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Sky-Hy Echoes
April 2012 Newsletter |
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Happy Birthday to:
Sue Stewart 4/9
Randye Worth 4/10
Hope Ballew 4/20
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Happy Anniversary to
Patty & Dave Couch 4/6 | |
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Secret Pal
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-I kept looking at the colorful felt basket at the March meeting, and lo and behold, it was for me! Chocolate gone in an instant! Thanks so much~Karen
-Thank you Secret Pal for the St. Paddy's Day banner - a nice addition to our collection for that day.~Michelle - Thank you to my wonderful Secret Pal for the beautiful vintage earrings! ~Deborah P.
- Secret Pal.Dove Chocolate and a Book....what could be more perfect. You're the best!!! ~Margie
- Hi Secret Pal, Thanks so much for the beautiful plant. It looks so pretty sitting in my sunny window. ~ Randye U.
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For my Secret Pal: I love the beautiful umbrella--you are the best! ~Priscilla
Thanks to my secret pal. The St Patty's day surprise was wonderful! ~ Katrina |
VOCATIONAL SPEAKER
Katrina Bragg -
Member since April 2008
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May Vocational Speaker
-could be you?-
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June - Michelle Marshall
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Testimonials!
"I just love this group! Meeting a variety of business women, getting together for a woman's night out, and the wonderful friendships I've made, who could ask for anything more?"
Sue Stewart, member since 1995
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Executive Board
President:
Pamela Pistor
Vice President:
Brooke Stambersky
Treasurer:
Lucretia Piercy
Secretary:
Priscilla Loyd
Corresponding Secretary:
Brooke Stambersky
Committee Chairs
Program:
Sue Stewart Priscilla Lloyd
Fundraising:
Deborah Pettersson
Newsletter/Website:
Karen King Smith
Hospitality:
Randye Unsell
Membership:
Margie Pressley Katrina Bragg
Prof. Development:
Margie Pressley
Publicity:
Michelle Marshall |
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Happy April Fool's Day
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Did you know? Traditionally, no pranks are supposed to be played after 12 o''clock noon of the first.
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Happy Earth Day
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Happy Easter
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Happy Passover
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day
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FACEBOOK!
If you have a facebook page you can go in and put ABWA Sky-Hy Chapter in the search bar and it will come up. Click on Like and ask your friends to like us as well. Write a comment pertaining to our chapter such as upcoming meetings, etc. Michelle |
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Business Plugs
A group of Dealers at Bryant Antiques will have a Dealer Yard Sale on Fri-Sat, April 13-14 from 7:30am -until? Great deals! Come see what we have!- Deb & Priscilla
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Pampered Chef - Anyone need to order the new spring products for Wedding, Mothers Day, or Birthdays? EVERY ONE LOVES PAMPERED CHEF ;) Thanks, Margie 828-665-0131
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We are hiring subcontractors. Asheville Painting Co is "Living Wage" company who is hiring for 3 immediate full-time positions! Please contact Brenda or call 828-545-6438 for more information.
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Task Mania is having a ribbon cutting at their new facility on May 3rd. More info to follow.
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Please check out the April issue of Sophie Magazine...Sweet Ooh La La's goodies are in the "Sweet Spring" article by Angela Ramsey. How sweet is that! Deborah
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While attending the World Balloon Conference in Dallas, TX, Why Not Balloons was a part of the only USA team that won 2nd place in the Medium Size Balloon Sculpture Contest. Joy S.
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April Guest Speaker:
AlexSandra Lett
Writer*Speaker*Storyteller*Consultant
A series of challenges served as a wake-up call and evoked a major reassessment that led AlexSandra to transform her life. While redefining her career and life she wrote about her experiences and epiphanies in a journal, and an idea for a book evolved. Eventually she released all professional activities, and in 1998, left her spacious house in suburbia and retreated to a small cabin in the woods, situated on a large body of water she later named Paradise Pond. She was determined to honor the deepest desire of her heart: to write books.
