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Welcome to our May Broward Women's Alliance Newsletter
Looking forward to seeing you at our May 11 meeting. We are so fortunate to have Maria Bailey as our speaker. We have just one more meeting in June and then we break for the summer.
Thanks to Cindy Schutt, our coffee and dessert sponsor for the May 11 meeting.
Join BWA at Florida Marlins suite on May 19: Nancy Olson of the Florida Marlins Community Foundation is hosting BWA at 7:10 p.m. game on Tuesday, May 19, when the Marlins play the Arizona Diamondbacks. We’ll watch the game from the comfort of a suite, with hot dogs, popcorn and other goodies provided courtesy of Nancy. The cost is $50 per ticket, all of which goes into the BWA Scholarship Fund. We have just a few tickets available. In addition, the Florida Marlins Community Foundation also provides a $1,000 grant to the BWA Scholarship Fund. So please put this date on your calendar, and let Joanne Davis (joanne.davis@lls.org) know if you are able to attend. Checks, made payable to BWA, can be mailed to our treasurer, Anne McMichael at 3446 Palladian Circle, Deerfield Bch FL 33442
Dorothy
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Dr. Donna Goldstein is managing director of Take Shape For Life. She received her Doctorate in Human Resource Development from Florida International University. Donna is active with Women's Executive Committee, Second Chance Society, Artserve, and a member of Leadership Broward.
Alice Lucia is Sr. Vice President of Jones Lang LaSalle, responsible for tenant representation for national clients. She is a native of South Florida and supports Friends of Gilda's Club. She also enjoys fly fishing and golf. |
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Moms know her as Host of Mom Talk Radio, Author, Founder of BlueSuitMom.com, National TV Talk Show Host on Lifetime, WE-Women’s Entertainment Network and Co-Founder of Newbaby.com. They read her articles in numerous magazines and she is profiled in publications across the globe.
Maria Bailey is the most respected voice on moms and for moms. Unlike other mom experts and spokespersons, she has studied the behaviors of mothers for over a decade and is herself immersed in motherhood as a mom of four. She literally wrote the books on marketing to moms.
Global brands know Maria Bailey as the author of “Marketing to Moms: Getting Your Share of the Trillion Dollar Market” (Prima), “Trillion Dollar Moms: Marketing to a New Generation of Mothers” (Dearborn) and CEO of BSM Media, www.bsmmedia.com.
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Next meeting is Monday, May 11, 2009 at Tower Club starting at 11:30 a.m. The following meeting is June 8th. |
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Maria Soldani and Rotary Club are working to collect 5,000 pairs of socks for the homeless. During the month of May, socks are being collected at American National Bank at 4301 North Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale. Call Pery Canan at 954-812-3882.
Melinda Lee was selected as the on-air host for a new television show called, "Breakthrough Medicine". The first show aired April 28th on ABC, right after Jeopardy.
Melinda Lee also announced BankAtlantic Foundation was selected as one fo the finalist for the Knight Foundation's $4 million dollars Art Challenge in recognition of their success with SmARTS program that teams an elementary school with a non-profit arts organization and BankAtlantic branch.
Diana Dobin announced Valley Forge Fabrics received the 2008 Emerald Award for environment excellence. The award was presented by Broward County Board of County Commisioners. Valley Forge Fabrics also received the Environmental Business of the Year.
Ellen Schulman will be recognized as one of 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County at an event on May 7th. The event celebrates how far women have come in leadership roles in the community. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Browad County and Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center.
Kim Hill invites members to join Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). With CERT training, you will learn to safely assist yourself, your family and neighbors using basic emergency response and organizational skills. Free Classes taught by City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue on June 20 and 27. Contact Carladean Ferguson at 954-828-6700.
Debbie Wiggin announced Miller, Wiggin & Associates has moved to 2550 N Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale 33301. Phone numbers stayed the same.
Amy Leon with Mad Studios is extending a FREE GREEN consultation to BWA members to save money, better communication, less waste, and build more sustainable and eco friendly business. Contact Amy at 954-294-4822 or amy@madstudios.net
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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:
2009
Monday, May 11
Monday, June 8
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Find out who will be chosen as 2009 Man & Woman of the Year at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society "Journey of Hope" Black Tie Gala. Friday, May 8 at Ft. Lauderdale Hilton on 17th Street Causeway. Our own BWA member, Connie Chaney, was the 2007 Woman of the Year. www.lls.org/sfl 954-744-5313.
ARC Angels Recepation on May 8, 2009 from 6 to 8 PM. This is the first reception that will be held exclusively for the ARC Angels! The event will be hosted at the St. Lawrence Gallery by the ARC Angels Trustees, the community support wing of ARC Broward working to “Enrich the Lives of People with disABILITIES.” Contact elachs@arcbroward.com
The First Annual Golf Classic Fund-raiser benefiting the Art and Culture of Hollywood, a non-profit, multi-disclipinary, contemporary art organization serving South Florida, will take place on Sat., May 9th at the Hollywood Beach Golf Resort. All participates will play on the championship, par-70, tree-lined golf course designed by renowned architect Donald Ross. Golfers will enjoy a continental breakfast, lunch, an awards ceremony, receive a goodie bag, are automatically entered to win one of the many exciting door prizes and are eligible to win a 2009 Mercedes, compliments of AutoNation. To register or receive more info, visit artandculturecenter.org
Women In Distress of Broward County invites you to join us for our 3rd Annual Starfish Luncheon, presented by The Signature Grand, on May 13, 2009 at the Signature Grand. Attracting over 325 community supporters, this event will honor Rothstein, Rosenfeldt, & Adler as Corporate Citizens, Jesse Gaddis & Yellow Cab as Community Leader, Hal Herman as Community Volunteer, and the SunSentinel as Lifetime Achievement Supporter. Tickets are $75 for individuals and can be purchased online at www.womenindistress.org or by calling 954-760-9800.
2nd Annual Make a Wish Spring Fling and Flower Fashion Show at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Friday, May 15, 2009 at 7 pm. Tickets $50. Call 954-967-9474 ext 320.
The Annual Dinner on the Diamond will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2009 after the 1:10 p.m. game with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The event includes a buffet in the Marlins bullpen, interactive games and an auction. Tickets are $200 for adults and $100 for kids ages 12 and under. Corporate picnics for 10 adult tickets are $1,500. Sponsorships are available. Call the Foundation event line for reservations, (305) 623-6497, or register on-line at www.cornerstonesforkids.com. The event benefits the Camillus House, Daily Bread Food Bank and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket, which can be donated to Camillus House at the conclusion of the event. Blankets will also be accepted as donations throughout the weekend, May 15 –17, 2009.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s 12th Annual Cuisine for Art innovative fund-raiser will be taking place on Thurs., May 14th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This innovative fund-raiser turns public servants into celebrity waiters. This year’s celebrity waiters include State Sen. Eleanor Sobel; State Rep. Elaine Schwartz; Broward Co. Comm. Sue Gunzburger; Broward Co. School Board Vice Chair Jennifer Gottlieb; City of , and others. The event kicks off at 6 pm with a cocktail reception (complimentary vodka, wine and beer) and a sit down dinner at 7 pm. For more info, call 954/921-3274 or visit artandculturecenter.orgHollywood Mayor Peter Bober
As a member of the Parole Board for 2009 Jail & Bail, Amy Kirschner Hyman invites you to join 300 local leaders for the 3 hour "Up the River Cruise" on July 9, 2009 to benefit Amercian Cancer Society! Email Amy@Senior-Advocates.com for more information!
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