Next meeting is October 11, 2016
A Note From Your President...
As your new president, I tell this story to challenge each of us to stay active in our organization, get to know other members and look for ways to grow AWBO and each other. We are unlike any other group in this area! Women’s Resource Committee of Lafayette Young Women began its journey in November, 1981 with the first meeting in May, 1982. As we start our new year, I look back to 2009, when I joined the organization which was soon renamed, Association of Women Business Owners. In 2010, I was invited to join the Hospitality Committee, where I continued to serve until 2015.
I loved working on the Hospitality committee but when Susan Benedict became president in 2015, she asked me to move to Programs. I accepted but kept asking her if she needed me somewhere else. No, she assured me, I was where she needed me. I wasn’t at all sure I could handle the job until she paired me with Deb Plue. We each had our own skills and strengths so we complimented each other and have been a great team. But little did I know that Susan put me on Programs so she could stretch me…..let me experience new challenges. Then it happened! In March, Susan asked me to be President-Elect as well as finish my year on Programs.
It has been a real challenge, but also an amazing year of growth. I have broadened my knowledge of AWBO and had a chance to see how the well-oiled machine works.
Where will AWBO take you? Is there a committee experience in your future? Perhaps a Board position? Maybe working with a new member to help her grow her business! One thing I have learned in these past 7 years: the Association Of Women Business Owners is a great place to learn, spread our wings and grow. Join me in the adventure!
Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at MCL Cafeteria in West Lafayette on 52 bypass from 12:00-1:00p.m. Questions? Contact Melony at mkramz205@gmail.com
Best regards,
Melony Ramsey
AWBO President
Empowering Women
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Thank You...
A thank you goes to Linda Uerkwitz of Industrial Plating, Inc for providing a gift for October's speaker, Shelly Bays.
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Help Whip Cancer
Rhonda Feuer, Independent Advanced Director for Pampered Chef, is excited to announce that October is Help Whip Cancer month. The popular Infusion Water Bottle will have the Help Whip Cancer logo in pink on it and a $1 for each one purchased will go to the America Cancer Society.
We can have a fundraiser party and or offer exclusive products via cooking/catalog shows. We can party for a cause, pick up quick meal ideas that get you in and out of the kitchen in no time. Let's make mealtime fun and easy!! Or you may need help with kids in the kitchen or entertaining ideas. We will also have some new enteratinng products that start in October including an awesome "electric" wine opener.
Please visit www.pamperedchef.biz/rhondafeuer to see the products, pick up a new recipe or place an order. Call Rhonda at 765-426-6061 for a catalog, host show or with referrals for show/fundraiser/consultant.
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What's Happening In Your Business?
AWBO Members are always welcome to post news about their business' special events, workshops, Open Houses, new certifications, or achievements in this newsletter.
Submissions are due in finished form (a/k/a written concisely) to kimberlyringler@gmail.com by the 20th of every month. You must include the words "AWBO" in the subject line.
Want to advertise a general product special or news item of your choice? AWBO members are welcome to distribute tabletop fliers at our monthly meetings and/or register for an upcoming 3-minute spotlight.
Please note: We reserve the right to edit or limit any form of marketing in keeping with the integrity of our membership and our meetings. AWBO does not share, or allow the use of its email distribution list for non-AWBO sponsored events.
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Hope to see you at the next meeting. Put it on your calendar today...and invite a deserving friend to join you.
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AWBO meets at Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the MCL Restaurant
& Bakery in
West Lafayette.
(Excluding June)
Visitors are always welcome. No registration is necessary and visitors may attend twice at no charge before becoming a member.
Arrive at 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.
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The AWBO Newsletter is published monthly. All submissions are in paragraph form via email by the 20th of the month to:kimberlyringler@gmail.com
You must include "AWBO" in the subject line.
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