ABWA Beachwood Ohio

Women’s Air and Space Museum Burke Lakefront Airport

Thurs., July 9, 7:00 PM

Connie Luhta, “Pilot Extraordinaire” will be our guide. 
Call Donna Gedeon at 440-666-4160 from the Sheauga Chapter to discuss carpooling.  Why not invite a friend to join us?

Go to www.IWASM.com for more information.

IT IS FREE!

Past Meetings 2009

     Maintaining Your Edge

 featuring:

 

April 8^th – Rysia Crockett

“How Do You Want to Show Up in the World “

May 13^th – Barbara Good, E.D.M

“Business Etiquette” 

June 10^th – Karen Bean, BS, LMT

“A Day at the Spa”

                   Last segment in our “SUCCESS - IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU“ series

featuring Guest Speaker Stephanie Richards, Registered Dietitian, Holistic Health Coach, M.P.A. 

“Developing Holistic Nutritional Habits”  

  
        With over 20 years experience in the field of nutrition and preventive health care, Stephanie Richards is passionate about teaching others the benefits of eating and living healthier lifestyles.  Her no nonsense pratical and entertaining approach appeals to a wide range of businesses.  Ms. Richards often provides her services in partnership with major organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Integrative Medicine, Ease@work, and the Cleveland Food Bank.  

In the past, Ms. Richards has been a recipient of the General Mills Champion for Kids grant, and has work extensive with students teaching them how to live healthier  lifestyles.  She has also made guest appearances on both Fox TV, and PBS’s Sylvia Rimm show introducing her intenational award winning children self-help video.  In 2007, her book Holistic Living, Guide and Journal-180 Days of Healthy Living was released.

Ms. Richards is the founder and the executive director of Off the Grid in Suburbia, a non-profit educational organization that promotes environmentally safe and sustainable living.  Ms. Richards is raising her four children with the help of her three rescued dogs. 

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 - University of Phoenix - Beachwood
3401 Enterprise Parkway Room 104
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

5:30PM. Networking & Light Meal  * 6PM Meeting Starts * 7PM Adjourn 
$5 for ABWA Members - $10 Non Members
R.S.V.P celeste@abwaohio.com  or call 216 375 5576 c/o Celeste Noah

Payments accepted at door

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           Success -  It All Begins With You

 featuring:

 

Jan 14^th – Sunny K. Lurie, Ph.D

“How to Make Successful Careers Choices”

Feb11^th – Anthony J. Khuri, Ph.D

“Branding Yourself for Success”

March 11^th – Stephanie Richards

“Developing Holistic Nutritional Habits”

Attended ABWA Women With Vision’s April meeting where they had a photographer take professional pictures. I got my head shot and am awaiting the digital version. While there I networked with my west side ABWA sisters. Had a lot of fun!

Women of Wisdom Would like to Present …Our Theme for 2009 

 

“The Pursuit of WOW!!

Based on author Tom Peter’s

popular book

Come out and join us for this dynamic four part series and take the first step in becoming
the CEO OF YOU LIFE

Join us for this exciting four part series

 

The “The Pursuit of WOW!! program will include the following:

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                   Finding Your Voice 
                                                featuring:

July 8^th - Harvey Zay – Radio 107.3 The Wave “Using Your Voice for Passion and Profit”

Aug 12^th – Wanda Owens & Deborah Willis “The Art of Presentation through Interactive Storytelling”

Sept 9^th – Susan Orion – “
Writing Ways Workshops” 

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  Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things 
                featuring:

 

October 14^th Women of Wisdom 3^rd Anniversary featured speaker Jean Torrence Hauer author, “Millionaire Women” 

Nov 11^th - Melony Butler, Cleveland Chapter Dress for Success

Dec 9^th Women of Wisdom Annual Holiday Party

 

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Contact Information 

      For further information, or if you would like to sign up for ABWA’s Pursuit of WOW Programs , please call Celeste  Noah, President, Women of Wisdom Chapter (216) 283 1699 or (216) 375 5576 , visit our web site  www.abwaohio.com

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Special Offers
 

Ø      Guest signing up for a year’s membership in our PURSUIT OF WOW Program Series will receive a 15% discount.

Ø      Discounts and bonuses available for ABWA members who sign up for the entire series.

 

Executive Women Series— Learn about their trail to the top. Meet models of corporate behavior and learn from their experiences. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet these fascinating women!

Barbara J. Danforth
President & CEO
YWCA Greater Cleveland

Under Barbara J. Danforth’s 11-year leadership the YWCA of Greater Cleveland has transformed from one of Cleveland’s “best kept secrets” to a vibrant organization that remains relevant to the needs of women at all stages and places in their lives. 

Ms. Danforth draws upon her social work and juris doctorate education and her experience in the insurance industry and the government legal arena to implement the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Most recently, Ms. Danforth led the launch of the YWCA Women’s Leadership Initiative and two programs offered in partnership with Corporate College: Leadership Boot Camp and Momentum. Both of these programs  are designed to help professional women advance their careers.  “A career ladder can be climbed in heels,” is her mantra and a driving force behind the advancement of this program. 

