President s Corner. Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You! Our new annual theme sounds like a perfect statement for us to use to become the best we can be.

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1 Jan Vol. 54, Issue 6 Raintree Rambler Raintree Chapter New Castle, IN A League of the American Business Women s Association President s Corner Inside this issue: Rene Street editorial 2 Dates to Remember 3 Secretary s Report 4 Council Christmas 7 DVP Report 9-10 Mentorship Survey 12 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. Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You! Our new annual theme sounds like a perfect statement for us to use to become the best we can be. How many times have you stopped doing what you wanted to do because you lacked the confidence, the boldness, the bravery to actually do it? I can think of many times that I needed that extra push to simply be me. In case you didn t read Rene Street s editorial in the latest Women In Business magazine, turn this page and see who inspired her decision for our new theme. I am proud to know this ABWA Raintree member! January 18 Meeting Reminders Contact Shirley New by phone, text or to cancel your standing reservations or make a guest reservation by noon January or wcsanew@hrtc.net. Meeting at New Castle-Henry County Public Library Networking 6:00-6:15 Meal starts at 6:15 PROGRAM: Jessica Vaughn Cartrel BRING: $11 for meal Completed mentorship survey see last page Bingo prizes Money donation for school lunch fund Elaine Study, President On page 9 I have included a letter that our DVP Marcia Green asked the District 5 presidents to share with their members. Please take time to read this letter because she shares many important items with us. On the last page of this newsletter, you will find the mentorship survey we discussed at the December meeting. Renae is asking you to complete this survey and bring with you to the meeting on Thursday. She will use your input to reevaluate the existing mentorship program. Stay safe in this weather. Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You! Elaine

2 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 The following editorial from the latest edition of Women In Business was reprinted with permission from Executive Director Rene Street. Read the story behind the new annual theme!

3 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 Congratulations Jessica!! DATES TO REMEMBER Jan. 18 Raintree meeting Jan. 27 Cardinal Crossroads Jessica Vaughn s Thanksgiving weekend was a little different than what other Raintree members experienced. During that weekend Jessica was married to Marcus Cartrel. The picture shows Shirley New, left, explaining to Jessica that Raintree members collected money for her wedding gift -her choice of gift cards!! Enjoy your gift cards, Mrs. Cartrel!!! EDITOR S NOTE PLEASE EXCUSE THE LATENESS OF THIS ISSUE. The flu bug attacked the editor and caused deadlines to be missed!! Council meeting Jan. 31 Just in Time webinar Feb. 6 District 5 Conference Call Feb. 15 Raintree meeting Mar. 2-5 Winter Warm Up Mar. 15 Raintree meeting Apr. 14 WOMEN S SYMPOSIUM Apr.19 Raintree Meeting April Central Regional Conference HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nancy Brown Jan. 6 Jessica Cartrel Jan. 24 ABWA ANNIVERSARY None RAINTREE CHAPTER GOALS Increase membership by 11 new members 2. Strive to have at least 60% of membership attend monthly meetings

