November Social

The November Professional Development Social was held at the home of Debbie Rydberg(PartyLite Candles) and co-hosted by: Marnet Waters (Silpada), Melanie Young (Gold Lady) and Marion Foucher (Pampered Chef). It was a great night of networking fun.

True MD Social Aug 6th

True MD hosted the Aug ABWA Social that highlights professional development. The social was an opportunity to learn about True MD and all it has to offer and also it provided an opportunity for members to mingle and network. See the photos below (notice the botox demo..she promised that it did not hurt!).

Change of Hands!

On July 8, 2009 the Lakeland Downtown Chapter of ABWA transitioned to their new leadership. The above photos are of Past President Christine Boring being honored and thanked for her service to the organization. Susan Musser (also pictured above)is the current President of the Lakeland Downtown Chapter. Thank You Christine!!!

Honoring our Past Leaders!

Honoring our Past Leaders for their service to our Chapter. Way to Go!

(From Left to Right:: Treasurer - Debbie Rydberg, Secretary - Patty Rubin, Vice President - Susan Musser and Past President- Christine Boring)

Honoring our Past Leaders

From Left to Right (Fundraising Chair: Linda Smith, Programs: Gina Berry, Publicity: Jamie Hendrix, Newsletter: Jeanette Wallace, Membership: Karen Rudolph) Everyone received an award and a nice thank you gift for their service to the chapter.

New Board and Committee Chairs

Our New Leaders!! From Top Left across and down to Right.

Secretary: Jennifer Alexander, President: Susan Musser, Vice President: Jeanette Wallace, Programs: Gina Berry, Publicity Chair: Jamie Hendrix, Treasurer: Debbie Rydberg, Fundraising Chair: Gilit Kotny, Professional Development: Christine Boring, Newsletter: Julia DiSpada, Membership: Monica Young, Website: Jennifer Bush, and Karen Rudolph

Our New Executive Board

From Left to Right (President: Susan Musser, Vice President: Jeanette Wallace, Secretary: Jennifer Alexander,Treasurer: Debbie Rydberg)

Congrats to our New Members!

Congrats to our Newest Members!

Networking Networking Networking

That is what our June ABWA meeting was all about. All attendants were assigned seating to facilitate networking opportunities. Everyone had a chance to meet new faces and share experiences as they worked together on several networking projects throughout the meeting. Take a look at a few of the pics we snapped!

June Meeting - Wed

“June Meeting will focus on Networking”

The American Business Women’s Association will host the monthly luncheon at the Imperial Swan Hotel on South Florida Ave. The meeting is scheduled for June 8th, from 11:30 -1pm. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring business cards and network before and after the meeting.

This month’s meeting will focus entirely on networking. The program that will be presented will facilitate networking amongst the members and guests. There is not a guest speaker at this month’s meeting therefore the entire program is devoted to making valuable connections.

Visit: www.lakelandabwa.com for more information or to rsvp for this luncheon event or others contact: Susan Musser at 863-838-4298 or send your rsvp via email to lakelandabwa@yahoo.com

The Lakeland Downtown Chapter of ABWA attended the Spring District 1 Conference (April 24th and 25th) in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. We had an opportunity to meet and socialize with some of the key leaders in ABWA. It was a grand opportunity to learn a wealth of ABWA information to bring back to our chapter and increase our professional development. Participants included: Christine Boring, Susan Musser, Karen Rudolph, Betty Nixon, Hannah Moore, Jeanette Wallace, Deanna Keeling, Jennifer Alexander, Jamie Hendrix, Joette Giardina, and Debbie Rydberg.