The ABWA Mission Statement:
To bring together business women of diverse occupations, and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
We meet monthly for dinner at the Hilton Naples, network and offer educational programs, and organize local events that make SW Florida a proud place to live and work.
Our organization is one of Naples' finest and provides many business opportunities to it's varied active members.
We are dedicated to serving our community by providing valuable professional development services. Our Neapolitan Chapter has been widely-recognized as one of the best in the Naples area and our ABWA National Organization is recognized all over the USA.
Our ABWA Neapolitan Chapter membership is growing at a fast pace. With this growth, we are accomplishing many goals, and have a larger impact upon our SW Florida community. We welcome you with open arms.
Please inquire today about how you can become a part of our growing Neapolitan Chapter Membership. Participate in our fun and great annual special events; such as this "2009 ABWA Annual Holiday Celebration."
2009-2010 ABWA Neapolitan Chapter Executive Board and Committee Chairs
Executive Board:
President: Toby Buerger
TIB Bank (www.tibbank.com)
W (239) 322-1538 C (239) 293-8324 F (239) 415-7685
Vice President: Alyson Getchell
Kelly Services Inc (www.kellyservices.com)
Secretary: Lynne Sapere
Stewart Title (www.stewarttitle.com)
Treasurer: Mary Cone
Bank of Naples (www.bankofnaples.com)
2009-2010 Board Members and Committee Chairs:
Adopt a Precinct Chair: Michele Smith (msmith@theprintshop.tv), The Print Shop (www.theprintshop.tv )
Archive: Chair: Raven Lameroux Dodd (Raven@coachforce.com) , Personal Power Pieces/Creative Ceremonies (www.personalpowerpieces.com)
District Council Representative
Chair: Jean Flewelling (jeanflew@yahoo.com)
Alternate #1: Alyson Getchell (getcheaa@kellyservices.com) , Kelly Services Inc. (kellyservices.com)
Alternate #2: Jessica Macera (jmacera@businessdynamixsolutions.com) , Business Dynamix Solutions LLC. (www.businessdynamixsolutions.com)
Fundraising Chair: Susie Mehas,(nosnownaples.com), Specialists in Urology (www.specialistsinurology.com)
Greater Naples Chamber Liason
Chair: Linda Beaudry (lbeaudry@naples.net) , Creative Travel and Promotions (www.creativetravelandpromotion.4mydeals.com)
Holiday Auction:
Co Chair: Kena Yoke (kyoke@daxenterprises.com) Dax Enterprises (www.daxenterprises.com)
Co Chair: Michele Reed, (michele@naplesdreammaker.com) Naples Dream Maker Kitchens and Bath (www.dreammakerswfl.com)
Hospitality Chair: Margot Osborne (mcosborne@mac.com) , Margot Osborne, LCSW, N.C. Psy A.
Membership Chair: Kelly Lauman (Klauman@lutgertinsurance.com), Lutgert Insurance (www.lutgertinsurance.com)
Newsletter Chair: Rachelle Youmans (ryoumans@gatesinc.com) Gates (www.gatesinc.com)
Professional Development
Chair: Ingrid Kaczmarek (ingridusa@aol.com), Focus Coaching and Consulting Inc (www.focus-coaching.com)
Programs Chair: Shannon Mende (shannon_mende@yahoo.com), Mende Enterprises, d.b.a. Thumbprint Strategies (www.MendeEnterprises.com)
Publicity Chair: Ginny Ortino (vgortino@ortinopi.com) ,
Ortino Investigations (www.ortinopi.com)
Social Media Chair: Angelica Torres (atorress@daxenterprises.com)
Dax Enterprises (www.daxenterprises.com)
Social – “Fun ‘n Frivolity”
Chair: Rachelle Youmans (ryoumans@gatesinc.com) Gates (www.gatesinc.com)
Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Foundation Chair: Martha Bibby (martha@pricklypair.us), Toed’s, Prickly Pair Enterprises (www.pricklypair.us)
Website Admin Chair: Michele Reed(michele@naplesdreammaker.com) Naples Dream Maker Kitchens and Bath (www.dreammakerswfl.com)
2009 WOY Council Luncheon Chair
Chair: Jean Flewelling (jeanflew@yahoo.com)
Spring Conference Committee Chairs:
Co-Chair: Toby Buerger (tbuerger@tibbank.com) TIB Bank (www.tibbank.com)
