Call to Order: Our president, Tonia Cormier presided of the regular meeting of ABWA SWAPEN Express Network, which was held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sugar Creek Country Club. There were a total of 16 attendees...

Recognition: Tonia (our 2007 Woman of Excellence) welcomed our guest and recognized: Woman of the Year, Beth Tabak and Suzette Peoples as our Top Ten Candidate

Annual Theme: "Share the Power"

Minutes: Thomasine Johnson, VP of Communication, placed last months minutes on each table. The minutes were approved.

Treasurers Report: The Treasurer, Jane Spellman provided May's Treasurer's Report.

Introductions: Each member and our distinguished guest introduced themselves and their business to the group.

Program: Joyce Strimple, VP of Programming, facilitated an excellent networking program for today's meeting.

Topic: "Color Jacuzzi"

Give Away Sponsor: Patsy Stikeleather presented the give-away which was sponsored by Thomasine Johnson.

Business: Election Nomination Committee: Beth Tabak, Shelita Kimble, Suzette Peoples and Bonnie Schnexnayder conducted the nominations for SWAPEN's the 2007-08 Board. The results are as followed:
President: Joyce Strimple
VP Elect: Thomasine Johnson
VP Communication Rhonda Walls
VP Finance Betsy Burges
VP Marketing & Arrangements Terri Hauser
VP Public Relations Patsy Stikeleather
VP Programming Shelita Kimble
VP Membership Bonnie Schnexnayder
VP Internet Ingrid Forrest (Jane Spellman)

The new Board Members were asked to prepare to stay after the July's meeting.

Announcements: Suzette Peoples gave $100.00 to SBMEF foundation. We need an additional $400.00 for national to match our donation.

Adjournment: 1:00 p.m. Members were encouraged to network.