Welcome our newest members to BWA:

Duree Ross is President of Duree and Company, a public relations firm and is a graduate of University of Miami.  Born and raised in South Florida, she lives in Fort Lauderdale with her husband, son and daughter.  Duree is a member of American Heart Association Circle of Red.  She was nominated to BWA by Maria Soldani.

Erica Bachelor is with Seminole Media Productions and secures celebrities for events and secures sponsorships.  Erica graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.  She was nominated to BWA by Tera Jenkins.

Date:  Monday, January 11, 2010

Time:  11:30 a.m.

Location:  The Tower Club

Members:  No charge - Guests: $25.00 due at the door

Gentle Reminder - Your dues covers the cost of all of your lunches.  If you invite a guest, please pay $25/guest at the door.  Please do not send a guest in your place.  If you cannot attend, please cancel your guest as well.

On Monday, January 11, 2010, our guest speaker will be Peggy Nordeen, Chairwoman of The Broward Alliance, Broward County's official public/private partnership for economic development.  The mission of The Alliance is to lead Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County in building a stronger and more diverse economy.

If you need to register for Monday's meeting, please email Debbie at debbie@bplfoundation.org.

• Maria Kondraki says hello and has temporarily relocated to her vacation house in NY.  She continues to work with her clients and is in Florida every month or son.  She has recently taken up the sport of snowmobiling.
• Jillian Printz retired from Broward College in December 2009
• Becky Irwin has accepted position of Development Director for HANDY (Helping Abused, Neglected, Disadvantaged Youth).
• Miya Burt-Stewart has been appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury to serve on the national Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP).  Secretary Timothy Geithner selected Burt-Stewart ouf of more than 900 applicants.
• Maria Soldani presented "The Happiness Habit" to over 150 members of Wynmoor's National Council of Jewish Women.  Maria has over 15 titles and programs available to suit the needs of businesses and not-for-profits to motivate and re-educate staff and clients.

• Save the Date:  Marlins Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament on February 11, 2010 at Parkland Golf and Country Club.  Come out and tee off with Marlins players, coaches and executives.  Contact Nancy Olson at nolson@marlins.com.
• North Broward Medical Center hosts a free monthly "Girl Talk" lectures given by women, for women.  On January 19, 2010 at 6 p.m., Dr. Nada Boskovic, MD, Internal Medicine will present "Running On Empty" on preventing and combating lack of energy.  Call 954-759-7400 for reservations.
• The 12th Annual "Leslie W. Brown, CFRE Fundamentals of Fundraising Course" will be offered starting January 20, 2010.  The ten-week education course is named in memory of its founder, Leslie Brown.  Top fundraising professionals present ten action packed sessions to help you and your organization effectively plan, organize and successfully manage a fund raising program.  The course is sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals. www.afpbroward.org or call 954-744-5227.  Scholarships available.
• Find your inner athlete and help create a world without cancer.  Team In Training, part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is now recruiting walkers, runners and cyclists for exciting destination events in Lake Tahoe, San Diego and Seattle.  Attend a free information session held now through February 6, 2010 thoughout South Florida.  www.teamintraining.org/mail  or call 954-744-5300.

2010 Meetings:

February 8

March 8

April 12

May 10

June 14