Fall 2015 Newsletter - ABWA

NETWORKER
VERDUGO-GLEN CHAPTER
www.abwa-verdugoglen.org
ABWA Verdugo-Glen
Meets @ Glendale Elks
120 E. Colorado
Glendale, CA 91205
President, Ardis Bazyn
Aug/Sep | 2015
Hello Verdugo-Glen members,
Our first two meetings for this year went well and we were pleased to have several
guests in September. You can each help us in reaching our goal for this year: building our
members, both in numbers and building relationships. I’m asking Catherine to add a list of
our members in this newsletter which just name, phone number, and e-mail address. I’ve
asked her to list the current committees with the names of those on the committees. Some
of you have not indicated a committee on which you’d like to assist. Please let me know as
soon as possible your preferred committee(s) or the board will place you on a committee.
We want to give you each an opportunity to share your talents and improve your leadership
skills.
Please check our calendar of events for the rest of the year and save these dates. We
may be adding additional events in the future. I look forward to collaborating with all of you
so we can have an even more productive and inspiring year. Please share any suggestions
you have to benefit our chapter.. We need one another to keep motivated. I love you all.
Your partner in success,
Ardis Bazyn, ABWA Verdugo-Glen President
818-238-9321
abazyn@bazyncommunications.com
For membership:
contact Lisa Swain & Teri Chandler
swain_lisa@yahoo.com
teriqsane@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor:
contact Catherine Praeger
catherine_praeger@yahoo.com
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Conference Connection
The ABWA National Women’s Leadership Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. was a
success. Two of our members were in attendance and apparently had a great time
dancing and enjoying the fellowship.
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Verdugo-Glen @ Hat’s Off
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Kathy won the money prize at Hat's Off! Shown left to right below: Kathy Preshaw,
Betty Fox (guest),Ardis Bazyn, Lynn Shelby, Teri Chandler, Toni Washington, Grace
Schwartz, Elizabeth Ortiz, and Mireya Perez.
September Synopsis
September brought with it a Member of the Month award for Teri Chandler for her
tireless work on the Audit Report. Membership Chair, Lisa Swain, spoke about the
benefits of ABWA Membership which include: opportunities to network, fellowship
with women, business skills education, leadership and speaking opportunities, and
the ability to help lift up young women through scholarships. Our speaker was Milena
Kazarian-Keers, owner of Chic & Cheap Organizing. Milena’s topic was “Organizing Your
Office for Success” and offered a four step process:
• Define & Assess Project and Vision; what’s working and what isn’t
• Design an Action Plan, Deadlines, and Goals
• Execute; a hands on approach to clearing space and sorting items
• Maintain & Enjoy New Space
August in a Nutshell
During our August meeting, three new members were affiliated: Toni Washington,
Elizabeth Ortiz, and Mireya Perez. Lesli Fernandez was presented with a $1,500
SBMEF Outright Grant. Our August speaker was Ardis Bazyn with a topic of “Tips for
Entrepreneurs.” A few of the tips:
• Create and Action and Marketing Plan
• Have Specific and Measurable Goals
• Have Energy and Flexibility
• Enjoy Networking and Meeting People • Find Ways to Generate fee or Low-Cost
Publicity
• Attend Chamber and Local Organizational Meetings
• Write Articles for Online Publications or Start a Blog
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Save the Date - Get Involved
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Save the Date
October 28 Monthly meeting
Start candy sales
November 10 executive board meeting
November 18 Special Bunko Fun Night
December 16 Christmas party: Grace's home
January 6 executive board meeting
January 27 monthly meeting
February 3 executive board meeting
February 24 membership recruitment wine and cheese 5:45 pm, meeting 6:45 pm
March 2 executive board meeting
March 23 regular meeting
April 6 Executive Board meeting
April 27 regular meeting
April 30 fashion show
May 4 executive board meeting
May 25 regular meeting
June 1 executive board meeting
June 22 Anniversary night
2015 Committee members followed by officer liaison
Anniversary night: Loren West, Dr. Marty. Officer liaison- Barbara Williams
Best Practices Submittal: Amanda Faissal. Officer liaison- Ardis Bazyn
Council delegate, alternate- Ardis Bazyn, Kathy Preshaw
Education: Sharon Eklund, Debbie Kukta, Zizette Mullins, Officer liaison- Grace Swartz
Exhibit tables/commercials. Susan Wishard, Patricia Nelson. Officer liaison- Elizabeth Ortiz
Fundraising: Barbara Williams, Kandice A., Dr. Marty, all members. Officer liaison- Ann Marie Johnson
Hospitality: Lori Hartwell, Teri Chandler. Officer liaison- Ann Marie Johnson
Membership: Lisa Swaine, Officer liaison- Grace Schwartz
Newsletter: Catherine Praeger. Officer liaison- Ardis Bazyn
Opportunity tickets/toot your horn: Kathy Preshaw, Teri Chandler. Officer liaison- Barbara Williams
Parliamentarian: Ann Marie Johnson
Photographer: Need volunteer! Officer liaison- Elizabeth Ortiz
Professional Development: Lisa Suen-Fox, Toni Washington, Lori Hartwell. Officer liaison- Ardis Bazyn
Publicity and social Media: Amanda Faissal, Loren West. Officer liaison- Elizabeth Ortiz
Standing Rules: Ann Marie Johnson
Sunshine: Kristy Woelfel. All board pass on info.
