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Welcome to the Coral Springs Charter Chapter Website!
View Our Membership Packet!
See Us Supporting Women in Distress Video!
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We represent ABWA, the America Business Women’s Association. Our association, (one of the largest of its kind), is the educational and networking resource for professional women throughout the United States. Since its founding in 1949 by Hilary A. Bufton, Jr. a Missouri businessman, ABWA has made a commitment to American working women – helping thousands of women fulfill their career dreams and lead a better more satisfying life. Mr. Bufton recognized the positive impact working women could have, and the need for a supporting organization to help reach their educational and career goals.
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Through self-development programs, seminars, community involvement, and leadership training, ABWA provides opportunities for businesswomen to express their interests, achieve their goals, and receive well-earned recognition. Today, ABWA’s national membership is over 15000 members strong and continues to grow. There are chapters in every state, with three in Broward Country alone.
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In the decades to come, the significance of ABWA’s mission will become even more important. As the business world changes, and the businesswomen move on to even higher degrees of achievement, the American Business Women’s Association will be there, providing the means the needs to succeed.
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Click Here for Membership Application
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About the Coral Springs Charter Chapter…
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Our chapter was chartered in May of 1986 and currently has a membership of approximately 50 talented, diverse women. It is a great place to build confidence, develop and practice new skills and cultivate new friendships.
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The goals of our chapter are to increase the networking abilities of all our members by promoting both business and personal relationships between members; to enhance the skills/abilities of our members through social, business and educational functions; and to provide opportunities for women in our chapter and community to better themselves through education.
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The Chapter meets the first Thursday of each month (except holidays) for dinner, business meeting and program. Guests are welcomed.
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Congratulations to Paula Pirozzi
for being the 2012 Coral Springs Charter Chapter Woman of the Year
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Congratulations Paula!
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Each year one woman is honored with this title from the Chapter. In order to qualify,
she must be a past chapter officer or committee chairperson, be a member for at
least one year, and have made a major contribution in time and effort to the chapter.
Paula Pirozzi became a member of ABWA in 1999.
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A 13-year member, Paula belongs to ABWA's Coral Springs Charter Chapter located in Coral Springs, Fla. She is a former ABWA District I vice president, chapter president, vice president, treasurer and Top Ten Candidate. A member of ABWA's prestigious Inner Circle, she currently serves as chair of the Tri County Council. Paula has been active in groups that include the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Lupus Foundation, Women in Distress, and the American Cancer Society. Starting her career in the banking industry, Paula has worked her way from a teller to a branch manager with various different financial institutions. Advancing yet further in her career, Paula is now a training officer for SunTrust Bank in Deerfield Beach, Fla. She is responsible for planning, scheduling and conducting training programs throughout SunTrust Banks footprint. In addition, Paula is also the Sales Trainer for Sparkle of Life, a local jewelry company that donates a portion of every sale to charity.
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Paula lives in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband of 15 years, Vinny and their two dogs, Apache and Abigail. Paula’s hobbies include reading, beading and doting on her nieces and nephews.
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ABWA Mission Statement:
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.
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