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SOUTH FLORIDA NEWS |
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2008-2009 BOARD MEMBERS |
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MEETINGS SCHEDULE & TOPICS |
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CORPORATE SPONSORS |
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SCHOLARSHIP CORNER |
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RESOURCES |
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NEWSLETTER |
SOUTH FLORIDA NEWS
Janette Davis, just WON NAWBO's South Florida Minority Woman Business Owner of the Year award Nov. 3.
Terry Santini will be honored as the "Business Leader of the Year" on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by the American Business Women's Association, South Broward Chapter.
2008-2009 BOARD MEMBERS
The South Florida Affiliate of the American Woman’s Society of CPAs is pleased to announce their 2008-2009 Officers and Board of Directors.
Jaime L. Adamczyk – President/Corporate Sponsors
Dreams Inc.
2 South University Drive STE 325
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324
Email: jlhochman@bellsouth.net
Nicole Mannarino– Past President/Corporate Sponsors
Rachlin, LLP
450 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 950
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Work: 954-525-1040
Fax: 954-525-2004
Email: nmannarino@rachlin.com
Donna J. Petress-Miller – President Elect
Northern Trust, N.A.
700 Brickell ave, Miami 33131
Office: 305-377-6934
Email: dpm1@ntrs.com
Alina M. Kuang – Secretary
The Premier Group
5251 Blue Lagoon Blvd- Ste 560
Miami, FL 33126
Work: 305-567-3188 ext 236
Fax: 305-567-9488
Email: alina_kuang@premierway.com
Randi Grant – Treasurer
Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant
515 E. Las Olas Blvd, 15th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Work: 954-712-7014
Fax: 954-712-7070
Email: RGRANT@bdpb.com
Bonnie L. Mackey –Email/Publicity
Levin, Silvey, Zelko & Mackey, P.A.
2699 Stirling Road, Suite B-205
Hollywood, FL 33312-6543
Work: 954-985-8808, ext. 112
Fax: 954-985-8839
Email: Bonnie@lszcpa.com
mackeycpa@aol.com
Ivy Lynn Defino – Raffle Chair
Ivy Lynn Defino, CPA, PA
1361 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Suite 100
Sunrise, FL 33328
Work: 954-846-1100
Fax: 954-514-1010
Email: ivdefino@bellsouth.net
AND VP Joint National Conference for National AWSCPA
Lisa J.D. Petronio Efird– Reservations
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP
301 East Las Olas Blvd., 5th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Work: 954-760-9000 x 1297
Fax: 954-760-4465
Email: lpetronio@mbafcpa.com
Cindy Horner- Broadcast Fax
Weinberg and Co
6829 Town Harbour Blvd #1732
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone -561-487-5765
Email: crazypoof@hotmail.com
Joanne Kunin- Programming
900 Southeast 3rd Avenue Suite 204
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319
Phone 954-467-9575
Fax 954-467-9585
Email: jkunin@kuninassociates.com
Jill Andron – Membership
Ever & Company
500 East Broward Blvd Suite 850
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394
Work: 954-523-1300
305-947-3615, 561-368-3515
Fax: 954-523-6510
Email: jandron@bellsouth.net
Diane M. Minch – Newsletter
Gerson, Preston, Robinson & Company, PA
666 Seventy-First Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Work: 305-868-3600
Fax: 954-752-2657
Email: minchdm@aol.com
Amy L. Greenblatt – Networking/CPE Forms
Gelber & Co.
11450 Interchange Circle North
Miramar, FL 33025
Work: 954-435-4222
Fax: 954-435-9919
Email: amygreenblatt@att.net
Sharon Lassar – Scholarships
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, RB 239B
Miami, FL 33199
Work: 305-348-3265
Fax: 305-348-2914
Email: lassars@fiu.edu
Marcie D. Bour – Resource Guide/Proofreading
Florida Business Valuation Group
3475 Sheridan St., Ste. 215A
Hollywood, FL 33021
Work: 954-966-7465 ext. 11
Fax: 954-966-7403
Email: marciebour@floridabizval.com
Janette Davis – Membership
Southeast American Financial Group, Inc.
1745 N. University Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Work: 954-967-0584
Fax: 954-967-0585
Email: jdavis@southeastamerican.com
Rebecca Witonsky- newsletter co-chair
561-241-3637
Email: rbwitonsky@hotmail.com
Laura R. Weiner – Advisor
Laura Weiner & Co., CPA’s
2425 E. Commercial Boulevard
Suite 201
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Work: 954-776-5300
Fax: 954-776-5565
Email: LauraCPA@bellsouth.net
Mary F. Cheaney – National Liaison
Mary F. Cheaney, CPA, P.A.
16855 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 304
N. Miami Beach, Fl 33162
Work: 954-764-0099, 305-654-9883
Email: mfcheaneycpa@msn.com
Are you looking to become more involved with this dynamic group of women?
Do you have a topic you would like to hear addressed during a dinner meeting?
Would you like to be a leader in our community of professionals?
