NAPW Westchester County, NY Chapter Celebrated Its Successes and Accomplishments and a New Chapter President in June
Garden City, NY (PRWEB) July 16, 2013 -- Members and guests of the NAPW Westchester County, NY Local Chapter had much to celebrate as they gathered on June 20th for a professional networking meeting at the Digital Arts Experience, 170 Hamilton Avenue, #100, White Plains, NY.
The event marked the one-year anniversary of the Chapter’s launch and the installation of Crystal M. Cutler, MS, LIS, MS Ed., as the new Westchester County Chapter President.
Members and guests also heard from guest speaker Cristin Grogan of Silverback Social, who delivered an engaging presentation about social media.
“Tonight we celebrate both our Chapter’s anniversary and its continuance!” said Westchester County President Crystal M. Cutler as she kicked off the celebratory meeting.
The President welcomed all of the attendees and acknowledged new members, VIPs, visiting Chapter President Dr. Daphne Clarke-Hudson of the NAPW Litchfield, CT Chapter and guests. Meeting attendees applauded as President Cutler continued with highlights on the value of NAPW membership.
“In the coming year, you will find me leading the campaigns that NAPW set before us at the 2013 National Networking Conference to ignite our networks and to increase our membership, our service to the community at large and our use of social media,” President Cutler said.
“If we do so more than any other Chapter, we will win a $10,000 award through NAPW’s Annual Rewards Program and have the happy problem of discovering how best to utilize it.”
The Director of the Digital Arts Experience (DAE) next greeted the group and invited the guest speaker Cristin Grogan of Silverback Social, to take the floor. Ms. Grogan delivered an engaging presentation on social media.
“Consumers now have a voice,” Ms. Grogan told attendees. “Companies have to build personal relationships with the consumer, which results in repeat business and brand loyalty.”
Westchester County Chapter President Crystal Cutler told the group of professional women that in the true spirit of NAPW together they will discover ways to contribute to one another’s success. She mentioned that she has turned to Chapter member Edith Barillas’ printing business to print her new President’s business cards at Mamaroneck.minutemanpress.com.
She encouraged members to follow suit and patronize other NAPW members for the goods and services they need. The President noted the Chapter’s recent volunteer effort, Savor and Support, the fourth annual My Sister’s Place fundraising event at Mercedes-Benz of White Plains on June 13th. Crystal then spoke about upcoming Chapter meetings and events.
“At the Conference, we learned that it is our time to succeed. So, we’ll enjoy educational and informational presentations that help us grow, balanced with a fun girls’ night out on July 18th and, because we’re family-friendly, a Friends and Family Summer BBQ in August!” said President Crystal Cutler.
The Chapter President reminded members to stay connected by checking out the Chapter Page, Chapter Wall, Chapter Facebook Page and seasonal newsletters and to forward their NAPW emails to an address they check most often. She also noted the Westchester County’s campaign to have members update their NAPW Profile Pages with bios, photos and contact emails, by July 4th. She invited all to email her with any suggestions they may have or if they would like to volunteer. Members were told to watch for the release of the upcoming Chapter Newsletter and Chapter Survey and to respond with their opinions.
Andrea Campbell, a representative from Sam’s Club, the evening’s sponsor who so graciously donated the anniversary cake, greeted members and guests and shared Sam’s Club Membership offerings (up to $25 gift card incentive). Attendees were invited to contact Ms. Campbell for information at aecamp.s06674.us(at)samsclub(dot)com.
At the end of the evening, the women posed for a group photo and then enjoyed the anniversary cake. A few members posed for individual photos while others toured the DAE facility. The DAE is a unique, creative learning hub, committed to the exploration and development of self-reliant digital literacy through technology classes, labs and work spaces that can be rented.
As she closed the networking meeting, President Cutler issued a special thanks to the DAE, Sam’s Club, the guest presenter, Chapter member Jennifer Nelson Flynn for recording the evening’s Minutes and everyone who attended.
“You all are awesome! You made my very first meeting as Chapter President great,” said Chapter President Crystal Cutler.
Members and Guests in Attendance: Members: Crystal M. Cutler, Independent at LegalShield; Cathy Peterson, Trainer at Cerebral Palsy of Westchester; Joanne Raffa, attorney at McGladrey; Linda Parker, Soulistic Adventures; Leanne Puchir, Verizon; Kimberly Pondoff, Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP; Claudia Gotanegra, Banco Santander; Maria Coyle, The Imprint Source; Jennifer Nelson Flynn, David B. Petshaft, PC; Lynda Hamilton, Philanthropy Mentor; Sheryl Gregory, Sher Gregory, Inc; Judith Garfinkel, Move into Change; Dr. Thelma Jones, Options for Wellness; Renee Leibler, My Community Alert; Carmen Meausoone, City Art Walk; Sheri Bretan, TNS; Kay Winston, Window Expressions; Anita Magyar, Flock Design House; Christina D’Aiello, Bank Street; Scarlett De Bease, Scarlett Image; Dr. Cecile Fray, Cecile I. Fray, MD, PLLC; Marge Johnson, MSJ Tax & Accounting Service; Cappy Devlin, Cappy Devlin Travel; Dr. Daphne Clarke-Hudson, President, NAPW – Litchfield Chapter, Ct.; Angela Neugebauer, Bucci Airport & Limousine Service; Lisa Strassman, Daikin America; Andrea Hutchinson, Custom Wellness Associates; Natasha Galperin, M & T Bank and Edith Barillas, Minuteman Press.
Guests: Jeannette Sandor; Leigh Reeves, Phillips, Sonicare; Melissa Walters; Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP; Kristin Peterson Damle, Flock Design House; Yolanda Robinson, NYS Comptroller; Anne Kasdin, StudentIntroductions.com; Barbara Grossman, Paradigm Partners; Olinda Begg, Litchfield, Ct.; Andrea Campbell, Sam’s Club; Cristina Calabrese, The Digital Arts Experience and Cristin Grogan, Silverback Social.
The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.
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Karen Slusser, NAPW 1, 516-877-5500 213, [email protected]
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