El Sol Chapter website: www.abwa-elsol.com
ABWA National website: www.abwa.org
(member log in for WIN) published monthly (except December) circulation: 35
Volume 2010 Issue 07 TUCSON, AZ
Information, networking, friendship, food, and fun
E L S OL C HAPTER O FFICERS
President : Marsha Sparks
(520) 979-5995 or stat1@cox.net
Vice President : Jan Lane
(520) 444-6590 or tatas4u@live.com
Treasurer: Gerry Litz
(520) 747-7902 or litztucson@aol.com
Recording Secretary: Gert White
(520) 887-9523 or tucsonaznative@netscape.com
We stand on the verge of a new ABWA year. A new board has
been elected by you and both incoming and outgoing officers
are busy in preparation for the transition. Installation of the
new board will occur at the July meeting and the 2011 officers officially “take charge” on August 1.
I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your support and assistance during my two years as your President. I could not have done this without you! El Sol Chapter has taken huge strides toward our future; we have increased membership; we have increased public awareness of ABWA in our local community; and we have raised money for a scholarship.
We co-hosted the District VI Conference and we are making plans to host
Round Up. We are busy ladies!
We have experienced joy and sadness together, and we have stood by each other. We have made new friends and strengthened existing bonds. We have had so much fun! I cannot tell you how proud I am of you, El Sol ladies!
Corresponding Secretary:
Alicia Gonzalez
(520) 886-1492 or aliciagz@q.com
Now we look to the coming year with anticipation. Join your new board, Jan
Lane , President; Gert White , Vice President; Sheila King , Recording
Secretary, yours truly as Treasurer and Lois Knowlton as Corresponding
Secretary as they clear a new path into the future for El Sol. It is up to each of you to travel that path and establish the landmarks and signs for future travelers. Continue to “Race to WIN” toward fulfillment of ABWA’s mission statement. Create your own pathways to success through the opportunities
ABWA and El Sol have to offer. Get involved; it is more fun when you are involved.
C OMMITTEE C HAIRS
Community Service: Karleen Jones
(520) 327-3299 x10 or (520) 881-2019 karleenjones2003@yahoo.com
Fund Raiser: open until filled
Membership: Diane Walters
(520) 469-8341 or (520) 579-9813 dianewalters1@comcast.net or diane.walters@triadhospitals.com
Newsletter: Leta Ver Hulst hottopics1@hotmail.com
(520) 449-1787
Program: Lois Knowlton
(520) 296-9362 or Bobylo1@aol.com
Publicity: Opened until filled
Webmaster: Marsha Sparks
(520) 979-5995 or stat1@cox.net
Finally, thank you for allowing me to grow personally and professionally. I am humbled to have led such an amazing group of women. Each of you is a treasure and an important piece of the El Sol picture. Please join me in full support of the 2011 El Sol Board as we press onward, into a bright future.
Thank you.
Marsha Sparks, President
Race to WIN in 2010!

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ABWA Mission Statement
El Sol Chapter Goals
ABWA Proud Code of Conduct
Board Meetings are held the first Saturday of the month at the Viscount Suites
July 3
Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 28
Chapter Meeting
Literacy in Tucson - Regina Suitt and
Katie Brown
August 7
Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 25
Chapter Meeting
Program TBA
September 4
Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 22
Chapter Meeting
Program TBA
October 2
Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 27
Chapter Meeting
Program TBA
November 6
Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 24
Chapter Meeting
– Subject to Change for Holiday schedule
ABWA
Time : 5:30 p.m. – Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Place : Viscount Suites
4835 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ
Cost for dinner – $20.00
The menu is full buffet including coffee, tea, and dessert. Vegetarian
Preferred is also available.
The 50/50 raffle is separate from dinner cost.
If paying by check, please plan to pay for raffle tickets separately.
RSVP
All dinner reservations need to be made
with Gerry Litz no later than noon the
Thursday previous to the meeting date.
I F YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH :
A – G contact Alicia Gonzalez at:
886-1492 or aliciagz@q.com
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contact Diane Walters at: business 469-8341 or residence 579-9813 or dianewalters1@comcast.net
N – Z contact Gerry Litz at:
747-7902 or l.itztucson@aol.com
R EMINDER : When inviting a guest, be certain to clarify payment arrangements. If you do not intend to pay for your guest, please be sure the guest is aware of the cost and payment method.