4 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 Secretary s Report December 14, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm by President Elaine Study. Present were 14 members. Members: Cheryl Blair, Jackie Brayton, Jessica Cartrell, Pam Chaney, Mary Cordle, Rose Elliot, Renae Gawith, Pauline Hasty, Peggy Miller, Shirley New, Dawn Pokorny. Elaine Study, Linda Wentz, Sharon Woodruff. Invocation and Pledge were led by Linda Wentz. Before the meeting Jackie asked each person to pull as many sheets as they wanted from a roll of toilet tissue. As we went around the table each person told the group something not known about them. The catch was that you had to tell one thing for each sheet of tissue you selected. There were 1 to 24 sheets selected. It was a very informative exercise. Our new member, Alisha New, will be installed at the January meeting. The November Secretary s Report was accepted as printed in the newsletter. The November Treasurer s Report was accepted as distributed then filed for audit. COMMITTEE REPORTS The Newsletter committee requests that items for the newsletter be submitted by the first weekend of the month. Fundraising Fruit Baskets Linda Wentz: 54 - $10 baskets were sold; 13 - $18 baskets were sold. Total sold 67. Shirley passed around a list of gift cards available to purchase. Please let her know of any additional gift cards that you would like to order. Peggy Miller, Secretary Member Updates and Announcements Jessica Vaughn was married on November 25th. She is now Jessica Cartrell. Symposium Congratulations Jessica. Chair Rose Elliott asked for ideas Shirley is collecting money for the theme and program. The to purchase a gift card for symposium date is Saturday, Jessica s wedding gift. April 14, 2018 and will be held Birthdays: December at the New Castle REMC builddawn on the 18th; January ing. Rose will contact the committee members for a meeting to Nancy on the 6th, Jessica on the 24th. be held in January. Community Service Projects We will continue to collect bingo prize items for the nursing homes. We will continue to collect donations for our School Lunch program. Chair Pauline Hasty announced that the bingo items were divided between the Heritage House and Stone Brook nursing homes. Mentorship Renae Gawith will be distributing a questionnaire at the January Meeting. Any questions or suggestions are to be directed to Renae. Winter Warm-Up Raintree has 8 members who will be making the trip to Michigan. Next meeting: Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the New Castle-Henry County Library. The Benediction was led by Peggy Miller. The meeting adjourned at 6:45pm. After the meeting we assembled to prepare the fruit baskets for delivery. Respectfully submitted by Peggy Miller, Chapter Secretary

5 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 FRUIT BASKET ASSEMBLY/ CHRISTMAS MEETING Raintree members: Front: Jessica Vaughn Cartrel, Shirley New. Middle: Pauline Hasty, Dawn Pokorny, Sharon Woodruff, Cheryl Blair, Jackie Brayton, Rose Elliott. Back: Mary Cordle, Pam Chaney, Renae Gawith, Elaine Study, Linda Wentz, Peggy Miller.

6 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 MONTHLY NETWORKING ACTIVITY Part of best practices, this activity is held before the Raintree meeting to pair members and guests together, to get to know each other, and to promote networking and communication. Enjoy planning your networking activity! Please contact Elaine to take advantage of an open month. MONTH MEMBER AUGUST Peggy Miller SEPTEMBER Shirley New OCTOBER Rose Elliott Story Headline NOVEMBER Pam Chaney DECEMBER Jackie Brayton JANUARY Mary Cordle FEBRUARY Sharon Woodruff MARCH Cheryl Blair APRIL MAY JUNE Pauline Hasty JULY Renae Gawith

7 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 Elaine Study and Peggy Miller show the winning penguins. PENGUIN CHRISTMAS PARTY By Mary Cordle, Council delegate The Cardinal Crossroads Council met for their Christmas Party on December 9th. The party was held at the Henry County REMC building. Breakfast was catered by ABWA member Dawn Pokorny. The networking activity was a Christmas riddle match. One lady had a question and had to find who had the answer. The committee consisted of Chair Shirley New, Peggy Miller, Rose Elliott, Karen Johnson and Elaine Study. An adorable sock penguin was the craft. There was a Christmas sock exchange, Christmas games, a silent auction and door prizes. A fun time was had by all. Look at those adorable sock penguins!! Pictures supplied by Shirley New. Members of the Cardinal Crossroads Council and guests display their Christmas socks received in the gift exchange.

8 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 BEST PRACTICES PROGRESS COMPLETED DATE TASK 20 of 30 Met the minimum number of primary members required to achieve Level 3 Best Practices 8/17 Officers are in good standing Has appointed committee chairs * Submitted the committee chairs to national Paid the $125 annual insurance premium 12/17 Filed the tax returns by 12/15/17 Created a vision statement and included it on the league's website * 8/17 Completed the GAP Analysis and worksheet * 8/17 Completed an action plan, action items and budget * 8/17 Approved the standing rules * 8/17 Voted in favor of the ABWA's Proud Code of Conduct Uploaded the annual plan, budget, GAP Analysis and Standing Rules to the team/group library * Completed the Member Interest Survey Organized a networking opportunity at the start of each 5of 12 monthly meeting 10/17 Organized at least one fundraising event 10/17 5 of 12 Delivered at least 9 business/market related programs Sponsored members to attend regional or national conferences 10/17 Attended at least one Just in Time Webinar during the year Selected and reported our Woman of the Year recipient 5 of 12 Published at least four newsletters 5 of 12 Uploaded newsletters to the group resources Created a promotional brochure, website and Facebook * page

