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The Connection September 2013 | Vol. 25, Issue 2
inside this issue:
ABW Day 7
Board/Committee Reports 6
Business Spotlight 11-12
Chapter Meeting Minutes 2
Ladies Night Out 10
Meeting - September Flyer 4
Meeting Sponsor 3
National News 8-9
Officers & Committees 15
Proud Code of Conduct 15
Save the Dates 3
Inspire and be inspired with ABWA! It’s amazing the influence that one person can bring to a community. One fired-up person can create results beyond their own experience. As a member of ABWA, you have the power to change your own world when you become more involved with ABWA and begin to inspire—and be inspired by—your fellow members, your league, and your community.
Become an inspiration leader in your Association and you could: provide a fellow member with the motivation to get involved with a local league; improve your own business skills, like public speaking, and expand both your business and personal networks; discover new opportunities within the Association, both at the local and national levels; assist your local league in recruiting and retaining new members. With committed members like you creating this ripple effect, our Association will continue changing women’s lives one woman at a time.
A Message from the President
Say it with me: “I can't believe it's already September!” Back to school and for some, the beginning of a new season. Please note our next meeting is on the 2nd Thursday this month, on September 12, 2013. Are you in a male dominated industry? Have you ever experienced difficulty when transacting business in man's world? Then you don't want to miss our September speaker, Jane Barr. Jane's presentation is entitled, “Men, Men, Men, Men! Getting Beyond the Door in a Man's World.” Jane will discuss how to use your personal power to smash the glass ceiling. There are a couple additional events this month that you should put on your calendar. The kickoff meeting of the new formation, Miami Women’s Alliance of
ABWA, will be on Tuesday, September 17th at the Residence Inn in Aventura. Let's show our support by attending this important first meeting. Also, plan to attend the Tri-County ABW Day celebration on September 21, 2013. Meet our National officers and listen to all four District I Vice President candidates’ speeches. Register by September 6 and you may be eligible for reimbursement of most, if not all, of the registration fee. See me for more information. Choose to inspire and be inspired in ABWA.
The Mission of the American Business Women’s 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.
Coral Springs Charter Chapter #1642 Coral Springs, Florida
A Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
Fay Wilmot 2013 – 2014 President
2013-2014 ABWA Annual Theme
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August 1, 2013 Chapter Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Holly Wright. Secretary, Fay Wilmot led the Pledge of Allegiance and read the Mission Statement. Holly Wright welcomed members and introduced our guests. There were 38 members and 9 guests in attendance. Member introductions were led by Kathy Gallagher. Holly Wright, Membership Co-chair, installed new members Erin Hartman and Kelly Cavanaugh Diane Delgouffre, Founding President and Chapter Woman of the Year, installed the 2013-2014 Executive Board: Fay Wilmot as President, Kathy Gallagher as Vice President, Randee Abramson as Secretary and Barbara Weiss as Treasurer. Sponsor Meridee Cole, from Faces by Meridee, spoke about her skin care services. Lori Mauer introduced August’s speaker, Mr. Michael Dill. Mr. Dill’s presentation was entitled “How to Succeed in Business.” Mr. Dill shared the secrets to increasing profits, traits to become a better leader and build a better team, understanding how leads are not the #1 focus, and taking back your business. Chapter Business: Fay Wilmot, President read the Proud Code of Conduct, as modified and the chapter voted and approved it unanimously. Fay summarized the 2013-2014 Vision Statement, Key Strategies and Goals and the chapter voted and approved it unanimously. Fay Wilmot went over the Standing Rules changes for 2013-2014. Kandyce Key suggested changes to Regional conference reimbursement to read majority of the monthly meetings for the previous “6 general meetings” instead of “6-month period.” All agreed and the chapter approved unanimously with this change.
