_ABWA WEWEN- Newsletter- Q2-Jan 2021 (1)

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S
ASSOCIATION-

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN EXPRESS
NETWORK

Janurary 2021

THE QUARTERLY
EMPOWERMENT

WEWEN VISION 2020 - 2021

Leading our members to overcome obstacles and meet
the current challenges. Reaching beyond to become
better leaders and empowering others to excel

professionally and personally. Creating vision to become
stronger and more resilient than ever before.

2020-2021 WEWEN BOARD

President - Markisha Mitchell - Medella Urgent Care
President-Elect - Anya Lucas - Lucas Auto Care

VP of Communication - Suzanne Short - Edward Jones
VP of Finance - Carol Brace - Retired

VP of Membership - Tessa Elrod - Next Step Divorce Solutions
VP of Marketing/Public Relations - Kristie Castilow - Kristie Inc.

VP of Programming - Dawna Dyson - Juice Plus+
Past President - Lindsey Chapman - Meadows Resource

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LETTER
FROM
PRESIDENT

Leverage your membership

MARKISHA MITCHELL
There are some simple actions you can take, today, to get the most out of
your membership in WEWEN.

-Reexamine the level of your involvement. Show up, get connected, get
involved. Attend monthly meetings. Schedule a "BizFriends". Participate in
Coffee & Connect. Reconsider serving as a delegate for WEWEN with one
of our affiliate organizations. You'd be surprised at the opportunities that
come your way when you veer from your comfort zone.

-Explore educational opportunities provided by ABWA. Sign up and
complete Apex Classes on Community Connections. Begin with one of the
current complementary course offerings from the National Team.
Reposition your self for success by reaching out to a fellow member, you
can both encourage and hold each other accountable. Look into
scholarships and reimbursement opportunities being offered.

-Adjust your relationship with Zoom. Virtual meetings, conferences, etc
are not going away anytime soon. They may not be ideal for all, but they
offer a great opportunity to network with people you may not be able to
meet with face to face. Consider joining a ABWA sister league during one
of their monthly meeting or zoom socials.

-Please, REACH out! Many have been forced to make significant
adjustments in response to 2020 (and 2021). Please know that you can
do hard things and you do not have to do them alone and you are
surrounded by WEWEN members that are willing to help empower each
other.

Markisha

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AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN ASSOCIATION MISSION

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.

Core Values 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.

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 interest.

6.Members will strive for excellence in their
professions by maintaining and enhancing their
own business knowledge and skills by
encouraging the professionals development of
other members.

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2. Treat People With Dignity
3. Lifelong Learning
4. Focus on Creating Value for
Members
5. Achievement
6. Visionary Leadership
7. Focus on the Future
8. Focus on Results
9. Manage by Fact
10. Manage for Innovation

BUSINESS LUNCHEONS

WEWEN business luncheons are held the first Wednesday of each month. Come early to
take advantage of networking, enjoy your meal, and learn from one of our guest
speakers.

In response to our changing social landscape, we are proud to offer an In-person and
Virtual option. Your patience is appreciated as we master hosting hybrid meeting
formats and choose the safest locations for our events. Promote yourself, Promote your
business! New this year, your membership covers one BITS presentation per year.
Contact Desna Randall at [email protected] !

Sign up for all WEWEN Member Events at www.wewen.org/events

LUNCHEON AGENDA

11:00 am - 11:30pm -
Arrival/Networking

11:30am - 12:00pm- League
Business Meeting

12:00pm - 12:45pm - Guest
Speaker

12:45pm - 1:00pm - Member
Celebrations / News; Door Prizes

1:00 pm - Meeting Adjournment

Darlene Hajduk leading a strategic
planning seminar.

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GUEST SPEKERS

Feburary 3, 2021

Sabrina Amell

The Making Of A Leader
7 Ways To Master your Skills

March 3, 2021

Denise Davis

Marketing Your Business
In A Covid World

April 7, 2021 6

Ashley Orlando

When Outward Success
Magnifies Inner Fears
Combating Imposter Syndrome &
Finding Your Inner Voice

FEDERATION OF HOUSTON PROFESSIOAL WOMEN

(FHPW)

The FHPW unites women from diverse member organizations to enrich
relationships and expand leadership, partnership and educational
opportunities.

As an extension of business women's current member organizations, FHPW
provides stewardship, mentorship, and partnerships in the Greater Houston
and surrounding communities to connect and transform the networking
experience by recognizing women of excellence and building pathways to help
members achieve their aspirations by encouraging networking, education, and
growth.

FHPW QUARTERLY MEETINGS

The fourth Monday of each quarter January,

April, July, October.

Norris Conference Center

816 Town & Country Blvd. St 201

Houston TX 77024 7

fhpw.org

FHPW Quarterly Meeting Report

January 28th, 2021

Respectfully Submitted by Vicki Tichenor/Delegate

Call to Order/Welcome and Introductions

The Theme for the year is “Women Rising up with Resilience”

Table discussions of the FHPW 5 Core Values: Generous, Respectful,
Appreciative, Caring and Encouraging.

