May 2005

EMERALD
COAST
CHAPTER • AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S
F O R T W A L T O N B E A C H , F L O R I D A
May 2005
2004/2005 Chapter Officers
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Browe
President Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tonya Nunes
Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Becky Belcher
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . .Tammy McDaniel
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathi Heapy
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terre Dominique
Committee Chairs 2004/2005
Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Becky Dawkins
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bev Bain
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Desley Parker
Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tara Hammond
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anita Chapman
Ways & Means . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tammy Magee
Poker Run Subcommittee .Tammy Magee & Michelle Sears
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Adams
Fall Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Ann Love
Spring Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Adams
Woman of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bev Bain
Business Associate . . . . . . . .Sherry Marcolongo
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry Williamson
ASSOCIATION
Volume XXII Number 10
A Message From Our President
Each year our President Elect is
asked to survey the membership
to get suggestions for running the
chapter the following year. I
asked Tonya Nunes if she would like to do
this or if she would like me to do it for her
since she has a lot of other things to be worrying about at this time. At her request, I
put together a survey that combined the one
Becky Belcher did and the one I
did last year. As we did in the
past, this was distributed at two
different monthly meetings so we
could get as much participation as possible.
others do. One person said they really
enjoy the programs and another person said
cut out the programs entirely - just do our
business meeting. Most of you agree that
we have done a good job getting the dinner
on the table at 6:30 so we can start our
meeting promptly and get out earlier - and
one person said that this was her time to be
with other women and that she makes it a
point to schedule this time in her calendar.
She likes things just the way they are.
So, I guess as a Mom, a former teacher
and a leader I would have to tell each of you
that we just have to take turns and each person will have a chance to enjoy their
favorite parts!
Sand Pebbles is a monthly newsletter published
by the Emerald Coast Chapter of the
American Business Women's Association
for its members. As we start a new year together,
let's all keep growing and supporting each other.
Anyway, from the 22 responses (out of
106 members) that were returned, I can only
surmise that: people were having such a
great time visiting with each other that they
didn't want to take the time to fill out a
questionnaire or that there were no really
big issues that concerned our members.
Hopefully both of these are correct!
Send inquiries and submissions to:
TERRY WILLIAMSON
c/o NWFL Daily News
P.O. Box 2949
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
E-mail: terr yw@nwfdailynews.com
Home Phone............678-2138
Work Phone............863-1111 ext. 1-486
Also, as with any group this large, some
people love things that other people don't
enjoy. Ex. - One person said meet at 6:00
but another person doesn't get out of work
until 6:00. One person said cut out the
introductions completely and another said
they really enjoy the chance to hear what
Web Site: w w w. a b w a - e c c . o r g
Chapter E-mail address:
E m e r a l d C o a s t A B WA @ l y c o s . c o m
May 3rd Meeting Agenda
Dinner
NETWORKING STARTS AT 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER IS AT 6:30 P.M.
Greens w/tomatoes, onions & house dressing
Beef Taquitos
Chicken Fajitas w/warm flour tortillas
Shredded Pork Enchiladas w/salsa verde
Refried Beans, Mexican Rice
Key Lime Pie
Sliced Fruits
Coffee & Tea Service
OR you can order a Chef Salad.
If you would rather have the salad,
please call the hotline at 864-7697
Advertise a business card size ad for only:
$60.00 for 12 months
$35.00 for 6 months
$25.00 for a 1 page insert for 1 month
Annual and semi-annual ads will be published on
the ABWA web site.
Emerald Coast Chapter
American Business Women's Association
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Invocation / Pledge
Dinner/Introductions
Announcements/Door Prizes
Program:
Scholarship • Poker Run
Chapter Election of Officers
Benediction
There were some other suggestions for
programs and social events and people who
volunteered to chair these. All these ideas
will be passed on to the new committee
chairs and the new board at our transitional
meeting. Here is your chance to make some
of these decisions! Run for the board, chair
a committee or serve on one. It's been a
wonderful adventure!
Sincerely,
Kathy Browe
South of the Border Buffet
ABWA Emerald Coast Chapter
April 5, 2005
MEETING MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by
President, Kathy Browe, at 6:30 pm.
The Invocation was said by
Lisa Jo Spenser. The Pledge of
Allegiance was said by all.
Dinner was almost served
when the meeting started, which seems to
be working well. Introductions were said
during dinner.
We then started the business portion of
the meeting. The Secretary’s report was
approved as published. The Treasurer’s
reading was also approved as published.
Thanks go out to Tara
Hammond and her team for the
great job they did with the
Women’s Expo. It was a big success.
Jackie Pilcher will head the
nominating Committee. If you
have any suggestions or want to
run, please let her know.
Kathy Browe asked if any
member did not fill out a
Member Survey last month,
please fill one out before you
leave the meeting.
The Panhandle Area Council Meeting
will be July 16th at O’Charley’s. It is a
centralized place for all attending. There
will be a choice of 3 entrees.
Bev Bain and Anita Chapman will
be attending. Anita
Chapman offered to
Chair. Thank you, Anita!
The Board Meeting
will be April 11th at 5:30 pm. It will be
held at Bayside Automotive.
If anyone needs directions,
please call Terre Dominique
at 685-0330.
