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July/ August 20 10 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : July Featured Speaker Executive Board & Committee Reports Space Coast Women Business Expo District I Conference 5 Tabletop Tour with Champagne &

~ George Eliot 1819 1880 2 3 4 6 M E S S AGE F ROM T H E PRESIDENT Susan Averill, President Food for thought Attitude by Charles Swindoll The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of Attitude

It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people say or do.

1 July/ August I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : July Featured Speaker Executive Board & Committee Reports Space Coast Women Business Expo District I Conference 5 Tabletop Tour with Champagne & Chocolate Event Calendar 7 Meeting Agenda 8 It s never too late to be who you might have been. ~ George Eliot M E S S AGE F ROM T H E PRESIDENT Susan Averill, President Food for thought Attitude by Charles Swindoll The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of Attitude on my life. Attitude to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company...a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the string we have, and that is Our Attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our Attitudes. Getting Ready to WIN (Women s Instructional Network) Let s make July and August a time to learn more about WIN! Take the challenge by completing two online classes to enter into a drawing for a $15 gift certificate for lunch at a place of your choice. This exciting new online learning tool is offered exclusively to ABWA members. Realize your potential, by taking courses on your own time and at your own pace. Learn to Facilitate Team Meetings for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Learn Problem Solving Processes to identify and solve common problems using innovative solutions. These are just two of the many courses available! WIN will enhance your professional and personal skills, and turn your organization into a m o r e s u c c e s s f u l h i g h - performance team. Through WIN, you also will stay current with Chapter and National news, connect with a WIN professional mentor, and earn Professional Development Unit credits (PDUs). In addition to your annual membership dues, you pay a $15 annual technology fee to have access to WIN. As a special introduction to WIN, with a Basic Membership, you will receive 5 FREE Team Tools training modules. And, you can purchase additional Team Tools courses for only $24.95 each, where other companies pay over $100 per module. This is an exceptional value for all working women and business owners! Networking event: Tabletop Tour with Champagne & Chocolate Please join us for a wonderful networking opportunity! Place: Eau Gallie Yacht Club Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entertainment: Arturo Echarte Cost: $25 (includes glass of champagne, hors d oeuvres and chocolate fountain) Arturo has expanded his ministry to include collecting unused musical instruments, refurbishing them and giving them to under privileged children in our community. Vendor Tables are also available at an additional cost of $20 for ABWA Oceanside members and $25 for non-members. We are asking members to assist in marketing this event to the community, as well as soliciting raffle items from local retailers. Upcoming Space Coast Women Business Expo Mark your calendars for Friday, August 20, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Oceanfront from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Sue Parker at if you are interested in assisting at our ABWA table.

Page 2 J U LY FEATURE D SPEAKER Ed Baranowski Ed Baranowski is President of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar, and consulting business.

Ed was the President and CEO of several financial institutions, as well as an officer and board member of several trade associations and community groups.

2 Page 2 J U LY FEATURE D SPEAKER Ed Baranowski Ed Baranowski is President of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar, and consulting business. He is an experienced teacher, trainer, seminar leader, consultant, management specialist, lecturer, and public speaker. Ed was the President and CEO of several financial institutions, as well as an officer and board member of several trade associations and community groups. Currently, Ed is Vice President of the Strawbridge Art League, Secretary of the Eau Gallie Arts District Association, and a writer for Senior Life on the "Challenges of Living to Age 100." Articles written by Ed have appeared in various professional journals including Credit Union Management, The Executive, and the Journal of Consumer Credit Management. Ed is the author of Executive Excellence, a time management guide for financial executives published by the Credit Union Executive Society and Succession Planning, published in Ed has presented seminars and programs throughout the United States, Australia, and in Canada. Whatever the assignment, Ed exhibits the ability to mix serious matter with humor. He taught in Business Outreach at the University of Wisconsin and has a graduate degree in Marketing and Distribution. Ed s presentation will be a lively and interactive talk on the do's and don'ts of social networking. If you plan to use social media as an inexpensive way to advertise and keep your name and business "out there, then you shouldn't miss this presentation! Ed will talk to us about what is acceptable and not acceptable, and why you should clean up your profile or maybe polish it a little. Bring a guest and laugh and learn about the new world of social networking! 2010 National Women s Leadership Conference October Chattanooga Marriott Chattanooga,TN BRIDGING THE GAP LEADING WITH Vision For conference schedule and to register, please visit: You Know Our Mission, Come Hear Our Vision

