Posted by admin on 12/20/2012 12:00 am
As appeared on yourhoustonnews.com on December 20, 2012.
Dr. Martha Kennedy, President of The Association of Business and Professional Women, presented a check for $6,000 to Mrs. Cassie Wiley, acting Principal of Clear View Education Center, in Webster, for the purchase of a Computer on Wheels (COW) to assist in classroom instruction.
Dr. Kennedy also presented a personal check for $500 to establish an ABPW Scholarship Fund in honor of the 2012 Association leadership. Attorney Becky Reitz, of Gay & Reitz Attorneys at Law, contributed $500 to support student fees for on-campus.
Vocational Programs and Monica Millican of Prime Lending pledged another $500. The Association has an on-going mentoring program for senior girls and last year contributed $865 to purchase reusable caps and gowns for needy graduating seniors.
Presentation of donation monies to Clear View High School to Cassie Wiley, Acting Principal.
(Photo by Pamela J Photography)
Posted by admin on 12/19/2012 12:00 am
As appeared on yourhoustonnews.com on December 19, 2012.
ABPW introduced its new 2013 Board of Directors at the annual Christmas Breakfast, at Bay Oaks Country Club, on December 6.
Those icluded Kathy Viscariello, Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta; Beverly Cheek, Ryan’s Cleaners & Express Self Storage; Dorothy Weston-Gibbons, The Rose; Julie McKechnie, NASA Chiropractic; Paula Durrett, Durrett Motor Company & Durrett Storage Center; Renu’ Bonner, Molly Maid Greater Clear Lake; Sharon Maaz, State Farm Insurance; and Martha Kennedy, Ph.D.
ABPW was founded in the Bay Area in 1981. The organization is dedicated to helping women business owners and operators grow. Members have the opportunity to network with other business women; discuss issues in the work place, and share marketing and business development ideas. The organization continues to thrive with over 56 members with significant economic, educational, and civic impact on the community.
Our mission
- Provide an association to promote the business services & financial advancement of its members.
- Encourage and support the membership to serve in positions of civic responsibility.
- Provide fellowship among the membership.
- Become a political force in the community by supporting local, state and national issues
- Provide leadership and educational guidance in the community.
For further information about this organization you can visit the website at www.theabpw.org or contact Paula Durrett, President, at 713-941-5616.
From left to right: Kathy Viscariello, Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta; Beverly Cheek, Ryan’s Cleaners & Express Self Storage; Dorothy Weston-Gibbons, The Rose; Julie McKechnie, NASA Chiropractic; Paula Durrett, Durrett Motor Company & Durrett Storage Center; Renu’ Bonner, Molly Maid Greater Clear Lake; Sharon Maaz, State Farm Insurance; and Martha Kennedy, Ph.D.
(Photo by Pamela J Photography)
