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July 2017 marks the last meeting I will preside over as the President and, soon thereafter, the first time I will participate in ABWA as a member without title. I served on the Formation Team to create North Dallas Business Women and have been an active Board member every year since. I cannot think of a better way to close my four years of Board service than to share what ABWA is all about via a message Amanda Smiley shared after attending the NDBW “Best Friends Lunch” in June. When considering why you stick around ABWA, I pray you have at least one if not many stories like this. When considering how to recruit a new member, share these types of stories. Moral of the story - do not leave ABWA before your miracle happens and SHARE the beauty of our organization with women in your life! Amanda wrote: “My first impression of my friend was she was kind and truly interested in me.”…“I have since learned that she does a great job of pushing herself past her current limits and is always growing.”…“For me, the best thing about my friend is her warmth and the ease of being in her presence”…“The reason you will want to get to know her is because she will inspire you to grow and to be better.” I was speechless as my new friend uttered these words about ME at a recent luncheon we attended together as “BFFs.” I found it almost ironic as she spoke – bringing it to light in a way I had never really verbalized –YES I do push myself to grow on purpose – and little did she or anyone else know that standing there at that very moment was one of those times. You see, while I value her friendship, and those of the other women in attendance, I really didn’t “want” to be there that day. I almost feel bad now for saying that because I know she will see this, but I trust that in the short time we have gotten to know one another, she will understand. Sometimes it feels like an uphill battle for me…but much of what I do daily is purposeful. I want so much more than what is right in front of me, I want to be an inspiration to others and that can mean doing the uncomfortable. It also means that, at times, I am tired and weary…and lacking the energy just to do the little things. But on this day, I was reminded that when we push a little further we are blessed beyond measure. Kasandra Vitacca Mitchell - President 2016-2017 Words from our Outgoing President Inside this issue: New Members 2 .......................... Local Dues/National 2 ................ Featured Partner 3 ...................... Thank You Board 3 ...................... Donor Program / DACA ..….…4 Thank You Partners 4 ................. New Board 5 ............................... Upcoming Events 6 ..................... Q4 2016-2017 North Dallas Business Women Express Network Dallas, TX A League of the American Business Women’s Soar
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July 2017 marks the last meeting I will preside over as the President and, soon thereafter, the first time I will participate in ABWA as a member without title. I served on the Formation Team to create North Dallas Business Women and have been an active Board member every year since. I cannot think of a better way to close my four years of Board service than to share what ABWA is all about via a message Amanda Smiley shared after attending the NDBW “Best Friends Lunch” in June.
When considering why you stick around ABWA, I pray you have at least one if not many stories like this. When considering how to recruit a new member, share these types of stories. Moral of the story - do not leave ABWA before your miracle happens and SHARE the beauty of our organization with women in your life!
Amanda wrote: “My first impression of my friend was she was kind and truly interested in me.”…“I have since learned that she does a great job of pushing herself past her current limits and is always growing.”…“For me, the best thing about my friend is her warmth and the ease of being in her presence”…“The reason you will want to get to know her is because she will inspire you to grow and to be better.”
I was speechless as my new friend uttered these words about ME at a recent luncheon we attended together as “BFFs.” I found it almost ironic as she spoke – bringing it to light in a way I had never really verbalized –YES I do push myself to grow on purpose – and little did she or anyone else know that standing there at that very moment was one of those times. You see, while I value her friendship, and those of the other women in attendance, I really didn’t “want” to be there that day. I almost feel bad now for saying that because I know she will see this, but I trust that in the short time we have gotten to know one another, she will understand.
Sometimes it feels like an uphill battle for me…but much of what I do daily is purposeful. I want so much more than what is right in front of me, I want to be an inspiration to others and that can mean doing the uncomfortable. It also means that, at times, I am tired and weary…and lacking the energy just to do the little things. But on this day, I was reminded that when we push a little further we are blessed beyond measure.
Kasandra Vitacca Mitchell - President 2016-2017
Words from our Outgoing President
Inside this issue:
New Members 2 ..........................
