Sky-Hy Echoes
January Newsletter 2013

bday cake  

Happy Birthday!

Happy Anniversary
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Happy ABWA Anniversary! 

 

 

No Member Celebrations this month 

If we missed one, let us know!

 

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SECRET PAL THANKS

 

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I want to thank my Secret Pal, Pam Pistor, for being the best Secret Pal all last year. Happy New Year to all the ABWA members.  Priscilla Lloyd
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A Special Thanks to Deb Pettersen for being the BEST Secret pal EVER.....Thanks so much for all my favorites...Margie Pressley
 

               oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
       
 
VOCATIONAL SPEAKER  
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Who Wants to Be Next?
Skills you will hone to perfection:  Public Speaking, Marketing yourself and your business, Networking in a trusted environment.  Take advantage of this opportunity...let Karen know!

 

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MEMBER UPDATES
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Joe and I are in Florida, and have been here since December 18th.

 

We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

 

Stephanie


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January Vintage  
 
Happy New Year
TO ALL THE Ladies OF SKY-HY!

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

 

President:

Lucretia Piercy 

 

Vice President:

Karen King-Smith 

 

Treasurer:

Michelle Marshall

 

Secretary:

Kimberly McAfoos 

 

Corresponding Secretary:

 Joy Stern

 

  

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

 

Program:

Pamela Pistor

 

Fundraising:

Deborah Pettersson

 

Newsletter/Website:

Karen King-Smith /Michelle Marshall 

 

Hospitality:

Randye Unsell

 

Membership:

 Patty CouchOpen

 

Prof. Development:

Margie Pressley

 

Publicity:

Sue Stewart 

January Days

 

.....ZZZZZ....

 
Bear asleep   

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"Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne."
- Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne

 

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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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Hi Everyone:  At our last ABWA meeting, I invited you all to my launch of Shaklee 180 in January.   

 

Who do you know who made a resolution to feel better in 2013? 

 

Here are some dates -  Lunch is on me this Sat. at 11:30 Am.  A Shaklee 180 Dinner is on me - Tues., Jan 8th, 6 pm and Thurs., January 17th, 6 pm.  If these dates don't work, let's get together for coffee or tea.  

 

A Sneak Preview - a 3 minute video on  http://michellemarshall.myshaklee180.com  showing the 180 Turnaround so many have accomplished already.  Two friends and I are starting the sensible and safe180 Turnaround next week.  

 

We are planning a fun time with snacks, tea and drawings.  Bring family, friends.  RSVP marshall_m@bellsouth.net  or 828 275-1699

 

There is probably someone you know that has made a resolution to feel better and lose weight in 2013.  Let them know about these dates and bring them along. 

 

Blessings and good health in 2013, Michelle
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January is a fantastic month for hosting a show(catalog or cooking) with Pampered Chef...You can earn an additional $100
in FREE products on qualifying shows...Please let me know if you are interested...777-4385 Margie Pressley
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Business Items 

 

WIN ~Women's Instructional Network...

Have you uploaded your photo?

 

ABWA Roster - do you have all of the correct email addresses in your computer for the ABWA members?

 

Have you ordered your Sky-Hy Chapter name tag from National Website?

 

Have you brought a friend or co-worker to one of our monthly meetings or special events?

NEWSLETTER QUERY

 

tell me what you like about the newsletter...what else would you like to see?  

 

 
MEMBER TESTIMONIALS!
 
Tell me
Tell me
  
Why Do You Love ABWA?

 

 


January Guest Speaker:
Carla Parvin

 

The title of her talk is: Body Language: Powerful, Nonstop Communication! Learn about the power of non-verbal communication and how it can benefit your business and personal life!  

   More about Carla: With more than 25 years of experience, Carla J. Parvin, CFPIM has worked in purchasing, systems implementation and training, materials management, and project management.Currently, she is an inventory analyst with a large medical equipment manufacturer in Asheville, North Carolina, where she is implementing demand pull and kanban with top suppliers.Parvin has held a variety of positions on the boards of several APICS chapters.She is the president of the Asheville-WNC chapter currently.Parvin is a six sigma green belt.

Cheri Britton

Looking Ahead~~February Guest Speaker:

 Cheri Britton

 
ABest Practices Level 3 logoBWA SKY-HY CHAPTER RECEIVES

BEST PRACTICES LEVEL III AWARD FOR 2011-2012!!

 

 

 Sky-Hy reaches out to bring the best National has to offer to each of our members.

Together we can, together we will make a difference!    

