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Northshore

Chapter #339

December 2017

ENHANCING THE SUCCESS OF WOMEN IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

A Message from the President: Laurie Parker

Welcome Fall! I got a great start by attending the South

Central Region AFC (Annual Fall Conference) in Memphis,

TN., October 20th and 21st. Also representing our chapter

was Treasurer Christine Barnhill, and Immediate Past-

President (and current Secretary) Miki Haas.

I was honored to have been asked by our Region Director,

Laurie Jimenez, to serve as Conference Secretary. I was also

very proud of the representation of our chapter on a

regional level. Christine serves as Regional PDE Chair

(Professional Development & Education) and put together

an impressive presentation during the workshop breakout

sessions! I lended a hand to Regional WIC Week Chair Dana

Lumpkin of the Greater Little Rock Chapter serving as her

co-chair and presenting a session during AFC. Director

Jimenez asked for volunteers for a couple of vacant regional

chair positions, and it was no surprise that our very own

Miki Haas stepped up to accept the position of Regional

Membership Chair.

Thank You, Jackie Beau for putting together our Block Kids

Competition. We had a very excited winner and look

forward to seeing him again next year! The following week

as he was leaving school, someone asked him what he was

planning to do with his winnings. He responded by asking

what a swing set cost. Assuming he meant for himself, his

grandmother asked him what kind he was thinking about.

His answer made me tear up as he very unselfishly says . . .

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UPCOMING EVENTS

December 16th Chapter Christmas Party

December 31, 2017 Dinner & Show to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

January 2018 Goal Setting Class Information will be emailed separately

March 4-10, 2018 WIC Week

May 4-5, 2018 SCR Spring Forum Tulsa, OK

2017-2018 BOARD PRESIDENT

LAURIE PARKER

VICE PRESIDENT

JACKIE BEAU

TREASURER

CHRISTINE BARNHILL

SECRETARY

MIKI HAAS

DIRECTOR

NANCY LANDERS

IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT

MIKI HAAS

Welcome New Member

Lee Cosgrove

Serving the area where she was raised, Lee has a vision of making Slidell, and the people who live there, better. She has over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry and has earned her Accredited Asset Management Specialist® designation. She assists her clients in need of sound and practical financial advice. Lee is a firm believer in educating her clients about investments and the importance of a financial plan. Her goal is to help them find their Financial Bliss. Lee has fulfilled her dream of being a local business owner, and giving back to the community.

Lee is a graduate and founding member of Pope John Paul II Catholic High School. She is Past President and Founding member of the Pope John Paul II Alumni Association. She is honored to have been the Art Auction and Wine Tasting committee chairperson from 2006 through 2011. And worked to create the first PJPII Alumni student scholarships.

Lee is a graduate of Leadership Northshore class of 2012. Her Leadership Northshore team is working diligently to bring the “Camellia City Bark Park” to Slidell. She feels that the Camellia City Bark Park will be a tremendous asset to the community. She served as President of Leadership Slidell Northshore Alumni Association from 2014 thru 2016. During her tenure as president, Lee worked to greatly improve the communication with her fellow alumni, thru revamped website, social media and email contacts. Lee continues her work with Leadership Northshore by serving as a team mentor. She is the recipient of the 2016 Alumnus of the Year award.

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CHAPTER CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday, December 16th

7:00pm

at the home of Member Nancy Landers 1645 Old Mandeville Lane

Mandeville, LA

Bring a side dish and cocktail of choice:

Rsvp: lparker520@bellsouth.net

CONTEST “Most Festive Outfit” and other reindeer games

charitable donations for a family in need will be

collected - see details in article on next page

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

Sunday, December 31st

Let’s Celebrate Together

@ Café Luke

Dinner Theatre (comedy) & Champagne

Music & Dancing After the Show

ALL for Only $55 per person

Limited Seating So Book NOW

Please contact Christine Barnhill Tramel

She will be making reservations on Friday,

December 15th for the New Year Celebration

christine_barnhill@hotmail.com

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he would like to buy one for the 5th graders at his

school. Congratulations Toby on your win! Your

enthusiasm and unselfishness make us SO proud!

We Can MAKE A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE!

Laurie Parker

Lee Cosgrove continued from page2

She is an active member of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as an ambassador. Thru her work with the chamber Lee has been nominated and won numerous awards.

• Ambassador of the Year

2011 and 2013

• Nominated Ambassador of the Year

2009, 2010, and 2012

• Member of the Month

January 2010 and November 2015

• Nominated Member of the Year

2010 and 2015

• Awarded ChamberOne Group 4

Outstanding Member of the Year 2015

• Awarded ChamberOne Group 4

Outstanding Member of the Year 2016

• Nominated Small Business of the Year 2009

• Nominated People’s Choice and

Community Spirit 2015

Lastly Lee is the founding member and past president of Business Women’s Network of East St. Tammany.

Lee lives in Slidell with her husband of 29 years, Richard and their two children Dalton and Scarlett. She enjoys photography, reading, exercising, spending time with her family and giving back to the community.

www.leecosgrove.com

Office: 985-290-9300

Cell: 985-960-1208

Fax: 888-966-0306 Email address: lcosgrove@fimadvisors.com

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Christmas is the Season for Giving

A very good friend of mine lost her sister on October

27th very suddenly and unexpectedly. At the age of

55 she passed away from natural causes which are

still being determined. She and her ex-husband

were sharing custody and care for six grandchildren.

The grandfather is now having to raise four children

on a disability income. While two children are

currently in foster care, the grandfather is still trying

to include them in their family Christmas

celebration. Any donations we can contribute

would be greatly appreciated by the family. The

children range in ages 5 – 14; I do have sizes

available if you want more information.

Donations of Gift Cards will be accepted at

our Christmas Celebration on December 16th

to distribute to the family. Thanks for your

generosity!

Laurie Parker

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