The next topic on the agenda
was the BPR. Tammy Magee
introduced each Chair and asked
them to take a minute to describe
their committee and ask for help, if needed. The Chairs and their committees are:
T-shirt Committee - Sherry Marcolongo
and Sherry Kennedy, Publicity - Tara
Hammond, Cash Donations - Barbara
Angel, In-House Donations - Kathy
Browe, Food Committee - Paula Ward
and Jeanne Rief, Pre-Registration Shareen
Ketchum,
Goody
Bag
Committee - Vicki Edge, Goody Bag
Stuffing Committee - Forrest Oliver,
Entertainment Committee - Tammy
McDaniel, Data Base Coordinator Angela McCormick, Garbage Committee
- Jackie Pilcher, Prize Control
Committee - Pam White, Event
Registration Committee - Carol Evans
and last, but certainly not least, our very
important Dock Workers Committee - Bev
Bain and Becky Dawkins.
The docks we will be using are A.J.’s,
Bay Café, Brooks Marina, Crab Shack,
Dockers and Eglin Yacht Club.
Our Success Strategy Speaker
for the night was Dixie Grant.
She told us how she got into the
alteration business and the road
she took to get her there. It sounded like
she learned from the best. Thanks Dixie!!!
Bev Bain did affiliations for the month.
There were 2 ladies. The first was Anna
Dominique who is a closing agent for
Fleet, Spencer, Martin and Kilpatrick,
an attorney firm. Our next affiliation was
Samantha Berens. Samantha is a
Marketing Specialist with First
Command Financial Planning. We welcome them into our Chapter. See more
about our new members on page 10.
Birthday announcements were then
made. The following ladies all have birth-
the 20th, Lori Love the 25th, Judi Faust
the 27th and Dixie Grant the 30th. Lisa Jo
Spenser won the Birthday Girl Drawing.
The Business Card Drawing for the
interview with Tara Hammond was won
by Anna Dominique.
The 50/50 drawing was won by Tara
Hammond.
Door prizes drawings were next. We
thank all who brought a door prize.
We want to thank Becky
Belcher for the center pieces.
They were wonderful!!!
The Benediction was said by
Sam Berens.
Our Program was held for last. It was
an Exposition Hall setting with 20 displays where our members highlighted
their businesses. It was a great Program!
We had jewelry, clothes, art, a chocolate
fountain, travel destinations, food, financial planning, spa goodies and more. We
thank everyone who participated. I,
myself, enjoyed it very much. It would be
great to do this every year.
There will be a Dock Workers meeting
at, where else, Dockers. It will be April
18th at 5:30 pm.
Sherry Kennedy announced
our
new
web
site
is
www.ABWA/ECC.org. We thank
Sherry for all her hard work.
The meeting was attended by 51 members, 8 guests and there were 12 no shows.
The meeting was adjourned at
8:04 pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Terre Dominique, Secretary
Don’t forget to visit the new ABWA
ECC web site online.
The web address is:
www.abwa-ecc.org
Visit us online to download the newsletters, read the menus, and
announcements.
days in April: Terre Dominique
the 4th, Vicki Edge and Jackie
Pilcher the 6th, Janet Wilson
(not pictured) the 11th, Andrea Schlapia
the 12th, Carol Evans the 19th, Faye
Watts (not pictured) and Lisa Jo Spencer
If you have any ideas for
information you would like
to see on our website please
contact Sherry Kennedy at
314-0269.
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ABWA in pictures!
TREASURER'S REPORT - AS OF MARCH 31, 2005
BUDGET
REVENUE
Dinners
Dues
Bulletin Advertising
Name Tag Sales
FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES
50/50 & Door Prize Tickets
Poker Run
Miscellaneous
Scholarship refunded
FIN - Fund Raiser
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENSES
Bulletin
Printing
Postage
Film
Internet Advertising
Program Committee
Executive Board
Stephen Bufton Fund
National Convention
Spring Conference
FWB Chamber Dues
P. O. Box Rental
Panhandle Council Meetin
Board-Other
ABWA Day
Woman of the Year
Hospitality Committee
Dinners
Answering Service
Flowers to Members
Table Decorations
Misc.
Membership Committee
New Member Orientation
Name Tags
Printing, Postage, Misc.
Education Committee
Scholarships
Printing/Postage/Tea
Member Education/Progra
Poker Run Expenses
Business Associate Event
Spring Enrollment Event
Fall Enrollment Event
March 31, 2005
$15,000.00
$2,500.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$
$
$
$
$1,000.00 $
$12,000.00
$3,070.00
$34,570.00 $
1,215.00
-
Year to Date
$
$
$
$
9,624.00
2,280.00
730.00
42.00
$
$
496.00
195.00
$
$
1,215.00 $
500.00
595.20
14,462.20
-
Stacey McGilvray with AmSouth Bank meets Jeanne Rief and Marnie
Tate, two experts on making a guest welcome! Way to go ladies!
