American Business Women's Association

MoKan Chapter
Kansas City

 
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Welcome!  We're celebrating 30 years!!
The MoKan Chapter of the American Business Women's Association is based in Kansas City. Our chapter was chartered on April 27th, 1980 in Lenexa, Kansas, with 34 charter members. This chapter and many other Kansas City chapters are members of the Kansas City Area Council which meets to brainstorm new ideas and share common issues.

During our 30 years we have enjoyed much success along with change. We continue to grow and evolve while providing scholarships to local college students, and educational opportunities, business and professional support to our own members. Our current membership is approximately 30. New and transferring members bring new ideas and fresh viewpoints and we’re always ready for new members!

          A B W A   M I S S I O N                                  N E X T   M E E T I N G 
    To bring together businesswomen of               Wednesday, August 11, 2010
     diverse occupations and to provide                Bacchanalia Private Dining
 opportunities for them to help themselves           12450 Newton (124th and Blue Valley
       and others grow personally and                     Parkway - south of 119th and Metcalf)
        professionally through leadership                  Overland Park, Kansas
       education, networking support, and               5:45 pm Networking and Social
          national recognition.                                 6:30 pm Dinner
                                                                     $16/ members    $18/ non-members
                                                                     Reservations required by COB Monday prior to
                                                                     the meeting to Peggy Jacobson; 
                                                                     913-649-2534 or pegjacob@aol.com
                                                                    
August 11 Program:

Spring Conference Reports

Two of our chapter members attended the District III Spring Conference in Itasca, Illinois, this past April.  Come hear them share their learnings and experiences!  Our August meeting will be an indoor picnic!  We will also have a Vacation Auction following the meeting where members and guests have the option to bring a wrapped gift from any vacation (or non-vacation) spot then auction off to the highest bidder!  Proceeds go to the educational fund.

Recap of July 14 Program:
Brain Research and Learning

What do we know about how the brain learns most effectively?  This interactive presentation with brain images gave us fascinating information about how our brain works and how to keep it working at its best.  Our program was presented by Charis Sawyer, Associate Professor, Center for Teaching & Learning at Johnson County Community College. 

Recap of June 9 Program:

Leadership

It goes without saying that good leadership is crucial to any successful organization. But, what makes a good leader and how can someone develop himself or herself into a good leader if they are not one to begin with? The answer is that there are many factors that contribute to good leadership. And, whether someone is naturally a good leader or not, anyone can become a good leader.  Our program was presented by Karen Martley, Director, Staff and Organizational Development, Human Resources at Johnson County Community College.


 

 

Previous Programs and Speakers:
  
Date Speaker Company/Business Program Topic
6/9/2010 Karen Martley JCCC HR Leadership
5/12/2010 Lynn Richards JCCC Business Empowering Others
4/22/2010 Joe Calhoon Consultant and Author
(www.joecalhoon.com)		 BE Grateful, BE Generous, BE Gracious
3/10/2010 Jennie Darby Farmers Insurance, Mo-Kan Chapter Working with Different Personality Types
2/15/2010 Lynn Richards JCCC Business Conflict Resolution
1/13/2010 Micah Rigler H&R Block New Tax Law Changes
11/11/2009 Various Chapter Members Mo-Kan Chapter Topics from the 2009 National Leadership Conference
10/14/2009 Anne Langdon Women’s Employment Network WEN mission
      www.kcwen.org/ 
9/9/2009 Linda Brozanic Speaker’s Bureau, American Heart Association Go Red for Women: Feel the Passion
      www.goredforwomen.org 
8/12/2009 Keith Krieger JCCC Training Coordinator, Staff and Faculty Development LinkedIN Benefits
7/8/2009 Elisa Waldman JCCC KS Small Bus Dev Ctr Time Management & Increased Productivity
6/10/2009 Denise Farris Farris Law Firm, LLC Finding Your Voice: Leadership in Any Situation
5/13/2009 John Azodi Azodi CPA & Investments, PC Investing Concerns in a Fragile Market
4/16/2009 Ann Mah KS Senate/Discover! Strategies It's Not Personal (Gender differences/workplace)
3/11/2009 Katherine Bailes, JD, PhD 5th Generation Legal Advisers Personal Growth: Living Out of Abundance
2/11/2009 Pam Spencer Baker University DeStress With JOY  (Time Management)
1/14/2009 Janine Ohler H&R Block Commonly Missed Tax Deductions/Tax Changes For 2008
11/12/2008 Linda Steele Contacts Count Master the Key Moments in Networking
10/8/2008 Nancy Washburn Smiles Delivered; Gift Baskets Breast Cancer Survival
9/10/2008 Connie Michaelis Mary Kay Impressions That Pay (Professional Image)
8/13/2008 Cheryl Thompson Encouragement to Go 5 Detours of Every Overwhelmed Woman/How to Avoid Them
7/9/2008 Bill Swearingen Embarq Security for Your Wireless Network
6/11/2008 Joni Lindquist KHC Executive Coaching  Your Personal Business Plan
5/14/2008 Members MoKan Chapter Spring Conference Reports
4/10/2008 Mary Foley Bodacious! Ventures Live Like Your Nail Color
3/12/2008 Jennie Darby Farmers Ins. Mentoring
2/13/2008 Tracey Hawkins Safety & Security Source Staying Safe Today... At Home, On the Road and at Work 
1/9/2008 Sherry Turner KS Women's Business Center Grow Your Business through KWBC
11/14/2007 Kathy Voska Right Management Consulting Tips to Punch Up Your Resume
10/10/2007 Kathy Richer H&R Block Flying High at National (reports)
9/12/2007 Donnetta Watson US Census Bureau  Team Building