Webpage: Lori Hartwell. Officer liaison- Barbara Williams
Promote Your Business
During each meeting, businesses have the
opportunity to promote their businesses with
a tabletop display. Contact Patricia Nelson for
more information and to reserve space for a
future meeting.
pynkan@aol.com
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/
abwa/inbusiness_fall2015/index.php
Chapter Roster
Name
Ammari, Majd
Astamendi, Kandice
Barton, Jamie
Bayer, Ildiko
Bazyn, Ardis
Brandies, Irene
Chandler, Teri
Eklund Jaeger, Sharon D.C.
Faissal, Amanda
Fine, Rachel D.M.D
Froideuaux, Nicole
Froidevaux, Natalie
Glover, Catherine
Gonzalez, Maria
Hartwell, Lori
Heitmeyer, Elke
Javor, Seta
Johnson, Anne Marie
Kukta, Debbie Leuze-Trzepacz, Karin
Lewis-Flewelen, Bridgette
Mullins, Zizette Nelson, Patricia
Norman-Rader, Rhea
Ochoa, Diane
Ortiz, Elizabeth
Perez, Mireya
Praeger, Catherine
Preciado, Dr. Marty
Preciado, Martha
Preshaw, Kathleen
Schwartz, Grace
Schwert, Cynthia
Springer, Rondi
Suen-Fox, Lisa
Swain, Lisa
Villagran, Michele A.L.
Washington, Toni
West, Loren
White-Shelby, Lynn
Williams, Barbara
Wishard, Susan
Woelfel, Kristy
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Home Phone Mobile Phone Work Phone E-Mail
818-751-3994
mammari@ft.newyorklife.com
818-507-9898
performancenails@sbcglobal.net
818-913-2933
jamie@femdefend.com
323-782-0706 323-782-0621
ildikobayer@design-destinations.net
818-238-9321
abazyn@bazyncommunications.com
818-841-4506
ifbrandi@aol.com
661-952-8621
teriqsane@yahoo.com
818-368-1500
818-980-8444 jaegerrad@aol.com
818-426-7554 818-662-7754
afaissal@ft.newyorklife.com
818-242-1708
rachiedmd@mac.com
818-926-0779
nicolefr77@yahoo.com
818-256-8025 818-256-4056 323-225-8584 nataliefr@mac.com
818-521-2338
ukcmgusa@yahoo.com
818-749-7883
818-314-4866
lori@rsnhope.org
818-448-0277
scenar@earthlink.net
818-599-4618
818-252-5101 seta.javor@woodbury.edu
626-354-6478
amjohnson2416@yahoo.com
818-845-8141 818-424-1855 818-238-5880 dkukta@ci.burbank.ca.us
818-645-1945
karin.leuze@gmail.com
213-842-0659
dukesmom60@yahoo.com
818-238-5855
zmullins@ci.burbank.ca.us
818-434-3694
pynkan@aol.com
818-352-2508 818-406-8003
rhearader@yahoo.com
323-691-0566
adrianna12@msn.com
818-618-1684
eortiz01@ft.newyorklife.com
818-601-4451
mperezo4@ft.newyorklife.com
626-224-2818
626-250-0493 catherine_praeger@yahoo.com
818-951-3707 323-371-1500 323-225-8025 drpreciado@sbcglobal.net
818-951-3707
562-900-6959 562-900-6959
kpreshaw@sbcglobal.net
818-749-7883
graceschwartznyl@gmail.com
818-244-6986
stratfinsrv@aol.com
818-425-5820
srondicami@aol.com
951-203-6899
lisa.suen@gmail.com
818-845-1267 818-599-5604
swain_lisa@yahoo.com
626-241-2050
michelealucero@gmail.com
323-804-6340
toni.s.washington@att.net
818-261-2386
lorentwest@gmail.com
818-842-8626 818-512-4079
lynnws@msn.com
818-843-8764 818-298-9415
barbara.williams@warnerbros.com
661-965-0588
susanwishard@gmail.com
818-241-6452
k_schiro@hotmail.com
ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct
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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.
Important Information
• Monthly meeting reservation deadline – Saturday, the week prior to the meeting.
• The meeting starts promptly at 6:45 p.m. and ends at 8:45 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.
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• 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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