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 The Sanibel Captiva Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association is happy to present one of its own members, Valerie Tutor, Realtor with John R. Wood Island Real Estate, as the featured speaker for August 2017. Tutor's presentation will focus on communication in today’s workplace. 

Meeting cancelled due to Hurricane IRMA

We are all VERY grateful to have survived!

We'll see you in October...

 In the wake of Hurricane Irma, the Executive Board  has determined we should abandon our burdens and business attire. Debbie Sheme, owner of Sanibel Pilates and Yoga, will teach simple movements and techniques that can be performed standing or in a chair, to help relieve stress and tension.
 

 The business plan for MaidPro of SW Florida was originally developed by Spitzer as a homework assignment for a business management class. Spitzer used that plan to create her business from scratch, eventually converting it to a MaidPro franchise. In addition to founding her own company, Spitzer is also one of the founders of  MaidPro Cares, a charitable organization that focuses on serving orphanages and underprivileged children. 

 Let's keep this one simple - bring a gift worth $20 for one of your lucky sisters, and pay your own way for dinner.  Our fearless leader, Jodi Suskind, MIGHT be hatching an evil plot to play Gift Exchange Games.  Fun WILL be had!  We'll be meeting at our old familiar stomping grounds, The Sundial Beach Resort and Spa. Bring your best holiday spirit and let's celebrate the coming of a New Year!

 Professional women and men are invited to learn more about the techniques, tips, and tools that the American Business Women's Association provides to help ensure chapters remain healthy and thriving.   These same tools can be used to organize and focus any business organization or project. ABWA National Ambassador Christine Wright will help guide the discussion. 

 Dr. Hazim is the president and founder of Elev8Life, an educational foundation devoted to enriching the lives of young leaders of middle, high school and college age. She is a trainer, mentor, and coach in both personal and corporate settings. She often focuses on women’s leadership training, with an emphasis on discovering identity and purpose in life.  

 Captain Reed was raised in a military household. Her family relocated several times, eventually settling on Sanibel Island.   Captain Reed is the first woman to serve as Commanding Officer on three US Navy ships: the USS KISKA, USS WILLAMETTE, and USS DETROIT. 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE for 2018-2019 Officer Elections will be finalized at this meeting.

Jean Baer is the co-owner of Local Roots Farmers Markets.  Local Roots, LLC. operates farmers markets throughout Lee County Florida. Each market offers a unique opportunity for local vendors to sell seasonal local fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, nursery stock and other commodities.   Jean will discuss the launch of Local Roots and what it means to be a woman entrepreneur.  

Officer elections for the 2018-2019 fiscal year will happen at our May meeting. 

We'll also recognize members for their service to our organization. 

Gloria Garret (President-elect) will deliver networking etiquette tips, and Kira Sonin-Dworkin (Vice President-elect) will help us bling-out small accessories. Bring a badge, sunglasses, flip-flops to bling.

 With so many of our members leaving town for July, it was decided to convert our July meeting into a social gathering. Come to "happy hour" on Tuesday July 10th, 5:30 PM at Grimaldi's at the Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave #201, Fort Myers, FL 33907. PLEASE R.S.V.P. for headcount purposes to Julie DeBord - click here to email Julie.