The result was a manuscript titled Going Crazy...Getting Sane, An Awakening at Paradise Pond, a book about outer revolution and inner revelation, about discovery and recovery. Due to the recommendations of a literary agent, AlexSandra is currently rewriting this true story as a novel.
In spring 2000 AlexSandra started writing a weekly column in a newspaper located in Wilmington, NC. The first installment of "Lett It All Hang Out," called Set a Spell at Grandpa's Country Store, was met with rave reviews from readers and led to numerous other articles. Today she writes a nostalgia column Lett's Set a Spell and articles for various publications and websites.
The popularity of this column led to the publication of a book titled A Timeless Place, Lett's Set a Spell at the Country Store in November 2000. In seeking her unique voice as a writer and her power as a person AlexSandra has come to understand the strength in honoring one's roots. In this book she guides readers to an awakening about the true meaning of home and family.
Through her company Southern Books & Talks AlexSandra publishes books and presents programs on a variety of Timeless Topics. As a writer and as a speaker AlexSandra's intention is to express her creativity and to help others discover passion and purpose in their work and meaning in every aspect of their lives. She also offers consulting to clients on various aspects of life purpose, publishing, and communications.
She will speak on "Tools for Thriving". It will be a motivation for boosting productivity, energy and how to reduce stress in the work place. She will also have books for sale.
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President's Message:
Oh...what to our wondering eyes should appear, but hundreds of women sporting huge smiles and ABWA gear...
That was the scene when we arrived in Cary, NC for the ABWA 2012 Eastern Regional Conference. Over two days, we were recognized for our accomplishments, gained important skills that can take our careers to the next level and participated in networking events to futher our professional circles and had fun while doing it all.
At a District or National conference you can dig deep into your personal learning style and find what works for you both personally and professionally. For example, the "Secrets to Creative and Sustaining an Energized, Engaged, and Effective Workplace" presented by Robin White, wowed the participants with her training and stories. Her humor and wit kept us engaged as we learned valuable principles that empowered, rejuvenated and inspired all.
Thank you to Sky-Hy members Lucretia Piercy, Margie Presley, Randye Unsell, Sue Stewart, and Randye Worth for joining me at District this year. Together we gleaned new insights into how to continue to grow our chapter. Saturday's presentation by Kelly McDonald "Marketing, Branding & Advertising: What They Are & How They Differ" brought to light the key emotional drives of the Matures, Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y and how being aware can affect our lives.
Learning is a never ending journey. ABWA Sky-Hy Chapter offers an opportunity each month to broaden your professional network and learn from others in varied industries who share common goals. One of the major benefits to your membership is the ability to speak openly and candidly about business issues with others who can offer valuable perspective. By giving away your knowledge, expertise and point-of-view, you position yourself as an expert. We are dedicated to your success, member to member, with each encounter. Receiving a gift makes us happy not only because we are glad to have the gift, but even more, because we know that someone loved us in the giving. Reach out and share all the gifts ABWA has to offer by inviting a friend or co-worker to join us at the Spring Membership Event on May 10th. Come one, come all~Pamela Pistor
He who gives, teaches me to give.
~Danish Proverb
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Vice President's Message:
Spring has certainly sprung in the mountains!
I recently had the windows open at home and heard the birds chirping, wind chimes ringing, and the smell of freshly cut grass. I took a deep breath, and embraced every one of my 5 senses I experienced at that given time. Don't you love when something can electrify you, and jolt back that energy or excitement you may have lost during the winter months?
I consider ABWA as the organization that electrifies me the same way a spring breeze does. ABWA as a national organization, and our Sky-Hy chapter provides to me everything I need to move my senses. I see a group of women whom are successful and full of ambition. Throughout our monthly chapter and board meetings, I hear inspirational stories from our visitors and vocational speakers. I am touched with the many hugs I receive each time we gather together. The smells of the flowers presented to our new members during our induction ceremonies. Finally, the taste of the delicious food provided to us by the Crowne Plaza during our chapter meetings, embark my nose and my stomach. Just how does ABWA enhance your senses? See you Thursday! Brooke Stambersky
"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!" By Sitting Bull ************************************************************************* |
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Mark your Calendars!