Kathy Gallagher reviewed the changes to the budget for 2013-2014. Lois Margolin, approved candidate for National Vice President, left during the voting on national candidate chapter sponsorship. The Chapter voted and approved the budget unanimously. It was noted that Woman of the Year committee was missing from the committee list and will be added. Announcements: Lois Margolin, District 1 Vice President discussed the formation of “baby” chapters from our chapter. Lois announced that our chapter is the first ABWA chapter nationally to sponsor new chapters. The formation board of the Miami Women’s Alliance of ABWA, Inc. was introduced to the chapter and all were urged to support them in their first meeting on September 17 at the Residence Inn. A check was presented for $1,000 to help defray the cost of setting up the chapter. Kathy Gallagher urged all to attend the Tri-County Council ABW Day on September 21st. The chapter will reimburse registration fee to all members who attend. Liz McMullen and Dottie Sillano discussed changes to this year’s Ladies Night Out including the formation of the Basket Project, involving a seasoned member and new members creating unique baskets for the event. Fay Wilmot discussed joining our chapter in attending the National Women’s Leadership Conference is Little Rock, Arkansas from October 3 to Oct 5. The chapter will reimburse the cost of the registration and $100 towards airfare for those that qualify per standing rules. Happy Dollars were tabled to next meeting due to time constraints. Raffles were drawn and distributed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Save the Dates
Next Chapter Meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Speaker: Dagmar Gatell, Int’l SEO Expert
Topic: The Internet Mindset
Location: Marriott Heron Bay
11775 Heron Bay Blvd.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Save the Date!
ABW Day
September 21, 2013 Marriott Heron Bay
See Flyer on Page 7!
Chapter Vision Statement
“Coral Springs Charter Chapter promotes the empowerment of women through relationships, education, leadership, recognition, and award opportunities for members and the community.”
Follow ABWA National
on Twitter
September Meeting Sponsor
Rohan McCalla
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Meeting Sponsor
Opportunities
Available
Promote your business by sponsoring
our monthly meeting!
Contact Holly Wright
Ways & Means Chair
954-270-3987 or
for more information!
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Outright Grant Recipient
Holly Wright awarding check for 2013 Outright Grant Scholarship Recipient
Karen Londos, the mother of Devin Londos, our 2013 Outright Grant scholarship recipient, accepted Devin’s $1500 award at the August Board Meeting on August 19, 2013. Learn more about the ABWA Stephen Bufton Memorial
Education Fund Outright Grant Scholarship at our next
Coral Springs Charter Chapter Meeting on September 12,
2013, and how you can help find our 2014 recipient!
New Member Spotlight
Kelly Cavanaugh
Erin Hartman Deb Roman
Kimball Stadler Donna Uzzi
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August 19, 2013 Executive Board Meeting Minutes
Prior to call to order, outright grant recipient’s mom, was presented with grant check for Devin Londos, who is at school working on her degree with plans to attend law school.
Call to order: Fay Wilmot, President, announced the start of the Executive Board Meeting at 6:37 pm. It was held at Three Chicks Pizza & Italian Kitchen on West Sample Road.
Members in attendance: Fay Wilmot-President, Kathy Gallagher-Vice President, Barbara Weiss- Treasurer;, Randee Abramson-Secretary, Holly Wright-Immediate Past President, Lois Margolin, District 1 Vice-President, Diane Delgouffre, Lori Mauer, Ellie Nelson-Wernick, Diane Diamantis, Arlene Webb, Andrea Levenson, Jo Burdette, Stephanie Cohen, Linda DeFreitas, Marion Holmes, Dottie Salerno, Deb Dedek and Vivien Balcker.
Approval of minutes: The July Board meeting minutes were posted to WIN (8/22/13) and were approval by the board via email. The August Chapter meeting minutes were approved with a motion made by Lois Margolin and seconded by Diane Delgouffre.
Treasurer Reports: Barbara Weiss discussed reason we changed bank accounts due to a fraudulent check. .Kathy Gallagher had not posted final July financials, so vote to accept and submit to audit has been tabled to next month.
Board and Committee reports President: Community Relations: Stephanie Cohen discussed the toiletry drive, Teens needs for holiday gifts, and a Spring drive for Linens to be shared with Tri-County council. ABWA Coral Springs Charter Chapter to invite Miami, Boca and S. Broward to our Holiday party. Best Practices: Kathy Gallagher to chair this committee with Holly, Fay and Vivian to assist on committee. Technology: Lois Margolin sends invites through Facebook, Holly Wright sends through Meetup, Vivian to assist. Website: Lois Margolin reported website is current and will update status of members who have let their membership expire.