$100.00
$0.00
$150.00
$0.00
$0.00
$3,000.00 $
$1,000.00
$100.00
$40.00
$220.00
$640.00
$0.00
$200.00 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
928.49
388.50
99.00
38.00
12.50
72.08
191.75 $
191.75
$15,000.00 $
$175.00 $
$120.00 $
$75.00
840.96 $
14.57 $
24.38 $
9,581.55
115.42
128.05
$400.00 $
$0.00 $
$150.00 $
$
5.30 $
31.28 $
469.44
31.80
165.82
$7,000.00
$400.00
$3,200.00
$2,000.00
$400.00
$50.00
$50.00
-
$
-
$
$
$
$
$
93.24 $
$
407.89
93.24
-
1,201.48 $
$
13.52 $
12,723.53
1,738.67
Checkbook Balance as of 6/30/04
Plus Revenues
Less Expenses
Checkbook Balance as of 3/31/05
$
$
$
$
17,003.95
14,462.20
12,723.53
18,742.62
Fund Balance as of 6/30/04
Plus Net Balance
Adjustment (outstanding checks)
Fund Balance as of 3/31/05
Total Ginny Winn Fund
Less Cash on Hand
Balance at Regions Bank
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
17,063.95
1,738.67
18,802.62
699.69
60.00
18,742.62
Public Relations Committee
Ways and Means
Member Support
TOTAL EXPENSES
NET BALANCE
$100.00 $
$34,570.00 $
$0.00 $
Tara Hammond showed me the Lisa Jo Spencer wins a great gift
basket at the April meeting.
money! Winner of the 50/50
drawing at the April meeting.
Shareen Ketchem and her
guest, Stacey McGilvray with
AmSouth Bank.
Dixie Grant, the April Success
Strategy Speaker shared her
experiences and skills.
THE EMERALD COAST CHAPTER
OF THE
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
will hold their next meeting
Tuesday, May 3rd.
at the Hurlburt Soundside Club
on Highway 98 in Mary Esther
The Program will be:
Respectfully submitted, Kathi Heapy
Scholarship • Poker Run
Chapter Election of Officers
Networking begins at 5:30 PM • Dinner starts at 6:30 PM,
and the cost is $15.
Reservations are mandatory and can be made by calling :
850-864-7697
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Member Websites
w w w. a g l c o a c h i n g . c o m
Andrea Schlapia
w w w. c a r l s o n t r a v e l . c o m / S H A L I M A R
Lynda Hammond
w w w. c h o c ta w e n g . c o m
Becky Belcher
w w w. c o n n e c t w i t h f l o w e r s . c o m
Terre Carr
w w w. d a y s pa d e s t i n . c o m
Vickie Edge
w w w. e m b a s s y s u i t e s d e s t i n . c o m
Lynn Holland
w w w. f w b m c . c o m
Ellen Witterstaeter
w w w. h o n e y b a k e d h a m . c o m
Kathy Browe
w w w. k e l l y s e r v i c e s . c o m
Sharon Adams
w w w. l a m a r. c o m
Sandy See
w w w. m a r y k a y. c o m / s a l l y
Sally Johnson
w w w. n m f n . c o m / m a r n i e ta t e
Marnie Tate
w w w. n w f d a i l y n e w s . c o m
Jeanne Rief, Dawn Lowe, Terry Williamson
Tara Hammond
w w w. o l d s o u t h e x c h a n g e . c o m
Gayle Hurst
w w w. s h a l i m a r y a c h t b a s i n . c o m
Paulette Peterson
w w w. s t o n e m o u n ta i n f l o o r i n g . c o m
Kathi Heapy
w w w. s u c c e s s w i t h d e s l e y. c o m
Desley Parker
w w w. s o u t h t r u s t . c o m
Pam White
w w w. s y n o v u s . c o m
Jennifer Mauk
w w w. ts a c g . c o m
Sherry Marcolongo, Angela McCormick, Beth Bish
w w w. v td i n c . c o m
Sherry Kennedy
w w w. w e s t w o o d r e t i r e m e n t r e s o r t . c o m
Michelle Sears
w w w. w e e k e n d e r s u s a . c o m / k i m i i f e l d e r
Kimii Felder
w w w. w i l s o n p e r s o n n e l . c o m
Sheila Scott
MAY 2005 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
3rd
ABWA Chapter Meeting
7th
The Standifers; Concert performance by this quartet held at 7pm at
Cinco Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach. Sponsored by American
Gospel Ministries. Jim Harkins, Sr., 850-862-6211.
8th
Mother’s Day at The Zoo. Moms receive FREE admission when
accompanied by a paying child or adult. For more information call
850-932-2229.
9th ABWA Board Meeting ~ Bayside Automotive,
call Terre Dominique
14th ECC ABWA Boat Poker Run
14th – 15th “Memories and More” Quilt Exhibit; Held at the Creative Senior
Center in Fort Walton Beach from 9am to 4pm. 850-833-9586.
15th Sunday in the Park; Bring your lawn chairs for an afternoon of jazz
musical entertainment from 2pm to 5pm at Fort Walton Beach Landing.
Sponsored by the City of Fort Walton Beach. 850-833-9576.
15th - 6/09 Gallery Openings; The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville presents
the ADSO 13th Annual SE Regional Juried Exhibition in the McIlroy
Gallery and the ADSO 2004 Golden Brush Award winners in the
Holzhauer Gallery. 850-729-6000
19th – 21st Emerald Coast Boat Show; The 4th annual event at the Emerald
Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island offers excitement for
boaters and anglers of all ages. The show will feature over 400 types
of boats, a vast selection of marine accessories, fishing clinics and
kid’s activities. Noon – 7pm Thurs, 10am – 7pm Fri & Sat, 10am – 6pm
Sun. 800-940-7642.
