Deadline for inclusion in the next newsletter is February 7, 2010


Upcoming Events
 
The Chapter Scholarship Applications
     Students, whether you are currently a member or not, if you are currently registered in a two year, 4 year or 5 year or graduate college program and have not yet sent in an application, you will be giving up the opportunity to win a $2,000 cash scholarship. You have until February 2, 2010 to submit your application to our Scholarship Chair, Marian Borzelleca. Her address is included on the copy of the application that is sent to you separately in the email sent with this newsletter. You can also go to the to download a copy. Who couldn’t use $2,000 to pay for college expenses?


70 Years of Empowering Successful Women

Dear Members:
     I am contacting you as a current or past member of ASWA. Our Planning Committee, headed by Kathleen Brunner and Pam Wenner, is working on a 70th Anniversary celebration scheduled for June 17, 2010. Of course, we expect you to join in the festivities and so mark your calendar. As you are the reason our chapter in Philadelphia is the third oldest American Society of Women Accountants Chapter in the country, it is most important to get everyone who is or has been a member to participate. Because of your involvement over the years, you have enabled us to support the theme of this Celebration, which is “70 years of Empowering Successful Women”.
     I have been asked to head the subcommittee pertaining to capturing the History of our Chapter and Honoring Outstanding Members who exemplify our theme in “Empowering Successful Women”.
Here is what we need:

1) Pictures (give dates, event, and names of members and others noted), documents and programs for events you may have kept, memorabilia, and any other notable items that we can scan or display at the event.
2) Your nomination and bio of a member who you feel should be recognized as an outstanding member who exemplifies our theme for the evening. Our committee will choose the specific Honorees, but we hope to spotlight each in the program or pictorial presentation of some kind.
3) A quote from you as a member as to what ASWA has meant to you personally that captures the essence of our theme so that we can share with those non-members in attendance that evening. We hope to provide insight as to why the Philadelphia Chapter of ASWA has continued to exist for 70 years and beyond. Please provide the years in which you have been a member and some of the titles and committees you have participated in during your membership.

     If you are interested in working on this committee and sharing your talents and ideas of presenting these valuable ASWA treasures to our attendees, I welcome the assistance. If you cannot spare the time for formal participation, please take a little time at home to seek out the treasures you have saved and memories you can share.
     Please contact me no later than January 31th to let me know what you have to send, and to discuss how and when it will be sent. I would appreciate your nominations as soon as possible but no later than the 31th as we are starting to work on invitations and sponsorship requests for the event and need to have the plan of the evening solidified as soon as possible. I will send reminders for the quotes as we get our committee solidified and have some extra hands and talents to make this all happen.
     Please take the time now before most of us hibernate in our offices for the busy season and haven’t the time to work on this until after April 15th. I look forward to hearing from you and know that ASWA holds a special place in all of our hearts. Don’t forget to pass this along to your old ASWA buddies, who we may have lost contact with, I am sure they have past memories to share.

Lori McKeage
Immediate Past President
(609) 504-8956



2010 Philadelphia Women in the Boardroom
Women in the Boardroom, formerly known as Women on Boards, is an executive leadership event designed to assist in the preparation of board service – better qualifying you and connecting you with the right people and resources. Our panelists are executives with for-profit board experience and a desire to share their knowledge and necessary tools for serving as a director. Although the focus is for-profit boards, much of the knowledge gained can be applied to non-profit service.

Having originated in 2002 in a single city, Women in the Boardroom has now become an annual event, scheduled to be in 15 cities in 2010. Don’t let the name fool you. All current presidents, directors and professionals in leadership roles – men and women – are encouraged to attend as an opportunity to mentor, learn from each other or find their next great executive or board member.

