Membership Information
ABWA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Business Women's Association is 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.
RCEN Vision Statement
River City Express Network of the American Business Women's Association provides Richmond area businesswomen a unique opportunity to enrich their lives through relationship building, education and professional development.
1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for
the American Business Women’s Association.
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and
convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA’s mission.
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues,
guests, vendors and sponsors with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity,
responsibility, kindness, and in good faith.
4.
Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express
Network Bylaws.
5. Members will not use their personal power to
advance their personal interests.
6. Members will strive for excellence in their
professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and
skills, and by
encouraging the professional development of other members.
Pictured above, left to right: Patty Wood, VP Resource Development; Donna Rominiecki, VP Membership; Linda O'Neal, VP Finance; Rene Street, ABWA Executive Director; Karen Houghton, VP Communications; Ashley Stefanko, President-Elect; Mary Foley, VP Programming; Trina Willard, President. Not pictured: Wendy Williams, VP Marketing & PR.
Serving as a network officer helps you develop leadership and team building skills that directly translate to your business and workplace. The American Business Women's Association has a strong tradition of reaching out to business women of diverse occupations. Since 1949 ABW's principal pursuit has been to help working women find their paths to the top. We support women as they change the world!
In addition to networking and professional development, you can develop your business skills by working as a committee member or project team member. Participation will give you opportunities to practice the skills you already have and learn new skills to add to your resume.
View/download/print Committees flyer (includes committee descriptions and contact information)
Our membership is diverse in age, industry and career level. They are executive officers, hold administrative and management positions and work as professional, technical and sales experts. About half are small business owners. Fields of expertise include:
Members of the River City Express Network are members of the American Business Women's Association - the largest professional association in the nation to bring together women of diverse occupations.
In addition to networking and professional development opportunities, you'll find national benefits and services that are tailored to fit your needs.
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Contact Eileen Geller, Membership Committee Chair