21st National Armed Forces Day as The Zoo. Active duty military and
their families receive half-price admission with Military ID. For more
information call 850-932-2229
30th 20th Annual Eglin AFB “Gate to Gate” Run, 4.4 mile run/walk and 1
mile fun run. Register Online at www.active.com Last day to
register is Sat., May 28th. For more information call 850-882-2302.
CHAMBER EVENTS
6th
First Friday Coffee; 7:45am; Santa Rosa Mall Food Court. Sponsor:
White Wilson Medical Center
13th Member Benefits Reception; Noon in the Fort Walton Beach Chamber
of Commerce Conference Room. All new and prospective members are
invited to attend but must RSVP to 244-8191 by May 11th
17th “Effective Supervision and Coaching” Seminar; 8:30am-11:00am;
Chamber Conference Room. People who perform well in a profession
typically become supervisors within that profession. Unfortunately,
practicing a profession and supervising others in that profession are
two very different challenges. The former involved doing things yourself; the latter involves getting things done through the work of others.
This seminar covers the skills you need in order to be an effective
supervisor in any field including: leadership, communication, motivation, decision making, problem solving, performance appraisal, handling employee complaints, conflict management/resolution, legal
issues (employee discipline, termination of employees, sexual harassment, etc.), and teambuilding/teamwork. Seminar is developed and
presented by Dr. David Goetsch, Vice President at Okaloosa Walton
College. Register for the seminar by calling the Chamber at 244-8191.
The cost to attend this informative seminar is $35 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members who register in advance. Registration
on the day of the event is $45 for all.
19th Business after Hours; 5:30pm-7:30pm; Rick’s Crab Trap located
under the Brooks Bridge.
27th Featured Restaurant; 11:30pm; Sealand Restaurant, 27 SE Miracle
Strip Pkwy across from the FWB Chamber.
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From Membership
Affiliations: April Meeting
At left, Lisa Jo Spencer, Anna Dominique, Samantha Berens and
Sally Johnson
We want to welcome our new members to our chapter.
Samantha Berens - Sponsor: Sally Johnson. Samantha is a
Marketing Specialist with First Command Financial Planning. She
is married and has a 6 month old bichon dog named Nerdles. Her hobbies include outdoor activities, the beach, going to movies and lunch
with friends.
Anna Dominique - Sponsor: Lisa Jo Spencer. Anna is a Closing
Agent with the Law Firm of Fleet, Spencer, Martin & Kilpattrick PA.
She is married and has 2 daughters, Nicole 16 and Michelle 12. They
have a 5 year old chocolate lab, Bailey. Her hobbies include reading,
gardening, the beach, walking and spending time with friends over
lunch.
We had 8 guests at our April meeting with 5 of the guests joining
our chapter. You will be hearing more about each new member when
she is affiliated.
They are... Kim Snowden and Janice Baker, both with Java Jo'z
Ranee Jones with FNB&T.
Stacey McGilvray with AmSouth Bank.
Shelley Langshaw who owns her own business Gaia's Garden Gallery.
NOTE: Just a reminder that when our members have a guest to
please stop by the Membership table to sign the guest register even if
they have been a guest before. Bev and her committee will be there to
answer any questions about membership and our chapter, hand out
information, plus make sure that our guests are introduced to chapter
members.
Members, when you invite a guest, let her know that she needs to
call the hotline number 864-7697 by noon on the Friday before the
first Tuesday night meeting. Let your guest know that the cost of
the dinner is $15.00.
Please let your guests know before the meeting that we have 50/50
door prizes and the price of the tickets are $1.00 for (1) $2.00 for (3)
and 8 for $5.00.
Also, there is a cash bar available for those who would like to get a
glass of wine, beer or mixed drink as they are socializing before the
meeting.
Another important reminder, the resource table is only for members
to display their business flyers, materials, etc. during the meeting.
Pensacola ABWA Chapter Hosts
Panhandle Area Council Meeting
(PAC) Panhandle
Area Council meeting was held Sat.
April 16. This meeting was hosted
by the Pensacola
ABWA Chapter and
held at Landry's
Seafood House restaurant in P'cola. The
dinner was enjoyed
by all with 4 menu
choices that were ECC chapter members, Anita Chapman &
Bev Bain
excellent.
There were 5 chapters in our area that
had members attending with a total of 32
ABWA women.
The program was
very interesting with
speaker, Dr. Deborah
Vigilone. She specializes
in
thyroid/menopausal Vickie, cousin and guest of Becky Belcher
disorder, endocrinology, and holistic therapies, plus Botox and
Derma Brasion. She
was very informative
about these topics.
Attending from our
Emerald
Coast
Chapter, Becky Belcher, Bev Bain, Anita
Chapman
and
Becky's
cousin,
Vickie who resides in ECC chapter member... Becky Belcher
P'cola was her guest. giving report about our chapter events
Becky Belcher gave a report on our chapter and activities and
events that our chapter has been involved with this year and spoke
about our upcoming Boating Poker Run.
The next PAC meeting will be hosted by our chapter, July 16 at
O'Charley's in Destin. PAC meetings are held quarterly.
