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Sky-Hy Echoes
June Newsletter 2013
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Happy Birthday
Stephanie Cooper 6/8
Joy Stern 6/22
Dora Nelson 6/30
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Happy Anniversary
No one got married in June!
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Happy ABWA Anniversary!
Margie Pressley 6/'09
Randye Unsell 6/'10
Dora Nelson 6/'12
Shirley Pate 6/'12
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SECRET PAL THANKS
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A Big thank you to my secret pal for the deluxe Watkins Head to Toe Ensemble. The set is perfectly sized for my travels and easy to pack. Pam Pistor
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Thank you to my Secret Pal, I love the gorgeous ring and will be wearing it to the meeting this week! And also for the Movie Pass last month! I'm one lucky gal to be blessed with such a generous SP!!! Hugs to you, Deborah
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VOCATIONAL SPEAKER
for June is....
TONI POPPY !!!
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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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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
Yvonne Cano
Jacqui Friedrich
Jennifer Smith
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The Annual Woman of the Year Luncheon was Saturday, May 18 at Posana - This was to honor our newly crowned Woman of the Year (2013/2014) ~ Michelle Marshall.
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Personal Note:
Wow it's June and we are mid way through the year already. So far 2013 offered me opportunities to accumulated a lot of travel miles doing a job I love. After working in Melbourne Florida for 2 month the mountains of home are even more spectacular as I drive around town. My next contract is near my hometown in Adrian Michigan starting June 6th. While I appreciate the travel and work I will continue to miss all of you very much. My plan is to visit Hendersonville every 90 days or so to see my family here and get an ABWA girlfriend fix. In the mean time the newsletters, calls and emails from yawl are a welcome treat.
PS: Best Practices deadline is fast approaching, together we can make it happen.
Sincerely, Pamela Pistor
ReNew Consulting
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Much love and sympathy to Deb Pettersson and family.
Thank you to all of my ABWA sisters near and far for calling, emailing, and sending cards after the loss of our daugther Malin. Stig and I appreciate the kindness you all have shown during this most difficult time. Hugs, Deborah
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Our cares and concerns to Meta's daughter and family in Oklahoma.
From 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 Couch
Prof. Development:
Margie Pressley
Publicity:
Sue Stewart
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June Days
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June 6th - D-Day
June 14th - Flag Day
June 16th - Father's Day
 * June 21st - First Day of Summer! June 23rd - Full Moon !
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Michelle Marshall.........
Since January I have been in
rehearsal for this awesome production happening June 20, 21, 22 and would love for you to attend in support of my out of the box experience for 2013 and in celebration of my 70th year on this magical planet. I have never done anything like this!!!! It would be wonderful to know that there is a bevy of ABWA women out there sending me good vibes.
This going to be a very powerfull night for both the performers and you, the audience.
I will have tickets with me this Thursday.
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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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Hey...keep all of us in mind for referrals and training! That is part of the ABWA Sisterhood!
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Sky Hy Echoes~
tell me what you like about the newsletter...what else would you like to see?
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MEMBER TESTIMONIALS!
We are hanging in there as best we can. We have been so very blessed with all the wonderful
cards from all over the country...our ABWA sisters are so amazing. There are no words to express
how much I appreciate you all paying my dues, I hope that I can somehow repay the kindness.
I am looking forward to the meeting on the 13th, I've missed you all so much.
Deb Pettersson
Why Do You Love ABWA?
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AAB ABWA Regional Womens Conference
October, 2013
Little Rock, Arkansas
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June Guest Speaker:
Dr. Betsy Smith
Her topic will be:
"Power Play for Women, How to Get What You Want, Need and Deserve"
E. L. "Betsy" Smith works with professional and business women who are unafraid to leave their
mark and their legacy. She understands that navigating the business jungle can be hell on a pair of pumps and teaches women when to wear flats and when to wear stilettos.
A certified leadership coach and the owner of E. L. Smith Consulting, Betsy serves on numerous non-profit and professional boards and is a Mentor with the RTP Healthcare Business Women's Association.
Betsy has an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and Master's Degree and PhD from Texas A&M University where she was recognized as one of Thirty Distinguished Graduates
from the College of Education. She is a graduate of Leadership Pensacola (FL), Leadership
Florida and the Cornell Executive Leadership Institute.
Mentoring is one of Betsy's favorite roles and she has taught untold numbers of women "how
to be one of the boys - without being one of the boys."
Betsy was a 2012 recipient of the Triangle Business Journal's Women in Business Award - Mentor Category.
Betsy co-authored Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters After Fifty with Kathleen V. Logan.
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 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.
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President's Message:
Summer time is here, school will soon be out, high school and college graduations are occurring, and 2013 is half gone!! Time sure has a way of passing us by and it seems a little faster each year.
