January, 2011

Happy New Year, ABWA!

     We are celebrating the new year and ABWA at Dino's Restaurant (306 & I-90) on Wednesday,
January 5, 2011.  Networking begins at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:00pm.  As usual, we are keeping the cost down  to $10 by offering a fantastic salad, a choice of soup, and a beverage.
     Our speaker is a life coach who started her own business.  Melissa Waclawik began "Life Career Concepts" to help counsel people and encourage them to pursue their own best path.
     We always have room for you at our table and welcome you.

December Christmas Dinner Meeting

Please join us for our annual Christmas dinner meeting of ABWA.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
5:30pm networking
6:00pm dinner
7:00pm musical program

Dino's Restaurant on Rte. 306 south of I-90

RSVP via e-mail:  abwasheauga@gmail.com

December Christmas Dinner Meeting

Sheauga Charter Chapter of ABWA

Christmas Dinner Meeting

December 1, 2010

5:30pm networking

6:00 dinner

7:00 musical program

Dino's Restaurant on 306 south of I-90

RSVP:  abwasheauga@gmail.com

$15.00

Menu:  Choice of soup (Italian Wedding or soup d'jour)

Salad, Choice of dessert (tiramisu or cannoli), beverage (coffee or tea)

Music provided by Ann Marie from Geauga Music Center in Chardon



November Sheauga Meeting

Well, here are the photos as promised!

We had our favorite soup and salad dinner followed by a wonderful speaker.

This is our speaker Lisa.  She spoke on Attitude Gratitude. She involved her audience by having them participate in some activities and then she even gave us HOMEWORK!  We are ready to find 3-5 things in our everyday life for which we are grateful and then write them down every day.  Next, we are to connect with someone everyday, acknowledge them, thank them for what they do.  Thirdly, we are to send an unexpected note, e-mail, or gift every week to someone.  Excellent ideas, Lisa!

November Meeting Notice

Tonight is ABWA's meeting at Dino's.  Be there by 5:30pm to network.  We'll have our soup and salad at 7:00pm and a great speaker on Attitude Gratitude.  Pictures to follow in the next blog.  I've got to empty 100 or more photos off my camera so I can get to the new ones.

Upcoming October Meeting

Sheauga Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association invites you to attend their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 6th, 5:30pm-8:00pm at Dino's Restaurant on Rte. 306 and I-90.

The speaker is Park Ranger Brandy Hanusosky from the Lake County Metroparks.  She chose a career path that offers a wide variety of challenges and activities.

Please call Donna for reservations: 440-666-4160.

ABW Day Celebrated!

Wednesday, the Sheauga Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association celebrated ABW Day at the Berkshire Hills Country Club.  Five members and nine guests were present. 

Sandy Zikursh did a one-woman show called "Mrs. Noah" about life and the ark.  It was humorous and quite entertaining.  Judy Torrey, ABWA member from the Dayton area was our speaker.  She told of the benefits ABWA has to offer.  Judy is running for District V Vice President at the upcoming National Leadership Conference of ABWA.

The next chapter meeting is October 6, 5:30pm at Dino's Restaurant (306 and I-90).  Cost of the meal is $10.  RSVP to Donna [440-666-4160] or Jan [440-285-9292].

ABW Day September 22

ABW Day

On September 22, 1949, Hilary A. Bufton, Jr., a Kansas City, Missouri businessman, founded the American Business Women's Association to support business women by helping them reach their educational and career goals. ABWA has dedicated more than 60 years to women's education and provided workplace skills and career-development training for members.



In 1983, a joint Congressional resolution signed by President Ronald Reagan proclaimed Sept. 22nd, the date of the Association’s founding, as American Business Women’s Day. The proclamation set aside this date to annually recognize the achievements not only of ABWA members but also the millions of employed women in the United States.

