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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
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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
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MEETINGS SCHEDULE & TOPICS
Dinner Meeting Dates @ Tower Club in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale:
RSVP to Lisa Efird (786) 709-9297 or register online.
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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 |
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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
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LIFE INSURANCE |
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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 |
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Mass Mutual
1000 Corporate Dr. Suite 700
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 |
Jennifer Lovell
Phone 954-689 9498
Cell 954-907 4254
jenniferlovell@financialguide.com |
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SECURITIES FIRM |
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Morgan Stanley – Smith Barney
350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite #1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Lesleen Bolt ChFC
Phone: 954-713-8483
Fax: 954-713-8460
Email: lesleen.bolt@morganstanley.com |
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| PRINTER |
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BC Graphics, Inc.
BCGDirect Mail
1301 W. Copans Rd, Bldg H7
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
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Courtney Arcaro-Becker
Phone: 954-970-7273
Fax: 954-970-7274
Email: Courtney@bcgraphicsfl.com |
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| BANK |
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BankUnited
1515 N Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
www.bankunited.com
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Barbara Burke
Phone 954-712-2870
Email: BBurke@BankUnited.Com
Sandra M. Mayor
Phone: 954-712-2875
smayor@bankunited.com |
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| PAYROLL |
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ADP
800 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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Alexandra DeSousa
Phone: 917-526-3819
Fax:
954-201-0017
Email: Alexandra.DeSousa@adp.com
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| RECRUITING |
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Marcum Search
450 East Las Olas Blvd Ninth Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Julie Vergara
Phone: 954-320-8263
Fax:
954-320-8001
Email: Julie.vergara@marcumsearch.com
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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.
