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Welcome to our December Broward Women’s Alliance newsletter!
I hope you all enjoyed a very Happy Thanksgiving with loved ones. Hard as it is to believe, it’s now time to turn our attention to the December holidays.
HOLIDAY GIFTS
At our upcoming December 8th meeting, the Executive Committee is asking you to remember the less fortunate by bringing gifts for those served by two of our members’ non-profit organizations – Covenant House and Women in Distress.
Suzanne Higgins provided us with a Wish List for the Covenant House teens at our last meeting. Some of the items on that list are: gift cards for Target and Payless Shoes, unisex wallets and digital watches, belts, bath sets, board games, DVDs PG 13 and under, rain ponchos, wash cloths or body sponges and large bath and beach towels.
Mary Riedel is asking for very practical items for the women and children at Women in Distress – gift cards, particular for Publix and Target, baby diapers and formula and cleaning products.
The Executive Committee voted to forego the members’ gift exchange this year, so that more of our dollars could go to the needs outlined above. Gifts will be collected at the December 8th meeting.
Thank you for all that you will do to make this a happier holiday for those most in need.
Dessert and Coffee Sponsorship
Thanks to MEDIC PHARMACY & SURGICAL for sponsoring the dessert and coffee at the Broward Women’s Alliance November meeting in support of the scholarship fund. The scholarship fund is an important and worthwhile project of our organization and has benefited many women since it was developed when Ruth Brown was BWA President more than twelve years ago.
Medic Pharmacy, located at 5150 North Federal Highway (just north of Commercial), is a full-service pharmacy and Durable Medical Equipment Company. According to Gail Kaplan, it offers area delivery, accept most insurances and are priced competitively.
We still have some openings for Dessert and Coffee sponsors in early 2009. Sponsors are invited to speak about their businesses for 3 minutes at the podium, and provide materials at a specially designated table near the entryway to our meeting. Cost is just $250. Please email Dorothy at dklein@bplfoundation.org if you’re interested.
Mamma Mia!
We all know that Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show. Why not start the year off feeling really good?! I’m hoping that 14 BWA members/spouses/friends will want to join me at the Broward Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 for the 8 p.m. show. Discounted group tickets are $58.85 – we’d be in the mezzanine, Rows E and F Center. That’s a saving of about $6 per ticket.
In order to secure the tickets, we’d need to move ahead on this as soon as possible. Please let me know if you’re interested either via email – dklein@bplfoundation.org – or at Monday December 8th meeting. This isn’t a fundraiser, but simply an opportunity to enjoy an evening out with good BWA friends.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
When you sign onto the BWA website this week, 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.
Membership Dues should be paid in full by now. Reminder Notices have been sent to those still unpaid. Annual dues of $200 (plust $25 scholarship donation) cover your costs for all of the luncheons.
See you at the December 8th meeting.
Dorothy
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BWA welcomes our newest members:
Joyce Bryant, President of Bryant Concierge, a personal concierge and errand service for seniors, busy professionals, and busy moms and dads. Joyce received her B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine.
M. Margaret Bates, Commissioner of City of Lauderhill. Margaret is active with Broward and Florida League of Cities and sings in three (3) choirs.
Becky Irwin, Development Director of Habitat for Humanity. Becky is a member of Leadership Broward Class XXIII. In 2007, Becky received the Gold Award from President's Council on Volunteer Service.
Tera Jenkins, Marketing Manager of Native Learning Center, Seminole Tribe of Florida. Tera received her B.A. and M.A. degress from Oklahoma State University. She was named First Lady of Broward County in 2006 for leadership and service in the community.
Ann Robins, Owner/President of LifeWorks Matchmaking and Coaching. Ann is a Certifed Relationship Coach, Career Management Practitioner and Certified Professional Matchmaker. She is a columnist for Balance Magazine and Bommer Living Magazine.
Miya Burt-Stewart, Managing Partner of M.D. Stewart and Associates, a client- focused, result-oriented Business Development, Public Relations and Government Contracting firm. Miya is an adjunct professor at Brown Mackie College and Johnson & Wales University. She has fourteen years of dedicated service to the U.S. Military (Army).
Lisa Vecchi, President/CEO of Broward Housing Solutions. Lisa received her B.A. from State University of New York and is Tri-Lingual (Spanish and Italian).
Ali Weiner, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management. Ali received her Juris Doctorate from University of Miami. She is a member of the Leadership Broward Class of XVI and was a finalist in the 2008 South Florida Business Journal Up and Comers Award.
