May Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Happy Mother's Day from President, Dianne Rybicki   I always love the month of May for several reasons.  It is the month of my birthday, we celebrate our amazing mother’s and the weather is starting to get warmer.  I hope everyone had a Happy Mother’s Day!!  This includes current moms, future moms, and of course fur moms.   You are all fabulous!  I included my mom in my picture for the president’s letter this month.  Love you mom!! We had a great May meeting.  I was so happy seeing everyone.  We had 5 guests and 16 members in attendance.  The meeting included lunch, introductions, board elections, a networking discussion at each table and our wonderful panel talking about resources and information for starting your own business as well as support available for small businesses. As mentioned, we did have board elections at our meeting.  Our ABWA new year starts in August.  It was great to see so many members on the ballot for the different positions for next year’s board.   Congratulations to the ABWA Women of Magnitude 2021-2022 Board Members:   President:  Dianne Rybicki President Elect:  Leigh Roberson VP of Communications:  Christie Browning VP of Finance:  Cheryl Schmandt VP of Programming:  Jaime Wilsey-Heckman VP of Marketing:  Valerie Lloyd VP of Membership:  Beth Ann Riecke     Please take a look at the May meeting announcements.  We have some great events happening in this month.  This includes a Board & Brush event on May 20th and Show up 4 lunch dates on May 18th, 19th & 20th.  Details for signing up are on our Facebook page, have been emailed out and is included on the announcement page.  Or feel free to reach out to me for more details. Look forward to seeing many of you throughout the month and at our next meeting on June 8th.   Always find a reason to smile! Dianne   Welcome to the New Board! Welcome to our new board!  The new board and current board will work together for a smooth transition over the next few months.  If you are still interested in supporting ABWA, please see a board member for some committee opportunities!   President:  Dianne Rybicki President Elect:  Leigh Roberson VP of Communications:  Christie Browning VP of Finance:  Cheryl Schmandt VP of Programming:  Jaime Wilsey-Heckman VP of Marketing:  Valerie Lloyd VP of Membership:  Beth Ann Riecke   Building A Business From the Ground Up Our educational program for May was a panel discussion of experts on building and supporting business growth.  Our speakers were: Sarah Lance from EmPWR, Nikki Heffelfinger from Small Business Development Center and Christie Browning. Speakers discussed their “Why” for starting and supporting businesses, how to access resources and support for new business owners.  The panel provided great insights to the challenges and rewards for starting a business.   Mark Your Calendar Board & Brush- May 20 ABWA members and friends are invited to a girl’s night out - complete with wine slushies, snacks, and crafts! Thursday, May 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Lima Road Location Featuring "Thirsty Thursday:" wine slushies and simple snacks served $54.40 cost (20% discount—regular price is $68.00) use the discount code ABWA20 Visit the link below to view projects you can pick from and place your order/ RSVP:   Sign up for Board and Brush   It's Time to Show Up 4 Lunch!   Are you interested in getting to know ABWA sisters?  Do you enjoy great food and conversation?  Then you need to Show Up 4 Lunch! Sign up at the link below for a date and place that works for you and be surprised at who shows up!  Lunch dates are May 18,19, and 20 so sign up today! Sign up for ShowUp4Lunch 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! 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. 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