Vice President: Membership: Holly Wright reported she will handle backend and Nancy Wolfe will work on mentorship and promotion. A discussion was had to add education level and Sponsor to new brochures. Went through list of members about to expire and removed those not renewing from count. Total of 76 members on roster as of 8/15/13, Lois reported that any members who have not paid their local dues by September online, will have to make arrangements to pay by check/cc to Barbara Weiss. Chambers: There is a Joint chamber event at JM Lexus on August 21st. ABWA has reserved a table for $100 to help increase membership Budget for 2013/2014 was split $150 Tamarac and W Boca, $250 for Coral Springs. Hospitality: Linda reconciled the attendance at the August Chapter meeting. There were 38 members and 9 guests present. Paula Pirozzi will assist the committee. Professional Development: Lori Mauer reported that on September 12th, Jane Barr will present, “Men, Men, Men, Men! Getting Beyond the Door in a Man’s World.” Dagmar Gatell is the confirmed speaker for October. Program title is “The new internet mindset”.
Woman of the Year-Diane Delgouffre will not be here to handle the 2013/2014 Woman of the year. She is looking to pass the baton. Top Ten Candidate: Diane Delgouffre will be at National to represent our Top Ten for 2013.
Treasurer: Audit: Kathy Gallagher to submit file to Kandyce Key for audit. Ladies Night Out: Andrea Levenson requested that the board vote to give potential members 50% discount of local dues for joining at LNO. Holly Wright made the motion, Barbara Weiss seconded and the board unanimously approved. Fay Wilmot will contact Rene Street at National to see what if any discount they will provide to new members at this event. Next LNO meeting is 8/27/13 at 6:15 Three Chicks Pizza. Fundraising/Advertising (was Ways and Means): Holly Wright said that Ellen Bowman is working on getting sponsors for upcoming meetings. Sponsor for 9/12 meeting will be Robin McCulla, branch manager for Space Coast Credit Union.
Secretary: Historian: Marion Holmes-Photos uploaded and everything is current. Newsletter: Kandyce Key not present. The deadline for all information is Monday, September 6. We will continue to have monthly newsletters. Publicity: Marion Holmes provided list of press releases and WID seminars planned for 2013/2014. Recognition: Fay Wilmot-current
Past President: Education: Diane Diamantis reported that Judy Rubin submitted paperwork for Business Skills Tuition Reimbursement. Diane Diamantis recommenced we bring it to vote with membership. Diane Delgouffre seconded. Board unanimously approved. There was a discussion about the requested for a check for $100 to fund SBMEF outright grant
Tri-County Council: ABW day event will be held on September 21st at the Marriot in Heron Bay. The chapter will reimburse members the $50 registration once proof of attendance is met. Early registration ends September 6. Friday night participants can go to the Isles Casino Seafood buffet, offered at $33. Saturday night, they will play “Whose line is it anyway” at Heron Bay Commons with food and wine at a cost of $20. Sunday morning there is a brunch at the Marriott hotel. November 16th is 4th quarter leadership exchange to be held in Miami. Our Town: No update
Announcements/New Business Lori Mauer reported Jo Burdette came in 2nd place and Irma Perone 1st place in recent Toastmasters competition. Miami chapter first meeting will be held September 17th at the Residence Inn-Aventura. All officers must complete and provide certificate for “Striving for Best Practices”
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.
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August 2013:
2nd Diane Diamantis 11th Jo Burdette 14th Ellen Bowman 24th Lisa Edmonds 25th Dawn Demarco-Book 27th Tatum Mesorio 29th Yarah Prezeau 30th Bertha Richwagen
September 2013:
2nd Barbara Silverstein 11th Donna Uzzi 17th Mindy Schwartz 18th Nicole Walker 21st Michelle Jensen 27th Toni Mastrullo 29th Barbara Capeletti 30th Lisa Wagner
Happy Birthday
August 2013:
1 Year: Laura Alexander Vivien Balcker
2 Years Doris Bodnar Marion Holmes Nadrich
3 Years Laura Baron Stephanie Cohen
16 Years: Kathy Gallagher Kandyce Key
September 2013:
1 Year: Yamilet Line Elizabeth McMullen Arlene Webb
2 Years: Natalie Bigio Barbara Capeletti
3 Years: Lori Mauer Fay Wilmot
4 Years: Marianne Coulton Mindy Schwartz
8 Years: Sheree Thomas
Happy Anniversary
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I. Strengthen and Build Personal and Business Relationships by providing opportunities for networking at Coral Springs and other ABWA chapter events in the Tri-County area.