Installation of 2011 El Sol Officers
Literacy in Tucson presented by Regina Suitt, Advanced
Program Manager for Pima Community College Adult
Education and Katie Brown, an Instructor with the Family
Literacy Program.
Chapter election held and officers elected.
Speaker Rosie Zwaduk provided methods to introduce and accomplish neighborhood beautification.
C ONGRATULATIONS to El Sol’s newest elected officers.
The officers will need your help for upcoming events, including committee chairs or just volunteering.
Please note the newest addition to Hot Topics , Cub Reporter; Shelia King. Shelia’ column is “The
Crowning Touch” and will provide an overview of monthly programs for the
El Sol business meetings.
Leta Ver Hulst, Editor
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PRESIDENT
JAN LANE and 2010 Woman of the Year
VICE PRESIDENT
GERT WHITE
Retired
ABWA member 1987
RECORDING SECRETARY
SHELIA KING consultant for
Tower Property Resources
ABWA member 2009
Certified Mastectomy Fitter for Hanger Orthotics
ABWA member since 1991
TREASURER
MARSHA SPARKS
Data Analyst for CPSA
ABWA member 2006
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
LOIS KNOWLTON
Retired
ABWA member 1994
ABWA
District VI Vice President, Debbie Shadaram; El Sol members
Diane Walters and Marsha Sparks; and past ABWA national president, Connie Aden, form one panel discussion.
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El Sol Chapter
– Meeting Minutes
ABWA El Sol Chapter Minutes of Meeting June 23, 2010
ABWA
The meeting was called to order by President, Marsha Sparks, at 6:04 p.m. with 19 members and four guests.
Invocation and flag salute.
President Marsha Sparks announced that Annette Vince’s husband was still in the hospital.
Vice President Jan Lane conducted introductions.
Program:
Becki Castillo introduced our guest speaker, Rosie Zwaduk who spoke on how to introduce neighborhood beautification and different ways to accomplish the task.
Committee Reports:
Community Service: Karleen Jones said there were five b irthday’s in June. Motion was made and seconded to provide $76 for purchase birthday cakes at Children’s Village.
Membership : Diane Walters announced the birthdays and anniversaries for the months of May and June.
Round Up: Jan Lane gave a update on the Round-Up. Gert White also announced we are just now beginning to get replies back from the letter sent out for contributions. We are still in need of door prizes, anyone who would care to donate a door prize ($5 to
$10) please bring it to the next meeting. We have received $100 in cash donation towards a basket to be made up, this will be done by the committee.
Business Meeting:
The minutes of the May meeting were in the Newsletter were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Was in the Newsletter, copies on the tables for review and was approved.
Other Business:
Elections: A quorum was present and the elections went forward.
President ...................................... Jan Lane
Vice President .................... Gertrude White
Treasure .............................. Marsha Sparks
Recording Secretary .................. Sheila King
Corresponding Secretary ...... Lois Knowlton
Selected Budget Committee: Tommie Lester and Lois Knowlton
Becki Castillo announced she will be checking out and setting up a possible tour trip to Italy, for 2012. Anyone interested in going should let her know and start saving your pennies.
Board Meeting:
The meeting will be held July 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Jan Lane’s home, 4426 E. La Cienega. This will be a joint board meeting of, incoming and outgoing officers. Chairpersons should also attend if at all possible.
Jan Lane, would like to hear from anyone who would care to be on a committee, chair or otherwise.
Installation of the new board will be at the July 28 Business Meeting.
Note: President Marsha Sparks reminded everyone that all reservations for the Business Meeting dinners must be called in by
Friday prior to the meeting. The hotel must have a count by that time.
Adjournment: 7:30 p.m.
Benediction: 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Recording Secretary, Gert White
"The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it."
- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
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ANNIVERSARIES and BIRTHDAYS
Gert White ............................................... 23 years
Leta Ver Hulst ........................................... 6 years
Cheryl Magnuson ...................................... 3 years
Jennifer Miranda ....................................... July 20
Maxine Jones ............................................ July 28
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Other EL SOL Members would like to
GET TO KNOW YOU.
