapter will spend up to $75.00 on gifts for outgoing president to include the purchase of
past president pin. Vice President shall purchase the gift(s) in time to be presented at the
July’s meeting. The Vice President will also give the report of the past chapter year.
The Vice President will be responsible for the inventory of Chapter properties.
Certificates for members maintaining perfect attendance for the year (1 August-1 July) will be
awarded at the August Chapter meeting by the previous year’s Membership Chairman.
Attendance at an area ABWA meeting, Spring Conference, National Leadership Conference
and Panhandle Area Council may be counted as attendance for that month. Missed meetings
may be made up one month before or one month after the missed meeting by attending the
previous councils, conventions or other area ABWA meetings. A record of attendance will be
given to the Membership Chair to receive credit for the missed meetings. Records of awards
given for perfect attendance will be kept with the Membership Chair.
In February, the Chapter Woman of the Year and Top Ten Woman nominee will be selected.
Woman of the Year and Top Ten nominee will receive a new name tag with award year and will
serve as the chairman for the next year and will pass on duties and timeline procedures to next
Woman of the Year and Top Ten Woman nominee. The traveling award will be presented to
the Women of the Year and will remain in her possession until the next election. Woman of
the Year voting method will be decided by majority vote from the general membership in
October. Woman of the Year approved voting method will be completed in February. Top Ten
Woman nominee selected by Top Ten Selection committee will be approved by majority vote
from general membership in February.
The Chapter Officer, President Elect, The Top Ten nominee and Woman of the Year will be
encouraged to attend the National Leadership Conference. The immediate Past President will
be encouraged to attend as well providing the Chapter has been given notice by National as
being a recipient of the Best Practices Award for their year. If she is unable to attend the
National Leadership Conference, the current President will receive the award on behalf of the
Past President and the Chapter. The Chapter will pay full registration and Top Ten Luncheon
fee for the Top Ten Nominee and the Woman of the Year. If funds are available, the Chapter
will pay full or partial registration for up to six persons for national leadership conference and/or
regional conference. Members attending the conferences are required to attend all preselected seminars, give a report at the following Chapter meeting and submit report to be
published in the newsletter. Members who want the Chapter to pay for full or partial
conference expenses need to have attended or will attend a minimum of six chapter meetings
and should be in good standing nationally and locally to be eligible.
The Business Associate event will be held during June’s meeting. The Business Associate
Chair will select committee members. The voting will be selected by an outside panel selected
by the Business Associate Chair. Both committee selections and voting method will be
completed in March. The form and guidelines will be presented in April and May’s newsletter.
Nominations will be submitted to the Business Associate Chair no later than the third Friday in
May for Business Associate committee to reviews. Business Associate approved voting
method will be completed in June. Business Associate Chair will maintain a continuity folder of
duties and timeline procedures to pass on to next Business Associate Chair.
The Chapter will conduct a fundraiser annually for educational and professional development
purposes to include local Take Stock in Children scholarships , professional development
opportunities for its chapter members and the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund
(SBMEF) grant and loan. Using scholarship guidelines, potential recipients and SBMEF
nominees will be selected by the Scholarship committee. Monies will be based funds
available. Scholarship recipients and SBMWEF nominees will be honored at May’s Chapter
meeting. Funds for all scholarships will be disbursed by the Treasurer no later than January 31
of each year. The Professional Development and Education Committee will review scholarship
guidelines annually.
If a Chapter member is running for a national officer position the Chapter may donate up to
$250.00 to her campaign.
Chapter meeting minutes will be posted in the chapter’s WIN library folder. Newsletter will be
posted on the web-site and in the chapter’s WIN library folder. The Treasurer’s report will be
posted in the chapter’s WIN library.
The Professional Development and Education Committee shall inform the membership of
seminars, leadership opportunities and other professional development opportunities in the
community by partnering with local Workforce Development Boards and the Small Business
Administration. The committee also shall be responsible for presenting to the membership its
recommendation of candidates for the SBMEF Business Skills Tuition Reimbursement and
SBMEF Outright Grants. Additionally, the committee informs the general membership about
the professional development programming at ABWA Regional and National leadership
conferences. All opportunities will be submitted to newsletter chair by the 2nd Friday of each
month.
The Hospitality Committee will ensure that an active member receives a plant or flowers not to
exceed $50.00 and tied with the current ABWA colored ribbon along with a card, while at home
for extended illness, in the hospital or upon the loss of a spouse, child, mother, father, brother
or sister. Upon the death of an active member the Hospitality Committee will ensure a plant or
flowers not to exceed $50.00 tied with the current ABWA colored ribbon and a card, be
delivered to the immediate family. A minimum of $25.00 memorial contribution will be made in
the name of deceased to the Stephen Bufton Memorial Fund (SBMEF). The Chapter will
conduct a memorial at the next Chapter meeting and the family will be notified. The Hospitality
Committee will keep members informed of the needs of active chapter members in their time of
crisis or deaths and will send cards as needed.