Our ABWA year ends July 31. This is the final date to meet all the qualifications for Best Practices Level III. We need a few more members to make it. Please invite everyone you know to attend a meeting and join before the deadline of July 31, 2013.
Officer elections for the upcoming year/term will be held at our June 13 meeting. Please consider what job you are interested in and volunteer. The new officer term will begin August 1, 2013.
The Sky-Hy Chapter will turn 43 next month. We were chartered in 1970 by the Hy-Hopes Chapter; thus making us the second and now the only remaining chapter in Asheville.
As we share the past and build the future, remember "Together We Can, Together We Will" continue to grow our chapter and excel personally.
Lucretia Piercy
President
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Committee Reports
Publicity -
On a mission to get ABWA's name out there in our community! Let me know of any great partnering we can do in the community. Sue Stewart
Program -
The July 11 program is "Benefits of Acupuncture" presented by Ann Wolman.
Membership -
3 New Members!
The only way our membership can grow is for YOU to bring a co-worker or friend to a meeting!
Patty Couch
Hospitality -
Save the Date ~ July 11th Meeting, it is
Sky-Hy's 43rd Birthday!
Lets Celebrate together. Enjoy our guest speaker, meeting, each others company and it goes without saying.............. ice cream and cake!!
Randye Unsell
Newsletter/Website -
Go on our chapter website and see what wonderful hard work Lucretia Piercy has done to update and upgrad our website! Many thanks from all of us! Karen King-Smith
Fundraising !!!!!
A little rest for all of us....and then---back at it! Monies for Scholarships and Education...
Deb Pettersson
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 me know. Margie Pressley
Scholarship-
RE: New Job for our Grant candidate!
Liz Miller - Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications at CAFAmerica
To: Margie Pressley
Date: January 15, 2013
Thank you Margie! I am so appreciative of your continued support. I am loving the DC area, and the job is right in line with my interests & skills.
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ABWA SKY-HY CHAPTER
MEETING MINUTES
- MAY 9, 2013
Lucretia Piercy called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and we recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. Karen thanked everyone who opened the Sky-Hy Echoes newsletter. Introductions were made.
Two new members joined tonight; Jennifer Smith, and Jacqui Frederick. Lucretia installed them as new members.
Sue introduced our program speaker, Andrea Bishop. She gave a presentation on "Difficult People,
Difficult Situations". Three places where you might be "stuck" - 1) What happened? 2) Feelings, and 3) Identity.
Dinner was served.
Lucretia called for a vote on the Secretary's report, which was printed in the Sky-Hy Echoes newsletter.
Sue motioned to accept. Randye seconded. The motion passed. Lucretia then called for a motion to
accept the Treasurer's report, previously emailed. Kimberly motioned to accept, and Sue seconded. The motion passed.
Lucretia reminded the chapter that the Woman of the Year luncheon will be held on May 18 at Posana's Cafe
in downtown. Those who attend are expected to pay for their own lunch. The chapter will pay for Michelle's lunch.
Lucretia updated the chapter on our very successful fundraiser "Champagne & Chocolate Table Top
Stroll". We will definitely do this fundraiser again next year. Margie announced that she was donating a
percentage of her sales from her Pampered Chef booth, which came to $36.38. Lucretia also announced
that we had a winner for the most tickets sold - the winner was Randye U.
Lucretia mentioned that National's WIN website has posted new brochures, which makes it possible for you to create your own online.
New officer elections are coming up in June and Karen and Michelle will be contacting members looking
for volunteers for both the executive board and committee chairs. The new term will begin in August.
Margie will be meeting with her scholarship committee after the meeting to select a new recipient.
Another new member decided to join!!! Yvonne Cano joined and Lucretia installed her as a new
member! Yvonne said that "it was the Wand that was the clincher for her join".
Secret pal gifts were given, and door prizes were drawn. Lucretia told the chapter that Deborah
Pettersson's daughter in law was in her last days, losing her battle with cancer. And, as of the typing of
the minutes, it was announced that she had passed away. Please share your love and concern for Deb.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Kimberly Raphael McAfoos
Recording Secretary
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UPCOMING EVENTS .....
MARK YOUR CALENDAR/SMART PHONE!
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ABWA SKY-HY CHAPTER Monthly Meeting<> $25
- 2nd Thursday of each month Crown Plaza, 1 Resort Drive, 28801 Bring a friend or co-worker & bring your business cards! 5:30-Informal networking, registration 6:00 - Meeting begins 6:30 - Dinner served & Meeting continues... 7:45 till.... - Linger Longer! ~~> ~~> ~~>
Board Meetings:
3rd Wednesday of each month...
(all members are welcome), 6-pm --
RSVP to Lucretia, and get directions.
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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?
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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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