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Have you
explored the new ABWA WIN Web site yet?
If you haven't yet discovered the valuable resources on the ABWA Women's Instructional Network (WIN), it's time you logged in and explored.
The board will soon start using the "Team" board to post documents and activities -- so don't get left out!
Here's how you start:
Use your e-mail address (the one you gave ABWA) and the password: Password1
You will be able to change your password as soon as you log in.
Give it a try!
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| TUESDAY, APRIL 12 PROGRAM | |
Technology: Pay Now; Save More Later
by Rochelle Balch
Investing in the right technology can really save you time, money and headaches later. Get current, get protected. get smart about technology. With a strong technology background in both the corporate and small business worlds, Rochelle understands the needs of entrepreneurs and their staff and can easily translate technical jargon into understandable messages about technology and real life uses. With more than 30 years in the computer industry, Rochelle has been speaking professionally about technology, personal development/self-promotion, and marketing and publicity since 1994. |
| OFFICER GREETING! | |
Dear SEN Members, This was a good month. We do seem to be getting guests. We were able to recruit 4 new members. Let's work together to continue inviting guests and encouraging membership. The scholarship grant for a junior or senior college student is a real plus that this organization offers to encourage the idea of joining a national organization that has more than just networking. If you know anyone who could benefit, please have them talk to an officer of SEN. Don't get me wrong, networking is a strong part of what we do. Joining gives more strength to your networking. It encourages bonding. Bonding brings trust which brings clients. April is our month to sell tickets to our fund raiser. Our fund raiser this year is the SEN Beer Tasting - Not Just for Girls event. This puts money in our account and allows us to do more things for our members. Every year we contribute to national foundation to be able to offer the scholarship grant. When we do have a strong budget there are many more ways we can support the education of women. The SEN Tasting Beer Tasting Not Just for Girls will be a fun event and it offers another way to bond with members and all the guests we bring.We can also recruit new members. If you are a member, I encourage you to attend meetings. This is the way for us to get to know you. This bonding experience is good for business and long-lasting friendships. To put yourself out there and really make a presence, I encourage you to become an officer. You are given more time to speak at the meetings. This makes you more recognizable. Being an officer does not impact your schedule that much. Please feel free to ask any of the SEN officers questions. See you at the next meeting,
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| THE SEN MISSION | |
The Mission of Scottsdale Express Network is: 
To provide a fun, supportive and nurturing environment to help our professional members grow and prosper through networking, continuing education, recognition and leadership opportunities. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS | | |
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 5-8 p.m.
"Beer Tasting ...
 It Isn't Just for Girls!"
Join SEN for a fun-packed evening, tasting the micro-brewed beers of Rock Bottom Brewery accompanied by music and networking.
Our theme is Not Just For Girls. I know I can ask my husband to this one. I believe he will enjoy it as I will. It is going to have food, lots of beer and a raffle. Get ready; it is going to be fun.
Set aside Thursday April 21, 2011, for some fun at the Rock Bottom Brewery at the Desert Ridge Mall from 5 to 8. We are also selling the 64-oz. Growler refill and you can fill it with your choice of beers.
It is for a good cause. Our network supports the growth of women in business and education. Your participation contributes to our effort. -- SAM Sites
Click here for tickets.
May 10, 2011
How To Create Your Own Social Universe:
The Mis sing 90% to Getting Results!
by Kurt Wilhelm
The Social-Universe presentation will begin by creating context for the standard Social Media suite (Facebook, Fanpage, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and a Blog), and will explain why this standard suite only comprises 10% of a comprehensive Social Media program. The missing 90% is essential to create an effective Social Media program with measurable results. Nearly all Social Media packages do not include this missing 90%, which often renders them useless. Come to this event and find out how your Social Media plan can become effective, measurable, and even dominating.
Kurt Wilhelm is the CEO of the Social-Universe and the President of its sister company ISD Consulting. He is an accomplished Social Media Advertiser, combining the traditional forms of media within the Social Media platform.
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| ABWA EDUCATION | | |
Donna Pontorno, VP of Education
Who do you know who could benefit from an ABWA education grant?
Scottsdale Express Network wants to award a $1,500 education grant to a deserving local junior or senior (or grad student) woman.
Contact Janet Maxwell at 602.841.4024 for the information needed to get started.
The following are the Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements for SBMEF Outright Grant that we will be awarding this spring.
Guidelines:
- The maximum grant amount awarded is $1,500.
- The award is for one year, although recipients
may reapply for subsequent years.
- Funds are to be used only for tuition, books and
fees.
- The SBMEF trustees (the current ABWA National
Board of Directors) serve as the selection board
for all grants.
- Outright grants are not to be repaid.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- The applicant must be female and a U.S. citizen.
- The applicant must be at least at the sophomore
level in college (completed 45 credit hours or
more) when applying for funds to be used the
following year, when she is at least at the junior
level or above (completed 60 credit hours or
more). For example, as a sophomore in college, a
student may apply for an outright grant to be
awarded when she is a junior in college.
