Chapters
Imperial River Chapter
Chapter Vision Statement: Flowing stronger when united, we journey new paths together with service, integrity, and sisterhood.
Our Board
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Lynda Rubenstein
Vice President: Shannon Fitch
Secretary: Gail Langner
Treasurer: Christine Wright
Woman of the Year: Erin White
2020 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Debra Lee Nashed
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: refer to Facebook page or website
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
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Toby Ferrel
Vice President: Mary Beck
Secretary: Judy Carter
Treasurer: Ody Eire
Woman of the Year: Judy Carter
2020 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Shelia Bedwell
Alternate: Judy Carter
2nd Alternate: Mary Beck
Location & Meeting Information
Chapter Location: Lehigh Acres, FL
Meeting Location and Address: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 3114 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Meeting Date and Time: Second Thursday of the Month – Social hour at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by guest speaker, Conclude evening with business meeting about 8:30 p.m.
Costs & RSVP: $TBD per attendee – RSVP to Linda Davidson at liniree@comcast.net
Fundraisers & Events: refer to Facebook and website
Murder Mystery – October
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: ABWA Neapolitan is an inclusive professional organization in the business of inspiring, encouraging, empowering, and supporting our diverse members to achieve a higher level of their professional success and personal growth in a welcoming and energizing environment.
Our Board
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Sam Black
Vice President: Belinda Zivich
Secretary: JuJu Jacobs
Treasurer: Ann Kohler
Woman of the Year: Nina Christensen
2020 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Alicia Farman
Alternate: Amy Manley
2nd Alternate: Sam Black
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: refer to Facebook and website
Women’s Business Expo – Hilton, Naples, FL
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
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Carolyn Graves
Vice President: Linda Lindquist
Secretary: Carol Sinks
Treasurer: Constance Guernieri
Corresponding Secretary: Mary Ann Logue
Woman of the Year: Jean Miller
2020 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Linda Lindquist
Alternate: Carol Sinks
2nd Alternate: Betty Castillo
Location & Meeting Information
Chapter Location: Fort Myers, FL
Meeting Location and Address: Crown Plaza
13051 Bell Tower, 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 Carolyn Graves gravesc456@gmail.com
Fundraisers & Events: refer to Facebook and website
February, July, and November – Bingo Extravaganza
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Carolyn Graves
Email: gravesc456@gmail.com
Phone: (239) 770-1929
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
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Vincenza (Vinnie) Treppiedi
Vice President: Suzanne VanDrus
Secretary: Sylvia Clay
Treasurer: Mary Fisher
Woman of the Year: Vinnie Treppiedi
2020 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Vinnie Treppiedi
Alternate: Alexia Martin
2nd Alternate: Slyvia Clay
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 the Month
Exceptions – November and December
Costs & RSVP: $25.00 per attendee – RSVP to Suzanne Van Drus at suzanne@discountmeddirect.com
Fundraisers and Events: refer to Facebook and website
Fashion Show – February
Contact Information
Chapter Contact:
Name: Vinnie Treppiedi, President
Email address: vinfrantrep67@comcast.net
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
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Gloria Garrett
Vice President: Taylor Osborne
Secretary: Mary Bondurant
Treasurer: Gabriela Bell
Woman of the Year: Nancy Barnes
Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee: Lisa Newmeyer-Cochrane
2020 SWFL Council Delegate and Alternates
Delegate: Lisa Newmeyer-Cochrane
Alternate: Marletta Short
2nd Alternate: Nancy Barnes
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 – Lunch Meeting (selected third Tuesdays)
2019-2020 Dates:
Aug 27, Sept 17, Oct 29, Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 28, May 19, June 23, July 28
Networking @ 11:30 AM
Luncheon plus Women in Leadership Speaker Series 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Costs & RSVP: $25 per attendee; $20 for students and over 80’s – RSVP to Eventbrite: ABWASanibelCaptiva.Eventbrite.com Or RSVP at INFO@ABWASanibelCaptiva.org
Fundraisers & Events: refer to Facebook and website
ABWA Sanibel Captiva is home to the annual Little Black Dress fundraiser series
https://www.facebook.com/ABWA.Sanibel.Captiva
https://abwasanibelcaptiva.org
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: https://twitter.com/abwasancap
Chapter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abwa_sanibel_captiva
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.
, 2017 Council Website Chair