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Chapter Goals for 2013 2014

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police officer and security expert, Annmarie

Piersol, will be presenting tips and

strategies to prevent incidences of crime.

Annmarie has been in the law enforcement

and security field for over 20 years.

Annmarie worked in the Hollywood

Division upon graduating the Police

Academy and has used that experience and

training to focus on private security and

surveillance systems in recent years.

During our August ABWA program, Annmarie will share her knowledge and

show our members the skills needed to be aware of signs of danger as well as

ways to prevent being a victim of crime.

The Verdugo-Glen Chapter welcomes all members and guests to be a part of

this presentation on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

Verdugo-Glen Vision Statement:

We are a premier organization of talented professionals who are committed to supporting and developing each other to be successful in our industries and the community.

Program Speaker ~ pg. 3 Vocational Speaker ~ pg. 4 Member Highlights ~pg. 4 ABWA Annual Theme ~ pg. 5 Save the Date ~ pg. 6 Promotions ~pg.8 Website Launch ~ pg. 12

The Mission of the American

occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and

professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.

Last month Verdugo-Glen Committee

Chairs held a special meeting to discuss

goals and objectives for our Chapter.

The Chapter goals for this year are:

Retain and engage 42 ABWA

members and recruit 10 new

members

Develop and provide

opportunities for members

Improve marketing to attract

potential ABWA members

Raise funds of $7,500 for

scholarships and ABWA

professional development

Be Safe: tips and strategies for women to prevent being victimized by crime

inside this issue:

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The Verdugo-has been in existence for 50 years. Since the organization relies entirely on volunteers, that is no small feat. Our Chapter includes a great team of women whose vast expertise will help us achieve the goals we have set for this year.

These goals include retaining and engaging our members, developing and providing opportunities for them, improving our marketing to better reach the public, attract new members and raising funds for scholarships and professional development.

I am the Founder and President of a national nonprofit organization called the Renal Support Network (RSN), which helps people with kidney disease. RSN is nationally known and has a number of programs that I created, raised funds for, and implemented. I will draw on my experience with organizational infrastructure, marketing, and management to make the Verdugo-Glen Chapter as effective as possible.

I look forward to getting to know each and every one of our members and putting our talents and gifts to work to help ABWA and our Chapter accomplish these goals.

Sincerely,

Lori Hartwell

Standing Committees

Education (Scholarships) Dr. Marty Preciado

Newsletter Catherine Praeger

Professional Development Lori Hartwell

Vocational Speakers Jamie Barton

Marketing (Social Media and PR) Marissa Carr

Fundraising Kandice Astamendi

Membership Lynn White-Shelby

Meeting Evaluations Annmarie Johnson

Roster Catherine Glover

Special Committees

Audit Rhea Norman-Rader Fall Membership Recruitment Ardis Bazyn Spring Membership Recruitment Lynn White-Shelby Best Practices Lynn White-Shelby Anniversary Night Dr. Marty Preciado Heat of Business Luncheon Lori Hatwell Hospitality Annmarie Piersol Vendor Table, 2 Min. Commercial, Toot your horn Patricia Nelson Photographer/Videographer Ann Marie Johnson Raffles Kristy Woefel Parliamentarian Ann Marie Johnson Sunshine Marcia Mullins Top Ten Lori Hartwell Holiday Party Sharon Jaeger Woman of the year Lori Hartwell Council Delegate Dr. Marty Preciado


Being an ABWA member is not only beneficial to its members, but to the community. Being an active member is essential to the

apter to

include fundraising, scholarships, finance, and marketing. Each committee has an assigned Chairperson and each committee is

in need of members to assist in reaching ABWA and Verdugo-Glen goals. Please get involved by choosing a committee that will

fit in with your personal goals and interests. There is a place for every member and everyone is welcome to join any committee

they wish!

Get Involved

Our Chapter includes a great team

of women whose vast expertise will

help us achieve the goals we have set for

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Annmarie Piersol is a native Californian who was born

and raised in the City of Los Angeles. She attended

high school at John Marshall High School in the

northeast section of Los Angeles and currently resides

in South Pasadena.