The Newsletter annual cost for business card size ads for members is $40.00 and $80.00 for
non-members. Full page camera ready ads for members are $25.00 per month and $50.00 for
non-members per month. Ads are due to newsletter chair no later than the 15 th of each month.
The guest speaker dinners will be paid out of the treasury.
The Emerald Coast Chapter specifically adopts the ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct and it will
be printed in each issue of the newsletter.
The Emerald Coast Chapter specifically adopts a Vision Statement and it will be printed in
each issue of the newsletter and post in the chapter’s WIN library.
A two-person Auditing Committee will be selected no later than June 15 th. There will also be
an audit completed after the Poker Run or any major event. All correspondents’ applications
must have the chapter’s correct address of P.O. Box 731, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549. No
mail should be collected by anyone other than those who have the Post Office box key.
Treasurer is not allowed to participate in these Audits.
The President, Vice President, and Treasurer are the only members allowed to use the
Emerald Coast Chapter Credit Card for purchases from the ABWA catalog or other authorized
purchases on behalf of the Chapter.
The Chapter’s Standing Rules will be reviewed annually following election of officers or
whenever the rules require revision and presented to membership for consideration and
adoption. Maintenance of the Standing Rules will be the responsibility of the Vice President.
Chapter’s FWB Chamber Representative and Okaloosa County Commission of the Status of
Women Representative will have a three (3) year commitment. The chapter will pay the
$100.00 fee for the Woman of the year to be nominee for the Okaloosa County Commission on
the status of women wall of honor. During the year these Representatives will attend the
organizational meetings and will be on the agenda of the monthly membership meeting to
report. There should also be an article written for the monthly newsletter.
Adopted and Approved September 3, 2013
Enjoy!
Entrée
Chicken Cordon Bleu
W/ White Sauce
Roasted Red Potatoes
Sautéed Vegetables
Side Salad
Rolls
Vegetarian Plate
Sautéed Vegetables
Roasted Red Potatoes
Tomato and Cucumber
Garnish
Rolls
Mr. T’s Chef Salad W/
Dressing and Crackers
Dessert
Cheese Cake
W/ Whipped Cream
Ice Tea and Coffee
Monthly Networking Dinner – Members have the opportunity to host dinner
o Provide table centerpieces for each table – get creative!
o Marketing materials at each dinner setting
o Business name in monthly newsletter as dinner sponsor
o Listed as the sponsor in the RSVP email that goes out to Membership
2014 Dinner sponsors:
March – Gulf Power – Nancy Henson
April – First Command Financial – Pam White
May – Boat Poker Run
June – Business Associate
July – 10 Feet from the Edge – Peggy Brockman
August – Barbara Britt
September - Harris Business Machines –
DeAnna
October - Edward Jones –Matt Ritter office Gail Waller
November - Need sponsor
December – Holiday party
Contact: DeAnna Loftis [email protected] or (850) 585-0097
Monthly networking lunch –
11:30am on the Third Friday of each month. Bring business cards and be ready to network!
Contact: Gail Waller [email protected] or (850) 685-7786
Business Card ad Your business card in each monthly newsletter – $40 annually
Contact: Nancy Henson [email protected]
Spring and Fall Membership Drives –
o Tables provided so you can promote yourself and your business
o Provide goodies and business cards for bag stuffer items
o Provide door prizes
Contact: Tammy Magee [email protected] or (850) 496-1142
Boat Poker Run –Saturday, May 17th from 10am – 5pm
o Sponsorship opportunities
o Logos on T-shirts and Captain’s package paperwork
o Provide goodies and business cards for bag stuffer items
o Provide door prizes
Contact: Tammy Magee [email protected] or (850) 496-1142
The entire ABWA Membership is needed to help pull together our biggest fundraiser of the year!
The proceeds are put towards scholarships for area children and education opportunities for our members
If you are reading this WE NEED YOU! Our Poker Run is fast
approaching and we need all hands on board! Take a look at the
committies below and find your fit!
Committies
Dock Workers - POC Annie Corbett [email protected] , Sallye Belton
[email protected]
Registration - POC Tammy McDaniel [email protected] , Kathi Heapy
[email protected]
Door Prizes & Sponsors - POC Tammy Magee [email protected] , DeAnna Loftis
[email protected]
Party Site Committee - POC Amy McBride [email protected] , Mary
Florence [email protected]
Goody Bags - POC Gail Waller [email protected]
Food - POC Amy McBride [email protected] , Mary Florence
[email protected]
It’s that time of year again! Time to choose our leaders for
our 2014-2015 ABWA year! If you would like to take a more
active role please contact any of the ladies below!
