Chapters
Imperial River Chapter
Chapter Vision Statement: Flowing stronger when united, we journey new paths together with service, integrity, and sisterhood.
Our Board
2018-2019 Board of Directors
President: Lynda Rubenstein
Vice President: Shelia Bedwell
Secretary: Willow Terry
Treasurer: Florence Del Fondo
Woman of the Year: Lynda Rubenstein
2018 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Debra Lee Nashed
Alternate: Carrie Coats
2nd Alternate: Claire Avery
Location and Meeting Information
Chapter Location: Estero/Bonita Springs, FL
Meeting location and address: Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center
9931 Interstate Commerce Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Meeting Date: Second Wednesday of the Month
Networking; 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Dinner Meetings begin @ 6:30 PM
Meeting Cost: $30.00 per attendee
Credit Card RSVP to ABWAImperialRiver.Eventbrite.com
Call/E-mail RSVP to Carrie Coats cell: (239) 293-5167 / cgnell@gmail.com
Fundraisers & Events: TBD
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Lynda Rubenstein
Email: Info@ABWAImperialRiver.org or LyndaR83@aol.com
Phone: (239) 823-1131
Chapter website address:
http://www.abwaimperialriver.org/
Chapter Facebook:
Lehigh Acres Chapter
Chapter Visions Statement: Lehigh Acres Charter Chapter of ABWA vision is to uplift and empower women by: ..Recognizing and celebrating our milestones ..Supporting the educational growth and development of members and women through scholarships ..Inspiring, developing, and mentoring future leaders ..Nurturing and encouraging the uniqueness of each member ..Supporting charitable organizations in the community ..Having FUN
Our Board
2018-2019 Board of Directors
President: Toby Ferrel
Vice President: Mary Beck
Secretary: Judy Carter
Treasurer: Alexis Macchia
Woman of the Year: Linda Davidson
2018 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Toby Ferrel
Alternate: Adele Petersohn
2nd Alternate: Judy Carter
Location & Meeting Information
Chapter Location: Lehigh Acres, FL
Meeting Location and Address: TBD
Meeting Date: Second Thursday of the Month
Costs & RSVP: $TBD per attendee – RSVP to Linda Davidson at liniree@comcast.net
Fundraisers & Events:
Hulas and Homicides October 14, 2018
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Toby Ferrel
Email: toby@collierleerealestate.com
Chapter Website:
http://www.abwa.org/chapter/lehigh-acres-chapter
Chapter Facebook:
Neapolitan Chapter
Vision Statement: The ABWA Neapolitan Chapter is the preeminent professional development group that empowers women through content-rich programs designed to build business expertise. It’s a place to find positive caring connections and dynamic leadership in a welcoming networking environment.
Our Board
2018-2019 Board of Directors
President: Sam Black
Vice President: Belinda Zivich
Secretary: Amy Manley
Treasurer: Danielle Rachel
Woman of the Year: Belinda Zivich
2018 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Amy Manley
Alternate: Sam Black
2nd Alternate: TBD
Location & Meeting Information
Chapter Location: Naples, FL
Meeting Location and Address:
The Hilton of Naples
5111 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34103
Meeting Date: Fourth Tuesday of every Month – Networking 5–6pm; Meeting 6–8pm
Exceptions – November and December
Costs & RSVP: $TBD per member/ $TBD per non-member
RSVP to laninta@comcast.net
Special Events and Fundraisers:
Women’s Business Expo – Hilton, Naples, FL – September 25, 2018
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Sam Black
Email address: sam@samblack.com
Phone: (314) 517-0447
Chapter website address:
Chapter Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ABWAneapolitan
Palms of Edisonia Chapter
Chapter Vision Statement: Our vision is to recruit, educate and nurture our members by building relationships and guiding them with personal and professional knowledge.
Our Board
2018-2019 Board of Directors
President: Kelly Talamo
Vice President: Pat Kluge
Secretary: Judy Schumaker
Treasurer: Carolyn Graves
Woman of the Year: Darlene Carswell
2018 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Gayle Fox
Alternate: Pat Kluge
2nd Alternate: Carol Sinks
Location & Meeting Information
Chapter Location: Fort Myers, FL
Meeting Location and Address: Hilton Garden Inn
12600 University Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Meeting Date: Third Tuesday of the Month
Exceptions – December meeting is first Tuesday of the month
Cost and RSVP: $25.00 per attendee; RSVP by Monday before meeting to Nancy Bucklin at: 239-277-0886
Fundraisers & Events:
February, July, and November – Bingo Extravaganza
Fashion Show Luncheon – September 29, 2018
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Kelly Talamo
Email: Kelly@stokesmarine.com
Phone: (239) 357-7612
Chapter website address:
http://www.abwa.org/chapter/palms-of-edisonia
Chapter Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ABWA-Palms-of-Edisonia-1403044783289630/
Punta Gorda Charter Chapter
Chapter Vision Statement: We will foster personal and professional growth to our Chapter and our Community through leadership, education, personal development and networking for all women to continue to grow positively.
Our Board
2018-2019 Board of Directors
President: Audrey Muccio
Vice President: Suzanne Van Drus
Secretary: Sylvia Clay
Treasurer: Patricia Ann Dyson
Woman of the Year: Barbara Jett
2018 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Vinnie Treppiedi
Alternate: Marge Szmania
2nd Alternate: Barbara Jett
Location & Meeting Info
Chapter Location: Punta Gorda, FL
Meeting Location and Address: Hurricane Charley’s
300 W Retta, Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Meeting Date: Fourth Wednesday of each Month
Exceptions – November and December
Costs & RSVP: $25.00 per attendee – RSVP to Suzanne Van Drus at suzanne@discountmeddirect.com
Fundraisers and Events:
Fashion Show – February
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Audrey Muccio, President
Email address: aud28m@yahoo.com
Chapter Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ABWA-Punta-Gorda-Charter-Chapter-662661533757938/?fref=ts
Sanibel-Captiva Charter Chapter
Chapter Vision: Collectively, we inspire each other to learn, grow, and make a lifetime of new connections.
Our Board
2018-2019 Board of Directors
President: Gloria Garrett
Vice President: Kira Sonin-Dworkin
Secretary: Mary Bondurant
Treasurer: Gabriela Bell
Woman of the Year: Gabriela Bell
2018 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Gloria Garrett
Alternate: Lynn Hoops
2nd Alternate: Mary Bondurant
Location & Meeting Information
Chapter Location: Sanibel Island, FL
Meeting location and address: The Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
1451 Middle Gulf Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957
Meeting Date: Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Networking @ 11:30 AM
Luncheon plus Women in Leadership Speaker Series 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Costs & RSVP: $20.00 per attendee – RSVP to Eventbrite: ABWASanibelCaptiva.Eventbrite.com
Fundraisers & Events:
Little Black Dress – TBD
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Gloria Garrett
Email: info@abwasanibelcaptiva.org
Chapter website address:
http://abwasanibelcaptiva.org/
Chapter Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ABWA.Sanibel.Captiva/
Chapter Twitter: @ABWASanCap: https://twitter.com/ABWASanCap
Ms. Castillo stared her journey with ABWA in 2013 as the recipient of the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF) scholarship and in December 2014, she graduated from Florida Southwestern Colledge with her BAS in Supervision and Management in 2015. Over the years, Ms. Castillo has been awarded Apex Awards and Certificates of Achievement for her various leadership roles in her League. This is her fourth board year, she is the 2016 SWFL Council Woman of the Year. She has also served as the SWFL Council Financial Officer from 2015-2016.