Inland Empire News www.abwa-ie.org Official Publication of American Business Women s Association Inland Empire Charter Chapter #6047 Editor: Kandi Jackson President s Message - Jan 2018 Happy 2018, I pray everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Our Christmas was a very quiet with just family and a few friends. I flew my daughterin-law home for Christmas for her Christmas gift, however I think it was more of gift to us. She was here till January 2 nd My son Kyle is in Kuwait and most likely will be there till next Thanksgiving Candace is keeping herself busy with school and work, hoping to get into the RN program with Fall. We did not have a speaker last month; however, Faith came through with gifts and a fun game for everyone play. This month my friend Susie Mierzwik with LifeWave is our speaker. She is a retired educator whose experience ranges from teaching High school English to 20 years as a kindergarten teacher. She holds an MBA from Golden Gate University. Susie worked in corporate finance as well as maintaining her own tax practice for many years. I know you will enjoy her. Lifewave is an amazing product and yes, I am now using it. I have had a big problem sleeping and her patch has help so very much. In November our speaker was Teresa Craig who owns Bethel Estate Sale & Outlet in Redlands. I want to know who went to her store for the sales? is home recovering slowly. She will also be having to have Chemo so keep the prays coming for her and her family. Looks like our 1 st quarter will be a busy one with our wine tasting on March 4 th and our Fashion Show on March 24 th Tickets are on sell now. I ll see you are the meeting January 23 rd Susie Jarvis for, President Monthly Meeting Jan 2018 DATE: Tuesday January 23, 2018 TIME: 6:00-6:15p.m.Check-in & Social 6:15 pm Dinner & Program PLACE: CoCo s 1140 W. Colton Avenue Redlands, CA 92374 909-792-3116 MENU SELECTIONS: Soup & Salad Combo Herb Chicken Cheeseburger Chopped Steak Grilled Wild Caught Cod October Specials: Smothered Fried Chicken Chicken Pot Pie Sandwich Combo PROGRAM SPEAKER: Susie Mierzwik LifeWave COST: $15.00 RSVP: Diana Testa (h) 909-794-1813 (c) 951-233-6841 dianatesta@att.net Please RSVP no later than the SUNDAY prior to the meeting. At each General Meeting you may make your reservation for next month. There are no standing reservations. If you do not make a reservation, you will not be guaranteed a meal. A reservation made, is a reservation paid! Volume 54 Issue 5 Jan 2018 Wine Tasting -Sunday, March 4th 2pm Fashion Show Saturday, March 24th 11:30am Inside this issue: Upcoming Events 2 Pictures 3 Menu & Ads 4 Minutes 5 Flyers 6-7 Ad 8 Board of Directors 9
Page 2 2016-2017 Take Flight in ABWA General Meetings: Calendar of Upcoming Events Board Meetings: 4th Tuesday of Each Month* - 6 p.m. (Unless noted) Location: Coco s 1140 W. Colton Avenue Redlands, CA 92374 909-792-3116 2018 Jan 23rd Feb 27th March 27th April 24th May 22nd June 26th July 24th Aug No meeting Sept 25th Oct 23rd Nov 13th Dec 18th 1st Tuesday of Each Month* - 5:00 p.m. Location: Coco s 1140 W. Colton Avenue Redlands, CA 92374 909-792-3116 2018 Feb 6th March 6th April 3rd May 1st June 5th July 3rd Aug No meeting Sept 4th Oct 2nd Nov 6th Dec 4th ABWA 2016-2017 National Board of Directors National President Vanessa Willis National Vice-President Sharon Godbee National Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani District VI Vice President Melissa McCaughey ABWA Council of Southern California 2017 Chair Arnedra Jordan changingshoesinpink@yahoo.com Council meets Quarterly Downey First Baptist Church 8348 3rd St. Downey, CA 90241 8:30 A.M. Fee: $3.00 National Women s Leadership Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square Reservations: 1-888-850-6146 Dates to be announced ABWA Changing Women s Lives One Woman at a Time
2016-2017 Take Flight in ABWA ABWA Page 3 Monthly Birthdays Changing Women s Lives One Woman at a Time January Sue Baranauskas Dinner Menu Choices: Burger options: No bun Add grilled onions Available Every Day: Cream of Broccoli Chicken Tortilla Tomato Bisque Tuesday: Hearty Vegetable Dressing choices: Blue cheese Thousand Island Ranch Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette 8
