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Dear Wonderful BWA Members!
We all have come through a challenging and busy year together and have much to celebrate. I want to begin by thanking the exceptional executive committee for their energy and dedication to making BWA a strong and positive experience for all members and an important support for women in our community. BWA is ever more relevant not only to women leaders but also to those women who are moving into leadership roles; we can see our membership becoming more diverse and active every month. After 20 years, BWA both honors its history and welcomes its future.
The creative executive committee tried some new things this year—we had real variety in speakers, tried out some new ways for interacting at lunch meetings, and held a few after hours get-togethers, including a wine tasting and our fabulous annual Marlins game. We are granting 6 scholarships to deserving women, thanks to the generosity shown by members stuffing the scholarship box and making that extra donation when paying dues. To me, this is the greatest part of BWA and I thank everyone for helping us have another great year when our help is needed more than ever.
The board also has identified some areas where alternative approaches may bring us even more success. Among the topics that may benefit from such a review are: freshening the website and putting the many paper files of our archives there and preserving our history, streamlining reservations, membership applications and the annual directory of members, improving our publicity of our scholarships, and even getting our meals more quickly in order to focus on networking and programs!
I have felt very honored to be President of BWA and enjoy getting to know more members every year. Broward Women’s Alliance is a great organization—thank you all for making it so.
Elly du Pré, President
PS And again, my heartfelt thanks to the fabulous executive committee: Maria Soldani, Connie Loewenthal, Anne McMichael, Suzanne Higgins, Joanne Davis, Geri Trodick, Allison Jewell, Bettina Lambrechts, and Dorothy Klein.
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On June 14, 2010, BWA members will be electing the slate of officers for 2010-2011 year. The proposed slate is:
President – Maria F. Soldani
President Elect – Joanne Davis
Secretary – Allison Jewel
Treasurer – Anne H. McMichael
VP Communications – Connie Loewenthal
VP Programs – Janet Erlick
VP Membership – Geri Trodick
At-Large Suzanne Higgins
At-Large Bettina Lambrechts
At-Large Catalina Avalos
Immediate Past President – Elly du Pre
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June 14, 2010 is the Annual BWA meeting and presentation of BWA Scholarships to these wonderful women and their schools:
Gail Anderson-Davidson--Keiser University
Isabel Cristina Bolivar--Nova Southeastern University
Natalia Chernega--Nova Southeastern University
LaTanja Hope Gary--BrowardCollege
Carol Ann Grant--Broward College
Lorena Judith Mayoral--Indiana State University
Lucinda Sills--Nova Southeastern
Meeting Date: Monday, June 14, 2010
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Tower Club, One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Members: No charge - Guests: $25.00 due at the door.
When you sign onto the BWA Website, note that you RSVP by clicking the "Registration" button in the left column. You will RSVP for yourself and your guest(s). Remember that a charge of $5 will be assessed if you attend without a reservation.
If you invite a guest, please pay at the door ($25 per guest). If you RSVP for a guest who does not attend, a $25 charge will be assessed to you. Please do not send a guest in your place. If you cannot attend, please cancel your guest as well as yourself. |
For registration past June 10, 2010, please email joanne.davis@lls.org or call 954-744-5227. |
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Our hearts go out to Connie Chaney on the loss of her mother, Ada Stair, who passed away on May 16th.
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Tere Sjogren celebrated Ruth Brown's 89th birthday on April 28 with her in Raleigh. Her address is: Ruth Brown, Alpha Oakridge, 10820 Sandy Oak Lane #432, Raleigh, NC 27614, TEL 1-919-803-7809
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Congratulations to Lenore Nolan Ryan who was just chosen as a finalist in the Real Women of Philadelphia Contest, hosted by Paula Deen and Kraft Foods! Her Salmon en Croute with Philly Sauce was chosen, a recipe inspired by her Aunt Betty. Lenore's going to Savannah at the end of June to compete in the cook off. You can go to the sight www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com to watch all of her videos that were submitted and see what it's all about and get the recipes. It's an ongoing event! The 4 winners will be announced on June 30th at an event in Savannah that will be telecast on the sight live. Lenore's already a winner to us!
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The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation pledged $1 million to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The gift announcement was made at the LLS Journey of Hope Gala on May 21, 2010. The gift will support an LLS Specialized Center of Research.
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BWA members Tera Jenkins, Dorothy Klein and Mary Riedel were among the "100 Outstanding Women of Broward County Honorees" recognized May 13 at a dinner and fashion show benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County and the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center.
- The Honorable Linda Pratt and Eileen O'Connor, both BWA members, are seeking re-election this year as judges in Broward County.
- Kathy Koch and Alice Lucia shared important information regarding upcoming vote on Ammendment 4 and are urging folks to vote No on Ammendment 4. Both Kathy and Alice are very concerned about the impact on jobs, economy, and endless litigation that could arise if this ammendment passes.
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- Congratulations to Louie Salaben and May Mokdad, both of Fort Lauderdale, who were chosen as the 2010 Man and Woman of the Year for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This was announced at the LLS Journey of Hope Gala on May 21, 2010 at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. BWA member Connie Chaney was the first LLS Woman of the Year in 2007.
- Geri Trodick's Kayuba Dive Club is organizing the 10th annual “Kayak Against Cancer” on June 19th, Saturday, at South Beach in Fort Lauderdale. “Sea Shell Stroll by the Sea Side” is a self guided tour along the beach. If you want anymore
Information, go to www.Kayuba.org Contact Geri Trodick if you would like to make a donation, be a sponsor or donate raffle prizes, let me know.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Planet Philanthropy Conference will be June 20-22, 2010 at Boca Raton Resort and Club. This statewide annual conference features over 100 expert speakers in 9 tracks, including Capital Campaigns, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Annual Funds. Technology, Senior Leadership, Board Development, Foundations, corporate Giving and much more. Register on line: http://www.afp-florida.org/planet-philanthropy.html
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Save the Date: 12th Annual Women In Distress 5k SafeWalk-RUN on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Markham Park at 7:30 a.m. For more information visit www.womenindistress.org.
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Nancy Olson invites you to her last big event with the Florida Marlins - 5th Annual Fox Sports Fantasy Auction. Here’s your chance to watch the game, enjoy a buffet, be on the TV set of the live auction and support education, the arts and youth baseball in South Florida! Here’s the link to this fun event:
https://secure.mlb.com/fla/community/fantasy_auction.jsp
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June 14, 2010 - final meeting before summer break |
President – Elly du Pre'
President Elect – Maria Soldani
Secretary – Connie Loewenthal
Treasurer – Anne McMichael
VP Communications – Joanne Davis
VP Programs – Suzanne Higgins
VP Membership – Geri Trodick
At Large – Allison Jewel
At-Large – Bettina Lambrechts
Immediate Past President - Dorothy Klein
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