Happy October! We're gearing up for our October meeting next week, and Judith Light is getting some wonderful decorations for the tables. I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed the kickoff meeting in September. The food was fantastic, and I can't wait to find out what the "chef's choice" will be this month for my dinner selection. I would love to keep this momentum going and encourage all of the ABWA members to support each other in business in these crazy economic times we seem to be living in. At the next meeting, please be prepared to stand up and give a one-minute presentation about yourself and your business to the group. We will be drawing for two 3-minute spotlights, so if you're interested in making a presentation next week, come with your presentation materials ready for action!

Inspiring Women Scholarship Fundraiser
We are also going to begin to plan our Inspiring Women Scholarship Fundraiser that will happen in April. Jen Stark of Stark Wine has agreed to chair the committee and will be leading the discussion. Please bring your ideas and feedback to the meeting. The Fundraiser is a group effort, and I would like to get an idea of how our group would like to approach the Fundraiser this year and how much participation our membership will be able to put into the event. Remember, this Fundraiser is an ever-evolving event. If ABWA can raise money for scholarships for very deserving women in spite of our economic times and without putting an excessive financial burden on our membership, then let's go for it!

Membership Drive Reminder
Our membership drive goal is to raise our membership to 60 members by June, which will be very easy if each ABWA member brings in one new member to the group this year. Simple, right? Tell your friends and business associates about us, and invite them to the next meeting. All women are welcome!

See you soon!