Muskegon Lakeshore Chapter

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ABWA's logo, a registered trademark, characterizes the strength and style that has always been a part of the association.  Each element lends meaning to its distinctive design.
Strength, Support – the typography is bold with strong straight lines.
Direction, Purpose – the letters reach toward the future.
Growth, Unity – the flowing banner bonds the letters and supports the upward flow and forward movement.
Professionalism, Pride – the rich gray of the letters portrays the quality and substance of the association.
Spirit, Energy – the bright red of the banner stands for the vitality and enthusiasms of an association on the move.

ABWA’s emblem signifies its mission.  The torch symbolizes a future, bright with promise and potential.   Laurel leaves signify friendship and support.  The scroll stands for each member’s quest for knowledge and pursuit of excellence.  Embossed on the scroll are the gold leaves A B W A, an association dedicated to uniting businesswomen in a mission to achieve personal and professional growth.

American Business Women’s Association  (ABWA) is devoted to the advancement of businesswomen.   There are 1300 chapters across the nation and offer networking and professional development programs via monthly meetings.  Participating in national or local activities, members are provided with opportunities to learn and develop important business skills.  ABWA honors member’s accomplishments annually through chapter Women of the Year and national Top Ten Business Women of ABWA’s award programs.

The association offers tangible assistance for women aspiring toward successful careers.  Since the association’s inception, chapters have sponsored scholarships for women seeking to further their education and the amount awarded annually by chapters has grown to more than $3 million.  On the national level the Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund was established in 1953 and has provided more than $11 million in financial aid to women continuing their education.   

National Office
 American Business Women’s Association


 9100 Ward Parkway
P. O. Box 8728
Kansas City, MO  64114
Member relations: (800) 228-0007

Membership Benefits

 Local chapters offer networking and professional development programs via monthly meetings. Top Ten Business Women and American Business Woman awarded at national level. Chapter Woman of the Year is awarded locally and recognized at the national convention. Women in Business, the national magazine of ABWA, offers articles on personal and professional development topics and is published six times a year.

Spring conferences and a national convention are held annually offering educational seminars, leadership training, tours, entertainment, and networking with other ABWA members.

ABWA offers multiple education resources to include continuing education credit, distance learning certificate programs, professional speakers and educators from many industries at regional and national seminars/workshops, books, learning tools and pre-packaged educational programs.

Woman of the Year Committee: Coordinate all activities related to chapter “Woman of the
Year” award.

Standing Committees  

Bulletin Committee: Publish monthly bulletin.
Education Committee: Coordinate all activities related to the scholarship program.
Fund Raising Committee: Coordinate all fundraising activities (Bingo, Raffle, Nuts/Candy Sales)
History Committee: Responsible for photos of chapter activities and scrapbook.
Hospitality Committee: Coordinate with local restaurants for meeting location.
Membership Committee: Update membership pamphlet and contact prospective members.
Orientation Committee: Coordinate activities and interest of new members.
Program Committee: Responsible for obtaining speaker for meeting.
Publicity Committee: Responsible for publicizing chapter activities.
Roster Committee: Maintain current list of chapter members.

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 know each other as Thou knowest us.
Amen.

  Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the flag
Of the United States of America
And to the Republic for which it stands,
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.

  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.

Schedule of Events

Meetings:   April 11. 2007.
Where: Rescue Mission on Peck St
When: 6:00 p.m.—Social time
6:30 p.m.—Dinner

Program:  Various speakers on topics of local interest

Dinner cost:  Varies with restaurant (pay your own way)

Chapter dues:  $12 per year payable in January (pro-rated by Treasurer)

National dues:  $50 per year (discounts for students/seniors)

Eligibility:  Employed women

Next meeting: 

Call Carol to find out the latest information on meeting locations. 231 798 3648

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