American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants - South Florida Affilaite

WELCOME!

The South Florida Chapter is committed to bringing women in the accounting profession together in a stimulating environment filled with networking events and valuable continuing education opportunities.

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WHAT IS AWSCPA

AWSCPA is the Voice of Women CPA's

The American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants is the only organization devoted exlusively to the support and professional development of women CPAs.

AWSCPA is a strong networking and mentoring organization Members help each other by sending business to one another, helping each other attain jobs and professional appointments, and mentoring one another in their educational and career endeavors.

ASWCPA also develops leadership skills in members by giving them the opportunity to participate on committees and as board members.

Our local affiliate provides stimulating and innovative CPE at quarterly dinner meetings to help fulfill members continuing education requirements.

2012 - 2013 BOARD MEMBERS

Officers (Download/print contact list )

President: Amie K. Schutte
President Elect: Janette L. Davis
Treasurer/Nat’l Coord: JoAnn M. Venuto
Secretary: Donna J. Petress-Miller
Past President: Diane M. Minch

Directors (Download/print contact list)

CPE Forms
Veronica G. Brown

Corporate Sponsors
Jaime L. Adamczyk / Beth Braznell

Database Management
Diane M. Minch

Email/Website
Bonnie L. Mackey

Job Description Manual Update
Alina M. Kuang/ Daniela Serafini

Membership contact & Applications
Lisa J.D. Petronio Efird

Networking Letter
Pilar Suter

Newsletter
Cindy Horner

Photographer
Daniela Serafini

Programming/Speaker Gifts
Alina M. Kuang

Proofreading: Newsletter
Elissa R. Kurland/ Marcie D. Bour

Proofreading: Table Programs
Laura R. Weiner/ Marcie D. Bour
Publicity-Media
Maria Lucassen

Raffle Chair
Crystal Andrews/ Mary F. Cheaney

Reservations/Name Tags/Banners
Lisa J.D. Petronio Efird

Resource Guide
Doreen Schmid

Scholarship
Janette L. Davis

Social Media Chair
Crystal Andrews

Table Programs
Cindy Horner

Dropbox Facilitator
Crystal Andrews

National AWSCPA Liaison
Bonnie L. Mackey

Advisor / AICPA Liaison
Ivy Lynn Defino

Advisor
Mary F. Cheaney

Advisor / Past Presidents
Liaison Laura R. Weiner

MEETINGS SCHEDULE & TOPICS

Dinner Meeting Dates @ Tower Club in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale:
RSVP to Lisa Efird (786) 709-9297 or register online.

Dinner Meeting Dates Topics (subject to change)
February 21, 2013 Quarterly Dinner Meeting
Divorce: Breaking Up is Hard to Do by Lynn Britt, CPA and Attorney Martin from Ward Damon
More Details
May 9, 2013 Quarterly Dinner Meeting
Lean Six Sigma by Mr. Frank Voehl
More Details
Online Registration Form
August 15, 2013 ***TBD



CORPORATE SPONSORS

LAW FIRM

 
   

Ward & Damon
4420 Beacon Circle
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Rana M. Gorzeck
Main 561-842-3000 ext 117
Fax: 561-842-3626
Email: rgorzeck@warddamon.com


   

LIFE INSURANCE

 
   

Mass Mutual
441 S.E. 2 Street
Delray Beach, FL 33483

Robyn McGloin
Phone: 561-279-2551
Fax: 561-279-4331
Email: rmcgloin@finsvcs.com

   
Mass Mutual
1000 Corporate Dr. Suite 700
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
Jennifer Lovell
Phone 954-689 9498
Cell 954-907 4254
jenniferlovell@financialguide.com
   

SECURITIES FIRM

 
   

Morgan Stanley – Smith Barney
350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite #1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Lesleen Bolt ChFC
Phone: 954-713-8483
Fax: 954-713-8460
Email: lesleen.bolt@morganstanley.com

   
PRINTER  
   

BC Graphics, Inc.
BCGDirect Mail
1301 W. Copans Rd, Bldg H7
Pompano Beach, FL  33064

Courtney Arcaro-Becker
Phone: 954-970-7273
Fax: 954-970-7274
Email: Courtney@bcgraphicsfl.com
   
BANK  
   
BankUnited
1515 N Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
www.bankunited.com
 

Barbara Burke
Phone 954-712-2870
Email: BBurke@BankUnited.Com

Sandra M. Mayor
Phone: 954-712-2875
smayor@bankunited.com
   
PAYROLL  
   
ADP
800 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 400
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33309


Alexandra DeSousa
Phone: 917-526-3819
Fax: 954-201-0017
Email: Alexandra.DeSousa@adp.com
   
RECRUITING  
   
Marcum Search
450 East Las Olas Blvd Ninth Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301


Julie Vergara
Phone: 954-320-8263
Fax: 954-320-8001
Email: Julie.vergara@marcumsearch.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

We have a third scholarship: A cash scholarship in honor of Sandra Weiner.

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:
    Janette L. Davis, CPA, LLC
    Southeast American Financial Group, Inc.
    1745 N University Drive
    Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
    Work: 954 967-0584
    Fax: 954-967-0585
    Cell: 305-992-9560
    Email: jdavis@jdaviscpa.com (use this one first)
    Email: jdavis@southeastamerican.com

RESOURCES

NEWSLETTER

Watch for our quarterly Newsletter. Submit all inquiries, articles, job bank notices, and member news material to: AWSCPA, C/O Cindy Horner.

Please visit our national website: www.awscpa.org for membership information and application.