News and Recognition

Longmont Charter Chapter Celebrates 32 Years

On December 17, 1975 at the Imperial Hotel located at 3rd and Main Street in Longmont, with 30 women in attendance the group signed a Charter establishing the Longmont Charter Chapter of ABWA and electing Lila Jean Stewart, Longmont Towers, as the first President. Since then the organization has been contributing to women in Boulder County through scholarships, networking, support, and education.

Join us on December 19, 2007 as we celebrate this milestone and recognize women who have contributed to the organization through their leadership, membership, and support.

The evening provides an opportunity to network, celebrate the holidays with friends, enjoy music by Alpine Elementary Allegria Choir, and recognize and acknowledge the success of the Longmont Charter Chapter.

RSVP Requested by Dec. 12, 2007, by contacting Vicki at 303.652.2433

November 2007 Meeting Program presented by Lanelle Krueger

Lanelle Krueger, ABWA Member, presented an overview of her volunteer efforts with WGLO (With God’s Little Ones), a non-profit organization which has “adopted” eight rural “AIDS Orphaned” villages in Uganda, by providing women and children the basic needs of safe sleep, water, and medical supplies.

In her travels with WGLO, Lanelle spent eight days in northeastern Uganda assisting WGLO and other organizations disburse supplies and working in the villages.

An ABWA member since 2003, Lanelle is a Configuration Analyst with Lockheed Martin, where she has worked for 10 years. She has a B.A. in Journalism from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, and received her Master of Science degree in Management/Organization Leadership from Regis University.

For more information on WGLO you may visit their website at www.wglo.org.

Kelly McElroy serves as Business Presenter

Kelly Elroy with Massage and Merlot served as the October Business presenter. She provided a short presentation on wine tasting and her business, Massage and Merlot, a Wine Shop at Home business that provides wine tasting, products, and wine consulting in the comfort of your own home. If you are interested in hosting wine tasting party with a group of friends contact Kelly at www.massageandmerlot.com.

Longmont Chapter Partners with Abbondanza Pizzeria for Scholarship Fundraising Event featuring Dori Spence

On the dark, cool evening in October, Dori Spence with SPOOKS, Inc. led a group of approximately 35 people on a Historical Ghost Tour of downtown Longmont. She led the group down the alleys and through buildings where at ghosts have been sighted and documented in photos. The tour began with warm drinks and appetizers before heading out into the cold for a walk about downtown Longmont.

Proceeds from the event are put toward the Longmont Chapter Scholarship Fund. Since 1975, the Longmont Charter Chapter has provided over $80,000 in scholarships to women in the Longmont area.

Abbondanza Pizzeria, 461 Main Street, Longmont, CO www.abbondanzapizzeria.com.

September 2007 Meeting Hosts Mayor Julia Pirnack

On September 19th, the Longmont Chapter was proud to present Longmont Mayor Julia Pirnack as program speaker. Mayor Pirnack’s program on “Professional Growth through Community Leadership” provided an overview on how to become involved in the community and the importance of serving our community of Longmont.

A Colorado native, Mayor Pirnack was born and raised in Boulder County. She attended local public schools and graduated from Niwot High with its first senior class in 1974. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a master’s degree in public administration, both from the University of Colorado.

The Longmont Chapter of ABWA thanks Warren, Carlson, & Moore, LLP for sponsoring the September Meeting.

ABWA Nationals Announces 2007-08 National Officers

At the ABWA National Conference held Sept. 20-23, 2007 in Greensboro, NC, the following women were elected:

Lina Lawson, President, Bryan, Texas

Vicki Marlett, Vice President, Irving, Texas

Amy Dawson, Secretary-Treasurer, Vallejo, California

and the District VI (includes Colorado) Vice President, JoAnn Osby, Los Angeles, California

For more information on the National ABWA events and news visit www.abwa.org.