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Time: 5:30 pm Meet & Greet (Networking)
6:00 - 8:00 Meal, Meeting & Program
8:00 Feel Free to Linger Longer
Location: Crowne Plaza
1 Resort Drive Asheville, NC
Speaker: AlexSandra Lett
Admission Fee: $20.00 Pay at the Door or Pre-Pay to Lucretia
Please RSVP or call 201.953.3930 ~~~ Don't be shy - Invite a Friend!
April 25th - Sky-Hy Chapter Board Meeting Please RSVP to Michelle. Everyone is welcome to attend.
May 10th - Membership Special Event will be at:
High Vista Country Club, 88 Country Club Road, Mills River 828--891-1986
May 15th - Top Ten ABWA Business Women's Applications Due at National
June 1st - SBMEF contribution, Business Skills Tuition Reimbursement submittals, Applications for Scholarship grants are due at National
June - Woman of the Year Luncheon for Priscilla Lloyd, details to come!
July - ABWA Sky-Hy Annual Picnic, details to come!
July 31st - Best Practices submittal package due at National
October 11-13th - National Women's Leadership Conference, Memphis, TN
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CONGRATULATIONS PRISCILLA LLOYD-
WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2012/2013!!
"To the Sky-Hy Chapter: I am very honored to be selected as the 2012-2013 Woman of the Year! I will do my best to represent our Chapter. I'm so happy! Thank you!" Priscilla Lloyd
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Committee Reports
Publicity - On a mission to get ABWA's name out there in our community!
Program - May's Guest Speaker will be Toby Page, Greensboro NC chapter of ABWA.
Membership - Planning has begun on the Spring Membership Recruitment Event in May.
Be thinking about who you want to invite to this fun event at the High Vista Country Club, Mills River.
Hospitality - Deb Bryant is now in charge of door prizes for the monthly meetings. If you have a donation, please give it to Deb! Please start now by gathering your list of friends and business associates who will be an asset to our organization....more information to follow.
Newsletter/Website - Go on our chapter website and network---update your information. See how great networking in Business Plugs can be for you... if you just let me know your news! Also, how would you like to network some more and be the Vocational Speaker or write a testimonial? It is all up to YOU! News and Networking go together!
Fundraising - The March Fundraiser was a huge success! Thank's to all the members who donated items for the raffle. The baskets had something for everyone, and it showed by the number of raffle tickets sold! I'd also like to thank those of you who helped setup, cleanup, donated decorations, and food, or arranged food donations from these wonderful Eatery's...Frankie Bones, Apollo Flame Bistro, Hickory Tavern, Chic-Fil-A, and Cakes on Main. It was a fun and profitable evening for our Sky-Hy chapter!
If you would be interested in participating in a Yard Sale to benefit our scholarship fund. We are considering May 12th or May 19th. Please email Deborah with your thoughts.
Please remember to bring your labels for our easy fundraiser Ellen has offeredto us.
Professional Development - What have you done lately to improve your skills? Scholarship-April 1st was our deadline for grant applicants. We will be selecting one student to submit to SBMEF for consideration. If you need an ABWA Sky-Hy name badge, let Margie know.
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SKY-HY Vision Statement:
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ABWA Sky Hy chapter is committed to seeking membership growth, business opportunities, and raising scholarship
funds by providing our membership a professional, enthusiastic, and organized chapter within the national organization. We strive to reach our goals, by meeting the needs and expectations of our future and current membership.
In addition, we continually improve and determine the roles and responsibilities for committee chairs, by holding them accountable for their duties. We exchange career focus of business knowledge, support and encourage one another
in our professional endeavors, and develop friendships that will last a life time.
We develop professional relationships with our chapter members, the national organization, and past and future
members. The ABWA Sky-Hy chapter members continuously grow personally and professionally within our organization, illustrating the dedication of accomplishing our goals and this vision statement.
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ABWA Mission Statement:
Bring together women of diverse backgrounds and to provide opportunities to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.
ABWA 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.
PO BOX 7172, Asheville, NC. 28802
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