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Dear ABWA Neapolitan Sisters,
I was waiting to hear words of wisdom# I suddenly was reminded that those words were suppose to be coming from me# This last month and half have been a transitional period, which I am so happy to be involved in. I am truly looking forward to a great year full of fun, growth and success for our Chapter.
ABWA offers such a magnitude of support, encouragement and comfort to its members that I think the future holds unlimited possibilities.
I attended my first council meeting on October 8th and was really motivated by our chapter’s overwhelming presence.
In case there are others out there who do not know, Toby Buerger was voted in as 2012 SW Florida Council Chair, Jessica Macera remains the Council’s financial officer and Jean Flewelling remain the Council Standing Chapter Rules Chair. Let’s just say, I was really excited to be a part of the Neapolitan Chapter# I am so grateful and proud to be president of such a powerful group of woman that it actually brought tears to my eyes…such a “drama queen.”
I encourage each of you to attend a council or other chapter meeting. There are great women out there who, I am sure, you would enjoy getting to know, and they have some really fun parties scheduled as we move into the holiday season.
A couple of shouts for volunteers: We have several committee spots that need your help. We are looking for Archive, and Fundraising/Women Making History committee chairpersons. Nina is currently our committee chair for the Newsletter; she is looking for someone to help her out and/or take over the position in January.
A chair position might sound overwhelming; however, it may be more manageable if the chair knows that she already has a group of volunteers to help. If you think you may be interested, but may not have the time to do it all, pick a sister to share the job. It's a great way to get involved, help the Chapter and build relationships.
The recent ABWA National Leadership Convention held in Irving, TX, was a huge success. Here again was one of our outstanding members and immediate past president, Jessica Macera, as nominee for 2012 Top 10 Business Women# During her speech, she focused on our chapter!! “Way to go, Jessica” for continuing to set the bar high. This chapter is hitting the map, making a difference and structuring a future for ABWA that is going to be second to none.
Sincerely,
Angela Kidd, CPA
2011-2012 ABWA President
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