Annmarie is one of those truly gifted individuals who

has been able to maintain and effective balance

among her professional pursuits, her personal life and

her career in law enforcement and has gone on the

achieve a great deal of success in each of those

respective aspects of her life.

Shortly following her graduation from high school she

had to forgo her pursuit of a college degree in order

to assist her family in managing several businesses in

the Lincoln Heights section of Los Angeles. In addition

to managing these various businesses she exercised

direct supervision over numerous subordinate level

employees and was personally responsible for the

oversight of sensitive government programs which

were in place to distribute millions of dollars in public

funds.

During the course of Annmarie

she took an interest in the field of law enforcement

and enrolled in the Los Angeles Police Department.

This program, which requires the candidates to

culminates in their being afforded full police and

arrest powers in the State of California. Annmarie was

one of the top performers in her academy class and

was assigned to Hollywood Division upon her

graduation.

Building upon her vast experience in the business

world, coupled with her unwavering commitment to

Program Speaker Annmarie Piersol

helping others and making her community better

place in which to live and work, Annmarie has

embarked upon an aggressive effort to work with the

community based organization in the Glendale and

San Gabriel Valley area.

Annmarie has most recently focused her attention in

the field of private security and surveillance systems.

She is currently the Marketing director of a highly

acclaimed Security Design System company and has

been instrumental in the development and marketing

of state of the art security and surveillance systems

throughout the world. From the years 2010 to 2012

she was a member of the board of Director of The

Greater Los Angeles Security Alarm Association, she is

Association.

Notwithstanding Annmarie documented

success in the business and security arenas, her most

significant and rewarding experiences have centered

on her loving family and the joy they bring her. She is

the mother of two beautiful daughters who have

provided her with a total of three wonderful

grandchildren; two granddaughters and one

grandson. Although still actively involved in her

security work, Annmarie spends a great deal of her

time with her family and has been diligent in providing

the nurturing, guidance, and inspiration that is

essential to the development of a loving and well

balanced family.



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Zizette

elected to a full four-year term during the Burbank Primary Election in February, 2013, receiving more than 50 percent of

the vote casted.

Ms. Mullins has been a resident of the City of Burbank for more than 31 years, owned a business in downtown Burbank, and

has firsthand knowledge of the community, its residents, and its needs. Her 25-year career with the City of Glendale

provided an all-encompassing background in governmental and community affairs, budgeting, personnel management,

own community.

she excelled in

achieving consensus and cooperation among professional, community, and ethnic organizations, in addition to overseeing

ke

City government more transparent and accessible to the residents and businesses in the community.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, and served as a Civil Service Board Member for the City of

Burbank for two years.

Ms. Mullins is married and has a grown son and daughter who graduated from the Burbank School System and she is also a

proud grandmother of Anabelle and Justin.


August Vocational Speaker - Zizette Mullins

Member Highlights Ardis Bazyn Business Life Magazine Woman Achiever

Congratulations to Ardis Bazyn for being honored by the advisory team at Business Life

Magazine as one of the recipients for the 24th Annual Women Achievers Awards and

Luncheon.

Business Life Magazine is honored to have the opportunity of recognizing local Women

Achievers for the past 23 years in Los Angeles County. Ardis will be recognized in

B annual luncheon and awards

ceremony. This fabulous event will take place on September 30, at the Hilton Hotel in

Glendale.

Ardis Sue Bazyn is an inspirational speaker, business coach, and writer. As the owner of

organizations, and businesses, as well as a more personal fourth book with recipes,

College Experience. She has designed several basic presentations highlighting her areas of expertise. Her basic speech and

coaching topics are: Secrets to overcoming challenges and coping with change, Creating a Positive Attitude to Destroy

and Professional Success, Master Time Management in Five Easy Steps, How to Fight Stress and Win, as well as trainings on

Team Building, Diversity Training, image building for organizations or churches, and entrepreneurship (Is it for you?). Her

services include coaching one-on-one; leading group workshops or retreats, banquet or luncheon speeches; facilitating

brain storming process with Written summaries of discussions; analyzing and initiating research using surveys, interviews,

or focus groups; developing follow-up questionnaires, profile cards, and referral cards; compiling how-to manuals,

booklets, and presentations; and writing/transcribing all forms of media.

