American Business Women’s Association

Members and guests of the American Business Women’s Association met at the Connoquenessing Country Club for the regular monthly meeting and dinner. Susan Vogler, president, welcomed those in attendance.

Kathy Blank introduced her guest Lynn Campbell of Ellwood City, a former member. Louise Carroll introduced her guest, Maryalice Meli from the New Castle News. Carroll gave the invocation before dinner. Members recited the salute to the flag.

Jennifer Bowser, treasurer, introduced special guest State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-10, Ellwood City, and Lenore Bazzichi from the Ellwood City Revitalization committee.

Following dinner, Vogler conducted a brief business meeting. Bowser, treasurer, and Joan DiCarlo, recording secretary, gave their reports.
Vogler asked that all members in attendance attend a club planning session at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Blank’s home. Stephanie Harper, vice president, distributed packets of club information to each member.

Carroll reported on plans to feature a vocational speaker at each club meeting. Members will be asked to give a brief report on their current vocation and signup sheets will be available.

Bowser introduced Gibbons. He thanked the club for inviting him to the dinner and meeting. Gibbons spoke on women in business and the various programs and help available to women thinking of starting a small business.

Bowser introduced Bazzichi. She spoke on plans for the revitalization of the Ellwood City Business District and presented a slideshow of the buildings in downtown. Kevin Bowser assisted her with the slideshow. Bazzichi asked for the support of all residents as plans for the program continue to develop.

Blank announced plans for an open house at Ellwood City Hospital Oct. 26. All gift items in the hospital gift shop will be sold at a discounted rate and a bake sale will be held.

Members were asked to donate items for grab bags to be sold at the open house. Donations should be brought to the next meeting.

Virginia McMillen sold 50/50 raffle tickets, and Bazzichi won the prize.
The next meeting will be Oct. 22 at the country club and will be a Halloween party. Costumes are optional. Vonnie Brough will present a Halloween program.

Vogler reminded members that the annual craft auction will be Nov. 14 at the Country Club. Members were urged to begin collecting crafts for the sale.
Linda DeSanzo reported on plans for members to gain knowledge about other ABWA members. An information sheet was distributed for members to complete and return to DeSanzo.

Vogler closed the meeting by thanking Gibbons and Bazzichi for their programs. She also thanked members for their attendance and gave the benediction.


 

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