Local Dues/National 2 ................
Featured Partner 3 ......................
Thank You Board 3 ......................
Donor Program / DACA ..….…4
Thank You Partners 4 .................
New Board 5 ...............................
Upcoming Events 6 .....................
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North Dallas Business Women Express Network Dallas, TX
A League of the American Business Women’s
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Welcome to our NEWEST MEMBERS!!!
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Stephanie Byrd Manager - Stinnett & Associates, LLC [email protected] 214-629-9573 My biggest business challenge is trying to increase our Dallas footprint as my company is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. The competition for Risk Consulting companies is very heavy.
Emilia Patrinos Collin Bookkeeping Solutions We manage your bookkeeping so you can manage your business 972-309-0002 [email protected]
Juliette Collin Beckley CPA PC Tax and consulting for businesses and individuals 972-309-0002 [email protected]
Renewal Time!! Pay Your $50 NDBW Local Dues by August 31st
Local dues are vital to keeping our chapter alive and giving you the positive experience of ABWA. Please pay your $50 by going to the link below or contact our VP of Finance Daphne Alexander at [email protected].
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventoeidk=a07eed69qdna96dc5b4&llr=8tg6ppmab
Interested in attending the National Conference in October?
It’s not to late to enroll for the conference - check your latest ABWA Achieve magazine for details. Our NDBW chapter has a scholarship fund to help reimburse some of the costs! Questions? Ask Kasandra Vitacca-Mitchell - [email protected]
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Our programs are first rate, our meetings run smoothly and we have fun, fabulous events. This is all possible due to the efforts of our annually elected board. We want to thank them for all of the amazing efforts. Take a minute to reach out to these ladies and get to know them - you won’t regret it!!
President - Kasandra Vitacca-Mitchell - Epiphany Financial469-682-8280 : [email protected]
President-Elect - Karen Morriss - Arbonne Consultant214-293-1552 : [email protected]
VP Programs - Kimberly Truax - Kind Companions Home Health 214-771-6498 : [email protected]
VP Communications - Michelle McLaren - JTF Insurance Agency940-206-4333 : [email protected]
VP Marketing - Bethany Brewster (who took over for Kim Shapiro)Plexus Health : [email protected]
VP Finance - Daphne Alexander - CFO Dallas Opera214-476-6507 : [email protected]
VP Membership - Marti Fox - Global Goals214-906-7232 : [email protected]
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Kimberly Truax is an Assisted Living Manager certified by the state of Texas and a former state-certified nursing assistant. She has more than 20 years of experience and an extensive background in caring for seniors from personal care to the promotion of wellness through assisted living. Through many years of her work, individually, and with one of the nation's leaders in senior living, she has developed a genuine love, respect and enthusiasm for seniors. Her grandmother, affectionately known as 'Maw Maw' was the inspiration for Kind Companions.
Kimberly has built a team that is committed to creating a higher quality of living for seniors in Denton, Collin and Dallas counties. From experience, she understands what most want and expect from a caregiver. Making an effort to know each client's likes and dislikes, she is able to anticipate many of their needs. She has seen what so many in the industry strive to provide, but simply cannot, because they are "facilities". Facilities often cannot provide or compete with the quality and consistency that one individual can provide.
Kimberly has an adorable son Billy, enjoys dancing and loves being part of the NDBW sisterhood. You can reach out to her at [email protected] or 214-771-6498.
Our Featured Partner … Kimberly Truax
THANK YOU to the 2016/2017 NDBW Board
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Gold Donor –$315 • 12 Monthly meeting passes (Early registration required!) • Name in www.ndbw-abwa.org for fiscal year (Aug 1 – Jul 31) • At least one mention on our social media pages • Name and brief description in one e-newsletter
Silver Donor –$160 • 6 Monthly meeting passes (Early registration required!) • same promotions as Gold Donor
NOTE: This is a way to benefit and recognize individual members and not meant to be a business promotion. Businesses should look into our Partner program!