If you have not been contacted for a photo and bio, please notify Diane Walters:
469-8341 or 579-9813
Dianewalters1@comcast.net
by Shelia King
EL SOL JUNE PROGRAM: NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION presented by Rozie Zwaduk
Getting people to take pride in their yards and neighborhood is difficult!
But, Rosie Zwaduk found a positive strategy. She headed up a group of volunteers from her Montera neighborhood association who drove the neighborhood and acknowledged nicely groomed yards with a sign that read “Montera Pride”. Instead of typical “threats” for not keeping yards well groomed, the positive approach proved to be a huge success. Within three years the neighbors were very competitive and many were competing to win the “Montera Pride” top position! The result was that the neighborhood improved aesthetically, the high crime rate was pushed to outlying neighborhoods where people did n’t take as much pride, and Montera property values started to rise.
Rosie is currently involved with the “Garden District Gem” project, a 4,000 home community. The program involves educating people about water harvesting and desert planting. The group has purchased and made available to the community supplies, equipment, and training. People draw on their resources to give in any way they can to make the project a success. For example, Rosie manages a self storage in the neighborhood and donated the space to store tools and supplies used by everyone participating in the project.
The best method for incorporating projects is just becoming engaged in some way with your community; once you do, the opportunities will present themselves. Adopt a roundabout or a neighborhood street that you take a few minutes a week to remove debris or pull weeds. As people catch on and join in, it will make a huge difference! Build a good name for your community, lower crime, increase property values and reap the benefits of a job well done with tax write offs for your expenses, the opportunity to meet new friends, and promote your own business in the process.
Ways to get involved include joining or starting an association, a neighborhood watch or safe house program for children. Volunteer, donate money and/or resources, create or contribute to your association’s newsletter or fundraiser. Use your creativity to find ways to participate.
“A neighborhood is not just a gathering of houses – it’s when people care about their surroundings and they are engaging with one another.” – Mira Jean Steinbrecker.
WORDS RULE!
Can you find the rule?
T HESE W ORDS F OLLOW A R ULE : buttercup – carnation – foxglove – larkspur
These Words Don’t Follow It: amaryllis – hyacinth – marigold – peony answer on page
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ABWA
CT scans, like X-rays enable doctors to see what is going inside the body, in far greater detail.
But are all those CTs and X-rays harmful?
The newer technology comes with a more powerful dose of radiation. You really need to ask questions of your physician the next time you are sent for a scan.
Cancer Related?
More than 70 million annual scans are performed in the U.S. According to a study in Archives of Internal Medicine,
29,000 future cancers could be related to scans done in 2007.
To reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from imaging test, the FDA has issued requirement that scanning devices alert users whenever a dose exceeds optimal levels.
Areas Requiring the Most Radiation:
Abdominal, pelvis, and head scans were found to require the most radiation. An abdominal scan has about the same dose of radiation as
400 chest X-rays.
CTs Do Save Lives:
Do not refuse a scan if there is a clear need. But recognize that radiation is cumulative. If your doctor schedules a scan for a non life-threatening situation, ask if an alternative test is possible.
And keep a log of all diagnostic X-rays and CTs to help you and your doctors make future decisions. source: “Parade” article by: Dr. Ranit Mishori
I left Tucson on April 25, 2010 with a friend. We flew to Miami Florida, stayed the night, and then departed aboard the Norwegian Sun. What a wonderful trip we had - 15 days at sea. I took advantage of all the tours on the way:
The Azores, Vigo and La Coruna Spain, Lisbon Portugal, Le Havre and Paris with lunch on the Seine River, and
Brugge Belgium. It was glorious! Great fun on the ship with numerous activities each day. and many interesting people to meet.
We arrived in Dover England on May 11. The white cliffs of Dover! Oh, what a beautiful sight.
After my friend departed back to the states, I stayed in London with my nephew for a few days and left on the train to the Northwest traveling back to Bury where I was born, near Manchester. I stayed about three weeks with my brother-in-law, and visited many friends and relatives. I always enjoy the countryside, flowers, pub lunches, great dinners, and of course the city of London.
