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Take Note
The Electronic Newsletter of the Association of Female Executives of Trinidad and Tobago
Volume 9, Issue 1 - January 2013
10-YEAR COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE
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Marlene Charles |
In June 2012, when I accepted the challenge of being AFETT President, I was keenly aware of the footsteps I had to follow. Speaking with one of the founders, I listened to the original thoughts that were behind the formation of the Association. I learnt of the intent to help women network and develop and I heard of the hope for the growth of the Association to reach locally and even regionally. Listening to the passion with which these thoughts were put forth, I felt a certain trepidation ... Read more.
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Founding Member
Lara Quentrall-Thomas
FOUNDING VISION
When Rhea, Nicolette and I first began discussing the idea of AFETT, it was because we recognised that there was no formal opportunity for professional women in Trinidad and Tobago to effectively network. For years, men had networked at the Oval, golf clubs or in Rotary, and although women were gradually being welcomed into these organisations, membership was still predominantly male. Read more.
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Founding Member
Nicholette Johnson
OBSTACLES FACED AND STRATEGIES FORMED
AFETT, at the time of the start-up, was an organisation full of vibrant, energetic, professional women, eager to make a difference. We however knew that we had some major challenges ahead of us and had to channel that energy and vibrancy into a sustainable credible organisation that would last. Read more.
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Founding Member
Rhea Yaw-Ching
BEST MEMORIES AND MOMENTS
10 years ago, with only 20 members, our memories were built around after-work or Saturday meetings in people's homes. Strategy setting required lots of brainpower and brain food. There was no meeting that didn't have a centre table with juice, coffee, cake and pies. After all, brainstorming required conversation and conversation was incomplete without food and drink. Those were good days! Read more.
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| You are Invited to Attend AFETT's January 2013 Meeting |
| Save the Date! AFETT's February 2013 Meeting |
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Thursday February 21, 2013. Stay tuned for more info.
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| Get Ready for AFETT's International Women's Day 2013 Celebrations! |
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Alongside its celebration of International Women's Day 2013, AFETT will also celebrate its 10th Anniversary by honouring the achievements of some of its members. Stay tuned for further information on this auspicious occasion!
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| AFETT Photos Through the Years! |
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AFETT Photos Through the Years!
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| Through the Years - AFETT Board of Directors |
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Pictures of past Boards who have served the organisation during its ten year history.
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2012 - 2013
President: Marlene Charles
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2011 - 2012
President: Judy Joseph-Mc Sween
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2010 - 2011
President: Lisa Shandilya
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2009 - 2010
President: Nicholette Johnson
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2008 - 2009
President: Lisa-Maria Alexander
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2007 -2008
President: Debra Murray
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2006 - 2007
President: Allana Steuart
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2005 - 2006
President: Denise Julien-Stoute
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2004 - 2005
President: Janine Mendes-Franco
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2003 - 2004
President: Rhea Yaw Ching
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Members are reminded that the countdown is on for payment of 2013 membership dues. Contact us to let us know if you have not received your invoice.
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| UWI - World of Wok (WOW) Mock Interviews |
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Would you like to be part of preparing young, female professionals for the World of Work? Then come be part of one the AFETT Teams for the UWI Student Advisory Services' World of Work Mock Interviews.
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| AFETT Member Judy Joseph-Mc Sween |
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CME Consulting Presents
FemN'eurs - Unleashing the True Potential
A series of Four Interactive Workshops for Women.
January 16 to 30, 2013.
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| The Passing of AFETT Member Sybil Jack-Valentine |
 AFETT member, Sybil Valentine, passed away. She served on the Finance Committee and was a tremendous help with Suit Me Up 2012. She leaves to mourn her husband and two children. AFETT would like to offer its condolences to her family in this time of bereavement. |
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PO Box 1919, Wrightson Road,
Port of Spain, Trinidad
T. 868.354-7130
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