3 Page 3 C H A P T E R COMMITTEE REPORTS Newsletter Congratulations to all of our newsletter contributors at Oceanside Charter Chapter! We won the 2010 District I Conference Newsletter Award! Board at Please send newsletter submissions to acarbone@cfl.rr.com by the second Wednesday of the month. Fundraising/Advertising Tabletop Tour With Champagne & Chocolate Tuesday September 28, 2010 Publicity Chapter monthly meeting information and featured guest speaker are published in the Business Agenda column of Florida Today as well as the online Community Calendar of the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce web site. The Oceanside Charter Chapter Newsletter is published on the Chapter web site at and on the Oceanside Charter Chapter ABWA WIN Team 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eau Gallie Yacht Club Please contact Susan Averill at if you would like to volunteer to help our committee in the planning of this event! We are asking members to assist in marketing to the community as well as soliciting raffle items from local retailers. We re on the web! E X E C U T I V E B O A R D C O M M I T T E E C H A I R S President Susan Averill averill441@cfl.rr.com Vice President Barbara Cheney beejaycheney@yahoo.com Secretary Jenny Wall jwall@cfl.rr.com Treasurer Anita Carbone acarbone@cfl.rr.com Professional Development Laura Chiesman: lchiesman@cpawms.com Fundraising/Advertising Dallas Dannic: dallas@321plumbing.com Membership Barbara Cheney (Acting): beejaycheney@yahoo.com Newsletter Anita Carbone: acarbone@cfl.rr.com Program Sue Parker Publicity Sue Parker Website Jessica Brace Reservations Barbara Cheney: beejaycheney@yahoo.com

Page 4 Friday, August 20, 2010 Crowne Plaza

4 Page 4 Friday, August 20, 2010 Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne Oceanfront 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost in Advance: $25 (includes lunch) Cost Day of Event: $35 (includes lunch) A motivational day filled with speakers, vendors, giveaways, promotions and networking. Events Schedule Online: SPONSORED BY: Raffle and Silent Auction! Goodie bags given to first 200 people. Vendor Space Available: Contact Renee (321) wbc@fit.edu

Page 5 2010 DISTRICT CONFERENCE NAPLES, FL In her opening remarks to conference attendees, ABWA CEO, Rene Street focused on maintaining relevance within the organization and how

communications tool designed exclusively for ABWA members.

Rene strongly believes that the key to a healthy and effective organization is to run it like a business, and to utilize Best Practices for creating confidence among its leaders

Anne Pasquini, District I Vice President, presented on the important aspects of SBMEF, and how Chapters and members should be creating opportunities and taking advantage of SBMEF s

5 Page DISTRICT CONFERENCE NAPLES, FL In her opening remarks to conference attendees, ABWA CEO, Rene Street focused on maintaining relevance within the organization and how ABWA has addressed this challenge by being the first association to offer WIN The Women s Instructional Network, a sophisticated, interactive online Rene Street learning and communications tool designed exclusively for ABWA members. ABWA is proud to offer this unique tool that will assist its members in developing a clear purpose for their teams and will help them stay connected with Chapter and National news. Rene strongly believes that the key to a healthy and effective organization is to run it like a business, and to utilize Best Practices for creating confidence among its leaders and members. Barbara Cheney, Sue Parker, Sheryl Glore and Anita Carbone attended the 2010 District Conference at the Naples Beach Hotel on May 21. Anne Pasquini, District I Vice President, presented on the important aspects of SBMEF, and how Chapters and members should be creating opportunities and taking advantage of SBMEF s outright grants. Since its inception in 1953, SBMEF has awarded 15,500 scholarships in the amount of $15.8 million. For an Anne Pasquini ABWA member to be eligible for reimbursement of business skills tuition (i.e., real estate classes, desktop publishing or any nondegree seeking courses) a chapter must contribute a minimum of $500 to SBMEF.

Page 6 Oceanside Charter Chapter Tabletop Tour With Champagne & Chocolate Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Place: Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Indian Harbour Beach Register online at www.