9 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 District Vice President Letter to Members Marcia Green District V Vice President 2017 Top Ten Cell: mgreen- ABWA@gmail.com District V is still seeking a third candidate for District V Vice President. Candidates are sponsored by their chapters, which requires a vote. The deadline for the submission of the candidate approval form to ABWA National is March 1, Membership dues of $90 will go up to $ in 2018 and to $ in If any member allows her membership to lapse, her dues will immediately go to $ Members paying grandfathered, lower membership rates will not be affected by the increase unless they let their memberships lapse. Our national goal for is to recruit 1,200 new members. I have attached an instruction sheet for accessing the National Resources folders in Community Connections. Ideas for recruiting: *Use the new ABWA theme of "Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You!" to inspire women to join. Share it on your Facebook page. *Download recruiting tools from the "Forms, Flyers, and More" folder in the National Resources in Community Connections, such as the new logo, the "Prospective Member Brochure," and the "ABWA at a Glance" sheet. Be sure to carry a membership form with you, too! *Share your chapter's newsletter with prospective members. *Invite guests to attend your regular chapter meetings, but also invite them to Council meetings and/or the fundraising and special events of your own and other chapters. *Non-members may also attend the regional and national conferences! It is not too late to sign up for the twopayment plan for the Central Regional Conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 19-21, Contact Betty Burns at bburns@abwa.org to start this arrangement. If any member has difficulty accessing Community Connections, she should contact Jill Miller at jmiller@abwa.org for assistance in getting her password reset. If your chapter wishes to pursue Best Practices, you may still participate in the mentoring offered by the National Board of Directors and Ambassadors. Please reply to this message if you have not already indicated an interest. Our District V conference calls will be held on the first Tuesday of every other month, with the next call being on February 6, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. If you wish to be added to the list of invitees, please reply to this message.

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11 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 ABWA RAINTREE CHAPTER VISION STATEMENT To bring support to the women of our community to help them grow personally and/or professionally through networking, working with one woman at a time. We re building our chapter one member at a time! Raintree s Executive Team ABWA Core Values 1. Giving Members a voice 2. Treat People with dignity (Proud Code of Conduct) 3. Lifelong learning 4. Focus on creating value for members 5. Achievement 6. Visionary leadership 7. Focus on the future President Elaine Study, ; 8. Focus on results Vice President Renae Gawith, ; 9. Manage by fact Treasurer Shirley New, ; 10.Management for innovation Secretary Peggy Miller, ABWA s Proud Code of Conduct All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women s Association. Elaine Study Raintree Chapter President Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions Elaine Study Newsletter Editor Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, Phone: studyelaine@yahoo.com to interfere with the representation of ABWA s mission. vendors and sponsors with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network Bylaws. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members. Raintree Chapter Visit us online at Like us on Facebook at: ABWA Raintree Chapter

12 Raintree Rambler Jan Vol. 54 Issue 6 RAINTREE MENTORSHIP SURVEY Please complete and bring to the January meeting. 1. Have you ever been a Raintree mentor? Yes No 2. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest, rank your mentor experience. Please explain your answer. 3. Have you ever been a Raintree mentee? Yes No 4. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest, rank your mentee experience. Please explain your answer. 5. What did you like best about the mentorship program? 6. What did you like least about the program? 7. What suggestions for improvement do you have? 8. Are you a current Raintree mentor? Yes No 9. The purpose of this survey is to improve our Mentorship Program to help build our chapter. With possible changes to this program, will you be willing to be a Raintree mentor in 2018? Yes No