We welcome any member to attend the quarterly PAC meetings and
are hoping to have a good turn out at the one our chapter in hosting in
July.
Submitted by:
Bev Bain <><, ECC Membership Chair
Bev Bain <><, ECC Membership Chair
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ABWA is...Friendship
Important Bits and Pieces
If you cannot attend our chapter meeting, attendance at
another chapter’s meeting will count for perfect attendance.
Guest are welcome. Please call our hotline at 864-7697 to
make a reservation by Noon, Friday before the meeting.
The Emerald Coast Chapter of ABWA meets on the first
Tuesday of each month at the Hurlburt Soundside Club across
from the main gate to Hurlburt Field.
Networking starts at 5:30 p.m. Call to order is at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner cost is $15.00 payable at the door.
ABWA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association
is to bring together women 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.
ABWA Traditional Invocation
Lord, in the quiet of this hour, We come to Thee for wisdom,
and for power; To view Thy world through only love-filled
eyes; To grow in understanding; to be wise And sure to see
Thy guiding light; and thus To know each other as Thou
knowest us. Amen
ABWA Traditional Benediction
O Guiding Spirit, Guardian of our days,
Be with us as we go our separate ways.
Help us to feel those thoughts that lift and bless,
To know a closer bond of friendliness;
To see Thy beauty always - every day,
Translated into living - this we pray.
Amen
Prime Time Connection
The “Been There - Done That” Prime Time Connection
Chapter has been formed for retired businesswomen. They
meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Meeting locations change monthly. They are looking for new
members -- retired or not. Points of Contact: Liz O'Shea
678-7739 and Gloria Walker 651-4008.
Other Chapter Meetings
FWB Charter Chapter 2nd Thursday of each month,
Two Trees Restaurant at FWB Golf Course 6:00 p.m.
Networking • Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Entree $15.66 & Salads $11.50
Contact: 314-3010 (leave message)
Note: The Navarre Chapter and the Spanish Trail Chapter
(Crestview) are now defunct. If you need to attend another
chapter’s meeting to fulfill your attendance, the FWB Charter
Chapter is the only other local option. This is the latest
information as of July 2004. If you have a question, please
contact the Emerald Coast Chapter president.
From Hospitality
I would like to thank Becky Belcher for once again furnishing the
darling centerpieces for the April Meeting. They reminded us
that Spring is here. Becky is there anything you can't do?
Ladies please continue to keep Tonya Nunes and Tammy
McDaniel in your prayers and thoughts.
Becky Dawkins
Hospitality Chair
May Birthdays
Date
3
Janice Baker
8
Dawn Lowe
14
Lisa Coker
15
Cindy Karwacki
18
Shirley Young
19
Terre Carr
21
Jo Main
23
Shareen Ketchem
23
Pam White
25
Jane Santijanna
26
Sally Johnson
28
Sharon Adams
Cards and phone calls are fun! If we’ve missed your birthday,
please let us know.
May Anniversaries
Years
21
Marnie Tate
14
Gayle Carmichael
6
Lisa Coker
6
Sherry Sheldon
6
Sherry Marcolongo
5
Angela McCormick
5
Mitzi Rowe
1
Jane Santijanna
1
Melissa Rogers
1
Barbara Williams
* Please let us know if we have missed your anniversary.
Baby on Board!
Amanda Negron had a lovely baby girl on March 18th - 12:45 pm. Her
name is Isabella Renee Negron and she is doing great. She weighed 6
lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 inches long. Amanda states, “I am finally getting used to new motherhood and will be getting back to work this
week.” Please call or drop an email to our new mother.
Amanda Negron
Senior Loan Officer
ABC Mortgage Company Inc.
Phone 850-243-3279
Fax 850-796-0900
amanda@abcmortgageinc.com
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The Awsome April Networking Mini Expo
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12th Annual ABWA Boat Poker Run, 2005
Co-Chair: Tammy Magee (C) 496-1142 (H) 315-0836 /Co-Chair: Jeanne Rief (W) 863-1111 (C) 685-8027
UPDATED!
Captain’s Pre-Registration Fri, May 13th - Place/Time: Shalimar
Yacht Basin
Boat Poker Run - Sat, May 14th
At Shalimar Yacht Basin
We have the dates, we have the place,
we have the band, ALIBI, booked!!!
THANKS to all of you for your
work on the ABWA Billy Bowlegs
Boat Poker Run!
This is a real team effort and it takes
all of us to make it such a great success each year.
The Boat Poker Run is the only
fundraiser we have that
supports our Scholarship Program…We need every member to help!
We want to have fun, too!
Thanks again for your support!!
Tammy/Jeanne
BPR/T-Shirts:
Co-Chairs: Sherry Kennedy (H-865-9404),
Sherry Marcolongo (H-678-5946) Order now!!
