Welcome!
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 in District III are members of the Kansas City Area Council which meets to brainstorm new ideas and share common issues.
During our 32 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!
ABWA Mission:
To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership education, networking support and national recognition.
Click here for great information about becoming an ABWA member!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Keeping Your Cool with Difficult People!
A relevant topic for any area of your professional or personal life!
Our program will be presented by Mary Pebley, a national speaker, facilitator, and consultant known for her entertaining and energizing style.
Bacchanalia Private Dining
12450 Newton (124th and Blue Valley Parkway - south of 119th and Metcalf)
Overland Park, Kansas
5:45pm Networking and Social
6:30 pm Dinner and Meeting/Program
Reservation required by COB Monday prior to the meeting to
ABWAMoKan@gmail.com or 913-390-3466;
please specify any specific dietary needs.
Checks to MoKan Chapter ABWA accepted at the door - OR use the
CONVENIENT PAYPAL OPTION!
Recap of April 11 Program:
Everyone WINs!
Presented by chapter members Jennie Darby and Meg Bell who described the ABWA online WIN (Women's Instructional Network) site which has many training courses relevant to professional and personal growth and a wealth of information about ABWA. A fantastic benefit of ABWA membership!
Recap of March 14 Program:
Be Still!
Presented by Kathy Hoff, Certified Stress Management Instructor and Professional Speaker who shared with us great suggestions to use daily to help manage stress in all aspects of our lives.
Recap of February 8 Program:
The Ins and Outs of Social Media
Presented by chapter Vice President Kristina Mason who shared with us the many, many social media outlets available. She also stressed the importance of thinking before posting.
Previous Programs and Speakers:
| Date |
Speaker |
Company/Business |
Program Topic |
| 2/8/2012 |
Kristina Mason |
YMCA, Mo-Kan Chapter Vice President |
The Ins and Outs of Social Media |
| 1/11/2012 |
Tracie Fobes |
The Penny Pinchin' Mom |
"Couponing 101 – The Penny Pinchin’ Mom" |
| 11/9/2011 |
Debra Rodenbaugh-Schaub |
KansasWorks.com |
Kansas Dept of Commerce programs and services available for employers and jobseekers |
| 10/12/2011 |
Chapter Members |
Mo-Kan Chapter |
D3 Unite! Topics from the ABWA National Women's Leadership Conference |
| 9/14/2011 |
MK Mueller |
8 to Great |
How to Feel Good and Stay Positive, No Matter What! |
| 8/10/2011 |
Kevin Green |
Highered Hands |
Laughter (Yoga) |
| 7/13/2011 |
Nancy Ballenger |
District III Vice President |
WIN Café |
| 6/8/2011 |
Jeff Miner |
Nothing by Chance |
Goal Setting |
| 5/11/2011 |
Chapter Members |
Mo-Kan Chapter |
Learnings from Central Region District Conference |
| 4/21/2011 |
Jennifer Johnson |
Author "Nordies at Noon" |
Persevering Through the Journey |
| 3/9/2011 |
Laura Maxon |
Council on International Educational Exchange |
An Exchange of Education |
| 2/9/2011 |
Anita Lieser |
Apex Business Advisors |
Business Valuation Exposed: Unlocking One of the Great Mysteries of the Universe
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| 1/12/2011 |
Various Chapter Members |
Mo-Kan Chapter |
Topics from the 2010 National Leadership Conference |
| 11/10/2010 |
Keith Krieger |
JCCC Training Coordinator, Staff and Faculty Development |
LinkedIN Benefits |
| 10/13/2010 |
Abdi Gutale |
Farmers Insurnace, Project Coordinator |
Performance, Image and Exposure! (the PIE concept) |
| 9/8/2010 |
Joyce Smith |
Kansas City Star |
Internet's Impact on Newspaper and News |
| 8/11/2010 |
Meg Bell and Peggy Jacobson |
Mo-Kan Chapter |
WIN Women’s Instructional Network |
| 7/14/2010 |
Charis Sawyer |
JCCC Professor – Center for Teaching and Learning |
Brain Research and Learning |
| 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 |
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www.kcwen.org/ |
| 9/9/2009 |
Linda Brozanic |
Speaker’s Bureau, American Heart Association |
Go Red for Women: Feel the Passion |
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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 |