Ms. Danforth’s dedication to improving the lives of women extends beyond career advancement.  She has overseen the YWCA’s program growth in the areas of domestic violence education and prevention, teen pregnancy support, teen pregnancy and substance use prevention and child care. 
Learn more about Barbara Danforth and the YWCA at http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=8oIDLSOyGoF&b=2286609

RSVP: Niki Kramarz  nkramarz@hotmail.com , or by phone at 440-376-2274 at least 3 days prior to event.
$5 ABWA Chapter member & students, $10 non member.

Where are the meetings???
Baldwin-Wallace East Campus
Landmark Center Building
25700 Science Park Drive
Suite 100
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

When are the meetings??
Meetings start at 6:00pm, but you can come as early as 5:30pm to EAT, MEET, AND GREET!
Click here to see the CALENDAR
Not invited? Click here to be…

Executive Women Series— Learn about their trail to the top. Meet models of corporate behavior and learn from their experiences. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet these fascinating women!

 
Debra Lyons

     Debra  has 25 years of human resource experience.  Since joining Westfield Group in 1985, she has held several management positions, and is currently Chief Human Resources Officer with expanded responsibilities for Corporate Hospitality and Real Estate Operations.  These responsibilities include all Human Resources operations and delivery functions, including compensation, employee benefits, training, development, performance management, sourcing and staffing, HRMS shared services, metrics, relationship management, corporate real estate assets, both owned and leased, business continuity and disaster recovery, corporate security, country club operations, and corporate event planning.

     Debra  serves on the Human Resource Committee of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIA), the Board of Trustees for Akron General Hospital , the Business Advisory Board of Baldwin Wallace College  . Debra is the president elect of the Baldwin Wallace Alumni Association , a member  of the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM), Board of director and member of In Counsel With Women (ICWW)  and Leadership Medina County .  Debra is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College with a B.A. Degree in Communications and  the Executive MBA program at CWRU Weatherhead School of Management. She  has attained the professional designation of SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) and is a certified executive coach.   Debra was named Northern Ohio Live Magazine’s Rainmaker in 2006.

RSVP: Niki Kramarz  nkramarz@hotmail.com , or by phone at 440-376-2274 at least 3 days prior to event.
Or, RSVP through Google Calendar:
$5 ABWA Chapter member & students, $10 non member.

Where are the meetings???
Baldwin-Wallace East Campus
Landmark Center Building
25700 Science Park Drive
Suite 100
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

When are the meetings??
Meetings start at 6:00pm, but you can come as early as 5:30pm to EAT, MEET, AND GREET!
Click here to see the CALENDAR

If you have read the book Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, you will know, as Kevin Carroll explains, “…[A] way to prepare for your shining moments is to study those who have gone before you, and ask questions of people who have more experience than you. Listen to and absorb what worked or failed for them and adopt their most successful tactics and avoid their mistakes”. (pg. 74).

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! In the EXECUTIVE WOMEN speaker series, meet three executive women and find out about their path.

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Topic: INTERNET SAVVY: Join Chuck Stimac who will talk about Internet Fraud. You will want to come to learn how to protect yourself and your company.

If your Identity were stolen:
1) Would you know it?
2) Would you know what to do about it?
3) What would you do first?
 
A graduate of The University Of Notre Dame, over 20 years experience in the investment business as a stockbroker, and former Chairman Pres and CEO of an Akron, Ohio public company, Chuck Stimac will present a topic you won’t want to miss!
 
Currently, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist and Independent Associate of Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. (NYSE/PPD).  Chuck conducts workshops, seminars and employee training for any entity, organization or business large or small .  Education is the foundation of living with the threat of the nightmare called Identity Theft.

RSVP: Niki Kramarz  nkramarz@hotmail.com , or by phone at 440-376-2274 at least 3 days prior to event.
$5 ABWA Chapter member & students, $10 non member
Where are the meetings???
Baldwin-Wallace East Campus
Landmark Center Building
25700 Science Park Drive
Suite 100
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

When are the meetings??
Meetings start at 6:00pm, but you can come as early as 5:30pm to EAT, MEET, AND GREET!
Click here to see the CALENDAR

The March meeting was a hit as many people gathered at the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce to listen to Jeff Previte speak about finances. Jeff started off asking the room financial questions and if they enjoy doing their own finances. He encouraged those who do not, to find and keep a close relationship with a financial advisor. (As luck would have it, one was right in the room, member Julie Curits!)

For those who want to learn more, Jeff strongly suggested we subscribe to Money Magazine, and the plenty of resources on the Web, his favorite being Yahoo Finance. By continuously reading and studying these resources, you can acclimate yourself to achieve a better vocabulary to talk to financial advisors and have a better understanding of finances in general.

As Julie Curtis recommended in our previous month’s meeting, Jeff echoed and reinforced that budgeting is very important. Budgeting allows you to get a handle on where your money is going and appropriately plan where your money would best be used wisely. Having us all draw a diagram with three triangles, Jeff demonstrated the various ways our spending income is taxed. This gave an informative reflection of where and how your money is utilized.

A good time was had by all, as staff fromUrsuline College, Meegan Cox & Geraldine Sullivan, opened the meeting explaining the differentiating aspects of each college. University of Phoenix catering to the new student, ordering books and classes, while Ursuline providing teaching students in their small classes, and guiding and alumni into their future.

Thank you to http://www.beachwood.org/ BEACHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for allowing us to have our meeting at their location. Everyone was warm and welcoming and Devorah Silverman was a terrific hostess!