Nominating Committee Members:
Jackie Pilcher, Sallye Belton and Gail Waller
ABWA Member Spotlight:
Meet Pam White, Financial Advisor (by Jackie Pilcher)
Pam was born in Kansas but moved about since her father was in the Air Force. She ended up here when her father
chose FWB as the place to retire. The middle child of three girls, Pam stayed here and married Rick 40 years ago!
They have a son, Jon, and two dogling children, Egypt and Coco.
Pam gives credit to ABWA in helping her become successful in her business endeavors: first as a Bank Vice
President and now as a financial advisor with First Command, passing all of her examinations on the first go!
Pam and Rick enjoy Kayaking and the beach. She studied art at NW Florida state college and still enjoys drawing
and painting. Pam collects art in several mediums and enjoys gargoyles. She points out that gargoyles guard Notre
Dame Cathedral.
June Davis introduced Pam to ABWA when she attended a Chamber function and Freda Fife was there as well.
ABWA has helped Pam grow as a person. Becky Belcher handed her a large notebook assuring Pam she would be a
terrific grand prize chair for the Poker Run and the rest is history! Pam has served our chapter as secretary (former
and current), Treasurer, Vice President and President. She attributes these offices to helping become more confident
when speaking to large groups. Pam was selected as woman of the year in 2008 and said it really influenced her and
helped her self-esteem. When Pam's former position was down-sized, Rene Street emailed her letting her know that
ABWA would be there to help her with no-fee classes for finding new employment.
Pam also serves as a member of Business Referral Partners and the FWB Chamber of Commerce. She is a former
member of the FWB Lions Club.
Pam's greatest challenge is growing her financial planning business. She offers common-sense planning for one's
financial future. One doesn't have to have a lot of money or assets to begin the process! She strives to help people
have a better life and this is her real passion. Pam is most drawn to people who care about others and live their lives
that way. She doesn't care for mean people.
Pam's role model is a lady for whom she worked in banking. This lady would give Pam projects and walk away.
Pam may not have known exactly what to do but she worked it out on her own and this helped her become stronger.
If you glimpse Pam's beautiful blue eyes, you can most likely guess her favorite color. Pam White, Financial
Planner for First Command. Why not let her help you plan Your Future (850-642-1732)?
Membership notes: We will start spotlighting our new members each month!
We welcome Dr. Roe to our dynamic group! She was affiliated in March 2014 at our dinner and we are excited that
she has already been participating in every one of our events that she can attend- including having a table at our
Fall Membership event last year.
I, for one can attest to her skills – I visited her Open House at the 8th Element Wellness
Clinic this weekend. I walked in with a lot of neck pain and not long after I left,
realized my neck didn’t hurt anymore!
Dr. Sheryl Roe D.O.M., R.N. - Acupuncture Physician has a Master’s degree in
Chinese Medicine. She is nationally certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Dr. Roe is also a licensed herbalist and has been a registered nurse for the past 25
yrs. Dr. Roe has been treating people successfully with acupuncture and Traditional
Chinese Medicine for over 14 years.
Her experience and background in western medicine provide her with a unique ability to relate with and work sideby-side with western medical physicians in providing treatment for patients with a broad range of illnesses. Dr. Roe
provides treatment for all types of pain, sleep, eating and smoking disorders, as well as anxiety, depression,
hypertension, and auto-immune disorders such as lupus and fibromyalgia. Dr. Roe has a clear understanding of
medications and medical treatments prescribed by western medicine physicians and she understands how difficult
and painful some of those treatments can be.
Dr. Roe spent 10 years working with leading western medicine physicians and authorities in the largest HIV/AIDS
treatment center in the country. While working at that facility Ms. Roe was asked to travel to Berlin, Germany where
she presented her poster and spoke at the 1993 International Conference on HIV/ AIDS.
Dr. Roe spent several years providing care to both AIDS and cancer patients before she began treating patients
with severe and chronic pain at a hospital pain clinic. Here she worked closely with western medicine physicians
providing care for those suffering from all types of physical pain including back pain, joint and muscle pain,
headaches, and migraines.
Dr. Roe is a member of National Certification Council of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the American
Academy of Pain Management and at the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association.