Then join AWSCPA (American Woman's Society of CPAs) for our
ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING
| WHEN: | Saturday, June 13, 2009 | |
| WHERE: | Emerald Hills Country Club Garden Room 4100 N. Hills Drive, Hollywood Broward Blvd. & S.E. 3rd Ave. |
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| TIME: | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | |
| PARKING: | Valet or Free Self Parking | |
| FOOD: | Continental Breakfast, Buffet Luncheon & Desserts |
PLEASE RSVP TO: Donna Petress-Miller, 305-377-6934 or dpm1@ntrs.com, NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009.
Next quarterly meeting @ the Tower Club on August 20, 2009 - mark your calendar!
American Woman's Society of CPAs - South Florida Affiliate
Membership Info: Jill Andron - jandron@bellsouth.net - 954.523.1300 or online at:www.awscpa.org/southflorida
Quarterly dinner meeting info:
Lisa Efird - lefird@mbafcpa.com -800.239.3843 x 1010
| Fall – Sat. | June 21, 2008 | October -conference |
| Winter | October 16, 2008 | Nov. 990 filing |
| Spring | January 15, 2009 | April 15th –scholar match |
| Summer | April 16, 2009 | May 1- annual report |
Board Meetings will be held promptly at 5:30 pm at the offices of:
Rachlin LLP
450 E. Las Olas Blvd Suite 950, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Which is 1 block east of 3rd and Las Olas in between Timpanos and Jackson Steakhouse (parking thru alley between Samba Room and Timpanos in left garage)
Contact Nicole Mannarino @ 954-525-1040 xt. 6684 or cell 954-816-1359
Contact Jaime L Adamczyk@ 954-292-3456
Dinner Meeting Dates: @ Tower Club in Downtown Ft. Lauderdal
Change |
August 21, 2008 |
Dr. Marta Rendon – Putting you Best Face Forward |
Winter |
November 13, 2008 |
Women’s Initiate Panel - |
Spring |
February 12, 2009 |
Life Work Balance - |
Summer |
May 14, 2009 |
Gender Communication/Personalities |
Fall |
August 20, 2009 |
Networking/Business Etiquette |
Newsletter Dates:
| Member News Fax | Printer Date | em/Mailing Date | Fax Date | |
Fall |
7/24/08 |
7/28/08 |
8/7/08 |
8/14/08 |
Winter |
10/16/08 |
10/20/08 |
10/30/08 |
11/6/08 |
Spring |
1/15/09 |
1/20/09 |
1/29/09 |
2/5/09 |
Summer |
4/16/09 |
4/20/09 |
4/30/09 |
5/7/09 |
Resource Guide Dates:
Info FAX |
9/15/08 |
Deadline |
11/1/08 |
Printer |
12/1/08 |
Mailing |
1/2/09 |
CORPORATE SPONSORS
LAW FIRM |
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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP |
Rana M. Gorzeck |
RECRUITING FIRM |
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The Mergis Group |
Marti Deleeuw |
INSURANCE |
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Mass Mutual |
Robyn McGloin |
COMPUTER SOFTWARE |
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Onsiteam Advisors 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. 6th floor |
Sandra H. Adams |
SECURITIES FIRM |
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Morgan Stanley |
Lesleen Bolt ChFC |
BANK |
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Bank Atlantic |
Lisa Mizell |
PAYROLL |
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CompuPay, Inc. |
Rebecca Knezevich |
BCGDirect Mail |
Courtney Arcaro-Becker Local: 954.970.7273 Cell: 954.242.8339 Fax: 954.970.7274 Email: Courtney@bcgraphicsfl.com |
SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
Each year the South Florida Chapter awards two scholarships:
- A cash scholarship in honor of E. Jean Meyers
- A Becker CPA review Scholarship
Applicants
- Must attend a South Florida school.
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be entering their 4th or 5th year of pursuing an accounting degree.
- Scholarship is awarded for academic excellence, tempered with professional or community involvement.
- Applications available each January for March 31st deadline.
- Contact:
Sharon Lassar – Scholarships
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, RB 239B
Miami, FL 33199
Work: 305-348-3265
Fax: 305-348-2914
Eve: 305-595-5882
Cell: 786-942-2694
Email: lassars@fiu.edu
- April 2009 (PDF Format)
- January 2009 (PDF Format)
- November 2008 (PDF Format)
- August 2008 (PDF Format)
- May 2008 (PDF Format)
- January 2008 (PDF Format)
- October 2007 (PDF Format)
- August 2007 (PDF Format)
- May 2007 (PDF Format)
- January 2007 (PDF Format)
- October 2006 (PDF Format)
- July 2006 (PDF Format)
- May 2006 (PDF Format)
- January 2006 (PDF Format)
- November 2005 (PDF Format)
- September 2005 (PDF Format)
- November 2004 (PDF Format)
Watch for our quarterly Newsletter. Submit all inquiries, articles, job bank notices, and member news material to: AWSCPA, C/O DIANE MINCH at minchdm@aol.com..
Please visit our national website: www.awscpa.org for membership information and application.