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ABWA Annual Theme 2013-2014

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The ABWA Council of Southern

California Presents

“Hats Off to Togetherness” Celebration of ABW Day Candidates Forum and Luncheon

Honoring District VI VP Bryna Dambrowski

Saturday, September 7, 2013 Rio Hondo Golf & Country Club

10627 Old River School Road

Downey, CA 90241

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Shopping opens at 10:00 a.m.)

$30.00 per person

Reservation Deadline: August 25, 2013

Did YOU know?

Two members can be reimbursed if they want to attend the monthly Glendale Chamber Mixers?

GLENDALE CHAMBER AFTER HOURS

BUSINESS MIXERS

5:30 TO 7:30 p.m. (3rd Wednesday of the Month)

Upcoming Dates:

- August 21

- September 18

CHAT & CHEW ABWA STYLE

Friday Evening – September

6th at 6:00 p.m.

A chance to eat, drink, laugh, and network with out of

town and local guests

Dinner at Mimi’s Café

8455 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241. (Located next door to the

Embassy Suites)

Individual Cost

Please let Dee Kirtley know if

you will be joining

Email [email protected] or call 310-487-9579



Save the Date

Verdugo-Glen Chapter Meetings: - August 28, 2013 6:30 p.m. Be Safe: Tips and Strategies for Women to Prevent Being a Victim of Crime - September 25, 2013 6:30 p.m. Affordable Care Act Implementation in California

Verdugo-Glen Chapter Events: - December, 18, 2013 Annual Holiday Party - February 1, 2014 Heart of Business - March 30, 2014 (Tentative) Spring Fashion Show Council Events: - September 6 & 7, 2013 Celebration of ABW Day National Events: - October 3-5, 2013 2013 Leadership Conference Other Events: - August 21 Glendale Business Mixer - August 31 Springs Of Hope Grief Care Center Luncheon - October 16 Annual Chamber Tabletop Expo

For further information on any of the events featured, please e-mail [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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August Promotions

Custom Jewelry, Clothing, and Accessories by Patricia Nelson

Promo Table at a meeting

in 2013, contact Patricia Nelson at [email protected] or 818-434-3694

For $20, you will receive recognisection of the newsletter, a commercial during the meeting, and the opportunity to showcase your business with our members.

Vendors also have the opportunity of supporting the chapter opportunity drawing with a donation.

Business Associate of the Year For many years, Verdugo Glen chapter has honored a Business Associate of the Year. The nominees are chosen by you, the members, and the applications are then reviewed by three judges who are not ABWA Verdugo Glen members.

This honored people with whom you work or are associated with in the community. As noted the fields of evaluation were:

Career Accomplishment Goals Achievement Formal Education Community Involvement ABWA Support

and Kella Price.

Kella Price was selected for the honor of Business Associate of the Year this year. Congratulations Kella!




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All of us from Verdugo-year has been full of togetherness, personal & professional development, and service. As our President, Kella lead us to achieve ABWA Best Practices, Level 2 along with raising funds over $6,000 for scholarships and professional development. She will truly be missed, but never forgotten. We are sure we will have the honor of spending time with her at future ABWA events. Best of luck to Kella and her family during her transition and new adventure in Arizona!

Best Wishes to Kella from the ABWA Verdugo-Glen Chapter


President’s Farewell Message

In our communities, we are leaders. We are active in local community groups and are recognized locally for our achievements. This year, members received the following honors: Dr. Marty Preciado - Latina of Influence; Lori Hartwell -Women Achievers; Elysa Rosenfeld-Ortiz -Jewels of Glendale. Nationally, Dr. Marty Preciado was selected as one of the Top Ten Businesswoman in ABWA. WOW! Congrats again to Lori Hartwell, our Chapter Woman of the Year and Top Ten Businesswoman nominee for this year as well. "High achievement always takes place in a framework of high expectation." This quote from Jack Kinder supports what we set out to do this year. We set high goals this year to raise $6000 at our Fashion Show fundraiser to be able to support as many scholarship recipients as possible, as well as professional development for our members

leadership conference. We set this goal, and we achieved it! Since our inception in 1963, we have given more than $150,000 in scholarships to deserving women in our community. Today, we honor 10 local students with $5300 in awards. These women have overcome obstacles to achieve their goals, and have promises of a great future. Additionally, we are honored for chapter excellence. This year, we will achieve Level II Best Practices, recognized for operationally sound, effective management and a strong chapter membership.