Page 4 2016-2017 Take Flight in ABWA Chapter Minutes - November General & December Board Meetings American Business Women's Association Inland Empire Charter Chapter General Meeting The December 19, 2017 meeting of the Inland Empire Charter Chapter was called to order by Vice President Susie Jarvis at 6:43 p.m. at Coco's in Redlands. The invocation and the pledge of allegiance were recited. There were 8 members and our REV high-school representative in attendance. Minutes. The minutes of the November 2017 general meeting were printed in the newsletter. Mary Rosenbaum moved the minutes be approved as published, and Connie Tate seconded the motion. Minutes were approved unanimously. Treasurer's Report. There were no questions so the report will be filed for audit. Committee Reports Ways and Means: Stater Brothers scrips Connie Tate reported that the chapter made $373.50 in current fiscal year. See s Candy reported that this fundraiser earned our chapter $75 with more to come. Scrip Faith reported that this fundraiser earned our chapter more than $25. Cookie Dough Faith reported that this fundraiser earned our chapter $1,300! Wine Tasting Faith reported that she has flyers and tickets for our next Wine Tasting, March 4, 2018. Fashion Show Faith also had flyers and tickets for this fundraiser; she reminded everyone that the Show is earlier this year, on March 24, 2018. Committee Reports Community Support Susie reported that Santa to a Senior donated 320 Teddy bears. Committee Reports Woman of the Year Faith passed out nomination forms. Committee Reports Scholarship Faith had application forms available. Sponsors must be members in good standing nationally and locally (all dues paid). Other Announcements Susie reported that President is now at her home. Connie is recovering, and would welcome emails and greeting cards; she is not yet able to talk on the phone. Connie can also receive flowers now. Program in celebration of the holiday season, Faith led us in a Left/ Right Pass-Around game using Twas a Night Before Christmas poem. Executive Board Meeting Meeting for January was conducted at 5:15 p.m. before the general meeting. General Meeting next general meeting will be on January 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Redlands Coco s Restaurant. Following the benediction given by all, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Mary Rosenbaum Recording Secretary American Business Women's Association Inland Empire Charter Chapter #6047 Executive Board Meeting December 19, 2017 Present: Vice-President Susie Jarvis, Treasurer Faith Carter-Michaelson, Connie Tate, Diana Testa. Absent: President, Mary Rosenbaum. The January 2018 Executive Board Meeting of the Inland Empire Charter Chapter was called to order by Vice- President Susie Jarvis at 5:10 p.m. at Coco s, Redlands. Treasurer s report submitted by reported a projected balance of $ 18,782.35 as of December 19, 2017. Items discussed: Newsletter: The January newsletter items need to be to Kandi Jackson by Friday, January 5, 2018. 2018 Calendar: Program The Program speaker for January will be a surprise. Future speakers/programs were also discussed. Susie will schedule program speakers through March 2018. Special Projects: Scrip Connie Tate will have Stater Bros scrip on hand and will be placing an order after the meeting. Cookie Dough The profit is $1,386.50.Faith will have dough available throughout the year. Woman of the Year Faith will again have applications which will be due at the February 27, 2018 meeting. Wine Tasting The date is set for March 4, 2018. Faith will have tickets available. Fashion Show The date is scheduled for March 24, 2018, earlier than last year so items for donations need to be given to Faith soon. Scholarship Applications Faith will again have those at the next meeting. The applications will be due at the February 27, 2018 general meeting. Old Business/New Business: Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 5:00 pm prior to the general meeting; Coco s, Redlands.; Meeting adjourned at 5:45 for Mary Rosenbaum, Secretary Faith Carter-Michaelsen for Mary Rosenbaum Recording Secretary
