May 17 Meeting Reminders. President s Corner. May 2018 Vol. 54, Issue 10 Raintree Rambler Raintree Chapter New Castle, IN. Inside this issue:

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1 Inside this issue: Dates to Remember 2 Secretary s Report 3 Committee Reports 5 Best Practices Progress 7 Recruitment 8 DVP Registration 10 Business Associate Form 11 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. President s Corner April was a very exciting month! Not only did the weather finally cooperate, but Regional Conference was full of information and renewing friendships. There will be a Special Edition of the newsletter dedicated just to the 2018 Regional Conference held at Ann Arbor, MI. April also brought Raintree Chapter more new members! In fact, at the meeting on Thursday, we will be installing 5 new members!!!!! The Spring Recruitment campaign runs through May 31. Invite someone to Thursday s meeting and share in the excitement of belonging to Raintree Chapter!! May 17 Meeting Reminders Contact Shirley New by phone, text or to cancel your standing reservations or make a guest reservation by noon May or wcsanew@hrtc.net. Meeting at New Castle-Henry County Public Library Networking 6:00-6:15 Meal starts at 6:15 May 2018 Vol. 54, Issue 10 Raintree Rambler Raintree Chapter New Castle, IN A League of the American Business Women s Association Elaine Study, President Thursday s meeting is our 52nd anniversary celebration, so be ready to celebrate! There were a number of forms to be completed and returned to this meeting. Look for a group in the next few days with those attachments. Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You! Elaine PROGRAM: Pam Chaney Fundraising for Non-Profits BRING: $11 for meal Plastic lids Nursing Home Bingo prizes Completed: Suggestions for Membership Growth Council Woman of the Year Application Associate of the Year Nomination Form Committee Selection

2 Raintree Rambler May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10 DATES TO REMEMBER HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jackie Brayton May 16 Melba McKnight May 28 ABWA ANNIVERSARY None May 17 Raintree Anniversary meeting May 27 Indy 500 Fundraiser May 31 Recruitment Campaign Ends June 5 Dist. 5 Conference Call June 21 Raintree Associate/Education Meeting June 27 DVP registration deadline July 14 DVP Luncheon, Michigan July 19 Raintree July Meeting July 28 Cardinal Crossroads Meeting Aug 24, 25 Summer Sizzler DID YOU KNOW...First year members can earn a Protégé Award....Members have standing reservations & need to cancel if not attending or pay for the unused meal....abwa year runs from Aug. 1 through July Raintree Chapter is celebrating its 52nd anniversary! RAINTREE CHAPTER GOALS Increase membership by 11 new members 2. Strive to have at least 60% of membership attend monthly meetings

3 Raintree Rambler Secretary s Report The meeting was called to order at 5:55 pm by Vice President Renae Gawith. Present were 8 members and 3 guests. Members: Pam Chaney, Mary Cordle, Pauline Hasty, Dawn Pokorny, Cheryl Blair, Jackie Brayton, Denise McKee and Renae Gawith Guests: Janet Johnson, guest of Shirley New; Miranda Spencer and Joy Hinshaw, guests of Elaine Study Officers Elaine Study, Shirley New and Peggy Miller were attending Regional Conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Invocation and Pledge were led by Mary Cordle. Networking led by Dawn Pokorny Each person had to choose their favorite color M&M. Each color was a question that they had to answer about themselves. Program Health in the Workplace presented by Joy Hinshaw. Joy shared ways to stay active April 19, 2018 COMMITTEE REPORTS The Newsletter committee requests that items for the newsletter be submitted by the first weekend of the month. Business Associate's June Meeting. Jackie passed out Associate nomination forms. They are due at the May meeting. Cost is $12 for the June 21 st event. Top 10 Candidate Renae announced Shirley is the only Raintree member who qualifies as a Top 10 Candidate. She would be willing to accept the nomination only if Raintree does not pay for her registration, only the luncheon. Jackie moved and Pauline seconded that Shirley New is the Raintree Top 10 Candidate and we will only pay for the Top 10 luncheon. Motion passed. May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10 meeting when members will vote for the Raintree Council Woman of the Year nominee. New Business Suggestions for membership growth. Renae passed out a list of suggestions for membership growth. We are to select our top choices and bring the list to the May meeting. Member Updates and Announcements Birthdays: April Shirley on 18 th, Cheryl on the 28 th. May: Jackie on the 16 th. Melba on the 28 th. Anniversaries: April Sharon- 32 years; Shirley- 36 years; Jessica-5 years. May: none Donation $12.50 Next meeting: Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the New Castle-Henry County Library, 6:00 pm. The Benediction was led by Pam Chaney The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. and eat healthy in the workplace. The March Secretary s Report was accepted as printed in the newsletter. The March Treasurer s Report was accepted as distributed then filed for audit. Cardinal Crossroads Council Mary announced that the next Cardinal Crossroads Council meeting is Saturday, April 28 th. All are welcome and should RSVP to Peggy Miller by Monday, April 23 rd. Mary also distributed the Council Woman of the Year forms which are to be completed only by members who have attended council meetings. The forms are to be returned at the May Respectfully submitted by Mary Cordle, acting secretary