The 2021 New Officers were installed for FHPW and the FHPW Educational Foundation.

Jennifer Bell-Education
Carolyn Cooper-Gala
Ebony Mitchell-Marketing and Media
Diane Finch-Membership
DeShon Burton-Policies and Procedures
Toni Harris Taylor-Programs
Cathy Conrad-Reservations
Needs to be filled-Sponsorship
Kim McCully-Technology/Website
Vie Mixon-Travel Coordinator

The President discussed FHPW Educational Foundation. She presented all items and amendments
up for vote and all were passed. A new organization, “Innovative Women of the Woodlands”
was voted in as a new official member of FHPW.

The key speaker was Stephanie Tsuru. Founder of SheSpace. The spoke on the topic of,
“Outspoken: Speaking while Female”

Annoucements: 8

-Power Luncheon-March 24th
-April quarterly meeting and Wellness Expo-April 26th
-Deadline for submission Woman of Excellence applications-May 31st.
Women of Excellence Gala 40th Ruby Jubilee-September 18th.
Door Prizes and Meeting adjourned.

HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL

(HAC)

The Houston Area Council of ABWA (HAC) is
an umbrella that covers Houston, over to

Victoria, and up to Bryan/College Station. As a
member of any local leagues or as a National

member, the HAC is key resource and an
added value to your membership.

HAC Delegate Report Nancy Robbins, Vicki Tichenor, Carol Brace, Melissa
January 28, 2021 Brotch, Markisha Mitchell, & Darlene Hajduk at the

by Markisha Mitchell 2019 WCW Event

Hybrid meeting held with opportunity to network before Local Sister ABWA Leagues
and after meeting. Houston Area Council business
conducted including updates/approval of budget, IWIB-INNOVATIVE WOMEN
IN BUSINESS
installation of new officers, and the call for members to Business / Networking Brunch the 2nd
join various committees to ensure the mission of the HAC Tuesday of every month.

is continued. CY-FAIR EXPRESS NETWORK
Guest speakers included a panel discussion by Forever The fourth Thursday of each month.
Top Ten Women of the Year from District !!; Judy Taylor, 16500 Houston National Blvd
Kristena Hackett, and our own Lindsey Chapman. Each Houston, Texas 77095
of the panelist shared their Top Ten Speech, points of Visit http://cyfen.org/ for more information
and to learn more about their future events.
wisdom and words of encouragement.
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Upcomming Events:

HAC QUARTERLY MEETING
The fourth Thursday of each quarter
January, April, July, October, and a Holiday
Mixer in December. Meetings are currently
held virtually.
Norris Center
816 Town & Country Blvd. St 201
Houston TX 77024
www.abwahouston.org

CHAMBER PARTNERSHIPS

WEWEN Members also have a vast array of social and networking opportunities outside of
WEWEN that are available to them throughout the month. In addition to HAC and FHPW,
you are a member of Houston NorthWest Chamber of Commerce and Greater Tomball
Chamber of Commerce through your membership with WEWEN.
Make sure to take advantage of these opportunities each month to get the most out of
your membership with ABWA.

HOUSTON NORTHWEST GREATER TOMBALL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Community Breakfast, Lunches, and
Community Breakfast, Lunches, and Networking Meetings throughout the month.
Networking Meetings throughout the www.tomballchamber.org
month.
www.houstonnwchanber.org

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GET INVOLVED

As WEWEN sisters we try to afford as many networking and social opportunities for our
members so that we can get the full value out of our membership and build lasting true
friendships that will continue through our lives.
Sign up for all WEWEN Member Events at www.wewen.org/events

Check your email
and WEWEN Event
Facebook page for
the link to join the

Coffee Connect

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“SISTERS COOKING TOGETHER”
COOKBOOK FUNDRAISER

Submit your recipe today!

Cookbook with submissions from our local ABWA
leagues in the Houston Area. This cookbook will be
5.5” x 8.5”; Plastic Coil bound. Your price to purchase
is only $10.00 each for a minimum of 50 books. You
will be able to sell them at whatever cost your league

chooses.

Recipe Submissions – (3) Three recipe submissions
max. per ABWA member due around Valentine’s Day.
Send to: [email protected] SUBJECT: Sisters

Cooking Together Submission
Be sure to include the member’s name and league.

* Ads are also available to be printed in the back of
the cookbook

Business Card ad (3.5” x 2”) - $25.00
Quarter Page ad (4.25” x 2.75”) - $75.00

Half Page ad (4.25” x 5.5”) - $100.00

Markisha Mitchell, Katina Mein, District II Vice President, Judy Taylor during
and Anya Lucas hybrid meeting set up

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