Officer slate ready for election

The Nashville Catholic Business Women's League elects officers for two-year terms and 2019 brings the election of a new board of officers for the 70-year-old league. The entire membership is eligible to vote for the officers, which will take place at our March 20 meeting. In addition, there will be two amendments to the by-laws up for a vote.

The officers up for election are:

• For President: Teri Gordon
• For President-Elect: Lynne Warne
• For Second Vice President: Lisa O'Neil Sullivan
• For Treasurer: Sandra Szejner
• For Recording Secretary: Patricia Vance
• For Corresponding Secretary: Barbara Esteves-Moore

Three proposed changes to the by-laws Article VIII are as follows:

1. Section 1 amend the article that currently states, "The annual membership meeting shall be the regular April meeting," to state, "The annual membership meeting shall be the regular April meeting or if no regular meeting is held in April the annual membership meeting shall be the next regular meeting held after the March meeting."
2. Section 2 amend the article that currently states, "Officers shall be elected in odd number years at the March monthly meeting and installed at the annual membership meeting in April," to remove the words "in April" at the end of the statement.
3. Section 6 amend the article that currently states, "The newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the installation at the April annual meeting. Committee Chair appointments shall be announced by the incoming President at the April meeting" to remove all references to the word April.

Teri Gordon has prepared a list of committee chairs she will propose to the membership upon taking office. Those committee chairs are as follows:

• Parlimentarian/Bylaws: Kathy Pohlid
• Communication: Barbara Esteves-Moore
  • Newsletter: Barbara Esteves-Moore
  • Publicity: Lisa Link
  • Hospitality: Carol Savage
  • Website: Barbara Esteves-Moore
• Development/Auction Chair: Karen McCoy
• Membership: Kim Hoover
• Programs/Second VP: Lisa O'Neil Sullivan
• Special Events/ President Elect: Lynne Warne
• Spiritual Life: Donna Adams

There will also be the addition of two committees proposed: the Social Action committee chaired by Lisa Link and the Business Network committee chaired by Dee Stoffer and Therese Anderson. 

The officers elected in March will serve for 2019-2021. Please make sure to join us at the March meeting to cast your vote.

Business Expo set for April; help spread the word

The Business Networking Expo will be April 17 at the Fleming Center at the Cathedral. Registration information is available on our website. Please help us spread the word to any female business owners or professionals who you think would be great exhibitors. We welcome both members and non-members to join us at the show as an exhibitor or a guest. If you are not planning to be an exhibitor, please make plans to join us for the event and invite your family and friends to join as well. Not only will this be a great opportunity to learn about businesses owned and operated by women in Nashville but we will also have give-aways, appetizers and wine.

Lenten retreat reflection opportunities for members

The NCBWL members have been invited to join the Holy Rosary Evening Angels’ Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Academy Library.  “The Battle of Prayer” will be the focus for the day led by Joan Watson, the Adult Education Director for the Diocese of Nashville. Lunch is $10 (payable at the door). RSVP by March 12 to Diana at diana-ryan@comcast.net. You can also contact NCBWL member Lisa Link for more information at lisalink14@gmail.com.