BPR/Print Publicity:
Chair: Tara Hammond (863-1111)
Cash Donations / Grand Prizes:
Co-Chairs: Barbara Angel (796-0848)
Jeanne Rief (685-8027)
In-House (ABWA) Door Prizes:
Chair: Kathy Browe (269-0234)
Pre-Registration:
Queen: Shareen Ketchem (863-9082)
Goody Bags Chair:
Chair: Vickie Edge (428-2323)
Goody Bag Assembly:
Chair: Forrest Oliver (651-5384)
Entertainment Coordinator:
Chair: Tammy McDaniel (315-1805)
Food Donations:
Co-Chairs: Jeanne Rief (315-7374),
Paul Ward (664-5734)
Data Base Manager:
Angela McCormick (H-244-4613 / W-244-7306)
Prize Packages:
Chair: Pam White (863-0370)
Party Site:
Chair: Jackie Pilcher (314-6707)
Event Registration:
Chair: Carol Evans (243-3176)
Dock Workers:
Co-Chairs: Bev Bain
(862-5375)
Becky Dawkins
(609-0841)
Thank You Notes:
Chair: Faye Watts
(651-2454)
In-House Door
Prizes:
Chair: Kathy Browe (650-2636)
Please bring your door prize items and
goody bag items to our May meeting.
Be sure to write your name, company and the
value of your donation on your items.
Pickup and Delivery
Volunteers.
Let us know if you can
pick up prizes, gift certificates, logos, cash
donations, etc from area
businesses.
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Docker’s was THE place for
the Dock Worker’s meeting!
Next Boat Poker Dock Meeting:
A Dock Worker meeting
was held Monday, April 18 at
Docker's Restaurant with 27
attending. The meeting started at 5:30 pm and food orders
were placed. Bev Bain and
Becky Dawkins handed out
flyers with list of the 6 docks
and dock workers at each
one, plus list of the Casino
Dealers & Recorders that
signed up to work casino
tables at the party site.
Tammy Magee went over
the information for the
Casino
dealers
and
recorders and what their job
will be at the Shalimar
Yacht Basin. All participants that have paid for
poker hands will go to the
party site and play their
poker hands after 2:00 pm.
Food and beverages will not
be served until 3:00 pm.
All participants playing poker hand must have 4 out of the 6 docks
punched at the docks. Each dock will have a different symbol used to
punch the cards as they arrive at the dock.
All participants of the poker run including those of our chapter
members working must have an arm band on their arm. No exceptions. Arm bands must be worn on their arm, not the ankle or attached
to their clothing.
Please remember that it is up to all of us at the party site to keep the
trash bags changed out and everyone will be helping in cleaning up at
the end of the poker run. We need to make sure the bathrooms are
kept clean during the day and stocked with bathroom tissue and paper
towels as needed. Let's all help make this another successful BPR.
The next Dock Worker meeting will be Monday, May 9 at Docker's
Restaurant. We will be handing out the banners for docks and going
over information regarding dock workers and those that will be Casino
dealers and recorders. Please RSVP to Bev Bain, 862-5375 or bevnbill@earthlink.net
Our thanks ...
Bev Bain and Becky Dawkins
Dock Worker Chair's
DOCK WORKER INFO:
The next Dock Worker meeting will be held at Docker's
Restaurant, Monday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m.
We will be in the same room and please plan on ordering
something to eat and drink while we are there. The owner,
John does not charge for the use of the room. This is our way
of thanking him and supporting his business. Dockers is one
of our docks each year.
DOCKS PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR:
A.J.'s - Destin Harbor
Bay Cafe - FWB - under Brooks Bridge FWB side
Brooks Bridge Marina - FWB - by Brooks Bridge down town
Dockers Restaurant - FWB - Cinco Bridge
Eglin Yacht Club - Eglin AFB, Ben's Lake area
Original Crab Shack - FWB - Hwy. 98 across from the Civic
Center/City Hall
This will be the final meeting before the day of our Boating
Poker Run on May 14.
It is important that the Capt. or CoCapt. be at this meeting
or someone that is with each of the docks we are using. We
will be handing out the banners for the docks at this meeting.
Plus any other items that are needed for the BPR.
We want to express our sincere thanks to all that are dock
workers, casino dealers and recorders for the event. We
appreciate each of you and your spouses and friends that will
be helping that day. We couldn't do it without your support.
You are the best!
Our thanks ...
Bev Bain and Becky Dawkins
Dock Worker Chair's
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BPR Info Updates
Hi everyone,
If you have any checks, tickets or gift certificates that you
have received so far, please bring them to the ABWA May
Meeting.
Thanks,
Tammy Magee
Time is running out to get donations for the Poker Run listed on the t-shirt!!!
Please contact your prospects for cash donations and also for large donations over $200 as soon as possible. Remember $200 will get a listing on
the T-shirt and $500 will get a logo on the T-shirt. I will be leaving on vacation April 22, so be sure to let Sherry Kennedy and Angela McCormick
know if you get something before the April 30th deadline. You can check
on the website to keep up-to-date on the donations we have received.
Jeanne Rief
Northwest Florida Daily News Marketing Director
850-863-1111 ext 1371, Fax 863-9348
Hi Members,
Terre Dominique and I are handling door prizes from our members for
the Boat Poker Run. Some of you have already told us what you, or your
company is donating. Obviously, if your company is making a donation
of a different form (billboards, cash prize, grand prize, food..) we will not
contact you for an additional door prize. Please e-mail me with what you
plan to donate and the value. This is a new thing we need for tax purposes.
You can either drop off your prize to Bayside Automotive at the corner
of Beal and Walter Martin in Fort Walton - don't forget to leave a note
about who you are and the value of the prize - or you can bring it to the
May meeting. It would be a lot easier if you left it at Bayside so we don't
have to transport everything from the May meeting.