I returned to London on June 9 and flew from Heathrow to Phoenix on June 12. The entire trip was amazing and I'm ready to go again as soon as possible.
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This year’s recent box-office success of films in 3-D has prompted electronic manufacturers to mimic the big-screen 3-D experience.
LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, and Vizio all have 3-D TVs or 3-D Bluray disc players. “There’s no question it’s coming, and it’s coming faster than HD”, says Panasonic senior vice president Bob Perry.
Stats:
The Consumer Electronic Association
(CEA) forecasts that approximately 1.1 million of the more than 37 million Tvs shipped to U.S. dealers in 2010 will be
3-D capable. By 2015, some analysts say, as many as 78 million 3-D sets may ship worldwide.
How soon these TVs will be in people’s homes is unclear: Price is a factor a 50” HD 3-D plasma is priced around $2,500, compared to $1,500 for a similarly sized standard HD.
3-D programming is expensive and difficult to produce
– so a rich library of content is years away.
A recent CEA study confirms that there is a market for 3-D – 65% of American adults who’ve seen a 3-D movie, want the technology in their homes.
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Glasses, Technology and What’s On:
To view anything in 3D, you’ll need special battery-powered glasses. You get only one pair of glasses per TV.
Additional pairs cost around $150 and are not compatible across brands.
These “active” glasses are a generation ahead of the polarized versions you get at the theaters, and light years ahead of the cardboard with blue and red cellophane. The glasses have tiny electronic shutters that open and close in sync with the TV.
Several manufacturers are working on
“autostereoscopic” sets that will not require glasses, but that technology also has limits: Viewers will have to sit in “sweet spots” to see the screen.
Perhaps the biggest concern is the question, “What’s on?” Currently, not much. ESPN’s 3-D network will premiere with soccer, the FIFA World
Cup, and will carry 85 live events in its first year. DirectTV plans to debut three
3-D channels sponsored by Panasonic.
Discovery Communications, Sony, and
IMAX will launch a 2011 3-D service.
Movies and Quality:
Picture quality of the new 3-D TVs is amazing, certainly a step above the current HDTVs. Tiny ocean fish seem to swim and swerve outside the screen just beyond arm’s reach. Cartoons such as
Pixar’s Oscar-winning Up appear ultrareal.
3-D Blu-ray movies will be available prior to 2011. To enjoy those movies, you will need to purchase a 3-D Blu-ray player in addition to a new TV.
And some consumers already have “TVupgrade fatigue.” Many people have only just recently invested in HDTVs. Are they, or you, really prepared to buy new models again so soon?
Bt if you are in the market for a TV and have extra cash to spend, consider 3-D.
For the additional cost, you get a gorgeous HD picture, plus 3-D capability. source Parade Magazine
SEPTEMBER 24 – 26: RACE to WIN!
El Sol Round Up committee is all fired up
– ready for the green flag.
Events and details are being finalized as we round the corner. . .
For more information or to volunteer, contact Crew Chief,
Jan Lane at: 444-6590 or tatas4u@live.com
Donations for raffle, baskets, and/or door prizes are still needed – contact Gert at: 887-9523 or tucsonaznative@netscape.com
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(Viscount Suites 4835 East Broadway)
ABWA
Qualifying = Registration 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pit Stop = Mixer with snacks, games (networking opportunity)
Raffle ticket sales
Pit Stop = Breakfast – Raffle Ticket Sales
Vendor set-up – Last Minute Registration 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Seminars
Pit Stop = Lunch as a group
Seminars continue
Pit Stop = Dinner as a group, with speaker/entertainment
Pit Stop = Breakfast as a group
Program, with Candidate speakers and round table discussions
Raffle drawing
$50 Vendor Table
$100 Full Registration
– Includes all above
This is my first Arizona Round Up
Special Needs: Physically challenged
Dietary Needs
Other
NAME
ADDRESS
City
PHONE Business Home
State
Cell
Zip
E MAIL
BUSINESS NAME
GUEST NAME
Rooms at the Viscount Suites are available until September 10 For reservations call: (520) 745-6500
$80 (two queens) or $95 Deluxe (recently remodeled) More than four to a room? Request a room with a hide-a-bed
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
Please mail form with your check payable to ABWA El Sol Chapter Roundup to: DIANE WALTERS
6980 W. Calla Drive – Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: (520) 579-9813 (H) (520) 469-8341 (B) (520) 370-4555 (C)
E-mail: dianewalters1@comcast.net
Deadline : Postmarked no later than September 15, 2010
Cancellation deadline: September 20, 2010
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Pre-Payment Plan
Purse-onality Auction :
El Sol Chapter
ABWA
Don’t miss the next opportunity to advance your professional portfolio and network with hundreds of ABWA members from across the country.
