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During this month’s meeting, we welcomed one new member, Kayla Canady, Accounting Manager at Peach State Air Conditioning, LLC. There was no member spotlight this month.
Our 2019 Board was introduced:
President: Mindy Fair
Vice President: Mandy Edwards
Secretary: Ann Hosler
Programs: Kate Channell
Treasurer: Valerie Thompson
Past-President: Meagan Johnston
Our scheduled programming topic was PWS Membership Evaluation Working Lunch. We discussed our strengths and opportunities:
Strengths: Networking, diversity, empowering each other, being inviting, recognizing members for achievements, content, organized as a group, and members are committed to the organization.
Opportunities: Attendance/reaching out to our members, more diverse professions, info sheet for new members listing resources, more hands on/interactive programs.
PWS News that was mentioned/discussed:
Upcoming programs: Wednesday, February 20, “Strategies for buffering stereotype threat and imposter syndrome” by Drs. Amy Hackney (Professor of Psychology) and Tracy Linderholm (Professor of Educational Psychology). .
Valerie Thompson, treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s Report, reminding everyone that dues need to be paid by the February meeting in order to qualify for the paid in full discount.
Upcoming Networking/Outreach Events:
Thursday, January 17: Business After Hours at the Statesboro SCVB
Wednesday, January 30: Coffee and Cards – Averitt Center (9AM)
Saturday, February 23: 7th Annual Chocolate Run
Thursday, February 28: 9th Annual Tasting Statesboro
We want to highlight YOU! Do you have news to share about you or a fellow member with PWS? Email Mindy Fair at mindyandco@gmail.com, and let us know!