My e-mail is: Kbrowe311@aol.com
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Kathy Browe
In House Door Prize Committee
Member Information
Jennifer Mauk
Fushia McInerney
Michelle Bacon
Samantha Berens
Anna Dominique
Shelly Langshaw
Ranee Jones
Kim Snowden
Janice Baker
Lyn Kelley
Stacey McGilvray
Linda Valentine
jennifermauk@synovus.com
fuchsia@destinmagazine.com
michelle@teambaconsizzles.com
sberens@firstcommand.com
annakirkendoll@yahoo,.com
langshaw2@cox.net
raneej@fnbt.com
kmsnowden@aol.com
jan1730@cox.net
lkelley@white-wilson.com
stacey.mcgilvray@amsouth.com
domeownerfwb@aol.com
If you have updated contact information, please notify:
Bev Bain, Membership Chair, 862-5375 or bevnbill@earthlink.net
“Hair Raising” Event!
Hello there! If you have
not heard already, our
President-Elect, Tonya Nunes
has been diagnosed with
breast cancer. We have been
fortunate enough to follow
along with her journey and
blessed with her strong will
and “Tonya” humor we have
all come to enjoy.
All though most women
would be aghast over the
thought of loosing their hair,
Tonya decided to have a "Hair
Party" to cut hers before it all Tonya and Kathy Browe, wigged out!
fell out.
If you have not done so already, please be sure to contact Tonya at 8620250 or tonya@cybertron.com to wish her well.
Terry Williamson and Kathy Browe
Tonya, before.
Tonya, during,
mohawk!
with
green
Dear ABWA Sisters,
Your love and caring have really touched me. The many many
cards, notes, phone calls and warm, sincere hugs have meant so
very much to me. Losing one’s Mother is very difficult, it's like
losing your lifeline. You all understand and without hesitation
reached out to me in love. I can't thank you enough.
The variagated arrowhead plant you sent me here at the house
is lovely and will be a fond remembrance of my Mother and your
friendship.
Thank you - each and everyone.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Ankeny
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Restaurant Review________by Sherry Marcolongo
Rum Runners Village of Baytowne Wharf
Location: Sandestin
Food:
Atmosphere:
Price:
★
★★
★★
I was really looking forward to my visit to Rum Runners for a surprise birthday party thrown for one of my friends. Rum Runners
seemed to have everything - entertainment and supposedly good food.
I regret to say that they only slightly succeeded in one area: the entertainment. This opinion is not only mine but also that of the others who
were in our group.
If you want fun with the dueling piano atmosphere, then I suggest
you go to Howl at the Moon instead as their show is much more
enjoyable…and their club is much roomier than Rum Runners. The
show was fun, but I couldn't get rid of the cramped feeling the place
gave me. The pianists are very talented, and they were successful
knowing most of the songs that were requested. The Rum Runners
guys did a lot more begging for tips, though. If people are truly having
a great time, you don't have to worry about that.
The food was most disappointing. For the price they were charging,
I would rather go to the Bonefish Grill or one of the other upscale dining establishments in Destin. Two of the gentlemen in our party
ordered the steak that was offered on the menu. They were presented
with bland, tasteless steaks that were very tough. Their meal also
came with Caribbean rice. We were all looking forward to this as it
sounded wonderful; however, it was also bland, and the rice had the
consistency of couscous (this was included with most of the entrees).
The best part of their meal, and mine, was the string beans. I chose the
pecan grouper. It had potential, but the chef basically burned it - once
it reaches this state, the pecans change flavor and have that burned
taste to them. In retrospect, I should have sent it back, but after seeing
what everyone else had, I don't think I would have been happy with
anything else either. The best dish on the table belonged to the one
individual who ordered the sandwich wrap and fries.
Based on these factors, I cannot, with good conscience, recommend
Rum Runners. I say "Leave it to the Tourists."
If you would like to join the
Restaurant Review please contact:
Sherry M. Marcolongo
Publications Specialist
TSA Consulting Group, Inc.
Phone: 244-7306 ext. 120
Fax: 244-7308
Its time again for the
ABWA Membership drive!
Ladies, rev up your engines! It's time to shift into high
drive...membership drive.
Yes, it's time for the annual Spring Campaign. This is a great
time for you to expand your network and professional development
contacts by bringing in new members. Best of all, it's easy! Share
the information about ABWA with everyone you meet while standing in line at the grocery store...going to the cleaners...getting your
hair cut...or going out to dinner with friends. Anyone you meet is a
potential new member. Keep membership information on you at all
times. Hand out your business cards. Ask people to join.
Remember, stay at home moms and home based business owners are often looking for the professional opportunities ABWA
offers. Your national board eliminated the employment requirement for new members. That should make it easier to reach this
critical group.
Remember, this is your chance to make a difference in other
women's lives. Getting involved in ABWA paves the road to success! Through ABWA, members gain knowledge via mentoring,
professional development and networking.
In addition, by bringing in new members between now and May
31, 2005 you will receive:
Level One:
2-6 New Members
Eyeglass / Sunglass Case
Level Two
6-15 New Members
Beach Towel
Level Three
12+ New Members
Bucket Tote
The Grand Prize: Drawing of a complete registration to the
2005 ABWA National Women's Leadership Conference held in
Grapevine, Texas, Nov 9-13, 2005 will be awarded. Receive one
chance for sponsoring 13 new members, two chances for 14, and
so on.
