American Business Women’s Association
Our mission is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally, through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
TAKING HOME THE WIN WITH LEVEL 1 BEST PRACTICES


Connect, learn and grow in the Victoria Professional Express Network and the
American Business Women’s Association
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99VPEN’s vision statement is to establish the premier networking and professional development organization, upholding the ABWA Mission Statement, for the greater Victoria area.
VPEN is the local league of ABWA. When you join VPEN you also join the national organization, ABWA. Being part of VPEN and ABWA makes you eligible to capitalize on the benefits of membership where you can network with local business professionals. In addition, you have access to many leadership opportunities to grow your network and knowledge through on-line courses, working on committees and monthly meetings. The added benefit of our membership is the amazing women you will meet.
ABWA National Dues are $115 and our local Dues are $30 annually.
VPEN meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11:30-1:00 at the Victoria Country Club.
You can check out our brochure here for more information. We would love to visit with you about our organization and have you attend a luncheon as a guest.
Contact us at abwa.vpen@yahoo.com or Megan Tuttle 2019-2020 President, mtuttle@gulfbend.org
WOMEN LEADING THE WAY
Executive Board


MeGan TUTTLE
President

Teri Moten
President Elect

Kaylene Hidalgo
VP Finance

Christy Henry
VP Communication

Diane Kliem
VP Programming

Kalyn Kliem
VP Membership

Sharon Mathiews
VP Administration

Cindy Guillen
VP marketing & Publicity

Vicki Wagner Past President & VP Advancement
Chairs


Rachel Nessel
Professional Development Chair

Tracy Morgan
VAC Chair

Elizabeth Kvinta
Goodwill Chair

Roslyn Faust
Awards Committee Chair

Diane Kliem
Nominating Committee Chair

Ariana VanDusen
Finance Chair

Amy Hatmaker
Membership Chair

Jennifer Ruiz
Programming Chair

Sandra De La Garza
Marketing/Publicity Chair

Elaine Phillips
Hospitality Chair

Paige Winter
Website Chair

Leslie Book
Facebook/Instagram Chair

Jessica Dodds
Administrative Chair

Denise Hartmann
Corporate Sponsor Chair
NOVEBER WOMAN OF THE MONTH

DENISE HARTMANN
Empowering Women through Educational Scholarships
Today’s scholarship recipients are tomorrow’s leaders. ABWA members have provided opportunities for women to achieve their personal and professional best by championing educational opportunities through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF). Since 1953, SBMEF has awarded almost 18 million dollars in scholarships to more than 17,000 women. To learn more about available scholarships, go to sbmef.org.
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