April Newsletter

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View this email in your browser A few words from Dianne Rybicki, President    Welcome to spring!!  It is so nice to hear the birds chirping and see the sun out.  We recently had a fun and productive board retreat.  We are always looking for ways to enhance our meetings and networking events.   We had a great April meeting!  Cheryl hosted a fun game of “What’s inside your purse?”  You would not believe some of the stuff our members carry in their purses!!  The current board talked about our positions as elections for next year’s board is next month.  I was so excited to see so many new names added to the ballot.  Thank you to Valerie Lloyd, with First Merchants, who was our meal sponsor.    Girls just want to have fun!! We want to bring more fun into the meetings and more networking!!  I started at the April meeting of putting papers on each table with upcoming events.  This way we can use the time I usually talk about these events for more fun and networking at our meetings.  If you have an idea or fun networking event, please share with me or any board member! These announcements are included in the newsletter.   Lots going on with our league!!  I hope to see all members at our May 11th meeting so everyone can vote for our next board.   Always find a reason to smile! Board Member Round Table In our educational section of the meeting, board members shared their experiences for the 2020-2021 board year.  Each board member spoke about the general duties of each position, the challenges and the skills they’ve gained during their tenure.   Board elections are set to be held at the May meeting.  Any current ABWA member, in good standing, can decide to run for any board position.  Members can also run for more than one position, considering they have not already been elected to a position.  All members in good standing (current on dues) may vote during the May meeting, however, they must attend the meeting in person to do so. If you are interested in running for an office, please email Angie Rose at angie@perryoffice.net   Mark Your Calendar April Book Club Selection What’s YOUR Blue Flame? A blue flame is something you do: 1. that you were meant to do 2. that fills you with energy 3. that benefits others   Learn more about your blue flame in our current ABWA Book Club selection, "Your Blue Flame" by Jennifer Fulwiler.    Join us April 22nd, 6pm at Crescendo Coffee for a fun discussion! Wanna Share The ABWA Experience Having an amazing time being a part of ABWA?  Want to share your experience with friends, coworkers or family members?  Well now is a great time to recruit to ABWA, and get some free Vera Bradley swag! Check out the spring recruitment campaign going on now! April Book Club Selection What’s YOUR Blue Flame? A blue flame is something you do: 1. that you were meant to do 2. that fills you with energy 3. that benefits others   Learn more about your blue flame in our current ABWA Book Club selection, "Your Blue Flame" by Jennifer Fulwiler.    Join us April 22nd, 6pm at Crescendo Coffee for a fun discussion! Want a printable version of the newsletter?  Click here to download your printable copy! Download Here! ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women’s Association. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA’s mission. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network Bylaws. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.   Changing Women’s Lives… One Woman at a Time.   For more information about the Women of Magnitude Express Network, visit our website. Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*