- An applicant must be sponsored by an ABWA
group.
- Both ABWA members and nonmembers may apply
- The applicant may or may not be a member
either of the Association or of the sponsoring
group.
- The applicant must have achieved a cumulative
GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- The applicant must be seeking a baccalaureate
degree or higher.
Please contact me if you are or anyone you know are interested.
Donna Pontorno
VP of Education
480.285.8400
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MEMBERSHIP CORNER
| | | Donatella Zerial, VP of Membership
Benefits of joining ABWA: Years of Experience.
As a member of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA), you are part of an organization with over 60 years of experience in leadership, diversity, education, and National recognition for businesswomen; an Association that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of today's changing business environment. Visit the Women's Instructional Network (WIN) today to connect with other members from across the country, be one of the first to hear all the news from ABWA National, and explore new features created just for you.
Benefits of joining ABWA: Woman of the Year.
Providing recognition for our members is an important part of ABWA's mission and is a qualifying standard for Best Practices in Group Management.
The Woman of the Year program was designed so that every Chapter/Express Network can annually recognize a member who has made notable contributions and outstanding achievements. Join ABWA and you will have an opportunity to apply for being named Woman of the Year. What a great honor!
Get involved and try this experience for yourself. Join the ABWA and the Scottsdale Express Network for only $115.00 per year.
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BEER TASTING, APRIL 21
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| ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP? | | |
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| SEN OFFICERS | |
All positions can use some assistance throughout the year. Jump in and make the most of your membership. |
| For information about meetings or membership, contact VP of Communications, Donna Tucker: 602-788-3121.
We hope you enjoyed this issue of the SEN News. Send questions, comments or contributions to Donna Tucker 602-788-3121 ABWA-network@att.net
The ABWA mission: 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 | FINANCE REPORT
| |  Janet Maxwell, VP of Finance
Spring has arrived and seeds are being planted. SEN planted their seeds and, as a result, we have grown by four new members last month. Welcome to Charlynn, Norma, Nancy, and Hedy. Wouldn't it be nice to grow by four new members every month?
Our beer tasting is coming up very shortly and, with the money we make, we will be able to do so much more for our members. We would like to have the funds to promote attendance at various ABWA functions, including Leadership, Round-Up, Spring Conference, and the National Women's Leadership Conference. All of these events will provide information on ABWA and the benefits of being a member, and will widen your horizon while you make new friends and business contacts.
If we make enough money, we will be able to sponsor Business Skills Reimbursement for next year so that any of our members taking classes to keep their business skills up to date (but are not going for a degree) may be reimbursed a portion of their expenses. Donna Tucker has taken advantage of this in the past so, if you have any questions, talk to her about it.
This year we are once again sponsoring one outstanding woman for a grant. This is furnished by our national association through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund and we have given grants in two previous years. These are for women attending a four year accredited school going into their junior year or beyond, including their Master's. For more information, contact Donna Pontorno.
This is only a small sample of what is afforded ABWA members, but is a start. If you have any questions, talk to one of the seasoned members in SEN for more information, read the Women in Business magazine you receive, or go to WIN on the ABWA website.
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| ELECTION OF OFFICERS, MAY |
| Will YOU Run for Office?
Scottsdale Express Network can only continue if we have members who will step up and coordinate the activities, and recruit new members.At the May meeting, we will be electing the new slate of officers who will take over their roles in August, the beginning of the new chapter year.
Yes, the organization needs you, but you will find great value to your active participation in the network. Serving in a leadership role can only enhance your visibility and strengthen your presence within the local business networking community.
Please consider one of these offices:
President
- Provide leadership and direction for the network, including setting the agenda and hosting the network meetings and monthly board meetings.
- Oversee all other elected and appointed positions to ensure smooth-running network operations.
- Greet and introduce members to guests; promote and encourage membership growth and retention.
VP of Marketing, Public Relations and Membership
- Greet new members and follow up after lunches by e-mail or phone
- Send luncheons reminders and advertise events on social media
- Update roster of members
- Participate in monthly board meetings by teleconference and attend monthly luncheons
Communication / Education
- Attend board meetings and take / transcribe minutes for distribution to board and posting on website.
- Produce a monthly newsletter including national and local ABWA events and opportunities, program announcements and all other communications to the membership.
- Communicate the grant requirements and identify grant candidates
- Educate members on ABWA benefits and opportunities.
Finance
- Collect all monies and download Paypal.
- Deposit monies collected.
- Write checks and pay bills.
- Reconcile bank statement.
Programming
- Plan, select and schedule education programs / speakers for meetings.
- Prepare program write up and post on website; send info and photo to other officers for newsletter and social / outside marketing.
- Coordinate networking time at monthly meetings / special networking meetings.
- Plan and communicate meeting arrangements with restaurant venue.
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