2016-2017 Take Flight in ABWA Page 5 American Business Women s Association Inland Empire Charter Chapter #6047 Proudly presents Fashion Show and Luncheon March 24, 2018 Shandin Hills Golf Club 3380 Little Mountain Drive San Bernardino Social: 11:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 noon (Vegetarian by Request Only) $35 per Ticket Make checks payable to: ABWA Non-profit ID #95-6129699 For Information Call: 909-794-3832 909-885-1135
2016-2017 Take Flight in ABWA Page 6 American Business Women s Association Inland Empire Charter Chapter #6047 Wine Tasting Fundraiser SUNDAY March 4, 2018 2:00 PM STATE STREET WINERY 404 E. STATE STREET REDLANDS, CA 92373 Cost: Includes: $30 per person (NON REFUNDABLE) (Admission by ticket only) Make check to: ABWA Wine Tasting/Food/Chocolate Bottle your own wine 1 bottle to take home For tickets/information, call: 909-794-3832 or 821-2306 BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! Non-Profit ID #95-6129699
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Page 8 2016-2017 Take Flight in ABWA Inland Empire Charter Chapter #6047 2016-2017 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs President Vice President Susie Jarvis (c) 951-315-0913 susiegems@verizon.net Treasurer faithcm@verizon.net Recording Secretary Mary Rosenbaum Membership Chair Connie Tate (h) 909-885-1135 taterrus@aol.com Hospitality Chair Diana Testa (h) 909-794-1813 (c) 951-233-6841 dianatesta@att.net Newsletter Chair Kandi Jackson (h) 909-794-5545 (w) 909-553-7332 Kandicole@aol.co Vendor Chair Susie Jarvis (h) 909-887-6577 susiegems@verizon.net Publicity Chair Ways & Means Chair Terri Nelson (h) 909-864-2361 (w) 909-889-3691 dandtnl@earthlink.net Program Chairs Susie Jarvis History Chair c4eryoung@aol.com Education Co-Chairs Special Projects Co-Chairs Connie Tate (h) 909-885-1135 taterrus@aol.com faithcm@verizon.net Sunshine Chair Patricia Gomez (h) 909-882-8557 pat4u@dslextreme.com Woman of the Year/Business Associate Protégé Awards Fashion Show/ Spring Enrollment Co-Chairs Connie Tate (h) 909-885-1135 taterrus@aol.com faithcm@verizon.net Fall Enrollment Co-Chairs Connie Tate i Website Co-Chairs Kandi Jackson (h) 909-794-5545 Parliamentarian/Auditor faithcm@verizon.net Council Delegates Linda Varano (h) 909-864-4775 ABWA Mission Statement 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, educa- Inland Empire Chapter s Vision Statement The vision of the Inland Empire Charter Chapter is to support and enhance the mission of the ABWA National Association by providing opportunities and support for women to come together to further their personal and professional development and reach their full potential. By providing informative programs, networking opportunities and celebrating one another s successes, we facilitate the exchange of knowledge of who you know, what you know and who knows you, which is key in being successful businesswomen. ABWA S PROUD CODE OF CONDUCT 1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women s Association (ABWA). 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.
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED 2016-2017 VISION Take flight in the American Business Women s Association. Connect and ignite your dreams and show the world your brilliant colors. INVOCATION Lord, in the quiet of this hour, We come to Thee for wisdom and for power, To view Thy world through only loved -filled eyes, To grow in understanding, to be wise And sure to see Thy guiding light; and thus To know each other as Thou knowest us. BENEDICTION O Guiding Spirit, Guardian of our days, Be with us as we go our separate ways. Help us to feel those thoughts that lift and bless, To know a closer bond of friendliness; To see Thy beauty always every day, Translated into living this we pray. Amen