Myrna Miott Woods, Internet Marketing Strategist, Charity Finders. Myrna received her M.S. degree from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. Myrna is a corporate workshop facilitator and trainer on various software applications and internet marketing topics.
Mindy Yianilos, Principal of MY Marketing Group. Mindy received her BSBA degree from Youngstown State University in Ohio. Mindy is active with Museum of Art/Promenade in the Park, Leadership Broward, First Presbyterian and Coral Ridge Little League.
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What a better “present” to ourselves than to have as our presenter this month Melissa Milroy, Marketing Manager of The Galleria Mall.
On December 8th, Melissa will give us a quickie review on what is “in” and “out” in fashions and gifts for the holidays --- and she will even bring a gift certificate to raffle to those in attendance.
And because we are always open to learning something new – we will have a wine-tasting before the program so that we can choose our wines better for gifts as well as for our own enjoyment.
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Next meeting is Monday, December 8, 2008 at Tower Club starting at 11:30 a.m. |
Connie Doyle Loewenthal is marrying Mike McNerney on January 24th!
Geri Trodick of American Trophy is offering free engraving on all our gift items until the end of the year. www. for gift ideas.AmericanTrophy.net
Janet Erlick was just elected Chair of the Cultural Executives Council of Broward County through the Cultural Division.
Maria Soldani invites you to listene to BeYou Radio on 101.5 Lite FM on Sunday nights at 10 p.m. This program is brought to you by the Work-Life Balance Institute for Women and Balance Magazine in cooperation with 101.5 Lite FM. Try it…you will like it!
Roberta Young is Chairman of the GOLD COAST JAZZ GALA slated for February 27, 2009 at the Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel. This is the one fundraiser GCJ has and will benefit jazz education.
Lenore is paying it forward by donating 10% of every dollar spent by BWA members at Lenore Nolan-Ryan's Cooking School and Catering - catering, personal cheffing, holiday meals, private cooking classes or gift certificates. www.lenorenolanryan.com
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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
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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, December 8, 2008
2009
Monday, January 12
Monday, Feb. 9
Monday, March 9
Monday, April 13
Monday, May 11
Monday, June 8
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December 2009 - Stephen Goldstein’s show Teen Talk features several of the visually impaired teenagers who attend the Lighthouse of Broward’s Transition Program. It will air continuously through December 20 on BECON cable Channel 19 or an antenna Channel 63. The exact show schedule is as follows: Mondays at 1 PM and 8 PM; Wednesday at 1 PM; Saturday at 10 AM and 9 PM and Sunday at 9 PM.
December 9th - Young Leaders Society for United Way - Holiday Party at 6 pm at Chima's - 2400 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.
Decmber 9th - Latinas at Work: Journeys to Leadership. National research project exploring the career development and leadership opportunities of Hispanic women at various stages in their career journeys in U.S. corporations. Focus Group & Workshop – December 9 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hispanic Unity of Florida. RSVP – Viviana A. Coriat: vcoriat@mavericksineducation.com
December 11 - Galleria Mall at Fort Lauderdale presents Men of Style Shopping Night at 6 p.m. benefitting Covenant House, Gilda's Club, Women's Way United Way, Women In Distress and ArtServe
December 13 - United Way "Live United Run United" 5k run at Hollywood Broadwalk at 7 am. Prepare for February 2009 A1A Marathon.
December 12 - 14 Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre presents "The Early Adventures of Santa Claus" Written and Directed by Scott Sherven adapted from the novel "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz"
Dillard Center For The Arts, 2501 NW 11 St, Fort Lauderdale. Friday December 12 @ 7:30; Saturday December 13 @ 2pm; Sunday December 14 @ 2pm. Tickets: $18 adults, $15 students and seniors (under 18, over 65) 954-763-6701 www.flct.org
Actors ages 6-18 perform a full-blown holiday spectacular that tells the tale of how Santa Claus got his start growing up in the magical forest of Burzee with the Ryls, Knooks, Fairies, and Nymphs, not to mention the dangerous Awgwas that almost ruin Christmas forever! Find out how Santa made his first toy, flew his first sleigh, and laughed his first "Ho Ho Ho." Featuring some of your favorite holiday tunes, "The Early Adventures of Santa Claus" promises to be a ho-ho-holiday treat for the whole family.
Two upcoming events for Broward Partnership for the Homeless:
January 17, 2009 - Las Olas River House Casino Night at Las Olas River House. Tickets $125 per person.
February 18, 2009 - The Puppini Sisters Benefit Concert at Amaturo Theatre. Only 100 VIP tickets will be sold@$100 VIP seating and Champagne Reception with the artists,
www.thepuppinisisters.com
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