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
February 2019 ABWA Monthly Dinner Meeting
February 21, 2019
River Hall Country Club, 3500 River Hall Pkwy, Alva, Fl 33920
March 2019 ABWA Monthly Dinner Meeting
March 14, 2019
River Hall Country Club, 3500 River Hall Pkwy, Alva, Fl 33920
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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
Alexis Macchia
Treasurer
Paula Hinspeter
Membership Chair
Linda M. Davidson
Hospitality Chair
Judy Carter
Social Media Chair
Education Chair
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MEMBERS
Judy Carter
DJ Judy
Linda M. Davidson
Retired
Odalys (Ody) Eire
Ody’s Professional Process https://www.odyprocess.com
Anna Ledger
Tannassee Realty
Adele Petersohn
Retired
Allison Ponto
Student
Sandra Scifo
Retired
Maralyn Waline
Avon Representative
Patty Vealey
Retired
FEATURED MEMBER
Maralyn Waline
For the month of November, 2018, we are celebrating Maralyn Waline as our business woman of the month.
Maralyn has been a Chapter member since March, 2002, and has served on many of the committees during her tenure.
She is officially retired, but has recently begun to sell Avon products.
The ladies of the Lehigh Acres Chapter wish to tip our hats to Maralyn, the November business woman.
Our SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Empowering Women through the Onnadine Hosler Impact Scholarship
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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