6 Page 6 Oceanside Charter Chapter Tabletop Tour With Champagne & Chocolate Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Place: Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Indian Harbour Beach Register online at or complete information below and mail with your check to: ABWA Oceanside, P.O. Box , Melbourne, FL by September 24, 2010 Company Name: Participant Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone: Cost: $25 (includes champagne, hors d ouevres and chocolate) Exhibitor Tabletops: $20 - ABWA Oceanside Charter Chapter Member $25 - Non-ABWA Oceanside Charter Chapter At the event Fabulous food, champagne and chocolate fountain Door prizes and raffles Opportunities to make new connections Exhibitors showcasing their products and services Entertainment by acoustic guitarist, Arturo Echarte ABWA Mission Statement To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.

7 Page 7 A B W A E V E N T C A L E N DA R July 27 Oceanside Charter Chapter Dinner Meeting Networking at 6:00 p.m. & Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach August 20 C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S August 24 Oceanside Charter Chapter Executive Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Harris Corporation Headquarters, 1025 W. Nasa Blvd., Melbourne September 7 Space Coast Women Express Network Meeting Networking & Lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Indian Harbour Beach September 8 Oceanside Charter Chapter Executive Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Harris Corporation Headquarters, 1025 W. Nasa Blvd., Melbourne September 28 ABWA Oceanside Charter Chapter Tabletop Tour with Champagne & Chocolate 6:00 9:00 p.m. Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach October 5 Space Coast Women Express Network Meeting Networking & Lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Indian Harbour Beach October 13 Oceanside Charter Chapter Executive Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Harris Corporation Headquarters, 1025 W. Nasa Blvd., Melbourne Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne Oceanfront 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 15 The Junior League of Central & North Brevard presents Pumpkins in the Park 11th Annual 5K Run & Fitness Walk at 6:30 p.m., Taylor Park, Cocoa Village. Proceeds to benefit the Junior League of Central & North Brevard and its community projects. For more information, please visit : October 16 The City of Palm Bay Mayor s Ball 6:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. St. Joseph s Parish Hall Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund at Brevard Community College and Florida Tech for students graduating from Palm Bay area high schools. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dallas Dannic (321) or ddanic@yahoo.com. November 12 Celebrate Brevard :00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium 35+ Brevard Restaurants ~ Chef Demonstrations ~ Holiday Vendor Booths October 26 Oceanside Charter Chapter Dinner Meeting Networking at 6:00 p.m. & Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach October National Women s Leadership Conference Marriott Chattanooga 2 Carter Plaza Chattanooga, TN

8 Page 8 Oceanside Charter Chapter July 27, 2010 Meeting Agenda Networking Call to Order & Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Introductions Establish a quorum Approval of Minutes Treasurer s Report Committee Reports Website: Jessica Brace Newsletter: Anita Carbone Membership: Barbara Cheney Fundraising: Dallas Dannic Tabletop Tour with Champagne & Chocolate Program: Sue Parker Care Coordinator: Barbara Cheney Ambassador: Lola Mitchell Guest Speaker Ed Baranowski Announcements Space Coast Women Business Expo, Friday, August 20, National Women s Leadership Conference, October 28 30, Chattanooga, TN Raffle Benediction Adjournment

9 Page 9 American Business Women s Association Mission Statement Oceanside Charter Chapter P.O. Box Melbourne, FL The mission of the American Business Women s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Member Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Editor Anita Carbone acarbone@cfl.rr.com ABWA s Proud Code of Conduct 1. All Members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women s Association. 2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA s Mission. 3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith. 4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network Bylaws. 5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests. 6. Members will strive for excellence in their profession by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members. A M E R I C A N B U S I N E S S W O M E N S A S S O C I A T I O N O C E A N S I D E C H A R T E R C H A P T E R M E E T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N Location: Eau Gallie Yacht Club 100 Datura Drive Indian Harbour Beach, FL Date & Time: Fourth Tuesday of the month 6:00 p.m. Networking 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Meeting Cost: $25.00 for members and guests For reservations : Barbara Cheney beejaycheney@ yahoo.com or Online at

M E S S AGE F ROM T H E PRESIDENT

M E S S AGE F ROM T H E PRESIDENT September/October 2010 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : October Featured Speaker Executive Board & Committee Reports Member Profile 4 National Women s Leadership Conference New Member Spotlight Tabletop