Are you Aware of the Advantages of being an individual DONOR?!?
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Remember to set your schedule - Luncheons are the 2nd Friday at the
Clubs at Prestonwood15909 Prestonwood, DallasInvite a guest to join us!!
Register early and SAVE!!
Luncheon DiscountsSocial Media MentionsWebsite Attention
Special Thank You!! to our 2016/2017 Yellow Diamond PartnersThese businesses have contributed above and beyond financially to help ensure our chapter is the best it can be for themselves and for you! They also had the opportunity to be featured in the newsletter and present briefly at a luncheon meeting. Look for information coming soon on the 2017/2018 Partnerships.
DACA 2017 Calendar DACA Quarterly Meetings (1st Sat 9-11am – check website for location) 11/4
DACA Board Meetings – Location TBD 8/26, 11/18, 12/9 WOY Event - 8/11 & 12 (Sponsorships Available!!)
ABW Week - 9/18 - 29
DACA - Dallas Area Council of ABWA - Rep NEEDED!!DACA was created to facilitate communication between all of the great ABWA chapters in the DFW area. Each chapter sends reps to the quarterly meetings. NDBW needs a representative to attend this group. Check out www.abwa-daca.org for details and talk to any board member to volunteer.
Meet your new 2017/2018 Board!!
Your new board has already met and started planning for the upcoming year. Got a program idea? We’d love to hear it! Want to be part of a committee? We’d love to have you. Not sure what you want to do but want to be part of the process? Talk to any of us so we can figure out what skills you can share with us. This is our chapter and our chance to grow together!!
(Back row left to right)VP Programs - Suzy Echols Neal 214-991-7565 : [email protected]
President - Karen Morriss214-293-1552 : [email protected]
President-Elect - Rachel Knight620-875-1766 : [email protected]
VP Communications - Michelle McLaren940-206-4333 : [email protected]
(front row left to right)VP Marketing - Lynn Jasmin940-300-6244 : [email protected]
VP Finance - Daphne Alexander214-476-6507 : [email protected]
VP Membership - Marti Fox 214-906-7232 : [email protected]
Spend $20 for a chance to win $100!! Buy a "Boarding Ticket" and "Take Flight" with ABWA and Julie Burch, our candidate for National Vice President. At the July, August, and September lunch meetings we will draw a winner for three chances to win $100! Contact KV Mitchell to get your ticket - [email protected]
July 2017
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ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct
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.
Upcoming Events ********* NDBW MEETING July 14, 2017 Installation of our new Board! **********
ABWA Just In Time Webinar July 20, 2017 6-7:15pm https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9028392725026707201 ********** Charisma Wine Glass Painting July 29, 2017 Bottle & Bottega in Plano https://sites.cimplebox.com/events/calendar.aspx?c=2514&s=4391 **********
NDBW MEETING August 11, 2017 The new Board will lead us into a great new year ********** DACA WoY/Top 10 Event August 11 & 12, 2017 See the flyer to the left for details. **********
National Leadership Conference October 11-14 Lancaster, PA
We have chosen to sponsor our District VP and Charter Chapter Member, Julie Burch, for ABWA National VP. All campaigns will kick off at the end of April so keep your eyes open for announcements about opportunities to have fun and network while we support these women on their leadership journey!
Voting will occur at the ABWA National conference in October.
********** DACA Quarterly Mtg Nov 4, 2017 9-11am 7920 Beltline Rd., Dallas, TX 75254 - 1st Fl training rm A abwa-daca.org to register .
2017 DACA Woman of the Year/Top TenAwards Brunch
Saturday, August 12, 2017Registration & Mingle 9:00-10:00am
Event starts at 10:00amBrunch at 11:00am
Las Colinas Country Club4400 N O’Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75062
Early Bird Registration ends 7/15/17Registration ends 8/5/17
Sorry, no registrations at the door
To register, visit Eventbrite.com and search for “DACA” or “Woman of the Year”
OR respond to the person that sent you this invitation!We look forward to serving and entertaining you!!
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