These successes were not the success of my work as Chapter President, although some of you think I am Wonder Woman. Each of YOU have made my job as President easy. You are a group of dynamic, awesome ladies. Working together as a group, we have achieved success and will continue to achieve success in our businesses and careers, in our communities, in our families, and in our professional association ABWA. I THANK YOU I have enjoyed serving you as President. I am in the process of relocating to Yuma, Arizona as my husband has military orders to the base, but I look forward to seeing you at ABWA SoCal Area Council events and National Conference! Kella

success of our business association. On Sept. 22, 1949, Mr. Bufton and three Kansas City businesswomen incorporated the

business knowledge during World War II, through necessity, and I felt a new

from Glendale and Burbank areas chartered the Verdugo-Glen chapter at the Glendale Hotel. In June, we celebrated 50 years of success as an ABWA chapter!


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50th Anniversary celebration



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Spring Fashion Show


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Don’t forget to Like and Share our Chapter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ABWA-Verdugo-Glen/420401731376236

President Vice President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer

Lori Hartwell Barbara Williams Ardis Bazyn Elysa Rosenfield-Ortiz Rondi Springer

Our new website is live! Visit the new site at www.abwa-verdugoglen.org and let us know what you think! Macmillan Interactive was gracious enough to create our website and now we have the ability of editing it and making improvements. Please send any suggestions, stories, or changes to our president, Lori Hartwell at [email protected]. Links to our Facebook page and past newsletters will be found on the site as well as links to sites such as Flickr for all of the Chapter pictures. If you or someone you know is in need of website design and/or development, contact Macmillan Interactive Communications, LLC.

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Officers

Member Reminders: Monthly meeting reservation deadline – Saturday, the week prior to the

meeting.

The meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. Networking

begins at 6:00 for those who arrive early.

New member to the chapter? During orientation you can learn how to get

involved in one of the committees.

Do not forget to pay your National dues. National dues are due on your

anniversary date. You must be a member of National to be-long to a local

chapter.

Local dues are due every June, which is the chapter’s anniversary

No-shows will be billed.

Donate your old copies of ‘Women in Business’ for new member packets.

Committees will be putting their information in the newsletter, so look each

month for updated information.

Bring your business cards to get the most out of your networking.

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http://www.abwa-verdugoglen.org/


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th annual expo at the Shrine Auditorium and

hosted 1000 exhibitors and guest including 18 food tasting companies. ABWA

A.

Dana Elliott, Diamonds of South Bay & Roxie Torres, Verdugo-Glen

Lynn Shelby & Anne Marie Johnson, Verdugo-Glen; Carol Veatch, Susan Torrance, & Cleola Brown, El Dorado

Advertise Your Business or Event! ADVERTISING IN THE NEWSLETTER IS A GREAT BUY AT $5 PER MONTH OR A YEAR FOR

$50.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS, EMAIL YOUR AD TO

[email protected]

We Did It!

Congratulations to Kella, the Executive Board and the members of Verdugo Glen Chapter. Our team has achieved the coveted Best Practices Award, Level II for 2012-2013 provided that at least one member accepts the award at

Leadership Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas.

We will have an opportunity to sparkle and shine as we cross the stage to accept your award on Thursday evening, October 3. Following our on stage recognition, we will take a group photo which will be published in the winter issue of Women In Business.

Visit us online at www.abwa.org

www.abwa-verdugoglen.org

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 professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members.

Chapter President

~Lori Hartwell~

Newsletter Editor

~Catherine Praeger~

Verdugo-Glen

Meets @ Glendale Elks

120 E. Colorado, Glendale, CA 91205

For membership information, contact Lynn

White-Shelby 818-512-4079

[email protected]

A Chapter of the American Business

Women’s Association

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