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President's Message:   

 

 

Well Happy New Year Sky-Hy! I sincerely hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.

I am looking forward to a prosperous and fulfilling new year for our chapter! It is time to get serious

about our April fundraiser. I sent out an email vote the week between Christmas & New Years giving the chapter the opportunity to express their thoughts about this new fundraiser. If you have not responded to me, please do so today!

                As we work to achieve "Best Practices" again this year, it is important to work on membership growth and cash flow growth (aka fundraiser). I will be asking you to really get involved with our April "Table Top Stroll with Champagne & Chocolate". Sign up for a special committee for this event, sell tickets, and ask for corporate sponsors. Success comes to those who work together.

                Dates to remember:

  1. SBMEF contribution must be made to national by 1/31/2013 in order for our chapter to submit an application for an impact Scholarship awarded in May or July 2013.
  2. Select our Chapter's Top Ten Businesswoman nominee by 1/31/2013.
  3. February meeting moved to 2/7/13 with Cheri Britton of Boom Thinking, as our guest speaker.
  4. Select our Chapter's 2014 Woman of the Year by 2/28/13.
  5. March-May, 2013 Spring Membership Campaign
  6. Table Top Stroll with Champagne & Chocolate Fundraiser 4/4/2013.
  7. District 4 Regional Conference, April 4-6, 2013 in Safety Harbor, Fl.

So as you can see we have a busy first quarter of 2013. Become more involved with the chapter you have invested your time and money in. Sky-Hy is definitely worth it. Let's ALL work together to make 2013 our chapter's best year ever!!

 

      

  "Together We Can, Together We Will"

Lucretia Piercy, President

 


Committee Reports
  
Publicity - 
  
On a mission to get ABWA's name out there in our community!  Let Sue Stewart know of any great partnering we can do in the community.

 

Program -
Special Program by ABWA Sky-Hy Member Carla Parvin

 

Membership - 

 The only way our membership can grow is for YOU to bring a co-worker or friend to a meeting! 

 
Hospitality -
Just a big THANK YOU to everyone for attending our December Holiday Party & making it a fun evening.  Also, my thanks go out to all my helpers!  Randye Unsell
 
Hospitality Chair~Don't forget--Secret Pal gifts. New Secret Pal form will be given out at the December & January meeting. 
 
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 -
Fundraising is gearing up for 2013! Our first fundraiser of the year will be the Champagne & Chocolate Table Top Stroll in April...Think about corporate sponsors, venders that would like to showcase there wares, and how you can help make this event a success! We will have more info at our January meeting. Please remember without fundraising we cannot accomplish our scholarship goals.
 
Professional Development - What have you done lately to improve your skills? Tell us!
If you would like some personal one on one time for navigating the WIN website, let Lucretia know.
 
Scholarship- 
All Schools are being notified of our scholarship program. If you know of anyone that qualifies please
send them to our website for all the information and forms.
 
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ABWA SKY-HY CHAPTER MEETING - December, 2012 

 

We had a delightful Christmas & Holiday Dinner and Party.  Enjoyed the Cheer and great round of the fun gift exchange game.  

 

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ABWA Sky-Hy Chapter Board Meeting--
 

 

The board meeting was held on November 14th at Michelle Marshall's house.

 

Respectfully submitted:

Kimberly Raphael McAfoos,

Recording Secretary

 

     

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UPCOMING EVENTS -
MARK YOUR CALENDAR/SMART PHONE!
 
  
    

ABWA SKY-HY CHAPTER Monthly Meeting<> $25

- Thursday, December 13th, 2012 

Crown Plaza, 1 Resort Drive, 28801

                       Don't be shy, bring a friend (and rsvp!).  Bring your business cards!

5:30-Informal networking, registration, and set-up.

6:00 - Holiday Party begins

6:30 - Dinner served, Holiday Party continues with Gift Exchange! AND  Secret Pal Reveal and 2013 Signups 

7:45 till.... - Linger Longer!

 

 

  

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January~ Board Meeting:

(all members are welcome), 6-pm -- RSVP to Lucretia, and get directions. 

Many thanks to Michelle Marshall for hosting a December Holiday Board Meeting.

 

 

Sky-Hy Chapter 2013 ~ Monthly Meeting-Crowne Plaza

  

 

 

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 ABWA Regional Womens Conference 2013

Eastern Regional Conference
April 4-6, 2013 
District I and iV
Safety Harbor, FL
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa  

 Stay tuned........

 


 

  

 
SKY-HY  Vision Statement:
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. 

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