II. Strengthen Member Education and Community Outreach by providing opportunities for members to participate in ABWA conferences and community service events.
III. Strengthen Chapter Leadership by encouraging members to participate in ABWA chapter committees and executive board activities.
IV. Strengthen Member and Chapter Awards and Recognition by encouraging members to apply, nominate, and celebrate themselves and others.
FREE RAFFLE TICKETS!
Would you like to receive a free raffle ticket at our chapter meetings? Then invite your friends and coworkers to a meeting. Receive one raffle ticket for each new guest you bring to a meeting. Your first-time guest will also receive a free ticket! And for each raffle prize you bring to a meeting, you will be given a raffle ticket. So, bring a guest AND a raffle prize and receive two free tickets - two extra chances to win!!!
Wave Your Happy Dollars
Calling all singles! Your single dollar bills, that is! Let us know your happy news, announcements or accom-plishments at the next meeting. It’s a great way to get to know each other better, and raise some extra chap-ter funds! Extra happy? Bring a five dollar bill to share
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2013-2014 Chapter Key Strategies
From left to right: President: Fay Wilmot; Vice President: Kathy Gallagher; Secretary: Randee Abramson; Treasurer: Barbara Weiss; Board Installation and First Chapter President: Diane Delgouffre
ABWA’s Newest Formation Miami Women’s Alliance of ABWA
From left to right: Vivien Balcker, Formation Chair; Nadja Vega, Deb Dedek, Formation Team; Lois Margolin, District I Vice President, Fay Wilmot, Coral Springs Chapter President
2013 - 2014 Executive Board
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ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct 1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women’s Association. 2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA’s mission. 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.
Fay Wilmot Chapter President Kandyce M. Key Newsletter Editor Coral Springs Charter Chapter 8665 Uranus Terrace Lake Park, Florida 33403
Phone: 561-908-4798 Email: [email protected]
A Chapter of the American Business
Women’s Association
Coral Springs Charter Chapter #1642
2013-2014 Executive Board
President: Fay Wilmot [email protected]
Secretary: Randy Abramson [email protected]
Treasurer: Barbara Weiss [email protected]
Past President: Holly Wright
Audit: Chair: Kandyce Key
Best Practices: Chair: Kathy Gallagher Committee: Fay Wilmot, Holly Wright
Chamber of Commerce: Coral Springs - Jo Burdette Boca Raton - Lori Mauer Tamarac – Randee Abramson, Leslie Stanley
Community Relations: Co Chairs: Pamela DeMello, Stephanie Cohen Committee: Jo Burdette, Pamela De Mello, Andrea Levenson, Shelia Bykofsky, Stephanie Seberg
Education: Co-Chairs: Diane Diamantis, Ellie Nelson-Werner Committee: Dottie Sillano
Fundraising/ Advertising: Co-Chairs: Holly Wright, Ellen Bowman Committee: Pat Mackechnie, Cheryl Scavron
Historian: Chair: Marion Holmes
Hospitality: Co-Chairs: Linda deFreitas & Sandy Rosenberg Committee: Natalie Bigio, Ginny Burgess, Pat Mackechnie, Lisa Wagner, Marilyn Brown, Melanie Whitney
Ladies Night Out: Co-Chairs: Andrea Levenson & Judy Rubin Committee: every member
Membership: Co-Chairs: Holly Wright & Nancy Wolfe Committee: Vivien Balcker, Leslie Stanley, Irma Parone
Newsletter: Chair: Kandyce Key
Our Town Board: Representative: Lois Margolin Alternate: Fay Wilmot
Professional Development: Co-Chairs: Lori Mauer, Cassie Eubank
Publicity: Co-Chairs: Marion Holmes, Irma Parone
Recognition: Chair: Fay Wilmot Committee: Melanie Whitney
Technology: Chair: Beverly Provost
Tri-County Council: Delegate: Kathy Gallagher Alternates: Fay Wilmot, Lori Mauer
Webmaster: Co-Chairs: Lois Margolin, Judy Rubin
Award Winning Newsletter
For The 6th Year!
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2013-2014 Committee Chairs