4 Raintree Rambler May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10 MEMBERS ATTENDING APRIL MEETING REQUIREMENTS Front: Pauline Hasty, Renae Gawith, Janet Johnson, guest Back: Pam Chaney, Joy Hinshaw, Miranda Spencer, Jackie Brayton, Cheryl Blair, Denise McKee, Dawn Pokorny, Mary Cordle 1. Member in good standing both nationally & locally (Pay dues) 2. Complete 1 year of membership by April meeting 3. Serve actively on a committee 4. Attend 10 or more meetings 5. Complete an Apex award & turn in certificate 6. Renew membership

5 Raintree Rambler May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10 Welcome New Members!! Raintree s biggest fundraiser is rapidly approaching!! Members and guests are needed to work the Indy 500 merchandise booth on Sunday, May 27. Participants will enjoy the sounds of Race Day and help Raintree procure much needed funds. Talk to Shirley for more details!! Raintree Committee Chairs Anniversary: Peggy Miller Associate s Night: Jackie Brayton/ Sharon Woodruff Audit: Jackie Brayton Best Practices: Peggy Miller Cardinal Crossroads Council: Representative: Mary Cordle Alternate: Shirley New Fundraising: Pam Chaney Membership: Rose Elliott Newsletter: Elaine Study Notification: Renae Gawith Professional Development/Program: Shirley New Publicity: Open Top Ten/Woman of the Year: Jessica Vaughn & Jackie Brayton Website: Mary Cordle Women s Symposium: Rose Elliott/ Cheryl Blair Make note of their contact information! Joy Hinshaw 23 N. Cherry P. O. Box 171 Losantville, IN jehinshaw@outlook.com Birthday: Mar. 21 Janet Johnson 4746 E. State Rd. 36 Mooreland, IN Birthday: Sept. 27 Karen S. Johnson 7161 Saffron Drive Huber Heights, OH Home: Cell: ksj848@aol.com Birthday: August 19 Denise McKee 102 Ladino Lane Pendleton, IN Birthday: Feb. 6 Tammy Nelson 5 N. East St. P.O. Box 234 Carthage, IN Birthday Dec. 29 Miranda Spencer 3695 E. Mitchell Rd. Liberty, IN m_m0122@yahoo.com Birthday Jan. 22

6 Raintree Rambler CARDINAL CROSSROADS COUNCIL MEETINGS July 28, 2018 October 27, 2018 All are welcome. 10 a.m. Henry County REMC Summer Sizzler Aug. 24 & 25 Anderson, IN May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10 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 NOVEMBER DECEMBER Jackie Brayton JANUARY Mary Cordle FEBRUARY Sharon Woodruff MARCH Cheryl Blair APRIL Dawn Pokorny MAY Renae Gawith JUNE Pauline Hasty JULY??? Story Pam Chaney Headline

7 Raintree Rambler BEST PRACTICES PROGRESS COMPLETED DATE TASK May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 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 9 of 12 monthly meeting 10/17 Organized at least one fundraising event 9 of 12 Delivered at least 9 business/market related programs 10/17 4/18 Sponsored members to attend regional or national conferences 10/17 Attended at least one Just in Time Webinar during the year 4/18 Selected and reported our Woman of the Year recipient 9 of 12 Published at least four newsletters 9 of 12 Uploaded newsletters to the group resources Created a promotional brochure, website and Facebook * page

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9 Raintree Rambler May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10 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 President Elaine Study, ; Vice President Renae Gawith, ; Treasurer Shirley New, ; Secretary Peggy Miller, Focus on the future 8. Focus on results 9. Manage by fact 10.Management for innovation ABWA s Proud Code of Conduct All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women s Association. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA s mission. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, 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. Elaine Study Raintree Chapter President Elaine Study Newsletter Editor Phone: studyelaine@yahoo.com Raintree Chapter Visit us online at Like us on Facebook at: ABWA Raintree Chapter

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11 Raintree Rambler N O M I N A T I O N F O R M B U S I N E S S A S S O C I A T E O F T H E Y E A R LETTER# BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10 EDUCATION: (Formal and/or Practical) COMMUNITY SERVICE: My Business Associate Is Deserving of Business Associate of the Year because: (250 word Limit)

12 Raintree Rambler May 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 10. American Business Women s Association RAINTREE CHAPTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATE/EDUCATION EVENT Thursday, June 21, 2018 HENRY COUNTY REMC 3400 S State Road 3, New Castle, Indiana Networking 6:00 PM Dinner 6:30 PM As a current ABWA member, previous ABWA member, Raintree Good Guy, Woman of the Year, Top Ten Candidate, Business Associate of the Year, past scholarship winner, or an invited guest we would like for you to join us. Our speaker will be Pam Chaney, 2017 Business Associate. We will be honoring Raintree Chapter s Good Guys, Protégé, Past Associates and Scholarship Recipients ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I/We will have members in our party that are listed below. Name(s): Chapter: Present/Past National Officer or Top Ten: Date Food Allergies: Payment must accompany reservation form and be received by June 11th. Please enclose $12.00 per person Make check payable to ABWA Raintree Chapter. Mail to: Shirley New 7178 West State Road 38 New Castle, IN For additional information contact Sharon Woodruff at or swoodruff@bsu.edu