SHEAUGA CHARTER CHAPTER

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

INVITES YOU T0

CELEBRATE

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S DAY

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

BERKSHIRE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

9760 MAYFIELD RD, CHESTERLAND, OH

COST $15.00 (Cash Bar available)

Hors d’oeuvres, Pastries, Coffee, Tea
Light supper-gourmet pizza, meat balls, pasta (cavetti), cookie tray



Networking 5-6 PM

Welcome 6:00 PM
Program:

“Mrs. Noah” of Noah’s Ark Fame by Sandy Zikursh

Judy Torrey – Past VP of ABWA

RSVP by September 17th:  President Donna Gedeon at 440.666.4160

The Elephant in the Living Room

Last night Marlane Renner gave an excellent talk about anger management.  She held our attention with true life stories and good suggestions to control our anger.  There were 15 women in attendance.  Great meeting, Donna!

Maple Festival

Thanks to everyone who helped at the ABWA bake sale, the Rada cutlery sale, and the craft show entrance.  Here is a photo Reena took on her Blackberry of Donna Gedeon and Pat Gant working the booth.

Photos

ABWA member Pat Gant and speaker Maribeth Morrissey

Maribeth Morrissey talks with guest Lauren Berg.

March Meeting Notice

     The March ABWA newsletter is ready to e-mail tonight!  We have a wonderful program scheduled for next Wednesday, March 3rd, at Dino's in Mentor.  Maribeth D. Morrissey, Certified LifeLine Technique Practioner will tell about her journey from allergies and health problems to finding remedies.  Her topic is "Mind, Body, Soul."  If you or your friends suffer from sleep problems, chronic pain, depression, stress, or challenging relationships, you will want to attend.

February Meeting Photos

     Hooray for Bonnie!  She has conquered sending digital photos via e-mail!  It took me several years of trial and error before I found Picassa web albums.

Bonnie and her niece Lauren who wrote a children's book.   Jan is reading the book, "Where's Lauren?"

                                                                        Jan is reading her short story for author Susan Orion

ABWA Anchors Aweigh Charter Chapter News

This newsletter just came in from Louise Fiest, Editor

Anchors Aweigh is meeting on Feb. 9th, at 6:30 PM at the Perkins Restaurant, 1601 W. Prospect, in Ashtabula.

March 6th is their Reverse Raffle at 5:00 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM at the Kathryn Rose Party Center, North Bend Road in Ashtabula.

You're invited to American Business Women's Association on Feb 10, at 05:30PM

This "Evite" came to me so I am passing along the information.

You're invited to American Business Women's Association on Feb 10, at 05:30PM: "Host:Women of Wisdom Chapter
Location: Ursuline College, Pilla Center Room 101
2550 Lander Road
Pepper Pike, OH 44124 US
View Map
When:Wednesday, February 10, 5:30PM Add to my Outlook Calendar
Phone:216 375 5576
Meet: Julie Curtis of CTS Financial Service

Topic
'Taking the Weeds Out of Your Financial Needs'

FINANCIAL FREEDOM 101

* Do you find yourself wanting to do better with your finances but don't know where to start?
* Do you have many goals and dreams but can't seem to find a way to achieve them?
*Does there always seem to be more month at the end of the money?
*Do you lack a plan to financial independence?

If you can say 'YES!!' to at least one of these questions, or if you have any questions around financial services , please come out and join us for this informational talk

Learn How'

What is your Latte Factor
How to be a 'Millionaire in the Makng'
How to save for the future without being on a budget
How to be debt free in a lot less time than you think
How to get more out of your 401K
And much more!!

** Receive a Complimnetary Financial Analysis**

Cost: $5 Members/Students $10 Professional/Non Members

Networking starts at 5:30PM, Meeting at 6:15PM

Pay at the Door: Cash/Checks

RSVP or call Celeste Noah at 216 375 5576 or email celeste@abwaohio.com"

ABWA Meeting Rescheduled

Due to inclement weather, we are holding our January meeting on 1-13-10. It is still at Dino's at 5:30 PM. Christine Brooks from Brooks House will be our speaker. Please call in your reservations to Jan or Donna.