Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2017 The version found written on the wall in Mother Teresa’s home for children in Calcutta: People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfi sh, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.

Succeed anyway. If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway. If you fi nd serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway. In the fi nal analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them

anyway. -this version is credited to Mother Teresa Please help me welcome our new president Melissa Hoover.I know we are in good hands. Gail WallerYours always in Sisterhood,Gail Waller 2016-2017 PresidentEmerald Coast Chapter

Message from our PresidentMessage from our President

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December 2016 December 2016 Volume 76 Issue 53Volume 76 Issue 53

In This Issue:President’s Message ........................... 1 Executive Board & Committee Chairs, 2016-2017 Vision Statement, ABWA National Mission Statement & .............Code of Conduct ................................ 2 Christmas Party………… .................. 3 Christmas Recipes .............................. 4Menu, Birthdays Anniversaries .......... 5Mary’s National Report ...................... 6National Pictures ................................ 7Business Cards Advertisement ........... 8Happy Ads .......................................... 9ABWA At A Glance ......................... 10Member Benefi ts ...............................11ABWA Annual Events ...................... 12

2016-17 VISION STATEMENTThe Goal of the Emerald Coast Chapter is to “Choose Happy.” We are going back to the basics. The Emerald Coast Chapter chooses to fi nd our happiness and success by focusing on the ABWA Mission Statement in all endeavors and giving Members a voice and value. We will achieve this by creating opportunities for lifelong learning. Treating ALL people with diginity. Providing visionary leadership that focuses on the present and the future, positive results, innovative ideas and high achievement.

ABWA Proud Code of Conduct.1. All members will serve as good will 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 profession by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members.

Executive BoardPresident – Gail WallerPresident Elect – Maureen RulisonVice President – Melissa HooverTreasurer – Holly DeuserSecretary – Kayla MuldoonPast President – Jackie Pilcher

Committee BoardMembership – Carole Byrd Memship Retention - Sallye BeltonHospitality – Jennifer WardProfessional Development – Barbara BrittFundraising/Advertising – Jackie PilcherEducation – Lee ThomasPublicity – Lisa St. AubinNewsletter – Tracy McCreary

ABWA’s Miss ion Statement The Mission of the American Business Women’ Association is to bring together businesswomen 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.

According to the ABWA National, “Your vision statement should passionately proclaim the desired state of your Chapter when it has realized its full potential. It boldly and enthusiastically describes what your league will look, feel and act like when it has successfully achieved its goals.” With that in mind, these were the visions captured from your leadership team.

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INVOCATIONLord, in the quiet of this hour,

we come to thee for wisdom and

for power; to view thy world through

only loved-fi lled 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

BENEDICTIONO 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

If you are a new member please turn in your questionnaire to Carole Byrd, Membership Chair so that we can feature you in our New Members Spotlight and our members can get to know you.

My National Reportby Mary Florence

Emerald Coast Chapter, I would like to thank each of you for the confi dence you place in me to serve as your 2016 Chapter Woman of the Year and your Top Ten Nominee. It was such an honor to serve as the National Nominating Committee Chair. We all had a great time in Chattanooga.

The National Leadership Conference had over 500 ABWA members. I am very proud to be a member of the strongest district in the association which is District 1. District 1 had 27 Best Practices Chapters. This is something that we all can be proud of. Tammy McDaniel was elected to the District 1 Ambassador Steering Committee. This is another great honor to have a National Ambassador as a member of our chapter. Teresa William from Atlanta and District 1 is our 2017 American Business Woman of ABWA, Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani our past District 1 VP is our National Secretary Treasurer and Felicia Johnson is our District 1 Vice President.

The class was outstanding and I learned quite a bit about the different generations gaps. The hand of Friendship luncheon there were fi ve members that had sponsored 100 members. There were one member that had been a member for over 57 years. We had several fi rst timers at our table and they were all very impressed with the Conference. The fi rst timers stated the conference exceeded their expectation.

Fantastic Top Ten Speeches. I hope that each of you will get the opportunity to attend a National Leadership Conference and experience the true meaning of ABWA and the sisterhood that we all share.

Again, thank you for the experience and knowledge that I have gained over the years by attending the conferences.

Mary Florence

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The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen 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 AT A GLANCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTABWA’s goal is to deliver real-life coursework for real life

business women that is directly transferable to the workplace.

The Association provides members with opportunities to

enhance their business acumen through online learning, national

and regional conference events, and monthly meetings. The

Women’s Instructional Network (WIN) is ABWA’s interactive,

online community which provides members with an exclusive

opportunity to network and access e-learning modules.

All members receive Women In Business® magazine, ABWA’s

award-winning publication that includes stories about topics that

have high interest to working women and high relevance to the

Association’s mission. Twice a year, members also receive a District

Newsletter that keeps them apprised of ABWA activities and

celebrations in their region.

ANNUAL REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTSMembers have the opportunity to experience ABWA on

a grand scale at both the regional and national conferences.

Attendees of the annual national conference may choose from

a variety of programs designed to leverage their careers and

empower personal growth. Professional development seminars

include programs in leadership and technology, management,

entrepreneurial skills, and more.

Three regional conferences are held annually to support the

goal of strengthening the Association as well as its mission of

bringing women together to meet their personal and professional

needs. Each regional conference provides a blend of professional

development with members who are serving, or plan to serve, in a

leadership position with ABWA.

STEPHEN BUFTON MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL FUND Assisting women to succeed in higher education since its

inception in 1953, the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational

Fund (SBMEF) is considered one of the country’s most highly

respected grant and scholarship programs for women. Since it

was established, the fund’s Board of Trustees has awarded more

than $17 million in scholarships to more than 17,000 women

thanks to the generous contributions of ABWA members.

To learn more the opportunities available or how to participate,

visit the new website at: www.sbmef.org or direct your inquiries

to webmail@sbmef.org.

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For more information about the American Business Women’s Association, visit www.abwa.org.

The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) was

established in 1949 to give women like you access to leadership,

networking, and recognition opportunities—the three basic elements

of career achievement. Through online business courses, insightful

and timely seminars, and the opportunity to be part of both a local

and national organization, ABWA has become the place to be for

women who want to connect, learn and grow.

MEMBERSHIP ABWA is a prestigious organization made up of thousands of

professionals across the nation. The majority of members belong

to one of hundreds of local Chapters or Express Networks across

the country, providing additional opportunities for professional

development and networking on a local level via monthly meetings.

Membership in ABWA is open to everyone.

ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP The National Board of Directors represents the Association’s

membership, governing the policies of the Association on behalf of its

members. The Board also serves as the Trustees to the Stephen Bufton

Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF).

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Membership Benefi ts In addition to the local networking, professional development, and recognition, such as Chapter Woman of the Year, and the Chapter Top Ten Nominee Candidate, you will fi nd these national benefi ts to fi t your needs.National Members Benefi ts • Recognition as a National Member of the American Business Women’s Association • Identifi cation as a supporter of the professional development for women • Eligibility to join a local chapter and gain professional development and networking opportunities on a local level • National recognition opportunities through Top Ten Business Women of ABWA, Woman of the Year, and more • Participation in ABWA’s Continuing Education Program through training online and at district and national conferences • Educational opportunities through ABWA-University of Kansas MBA Essentials and Management Certifi cate Series • Subscription to our award winning bi-monthly magazine, Women in Business • Discounted pricing for merchandise at our online store • Discounted registration fees at ABWA’s District and National Conferences • Discounts from our corporate sponsors

National Benefi ts www.abwa.org for more details

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