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PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGES
President’s Column by Mary F. Cheaney, CPA, 2008-2009 AWSCPA National President
After a spectacular June installation in Fort Lauderdale, my first three months as the national president of the AWSCPA has been a whirlwind of activity. Our membership is growing, we are expanding our services and programs, and we are getting ready for our 75th Anniversary celebration at the end of October in Dallas, Texas in conjunction with the Joint National conference.
Our 75th Anniversary celebration in Dallas is going to be fabulous. There has been a committee of former national presidents working very hard to put together a glamorous evening, full of surprises. Even I don’t know what they all are. This event promises to be one you don’t want to miss; and why wait until the 100th Anniversary when you can party now.
I am also very excited about our first ever Women’s Leadership Academy debuting in Dallas just prior to the Joint National Conference. My thanks go to Mary Bennett and Crowe Chizek & Company for working with us these past two years in developing a program designed to help women embrace leadership, develop their own style and plan their future.
But best of all, I’m happy to say that your organization is growing, as more and more women professionals seek networking groups that promote a balance with life and career. Membership numbers are on the rise for a couple of reasons. First, as a result of our association with the Women In Accounting Forum, we have been increasing our membership within the Top 100 firms, a category that is a catalyst for change within our profession. And second, our outreach with our corporate sponsors has provided new venues and support to generate interest. All of these opportunities are exciting and bring new challenges to our organization.
Challenges…I love them. I have never responded well to criticism; but turn it into a challenge and I will take it on. So, we have taken our new challenges and used them to direct the development of new programs and initiatives to assist our members and attract new ones. We have initiated the Large Firm Focus Group to have a dialogue with partners and managers at the Top 100 Firms in an continuing exchange of ideas and programs. With the help of our corporate sponsors, we are planning new affiliates or networking groups in targeted areas across the country. And our continued association with the AICPA and the ASWA allows us to explore and partner new programs specifically relating to women’s initiatives, marketing strategies and career planning.
As you can read, we are busy…and we could always use your help. This year, my challenge to you is to give something back to the organization. It can be a simple thing like attending a local meeting or starting a women’s CPA networking group at your office. It could be sending us an announcement of your career success or submitting an article for this newsletter. You can attend the JNC in Dallas or sign up for a Tech Cast on-line. You can volunteer to be visible at your local chamber of commerce or become active in national AWSCPA activities. The possibilities are endless; just call me if you need explore one.
I look forward to hearing from you,
