Lebanon is part of a larger network.
The Lebanon Valley Charter Chapter of ABWA is part of a nationwide network of more than 1900 chapters and 90,000 members www.abwa.org. Both this chapter and ABWA encourage the development of the personal skills, leadership qualities and educational opportunities necessary for a successful career. Being a businesswoman today means being challenged to achieve. Be ready to meet that challenge by being part of the world of our chapter and ABWA. Our membership includes women from a variety of professions and occupations. This diversity makes being part of the Lebanon Valley Charter Chapter a stimulating, enriching experience. It's all there for you, but you have to reach out and grab it, become involved. Say yes when called upon to head a project or assist in some endeavor the chapter is sponsoring. Chapter meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month with the exception of November and sometimes December when it is changed to the third Wednesday because of the holidays. Members conduct chapter business, as well as exchange career information and ideas. Meetings are highlighted by motivational speakers and other information programs.
A Typical Year
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Elect ABWA Chapter Woman of the YearFebruary: March:
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December: Holiday Celebration with ornament and/or cookie exchange. |
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Past Scholarship Winners
2016 Student Winners: $1000 each were awarded to Teresa Gunderman, Palmyra; and Chandelle Keller, ELCO. Both young women will attend Penn State.
2015 Student Winners: Kate Risser, Annville Cleona will attend Bloomsburg; and Sara Smith will attend Messiah College.
2014 Student Winners: Margo Rene Keller, ELCO, Penn State; and Alaina Gladstone, Lebanon High, West Virgina University
2013 Student Winners: Hanna Constance Wastyk, Palmyra HS, University of Delaware; Mariah LiBrandi, Northern Lebanon HS, Saint Francis University; Lara Cruz, Lebanon HS, Hanze University
2012 Student Winners: Katie Carney-Blose, Penn College; Rosemary Angel, HACC
2011 Student Winners: Jonathan Jackson, Dickenson; Katie Carney-Blose, Penn College
2010 Student Winners: Anna Marie Cruz, Lebanon High School; Chelsea Saylor, ELCO; Mariela Horna, Lebanon Valley College; Felicia Nelson, Kutztown University
2009 Student Winners: Felicia Nelson; Kaitlyn Mader; Rachael Reist; Kimblery Yockey.
2008 Student Winners: Emily Sechrest (Lebanon); Kayla Miller (Northern Lebanon); Alyson Wattai, (Lebanon Catholic); Kaitlyn Mader (Culinary Institute of America).
2007 Student Winners: Aylssa Hauck (Lebanon HS); Jennifer Leeper (Eastern University); Kaitlyn Mader (Culinary Institute of America); Rebecca Wenger (Annville/Cleona High School)
2006 Student Winners: Michelle Dusel (Northern Lebanon); Jennifer Leeper (Cedar Crest); and Rachel Reist( Cedar Crest).
2005 Student Winners: Katelyn Haley, Amber Smith andStephanie Blanda
2004 Student Winners: Melanie Henderson, Madison Simmermon, & Kimberly Carfarella
Scholarships Education and training are essential for a successful career and, as chapter members, we are proud of our role in providing educational opportunities for others. We provide scholarships to area women, as well as contributing to the SBMEF National Scholarship Fund. Each year the amount awarded varies.
- SBMEF National Scholarship-Nicole Long
- Leadership Lebanon Valley scholarship Recipients:2008 Jen Eisenhower
- 2007 Julie Cameron
- 2006 Patricia McAteer
- 2005 Brenda Keefer
- 2004 Gale Ehrhorn
- 2003 Margie Yohn
- 2002 Penny Walker
- 2001 Mary Ellen Blouch
- 2000 Julie Cheyney
- 1999 Irene Pickett
- 1998 Sandy Herr
- 1995 Susan LeBaron-Tonini
- Additional Member graduates of the LLV program:
| Deadline March 31 annually.May Award Scholarships |
Josie Ames
- Mary Blose
- Carol Edris
- Nori Fisher
- Sarah Schappel
Officers
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