In addition to another dynamic line-up of keynote and professional development speakers you will also have the opportunity to vote for your 2010-2011 National Board of Directors and join us as we honor the 2011Top Ten Business Women of ABWA.
Take these three easy steps to invest in yourself:
Register online at www.abwa.org or by using the registration form found in the June issue of Women IN Business® magazine.
Make your housing arrangements at the Chattanooga Marriott 1-
800-841-1674 using the reservation code ABWABWA
Book your travel now!
Dates : October 28-30, 2010
Location : Chattanooga Marriott & Conference Center ($149/room - single to quad)
Chattanooga, TN
Housing form on WIN by mid-spring in National Library
Full Registration Fee: $479 - no increase in three years (includes General Sessions, Voting for National Officers, and selection of Track, Saturday night dinner and entertainment
Optional: Inner Circle Luncheon $40 and Woman of Year Luncheon $45
Register at ABWA on line, mail in forms available in magazine/online, at district conferences
Payment plan available, sign up on WIN or district conference (deadline 5/25/10)
Airport & Transportation : Chattanooga Memorial Airport. Airlines: American Eagle, NWA Airlink, Allegiant Air, US
Airways Express, Delta Connection
Hotel has transportation service and also Groome Transportation shuttle services
Program Ads : Pricing and forms are available on WIN
Exhibitor Booths : Pricing and forms are available on WIN
All chapters/express networks (and individuals) are being asked to donate a purse with purse and contents valued at a minimum of $100. Purse of the day will be chosen each day. Proceeds from the auction for the ABW Foundation.
Purse-onality Purses :
What to Do:
Volunteering :
Bring them with you to hand deliver at the conference. Anyone and any company can donate a purse
Chattanooga is historic…lots of trains and bridges…check out Chattanooga's website at http://www.chattanoogafun.com/ fo r more!
All volunteer positions for 2010 are full.
For 2011 submit your name to Betty Burns at National at bburns@abwa.org
or give your name and contact information to Diane Nixon or Vickie Butler-Rindos.
You can submit your name for a specific committee team!
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New Mexico Chapters of the American Business Women’s Association
Deborah Shadaram will provide a District VI and National Board update.
Candidates, in attendance, will speak during lunch for three to five minutes,
meet individually with attendees, and distribute campaign materials.
COST : $95.00 per person
LOCATION : Marriott Courtyard (5151 Journal Center Boulevard – Albuquerque)
COST: $79.00 per night (room rate)
CONTACT : Debbie Reynolds NMFiesta@msn.com
ABWA
July 16
–17
October 28
–30
November 13
New Mexico Fiesta
New Mexico Chapters of the American Business Women’s Association.
Deborah Shadaram will provide a District VI and National Board update.
Candidates, in attendance, will speak during lunch for 3 to 5 minutes, meet individually with attendees and distribute campaign materials.
Cost: $79.00 per night (room rate)
Contact : Debbie Reynolds NMFiesta@msn.com
July 10, 2010
ARC Quarterly Meeting of Arizona Regional Council
When: 11:30 am
Cost: $20 per person for lunch
Contact: Janet Maxwell, ARC Treasurer 602-841-4024 or
Jmaxw56684 @aol.com
September –
November
Fall New Membership Recruitment Campaign
September 22
American Business Women’s Day
observed on September 22, the anniversary of ABWA
‟ s founding
September 24
–26
Arizona Round Up
Join the members of El Sol Chapter for fun, education and networking support. Speakers, vendors, entertainment, raffles and so much more!
