American Business Women’s Association
Our mission is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally, through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Murder Mystery: Wine, Cheese, & Murder
October 20, 2019
Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club, (off 6 Mile Cypress) 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way Fort Myers, Fl 33966
November 2019 ABWA Monthly Dinner Meeting
November 14, 2019
Beef O'Brady"s, 3114 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres
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American Business Women’s Association
Whether you are starting a new business, jump-starting a career, or searching for a job, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be. Your membership in ABWA offers you a portfolio of benefits to fuel your personal and professional growth.
Enhance your business acumen in the Apex Campus, our exclusive online learning portal. Grow your professional network by attending ABWA’s National Women’s Leadership Conference. Stay current on business concepts and topics with your complimentary subscriptions to ABWA’s Women in Business® Magazine and Achieve Newsletters. And, save thousands of dollars on discounted business products and services!
Make an investment in you – join the leading association for working women and women business owners, the American Business Women’s Association.
WOMEN LEADING THE WAY
Executive Board and Committee Chairs
Toby Ferrel
President
Mary Beck
Vice President
Judy Carter
Secretary
Ody Eire
Treasurer
Adele Petersohn
Membership Chair
Linda M. Davidson
Hospitality Chair
Judy Carter
Social Media Chair
Education Chair
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MEMBERS
Vicki Culver
Home For All the Holidays
Linda M. Davidson
Retired
Odalys (Ody) Eire
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Paula Hinspeter
Retired
Linda Hodde
Eastside Printing
Onnadine Hosler
Lehigh Town Center
Patricia Jackson
Physical Therapist at Home Care
Anna Ledger
Tannassee Realty
Alexis Macchia
Student
Adele Petersohn
Retired
Cassandra Browning
Student
Sandra Scifo
Deceased
Debra Shuman
Retired
Maralyn Waline
Avon Representative
Patty Vealey
Retired
Bill Little
Retired
Shelia Bedwell
Lee County Government
Margarete Zimmerman
Retired
FEATURED MEMBER
Shelia Bedwell
For the month of August, 2019, we are celebrating Shelia Bedwell as our business woman of the month.
Shelia is a longtime ABWA member. She was one of the charter members of the Lehigh chapter, but has held memberships with other District 1 chapters through the years. During this time, she served as President, Secretary, and was selected as her chapter’s Woman of the Year…a very distinctive honor! Additionally, Shelia served as Chair, Vice Chair, and Communications Officer of the SW Florida Councily of ABWA.
Shelia is also a member of the International Right of Way Association where is serving her second term as President and International Director. She has been awarded her Senior Right of Way Agent certification.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University, Shelia is currently a Real Etate Title Examiner for the Department of County Lands with Lee County Government.
Shelia has a 33 year old married son and a 5 year old granddaughter. She enjoys live music, college football, and is a fan of the Tennessee Titans.
The ladies of the Lehigh Acres Chapter wish to tip our hats to Shelia, the August business woman.
Our SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Onnadine Hosler Impact Scholarship
Empowering Women through the Onnadine Hosler Impact Scholarship
The 2018 – 2019 Onnadine Hosler Impact Scholarship is awarded to Cassandra Browning, a student at FSW. Congratulations from all the members of the Lehigh chapter of ABWA.
The Lehigh Acres Chapter funds the annual Onnadine Hosler Impact Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. YOU could be the next recipient of this scholarship. Applications are now being accepted for those women who meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates must live in the greater Lehigh Acres area, which includes Lehigh, Alva, and Buckingham. Please email Judy Carter at j4udy@earthlink.net if you are interested, you know of someone who may be interested, or if you would like more information concerning this year’s scholarship. Don’t forget, today’s scholarship recipients are tomorrow’s leaders.
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