Dr. Roe has offices in the Navarre, Destin, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida
7552 Navarre Parkway
Suite 44
Navarre, Florida 32566
[email protected]
90 Beal Parkway
4012 Commons Drive West
8th Element Wellness Clinic
Suite 120 ( Skindeep Clinic)
Fort Walton Beach , Florida 32548
Destin, Florida 32541
850-225-3460
www.drsroe.com
“Dream as if you’ll live forever – Live as if you’ll die today”
James Dean
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us”
-Oliver Wendell Holmes
Committee Chairs
Professional Development & Education - Karyn
Combs
Fundraising/Advertising Chair- Trudy Romjue
Membership Chair- Gail Waller
Newsletter- Nancy Henson
Web Design-Sherry Smith
Programs-Amy McBride
Publicity- Patricia Payne
Hospitality-Sallye Belton
Woman of the Year-Gail Waller
Top Ten Nominee-Amy McBride
Business Associate-Shareen Ketchem
Shower of Cards-Patricia Payne
Fall/Spring Enrollments-Tammy Magee
Lets
Advertise Your Business Here!
Members $40.00 Non-Members $80.00
Business Card Ad for 1 Year
NATIONAL WOMEN'S
Make plans now to join us for the 2014
ABWA National Women's Leadership
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
OCT. 30-NOV. 1, 2014
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
AT THE SHERATON OVERLAND PARK AND
OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER
ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S FOUNDATION (ABW Foundation)
The ABW Foundation promotes networking and professional development programming
designed to increase a women’s business efficacy.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, the ABW Foundation provides individuals and corporations with
the opportunity to help promote women by making a tax deductible donation. Among other
initiatives, the ABW Foundation provides support to the American Business Women’s
Association by funding special educational programming within the Women’s Instructional
Network and at national events.
STEPHEN BUFTON MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL FUND (SBMEF)
When five year old Stephen Bufton, son of ABWA’s founder Hilary Bufton, passed away in 1953, a
memorial fund was created in his name to further educational opportunities for women, both
members and non-members. The idea was enthusiastically accepted by ABWA’s Board of
Directors and by 1956, $2,166 dollars was awarded in grants and loans to women. Since its
inception almost sixty years ago, the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF) has
awarded $17 million dollars in scholarships to more than 16,000 women.
Originally viewed as a “small fund”, the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF),
ABWA’s national educational fund, is one of the most highly respected grant and scholarship
funds in the country. SBMEF is classified as a charitable 501(c)3 organization whereby
contributions payable to the fund are tax-deductible. The fund is listed in the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service “Cumulative List of Organizations” described in Section 170(c) of the IRS
code of 1954 – revised Oct. 31, 1974.
ABWA’s educational fund offers four scholarship programs to support women in their pursuit of
knowledge; National Scholarship, Outright Grant, Business Skills Tuition Reimbursement and
Impact
Scholarship.
Each scholarship program has a unique set of guidelines, applicant eligibility requirements and
procedures. To participate in one, two, three or four of these scholarship programs, the
sponsoring league and the applicant must comply with the requirements of each program.
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER ABWA FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
The topic for April that Pam will be speaking on is:
“Create The Life You Love”
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER ABWA FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Notes from your Membership Team
Date: March 2014
MARCH NETWORKING LUNCH
11:30am - Third Friday of each month
KMJ Diner
119 Racetrack Road, NE
Left of the Emerald Coast Funeral Home – behind
the gas station. KMJ is on the left side of the Pad
Thai building. Plenty of parking on the right side
The first lunch was a blast! Please be sure to mark
your calendar and invite a guest that you have been
encouraging to join ABWA.
Great food! Great networking!
Z96 Prom
Dress
Campaign
We will be collecting
new and gently used
formal dresses at the
April meeting.
Clean out your closet
and deliver (clean)
dresses to the
Membership table
The
2014/2015
Membership
Directory
is out!
Directories were
passed out at the
March meeting and
will be passed out at
the April meeting
APRIL BOOTCAMP
The next Bootcamp will be in April at 5:30pm at
the Harris Business Machines office in the Publix
Shopping Plaza – foot of the Brooks Bridge
This is an informative event and we encourage all
new and seasoned members to join us.
This is a great way to learn what ABWA is really
about and how to get the most out of your
membership! Please RSVP to Gail Waller
Date TBD
FREE LUNCH AND LEARN – NETWORKING 101
Sponsored by Harris Business Machines
April 16th
11:30am – 12:30pm
Presenting Barbara Britt – a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, Coach
No one said networking is easy! Learn great networking skills or just brush up!
Your
Membership
Team
Gail Waller – Chair
[email protected]
Barbara Britt
[email protected]
Bev Bain
[email protected]
Lauren Gray
[email protected]
DeAnna Loftis
Attendees can bring their own lunch or order a Lenny’s box lunch
[email protected]
Seating is limited – RSVP to Barbara Britt required (850) 621-7709
Open to all members and non-members. This is a great L&L to invite those people
that you want to join ABWA but they are nervous about their networking skills!
Harris Business Machines office in the Publix shopping plaza at the foot of the Brooks Bridge
Free event and open to all members and non –members
Membership Committee meeting held the last Wednesday
of each month @ 11:30am at Aly’s. Please RSVP to Gail
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER ABWA FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA