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MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

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Strong enough I'VE HAD MANY PEOPLE TELL ME THAT I AM A STRONG WOMAN. Some days I agree with them. Other days, not so much. But I have discovered something about myself in the 52 years that I've been on this planet . . . I can be strong enough. As I write this, we are on day 14 of sheltering in place. You are reading this one month after I wrote it and I have no idea how our circumstances will be. No one

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does. One thing I do know is that I have control over how I am reacting to the unknown and while it is very scary, I am choosing to stay calm, react slowly and pray. I pray a lot. I pray for my family, friends and loved ones. I pray for our advertising partners as they are the businesses that make it possible for you to receive Fayette County Lifestyle and I am grateful for each of them. I pray for you, my readers, that you have peace and stay healthy during this time. I pray that when you read this, we will all be getting back to some semblance of normalcy, whatever that looks like in each of our lives. And so it is with hope and prayer that I welcome you to our Ladies Issue. Talk about

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strong women! We are blessed to have heard their stories and to be able to share

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them with you. I hope you enjoy learning about them as much as we have and that

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they bring some much-needed cheer and encouragement to you as you read. We

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have also added a special feature appropriately named "Support Local" where we

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focus in on how some of our local businesses are getting creative to continue pro-

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viding their services in this unprecedented time. I know so many in our community have stepped up in ways we never thought we'd have to a few short weeks ago. So many have discovered just how strong they are. And I think we are all discovering that we are unquestionably strong enough.

Jennifer Conforti, Publisher

ON THE COVER Vanessa Fleisch, Mayor of Peachtree City stands by the spillway bridge at Lake Peachtree.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 10 Campanile’s Inside & Out Cari Campanile shows beautiful, stylish and affordable rooms.

16 Fabulous Women of Fayette Shining a spotlight on five powerful, loving and determined women.

22 She’s A Leader For girls seeking leadership opportunities, joining a Girl Scout troop could be the answer.

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26 Support Local! Local busineses and individuals get creative in support of our community.

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Lifestyle Letter

Local’s Choice

Renovate & Refine

22 Giving Back 26 Local Limelight 30 Our Town 34 Parting Thoughts

LOCAL’S CHOICE MEET WANDA CRONIC HOWELL OWNER/DEALER OF THE CRONIC AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

ARTICLE ELLIE WHITE-STEVENS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

C A R TA L K

Wanda Cronic Howell shows off a hot, new Dodge Challenger

Q. HOW HAS CRONIC STREAMLINED THE

to have my priorities in the right order and that means

CAR-BUYING PROCESS FOR TODAY?

family, service to others and community first.

A. People go online before they come in. Our customers find what they’re looking for, submit a credit app, and

Q. YOU KEEP 125 PEOPLE EMPLOYED, WHAT IS

negotiate their trade—all from home. We've generally

YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE?

struck a deal and got the paperwork ready so they don't

A. If you're secure within yourself, you surround your-

spend a fifth as much time in the dealership as they used

self with a team that is more talented and smarter than

to. And they don’t actually have to come in at all. We had

you are. You want to bring out the best in them.

one soldier who bought from Kabul, Afghanistan, for his wife to pick up the vehicle. We can finalize many deals

Q WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THAT MAKE TO YOUR

online, and we can even deliver to homes in Fayette

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE?

County and surrounding counties.

A. It’s important to have a team that’s focused on the customer and their needs. Many people have a negative

Q. YOU’RE ONE OF THE ONLY WOMEN IN THE COUN-

view of car salespersons and the car buying experience.

TRY WHO OWNS AND RUNS CAR DEALERSHIPS—

We are working hard to change that. We hope to exceed

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE AS A LEADER?

the customer’s expectations with every visit.

A. I’ve learned to network with business women’s

groups like the ABWA and BWFC. In those groups,

Q. FOR YOU, FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE, WHAT DO YOU

women support one another and give back to the com-

ENJOY DRIVING THE MOST?

munity with scholarships and nonprofit grants. Also, as

A. I like the Chevy Tahoe. They're big and roomy. I can

a woman, I think I bring empathy for people and a focus

take a lot of people to a business women’s meeting or all

on family and faith. Profitability is important but I have

of my family for a special meal.

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INSIDE & OUT

YEARS AGO, AN ATLANTA ACCOUNTANT WHO HATED HER ACCOUNTING DEGREE DROVE WHERE OTHERS FEARED TO DRIVE. “Don’t go down there, sweetie,” people cautioned. “There’s nothing good south of the airport.” Luckily, Cari Campanile didn’t listen, and she stumbled upon Peachtree City. Originally from south Louisiana, Cari came to Mercer University in Macon for her MBA. Soon after Sept. 11, 2001, however, she took an accounting position in Atlanta. “I was miserable,” she said. “I needed the creative side of things.” Cari had grown up as an artistic kid who watched her father and mother build and sell houses. The smell of fresh paint and new wood still takes her back. She considered opening a patio furniture store in Destin, as a branch of the stores her parents owned in other beach towns. When that didn’t materialize, at 27, she opened a patio and 10

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TAKING STYLE, FUNCTION AND BUDGET INTO ACCOUNT TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL ROOMS.

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furniture store on Hwy. 74 in the nice town she had discovered—Peachtree City. During the past 15 years, and a move to Hwy. 54, Cari has ‘grown up’ with her customers and so has her son, Mason, 7. Unlike large furniture chains, Campanile’s has no commissioned sales. The staff works together. “We love what we do,” Cari said. “We live, sleep, eat and breathe other people’s houses.” Cari often creates plans customers can accomplish as their budget allows, learning whether they have kids, grandkids or pets. She loves color and the growing trend of jewel tones, but most of her customers prefer stylish, functional pieces such as the neutrals that dominate Campanile's showroom. “This isn’t an area where people live just for show,” she said. With many lines of indoor and outdoor furniture to fit any budget, Cari often orders pieces her customers have found online or in a magazine. “People still appreciate working with a person,” she said. “They trust me.” Cari credits customer loyalty and word of mouth with keeping Campanile’s going without which, “I don’t think we would have made it through,” she said. And, she admits, “I always hated that accounting degree, but I couldn’t run the store without it.”

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FA BU L O U S SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON FIVE POWERFUL, LOVING AND DETERMINED WOMEN

CARL A CLOUD A GENTLE WITNESS

Carla, a.k.a., Mary, Abigail, Eve, and coming soon, Jezebel, is breathing new life into God’s Word through drama. “I believe it is the Holy Spirit bringing Biblical women to life through me. I am the vehicle for the message He wants me to tell.” Several years ago, Carla was asked to attend a young church member’s confirmation class as a sponsor when the inspiration came to her. “God told me to speak to this child as the woman who was compelled to pour perfume on Jesus’ feet and wipe them with her hair because she knew all she had been forgiven for. She knew Jesus was more than worthy of her most precious possession.” That was the start of A Gentle Witness. Carla weaves truth into her dramatic presentations from historical research. She portrays the Biblical women as if they were living today and are relaying personal accounts of their lives. When Carla comes into the room dressed in character, she wants those present to see “the Women”, not her. She is not Carla any more. . . she is that woman. Carla is available for presentations to churches, small groups or any organization where a potential experience may be desired. You can reach out to Carla at www.agentlewitness.com.

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S T E P H A N I E PA R K E R CERTIFIED TOMATIS® PRACTITIONER

Stephanie’s decision to become a certified practitioner of the Tomatis® method was very personal. Her grandson was diagnosed on the Autism spectrum and she felt he needed this therapy. As there were no practitioners in Georgia, Stephanie (who holds a Master of Arts in English and is also a specialist in music), without hesitation, decided to undergo the training required to become certified herself. Tomatis® is a non-invasive listening therapy that stimulates brain connections by using bone conduction through music. Stephanie has seen remarkable results that are tracked by regular surveys during therapy. “In the past 2 years since I started administering the Tomatis® method, I have seen increased cognitive learning and responses, lowered anxiety levels, better eye contact and have even experienced nonverbal children speak their first words”, Stephanie said. “No two people have the same results.” She added, “What can be wrong with making your brain work better?” The Tomatis® method may be indicated for those on the Autism spectrum, with ADHD and/or other learning or developmental challenges. To contact Stephanie please go to www.learnwithstephanie.com.

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KRIST Y BIT TMAN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER WHY DID YOU BECOME AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER? I joined the Marines to serve my country, I requested the air wing and they assigned me a job as an Air Traffic Controller. WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST THING A PILOT HAS EVER SAID TO YOU? We had bad weather at the airport and I told the pilot he should divert. He made an attempt anyway. He called me as he flew the missed approach and said: “my mommy said I never have to fly in weather this bad, I’m diverting.” WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A NEW FEMALE CONTROLLER? That’s tough. Especially for a new female. I would advise her to gain as much knowledge as she could. Keep her head in the books and learn from experienced controllers, but always verify the information and know where to find the answers to your questions. Be willing to take advice. And, you have to have thick skin. HOW DID BEING A USA BOXER AND US MARINE SHAPE YOU? They taught me leadership, teamwork, self-discipline and mental toughness. They showed me how to survive. I learned the difference between being hurt and being injured. The Marines taught me how to depend on my comrades. Boxing taught me to depend on myself.

S H E R I WAY N I C K FOUNDER OF LIZARD THICKET Twenty years ago, Sheri Waynick, founder of Lizard Thicket, defeated breast cancer. Her battle was a short detour in a retail career that began when she was a young girl making 25 cents a day working behind the counter of her father’s clothing store in Alabama. Her first local store opened in Braelinn Village in 1993 and sold men’s and women’s clothing until 2002. That was when she made good on a promise she’d made to God while battling cancer that she would do something good with her life. She became the American Cancer Society senior income manager for an 11-county area. “I was extremely passionate,” she said. Four years later, exhausted from her efforts and missing retail, Sheri resigned her position and opened a Lizard Thicket in Kedron with women’s clothing that would appeal to mothers, daughters and grandmothers. Today, Lizard Thicket, named for a small community outside Hamilton, Alabama, where Sheri’s father was stationed with the Air Force, has grown to include five corporate-owned and 20 franchised boutiques. She credits God, her staff, which includes her daughters Jessica and Jackie, and her franchisees with the success her company has achieved. Aside from her business, Sheri is still doing good things with her life, including volunteering with MENTORise, a local group that offers free counseling to entrepreneurs. “Absolutely follow your heart and dreams, but don’t do it without doing your homework,” she advises. CONTINUED >

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VA N E S S A F L E I S C H MAYOR OF PEACHTREE CITY

Mayor Vanessa Fleisch was elected in January 2014, as Peachtree City’s first female Mayor. In 2017, she was re-elected for her 2nd and last term. Her focus has been developing and maintaining infrastructure across the city. The innovative and cost-effective three-stage piano key, weir spillway at Lake Peachtree promises to protect life and property for decades to come. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED AS THE FIRST FEMALE MAYOR OF PTC? History has always been one of my favorite things to read about and so I understand that people find it interesting when someone is the first to do something. But I have never dwelled on it or tried to make it a focus of anything I have done. In the end, the goal should be to elect someone who is willing to devote the time and energy necessary to make a positive difference in their community. My focus has always been our wonderful city, and how to preserve our sense of community during challenging times. WHAT INSIGHTS WOULD YOU PROVIDE TO THE NEXT WOMAN SEEKING PUBLIC OFFICE? Whether a man or a woman it is important to focus on what is right even when you know you will receive opposition. Public service is about the people you serve and never about you. Vanessa Fleisch graduated from The American University with a degree in International Relations and a minor in Communications. She is a former producer for CNN. Mayor Fleisch and her family have been residents of Peachtree City since 1991.

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GIVING BACK

Silver Awardees from Troops 11318 and 13303.

She’s A Leader FOR GIRLS SEEKING OUT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, JOINING A GIRL SCOUT TROOP COULD BE THE ANSWER. ARTICLE JACKIE BOEHEIM | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ONCE A YEAR, YOU CAN FIND AMY VASSEY

Girl Scouts of the USA was founded in 1912

GATHERING WITH THE WOMEN FROM

as a charity / nonprofit organization meant to

HER GIRL SCOUT TROOP, A TROOP THAT

empower girls. Their mission statement: “girl

STARTED IN 1965. Vassey joined in the second

scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and

grade, the earliest you could start in 1965, and

character, who make the world a better place.”

went on to participate every year until she grad-

This program allows girls to build leadership

uated from high school.

skills, become better team members and explore

Now, Vassey is the Service Unit Director for Service Unit 617 which serves McIntosh High

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philanthropy. They also delve into science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM.

School. “We build confidence by providing a safe

Vassey believes every girl can benefit from

environment in small groups for young girls to learn

Girl Scouts, “girls in particular need to spend

leadership and decision making skills,”.

time in all-female groups where they can learn to

Vassey's troop, together still

express themselves in a safe and caring environment. In the classroom girls are likely NOT to raise their hand to answer a question, regardless of whether they know the answer or not. Boys, on the other hand, will raise their hand no matter what.” Throughout Girl Scouts, girls get the chance to learn from troop members and showcase their skills. This builds confident students in the classroom and strong citizens in our community. Jennifer McGruder, Area Executive loves seeing girl scouts spreading love and wisdom. “Our programming is based on timetested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead. For more than 100 years, the inclusive, all-female environment of a Girl Scout troop has created a safe space where girls can try new things, develop a range of skills, take on leadership roles and just be themselves.” Local troops have spent time at the Fayette Humane Society, made blankets for NICU babies and have planted pollinator gardens. Atlanta Zoo Nightcrawlers Program: Troop 15008, a 7th grade Cadette troop.

According to McGruder, Girl Scouts can lead their own adventures. “Girls can build robots and learn to code, become experts in hiking and rock climbing, plan and execute community service projects, build a successful business through the cookie program, and more!” Scouts work with the Southern Conservation Nature Trust, schools and churches. They participate in camping where they enjoy archery, horseback riding, and skills classes. You can also find them at the International Festival learning about other cultures. There are many opportunities for girls to earn badges and awards. The highest award being the Gold Award, a national award given to seniors and ambassadors. To prepare, a girl must complete a Journey, which is a long-range study of one topic. Topics include science, computer skills, environmental studies, engineering and the outdoors. This award is reserved for girls entering the 10th grade. She must display leadership while educating others on the need for the project and will devote 100+ hours to accomplishing the project. In some cases, Gold Award Winners will receive college scholarships and other financial awards. Past projects have included social justice, closing the gender gap in STEM and saving coral reefs. Girl Scouts are looking for volunteers in many areas; the robotics team, the pinewood derby, rowing, vehicle maintenance and more. Vassey is grateful for volunteers. “If you have a skill that you are willing to share with curious girls, we would love to meet you and plan

The Space Cadettes, a Girl Scout robotics team.

an appropriate program. The interests of the girls are amazing! They are excellent scientists, cooks, campers, and more.” Interested

volunteering

joining

Girl

Scouts?

Visit join.girlscoutsatl.org. CityLifestyle.com/FayetteCounty

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BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE STORM.

In our ever-evolving commitment to our community, we are taking and will continue to take precautions as we keep our doors open to those that need our immediate care. We are in awe of the inspiring stories circulating the media which highlight the good to be found during this outbreak. The stories include designated shopping hours, cheering from balconies, and free services being offered to entertain those staying safe indoors. At ENT of Georgia South, we are also doing what we can; including, offering telemedicine visits to those sheltering in place, urgent ear, nose and throat care, and shipping of hearing aid supplies to your home. Our thoughts and prayers are with our community, and we will continue to stand at the ready as a partner in your healthcare once this storm passes.

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LOCAL BUSINESES ARE GETTING CREATIVE TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. LET’S TAKE CARE OF WHAT’S LOCAL.

AT THE HEIGHT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, LOCAL FAYETTE COUNTY BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS STEPPED UP TO HELP THEIR FELLOW FAYETTE COUNTIANS. This is our salute to those who do so much for so many, oftentimes at great personal risk. The first group to thank, of course, are local first responders and medical practitioners. Card My Yard of Peachtree City posted several very visible “Thank You’s”, with their “HEROS WORK HERE” signs in front of local hospitals and fire stations. We here at Fayette County Lifestyle can only second that opinion. Hear! Hear! All around the county, business owners have been striving to maintain their small businesses while showing their love and compassion for one

LACEY HARNAR, CPA

another. We want to share some of those stories and ask you to consider

“Availability is the best of the abilities to have.” That is

shopping local, now more than ever. After all, Amazon isn’t going to spon-

Lacey Harnar’s motto. You can imagine the flurry of

sor your kid’s soccer team.

activity that has descended upon all CPA’s since we’ve been plunged into a world of stimulus packages and an extended tax season. Thanks to new technologies in electronic communications, Lacey Harnar, CPA, is able to e-meet with clients via phone or Zoom, utilize client portals and even accept electronic signatures.

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will answer your questions as promptly as they can.

they offered free unlimited daycare and lodging to first responders, hospital workers, Army Corps of Engineers and mobilized National Guard. Animal care facilities are essential businesses, and Puppy Tubs has remained open and is accepting new clients daily. During this trying time, they are providing curbside pick-up and drop-off, to limit social interaction. Lisa Self, Assistant Manager, hopes to see all of her regular fourlegged friends soon. “Puppy Tubs has had its share of ups and downs in the 19 years we have been open, but we always bounce back and this will be no exception. We have AMAZING clients who already miss us and can’t wait to bring their fur babies back and we sure do miss them!” 26

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DR. IRENE OMOTOSO Are you looking for a truly caring physician? Dr. Irene Omotoso is a board-certified internal medicine doctor and founder and Medical Director of Waterfalls Medical Practice in Peachtree City. Currently, Dr. O, as she is affectionately known by her patients, is seeing patients using HIPPA approved Telemedicine. She is able to meet her patient’s needs and ensure the same high standard of care with virtual physician visits. Here is some of one person’s review; “Oh my, what could I say about Dr. Irene Omotoso?! She is the most compassionate doctor that I’ve ever known. She is so gifted at diagnosing problems and getting us better.” Dr. Omotoso is currently providing FREE telemedicine to all first responders through the end of June! To contact Dr. Omotoso please visit her website at www.waterfallsmedicalpractice.org or call 678-932-8112.

FAYETTE COUNTY MASK MAKERS Sherri Dickinson, of PTC, was watching the national news and saw a video on how to make masks for health care providers when it hit her. “I can do this! I know how to sew and I can help make masks!” she exclaimed. She told two friends of her idea and asked them for help spreading the word. They created a Facebook group, started sharing on social media and Fayette County Mask Makers began with a bang! In only their first 11 days from inception, they have over 200 Facebook group members and volunteers who are either sewing masks, taking materials in donations or running masks to local healthcare facilities. They have already distributed over 2,000 masks! When a community comes together, amazing things can happen. If you would like to join her group of volunteers, search for Fayette County Mask Makers on Facebook.

FAYETTE COUNTY LIFESTYLE QUARANTINE SURVIVAL KITS We also wanted to help out during these trying times and offered our Quarantine Survival Kits that included essential items and coupons from many of our local advertisers. Cookies from Highland Bakery and Kitchen, Coupons from Your Pie in PTC, a T-shirt from Tonya Jones Realtor.... one of the recipients said “I am very thankful there are still kind people in this world willing to make others smile during these trying times.” Not all of us are heroes but we’re all trying our best.

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how can you help our local businesses? 1. BUY A GIFT CARD Businesses need cash flow right now, and the easiest way to help them out is to buy some gift cards to use down the road. 2. GET DELIVERY. Luckily, most restaurants and shops have stepped up options like delivery or curbside pickup so you can minimize contact with humans. Ordering in a few meals when you can is a big help.

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3. TIP LIKE A BOSS. It’s a bad time to be a waiter, delivery driver, or barista, because not only are they likely working fewer hours, they’re getting fewer tips from their nonexistent

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WOMEN CONNECTING

For Good IF YOU OWN A BUSINESS, IT IS NO SECRET THAT

NETWORKING IS GOOD FOR SUCCESS. Sallie Krawcheck, former president of the Global Wealth & Investment Management division of Bank of America said, “Networking is the No.1 unwritten rule of success in business.” The two groups we are featuring have embraced that belief and are taking things to the next level.

BUSINESS WOMEN OF F AY E T T E A N D C O W E TA

A LOOK INTO TWO PROMINENT WOMEN’S NETWORKING ORGANIZATIONS IN FAYETTE COUNTY

BWFC President, Jennifer Lunsford and Co-founder, Wendy Macguire

“I have grown professionally by making connections in the BWFC, but more importantly, I am blessed to be part of this organization to have the opportunity to give back to the women and children in our beautiful community.” - Jennifer Lunsford, President, BWFC, 2019-2020. The Business Women of Fayette and Coweta (BWFC) was birthed by two friends, Patti Kadkhodaian and Wendy Maguire, as a simple idea to raise money for a charity in the local community. Ten years later, the BWFC has risen as a strong and unified group of women-owned and women-led businesses across two counties. The 60-member BWFC provides a wonderful platform for women to authentically

and personal growth. Presentation topics include public speaking,

connect, learn together and give back to the local commu-

business finance and trends in small business marketing.

nities in which they live. Members include entrepreneurs,

Between 2011 and 2019, the BWFC has donated over $358,000

salespeople, managers, multi-level marketing profes-

to local causes, including Bloom Our Youth, Pathway Home, Team

sionals, non-profit executive directors, corporate execu-

Alliance, Yo We Bra, Sisters for Society, and Southside Support. The

tives and retail business owners.

group’s signature and biggest fundraising event, O’ Christmas Tea,

Many women join the BWFC because of the triple focus

is on Giving Tuesday. This year, it will be held on December 3, 2020,

on networking, business growth and charitable giving. At

at Glendalough Manor in Tyrone. BWFC meets on the 4th Tuesday

their bi-monthly meetings, keynote presentations are given

of the month. For more information, contact Jennifer Lunsford at

by experts who are willing to share wisdom for business

info@bwfcc.org or go to their website, www.bwfcc.org.

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AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION ( ABWA ) “We aren't so much a power networking group of

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women as we are powerful local women who come together to learn how to be better leaders in both our community and our own business ventures." Sharlene Alexander, Co-Founder, ABWA - McIntosh Chapter. The American Business Women's Association (ABWA) was established in Kansas City in 1949 just after WWII had ended and during a time when it was considered socially unacceptable for women to pursue careers or even be a part of an association. Since then, the association has grown to a national presence of over 125 chapters, spanning more than 30 states. The McIntosh Chapter of the ABWA is a local chapter that was formed in July of 1982 by co-founders Judy Suitor and Sharlene Alexander with 25 original members. The mission is to learn together, support one another and fulfill the original mission of fostering women's education with scholarships. ABWA is committed to creating affordable, and

well as ongoing professional development in order to support

innovative learning opportunities for women. ABWA

their career advancement and to help them become role mod-

welcomes learners of all ages, educational back-

els, mentors, and leaders of the future.

grounds and career paths who are motivated to chart

Over the last 38 years, the McIntosh Charter Chapter ABWA

their learning journey. One of the funds, The Stephen

has provided close to $100,000 in local scholarships to women

Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF), exists

pursuing college degrees. For information on the McIntosh

to provide educational grants and scholarships to

Chapter, contact Sharlene Alexander at mssharelene@gmail.

women pursuing post-secondary educational goals as

com. For information about the ABWA go to www.abwa.org.

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W H AT M O M RE AL L Y WANTS THREE MOMS SHARE WHAT THEY TRULY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY.

SHE COOKS. She cleans. She kisses. She helps during the trying times. She always puts her children first. Her name is mom, mommy, mama, grandma and maybe even Gigi. She deserves to be treasured this Mother’s Day. We talked to three hard-working mothers to find out what she really wants for Mother’s Day.

“For Mother’s Day, I would

“When my kids were younger,

love a lady’s day with my

I wished for a day free of

closest friends. A day at

“mommy duties”. Now that I

spending time with me; she

the spa followed by a fancy

have teenagers, my Mother’s

said it was an honor. Now it’s

lunch and some shopping

Day wish is to spend an entire

my turn. I want time to spend

would be a dream!”

-Chelsie Bey

Fayette County Lifestyle | May 2020

“For Mother’s Day, I want time. My mother always loved

day together without any

loving my children

electronic distractions.”

and grandchildren.”

-Jana Justice

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