The event begins with a two-hour panel presentation and Q&A. Topics of discussion include:
  · Role of being a director
  · Differences of a non-profit, private and public board
  · Board selection process
  · Being an effective board member
  · Positioning yourself for board service/taking the next step
The role of women on boards continues to evolve, as have all other leadership roles for women in business. In today's corporate climate of increased scrutiny of board governance, boards of directors are being held more accountable than ever. Composition is being closely watched and CEOs and directors are frequently broadening their search for new board members to include women and minorities. Currently, women represent only 15.2% of Fortune 500 company board membership and Women in the Boardroom is out to change that!

Panel Includes: Doreen Wright – Former Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Campbell Soup Company; Maureen Breakiron-Evans – Retired Chief Financial Officer, Towers Perrin; (additional panelist to come); Facilitator: Elva L. Bankins – Senior Partner, Kelleher Associates LLC.

Monday, May 3, 2010 – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Hyatt Penn's Landing (201 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
Cost: $125 individual tickets.
To register online:

For more information on our events:
, or 952.400.0198.

Find Women in the Boardroom on
Women in the Boardroom is held in the following cities: Atlanta, Denver, Twin Cities, Milwaukee, Des Moines, San Francisco, Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Hartford, Washington D.C. & New York




In the Spotlight this Month
  Robert Walter
One of our newest members is Robert Walter. Robert attended his first ASWA meeting at Student Night in November and has since joined ASWA looking for a supportive organization to help him further develop his networking skills and to assist him in his current search for full time employment. Robert resides in Doylestown, PA. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Cabrini College in May 2005. He has worked in accounting firms such as John Frost, P.C. and Tait, Weller and Baker, LLP, both of which are located in Center City, Philadelphia. He worked last tax season for Burton & Browse, LLP in Newtown, PA. He is currently working to finish the CPA exam as he has passed three of the four parts, with the Business Environment and Concepts to pass. His immediate career goals are to complete the CPA exam and find an accounting position in the area of tax.

Please welcome Robert at our next meeting if you have not met him.


Valerie Rothermel
Congratulations to Valerie Rothermel for passing in the CPA exam in December 2009. A job well done Valerie, please offer Valerie congratulations at the next meeting.


And now a word on our Mentor/Mentee program…..
Hello Members! The 2009-2010 Mentor Program participants consist of the following members:

2009-2010 Mentor-Mentee Teams
Green Team: Marian Derr (mentor) and Damali McIlwain (mentee)
Red Team: Pam Wenner (mentor) and Lynette Colon (mentee)
Yellow Team: Mary Feeney Bonawitz (mentor) and (Open to Penn State Student)*
Orange Team: Mary-Claire Corcoran (mentor) and Thanh Huynh (mentee)
Pink Team: Lori McKeage (mentor) and Kim Buziak (mentee)
Blue Team: Tracey Bond-Wright (mentor) and Brianna Castrataro (mentee)
Brown Team: Judy Maira (mentor) and Samantha Wolf (mentee)
Black Team: Angela Wilsey (mentor) and Stephanie Calcaterra (mentee)
Purple Team: Gwen Ruff (mentor) and Allyse Regan (mentee)
White Team: Theresa Copeland (mentor Chair) and Kelly Brennan (mentee)
Student Mentors: Sunny Chanthavong ,Pamela Carcione and Katrina Smith

Our Book Club event begins with a discussion between our teams that has been scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 6 pm. It will be held at the home of Angela Wilsey. Contact Angela at 610-721-6528 for directions. We will discuss the book, “Pitch Like a Girl” by Ronna Lichenburg. It can be purchased on Amazon for under $10. We are excited about getting together to share our thoughts and opinions about the book.

If you need to contact me, I can be reached at or 215-680-1902.
Theresa Copeland, Mentor Chair




Special Report
Click Here to View the Article and Video The Friday, November 3, 2006 Channel 6 ABC Action News telecast featured a Special Report by Sarah Bloomquist entitled "What Women Aren't Told". What Women Aren't Told in the workplace is a seminar given by Chris Flett, an entrepreneur turned corporate coach. The report featured the October Philadelphia Chapter ASWA meeting.

for the link to the online article and video




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