ABWA Jessamine Chapter Newsletter

June Meeting

Is your business ready to come roaring out of the recession? Get acquainted with JK Harris, our June speaker. JK Harris is an entrepreneur and the author of Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid Fire Business Growth. Join us as he discusses two key strategies from his book: “knowing your market, and marketing constantly” and “preparing for growth”. CEO and founder of the nation’s largest tax resolution firm, Harris will share strategies that trigger rapid-fire business growth, regardless of company or industry. In addition, if you subscribe to the Flashpoints newsletter (for free) you can get a free copy of his e-book. Visit www.theflashpoints.com for more information and to subscribe to the free Flashpoints newsletter and get your free copy of JK Harris’ ebook, The Mindset of High Achievers.To learn more about JK Harris go to our website.

Monday, June 21
6:00 p.m., Networking
6:30 p.m., Meeting

Members may order from the menu. Select your dinner from Wescott’s menu which includes salads, sandwiches, and wraps with prices at $7 to $8. Cash and credit cards only. Cocktail service also available. Reservations are not required, however we appreciate the courtesy of letting us know if you will attend. This allows us to be sure we have enough materials from speakers and space allocated for the meeting.

You may RSVP online at ABWA's website.
Meetings are held at The Wescott Golf Clubhouse. For directions and a map, follow this link.

President's Message

I have truly enjoyed serving ABWA Jessamine as President for the past year. It was not necessarily something I aspired to but rather an honor given to me by the membership. My fondest recollections are that my service has generated friendships, cooperation, goal setting, fundraising, and really great meetings that have inspired all of us. As our membership grows, we all have the continuing opportunity to expand our horizons and gain insight into the world of Women as Entrepeneurs. My term is drawing to a close. So, I ask that you assist us in moving forward by being present at the June meeting to elect our incoming officers.

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Herman Cain

A Message from Your Board

Dear Members,

We have been contacted several times by the West Ashley Marshlands ABWA chapter. They are close to relinquishing their chapter and have asked if we would consider joining forces. We have brought this to the attention of the members at our May meeting and after some open-forum discussion, our members that were present seemed to be in favor of consideration of a venue change. In addition, based on feedback received by many members and guests, one barrier to membership is location. There are many potential members that have expressed interest in joining our group but the drive from certain locations (Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Downtown, etc.) negates any membership action. In addition, we have also received inquiries from downtown venues who have offered to host our group for events or networking happy hours.

We desire feedback from the total membership regarding a location change to a more central area - either North Charleston or downtown. Please share your input with your board members: Shauna Heathman , Kathy Berman, Sandy Irving or Rebecca Gooden. We appreciate your time to provide this feedback as it helps the leadership of ABWA to make positive changes to increase and retain membership.

Sincerely,
Your Board

Member Offering Roundtable

ABWA member Shirlie Taylor is offering a free roundtable discussion on Wednesday, June 30. The topic will be the Dynamics of Listening. To learn more about the workshop, follow this link.

More Information
For information about upcoming meetings, officers, committees please go to the ABWA Jessamine Chapter website. You'll find a lot of information there that just won't all fit in this newsletter!