A Message from our President
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
Our SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
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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