Welcoming new faces & new leadership
Our August meeting was aimed at taking care of business for our new league year. Three guests were in attendance, and we officially welcomed three new members: (pictured from left to right) Jamie Nau, owner of Grow Nau Consulting; Hollie Boznak with USA Insulation; and Kristy Owens with USA Insulation.
After 11 students completed applications for the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund, our scholarship recipient was officially awarded her $2,000 scholarship. Bailey Cook (pictured left), a 2021 graduate of Leo High School, will be attending Saint Francis University in the Fall as a Freshman, studying nursing. Bailey said she was inspired to become a nurse because of her grandmother who suffered from dementia. We wish Bailey the best of luck in her college journey.
Board members who will serve for the 2021-2022 league year were officially installed with a NASA flair. Women of Magnitude members Michelle Crone and Shirley New led the installation comparing each board role to that which may or may not be a position held by a NASA astronaut. Each board member received a certificate and a box of Moon Pies after agreeing to the terms of their board positions by shouting, "Blast Off!" Much appreciation was offered to outgoing board members Michelle Crone, Angela Rose and Heather Lytle.
Pictured from left to right: VP of Marketing Valerie Lloyd, VP of Membership Beth Ann Riecke, VP of Programming Jaime Wilsey-Heckman, VP of Finance Cheryl Schmandt, VP of Communications Christie Browning, President Elect Leigh Roberson, President Dianne Rybicki
Those members in attendance voted and approved the following league items:
ABWA's Code of Conduct - Motion to accept was voiced by Cheryl Schmandt and seconded by Michelle Crone. All were in favor of accepting the Code of Conduct as presented. None were opposed.
Women of Magnitude's Standing Rules for 2021-2022 - Motion to accept was voiced by Cheryl Schmandt and seconded by Stacy Reed. All were in favor of accepting the Code of Conduct as presented. None were opposed. (view Standing Rules here)
Angela Rose from Perry Law Office was our meal sponsor and shared with the group what services are offered at the firm. The remaining meeting was spent networking with each woman sharing what her favorite Amazon purchase has been. The meeting concluded with announcements and important reminders.
