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September 2008

2nd Edition - Issue: #35

Welcome:

Welcome to a new year of Broward Women’s Alliance meetings, productive networking, great speakers, food and friendships!

I’m delighted to serve as your president for 2008-2009, and my fabulous Executive Committee and I stand ready to hear your thoughts and ideas for making our time together even better.

Great news - we are moving back to Mondays as our meeting day at the Tower Club. Last year, we were forced to shift to Tuesdays, and experienced a slight membership drop. Most members seem to adamantly prefer Mondays for our meetings, and I’m pleased that we can oblige!

My goals for this year are simple: to increase membership, and to increase the number of college scholarships we are able to award worthy Broward women.

My predecessor Maria Sanjuan wanted to reach a membership goal of 100. She came close, and I want us to finish the job she started. I urge all of you to introduce executive women colleagues to the Broward Women’s Alliance by inviting them to one of our monthly meetings this fall. The earlier they learn about BWA and get involved, the more benefit they’ll receive. You can learn more about the application process on our website, or speak with Membership Chair Geri Troddick at our first meeting.

I’m hoping we can also plan a second Scholarship Fund fundraiser this year and some ideas are already cooking. Please let me know if you want to be involved in this project.

Your membership invoice will be in the mail the week of Sept. 1. If you’re so inclined, please bring checks with you to the meeting. Treasurer Anne McMichael will be happy to take them.

See you all on Monday, Sept. 8 for the beginning of an exciting year!

Dorothy

Meeting Information/Speaker:

Our speaker for September will be Melanie Dickinson who was named the publisher of the South Florida Business Journal in June. Dickinson, who has been publisher of the Birmingham Business Journal grew up in South Florida and became advertising director of the Birmingham Journal in 1999. She was named publisher in 2003.

Melanie is excited to be coming home to South Florida with its dynamic and diverse business climate and is looking forward to reconnecting with the business community.

Important Registration Details:

Last day for registration is Thursday September 4. Please note that we will now meet on the second MONDAY of each month. Our meeting will be Monday, September 8 at 11:30 at the Tower Club.

Please see the new "Special Events" section of this newsletter at the bottom of the page.

Member News:

Joanne Davis, our VP of Communications for 2008-2009 was in a serious accident while vacationing in Washington. She is now at home and recovering. If you would like to send her your good wishes, here is her contact information.

joanne.n.davis@gmail.com

Joanne Davis

202 Greenwood Drive

West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Roberta N. Young, CPA has recently been elected President of the Cultural Foundation of Broward.

Jillian Printz is pleased to announce that Broward College (formerly Broward Community College) will be offering bachelor's degrees in five areas of elementary education beginning with the January term. The change in the college's name reflects the change of status as a higher education institution that is accredited to offer bachelor's degrees. In addition, the college has been accredited to offer online associate's degrees.

Connie Chaney has had a busy and exciting August, spending time in North Carolina and more importantly her daughter getting married on 8/9/08 at The Addison in Boca Raton. Connie reports that she looked so beautiful and they are very happy. They will be starting their honeymoon next week in Paris, then Mediterranean cruise & Egypt and back to Rome before coming back to Fort Lauderdale. Sounds like a very romantic way to start their life together.

Maria Soldani and the Soldani Group provided the keynote/welcome presentation "Let Laughter Lighten the Load" at the recent Coordinating Council of Broward’s Human Services Connection. She also lead a Polynesian-themed retreat for the Family Support Services’ staff at Family Central. Her next gig, "Surpass Your Creative Block" is scheduled at ArtServe on October 25 as part of their The Art of Doing Business Workshop Series.

Board List:

President – Dorothy Klein

President Elect – Elly Du Pre

Secretary – Holly Moody

Treasurer – Anne McMichael

VP Communications – Joanne Davis

VP Programs – Maria Soldani

VP Membership – Geri Trodick

At Large – Linda Pratt

At-Large – Connie Lowenthal

Immediate Past President - Maria Sanjuan

Meeting Dates:

BWA Meeting Dates for 2008-2009

Networking at our Tower Club meetings is from 11:30 a.m. to noon, when the buffet lunch will begin. Our speakers usually begin their presentations by 12:30.

The meeting dates are:

Monday, Sept. 8 Monday, Feb. 9

Monday, Oct. 20 Monday, March 9

Monday, Nov. 10 Monday, April 13

Monday, Dec. 8 Monday, May 11

Monday, Jan. 12 Monday, June 8

Special Events:

What: Broward Community College Foundation Lyceum Awards

Celebrating the college’s new four-year status and honoring students, faculty and alumni. Presidential Medallion to be presented to Broward College President David Armstrong.

When: Friday, November 7, 2008

7 p.m. Reception

Followed by the awards ceremony, entertainment and dancing

Where: Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club

Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club,

1881 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale,

Cost: $175 per person, Tables: $2,500 and $5,000

Sponsorships available. For information contact the Broward College Foundation gala office at 954-201-7373 or visit www.broward.edu/foundation.

WHAT: Deliver the Dream to Hold Fifth Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala

Benefiting Deliver the Dream’s retreat program, which allows families facing crisis or serious illness to enjoy at no cost four days of fun, relaxation and support. Since 2002, Deliver the Dream has helped more than 3,000 family members across Florida, Georgia and North Carolina regain strength, spirits and become families and kids again.

WHEN: November 1, 2008, Reception and silent auction starts at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa

3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL

HOW: Tickets are $250 per person

Sponsorships range from $2,500 to $50,000

For more information, contact David Hall at david.hall@deliverthedream.org or (954) 564-3512

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