Compete for Chapter awards and see the Arizona Woman of the Year named.
Cost : TBD
Contact : Jan Lane, (520) 444-6590 or tatas4u@live.com
Marriott Courtyard (5151 Journal
Center Boulevard
Rock Bottom Brewery
Phoenix, AZ
Viscount Suites
– Tucson, AZ
(on Broadway between Swan
and Rosemont)
– Albuquerque)
2010 National Women's Leadership Conference
Meet and network with ABWA members from all states – Learn more about
ABWA
– Learn ways and means of getting the most of your membership and how to build your chapter
Register online: ABWA.org
(upcoming events
– drop down menu select register)
Chattanooga Marriot
Chattanooga, TN
El Sol Fashion Show and Luncheon
El Sol members will model fashions from Coldwater Creek
Viscount Suites
– Tucson, AZ
(on Broadway between Swan
and Rosemont)
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1.
The Chapter’s Standing Rules, and any additions, changes or amendments thereto, will be approved by the membership.
These rules will be distributed to the membership and to all new members upon joining the Chapter.
2. The Executive Board has the authority to approve Chapter expenses up to one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) without
membership approval.
3. The Chapter will spend no more than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) on gifts, plaques, etc. for any outgoing Chapter President.
4. Prior to attendance, the Chapter membership will vote upon the amount to be paid to Chapter members attending the District
Conference and/or National Convention, dependent upon the financial condition of the Chapter treasury. Members must attend one
half of all meetings for the year, or one half of the meetings for the portion of the year they have been a member, in order to accept
money for District Conference and/or national Convention.
5. The Chapter will allocate funds as voted upon by the Board for educational programs if needed. The Chapter will bear the dinner
costs of the program speaker.
6. The Chapter membership will vote on funds to be contributed to the Stephen Bufton memorial Education Fund each year.
7. Each new member will be given an affiliation ceremony and name badge by the Membership Committee, a membership card issued by national, and the “Women In Business” magazine subscription, along with other new member information provided
directly to them from National ABWA headquarters.
8. Members making meal reservations and not attending will be expected to reimburse the Chapter for the cost of any meal it was necessary to purchase on the absent member’s behalf.
9.
In addition to president, Vice President, Treasurer and Recording Secretary, the Chapter’s Executive board will also include a
Corresponding Secretary. Duties of that office include reading and sharing Chapter correspondence, recognizing birthdays, anniversaries and other designated events and being responsible for the Chapter’s correspondence duties as deemed necessary.
10.
The Chapter adopts ABWA’s proud Code of Conduct and affirms it will be printed in each issue of the Chapter newsletter
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E V E N T S , , P R O J E C T S , , A N D G E N E R A L T O D O L I I S T
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Possible interest to Charter Collegiate Chapter at University of Arizona
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Possible interest in forming an Express Network for the Tucson/Green Valley area
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Best Practices: Let’s Do It!
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Community Outreach
 Brainstorming: Programs! It’s your dinner, who do you want to see there?
 W.I.N. demonstrations: just tell me when and where, I’ll do it!
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2010 National Leadership Convention in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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2010 ABWA Top Ten candidate for 2011
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Arizona Regional Council meetings (quarterly)
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Field trips and other fun stuff o Kartchner Caverns o Gaslight Theatre o Bunco Night o Plays, Movies, Music and more o Desert Museum o International Wildlife Museum o Casino
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New member orientation
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Annual Vendor Night
– Networking Event
ANSWER FOR PUZZLER :
The words are composed of two shorter words in a row.
(Example: carnation = car + nation)
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El Sol Chapter ABWA www.abwa-elsol.com
ABWA Mission Statement:
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.
El Sol Chapter Goals:
To increase business efficiency of all members; improve the earning power of all members, promote good relations between employer and employees; assist member in securing employment; advance members in a social, business and educational way; and assist women in the community better themselves through education.
ABWA’s PROUD CODE OF CONDUCT
1. All members will serve as goodwill am bassadors 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.
American Business Women’s’ Association
El Sol Chapter
Newsletter Editor: Leta Ver Hulst c/o 6816 E. Calle de Oro
Tucson, AZ 85715
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
FIRST CLASS MAIL
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