Let's keep ABWA on the move! Sponsor a member today!
ABWA Headquarters
1900 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO. 64114
Tel: 816-361-6621
INTERVIEW WITH
TARA HAMMOND
Due to conflicting schedules, Tara’s interview
with Anna Dominique for this month will be in the
Sand Pebbles next month.
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ECCClaABWA
ssifieds
Gorgeous Wedding Dress
Size 14 and veil with elaborate detail
Emerald Coast Concert Association
says Thank You!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by at the Mini-Expo in April and
filled out an Emerald Coast Concert Association survey for me. And
congratulations to Sherry Marcolongo who won the winglasses & tray
set. If you didn't get a chance to fill out a survey, I'd still like to hear
from you concerning the types of shows and concerts you
would like to see us bring in to the area.
~ Best, Becky Belcher
WESTIE SOCIAL
You’ll definitely look like a one-of-a-kind princess bride in this stunning long sleeved wedding gown intricately designed with elegant
lace, sequins, and extensive beadwork and pearls throughout the
bodice, sleeves, and the super cathedral styled long train. The train
has a separate panel of lace appliqués and sequins going down the
back. There is a back zipper with gorgeous button covers. Scalloped
v-neck and back to show off your lovely jewelry and a gathered
waistline to accent your gorgeous figure. Instructions on taking the
train up will be included. Fabric is white, 100% polyester. The perfectly matching veil also features extensive pearl beads and elaborate
design work.
CONDITION
The spotless dress and veil have only been worn once and has been
professionally cleaned ($220 value), and carefully taken care of.
SIZING
Size 14 (the dress was tailored by a professional seamstress to fit 26
inch waist, 36 bust line, 36 hips)
PRICE
Paid $1,300.00 for both dress and veil. Asking price is $700.00
Desk - $50
Call Sherry Kennedy at 314-0269 or 865-9404 (cell) if you are interested in looking at these items.
Submit your classified items to:
terryw@nwfdailynews.com
"Dixie" and her housekeeping staff, Bev & Bill Bain
hosted the quarterly Westie Social Sat. May 9 at the
home of Bev/Bill's.
Once again our coordinator, Andrea Schalapia with
"Jenny" had the event under control. Helping her at this
social were Vickie Warner with "Howie" , Jo Main with
"Lannie" and Bev and Bill with "Dixie"
There were 32 West Highland White Terriers bouncing around the yard which included several new
Westie's and their owners.
At each social, there are door prizes. Each Westie
owner is given a ticket for how many Westie's they have
for the drawing. The door prizes
are dog toys & treats. Bev made up
treat bags for each Westie that
attended which were given out as
they began to leave.
Andrea took pictures of each
Westie and their owner for the
Westie Profile
Bill was busy taking pictures of
those attending plus keeping the
water bowls filled.
Everyone that attends is asked to
help with cleaning up the Westie
deposits into large lined buckets that
have signs on them "Westie
Deposits"
If any of our chapter are
interested in coming to visit a
Westie Social, the next one
will be Sat. July 9 from 10-12.
Visitors are welcome.
See you the there!
The "Westie" Team.....
Andrea Schlapia, Bev Bain,
Vickie Warmer, and Jo Main
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ABWA Member Advertisers
All members should
bring their business
cards to the
chapter meetings for the
monthly drawing. The
winner will receive a
free feature
advertisement on the
back page of our Sand
Pebbles newsletter.
Think Networking!
Share your cards with
ABWA members.
Looking to Hire a New Employee?
Have Something to Sell?
Place a Classified Ad in the
Northwest Florida Daily News... It Works!
COUNT ON US!
Call Dawn Lowe @ 863-1111 ext 1-368
dawnl@nwfdailynews.com
Deadline at Noon, Friday, April 29th to cancel standing reservation or RSVP for the May 3rd meeting.
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ABWA Member Advertisers
Complete Monogramming & Embroidery Services
Barbara Rose
Owner
Auto
Home
Condo
Boat
Business
Since 1985
(850) 729-1199
Shirley Young
Associate Agent
Joe Young Insurance Agency, Inc.
315 East Hollywood Blvd., Suite 4
Mary Esther, Florida 32569-1915
Phone: 850-244-3306 Fax: 850-244-6537
DEE & FREDA FIFE
(850) 243-5624
(850) 243-0261
Recorder after 5 pm
243-9726
244-2437
FAX 244-4502
Mon.-Sat. 8-5
FT. WALTON RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
& FIFE REFRIGERATION
fredafife@hotmail.com
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SUPPLIES
INSTALLATION
106 PERRY AVENUE
FT. WALTON BEACH
FL 32548
Lynda Hammond
Owner
A Travel Passport, Inc.
1180 North Eglin Parkway
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-3222
Fax: (850) 651-2717
e-mail: lyndahammond@cox.net
travelpassport@carlsontravel.com
www.carlsontravel.com/shalimar
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• Certified Sandals Specialist
• Aussie & Disney Specialist
• SuperClubs Super Agent
• Princess Cruise Expert
• Holland America Five Star Agent
• CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
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