The Heart of the Piedmont Chapter of ABWA
Greensboro, North Carolina

Heart of the Piedmont Chapter (HOP) was chartered on June 4, 2009 with the combination of the Greensboro Sunshiners Chapter, Lou Celia Chapter, NaJa Charter Chapter and Triad Express Network.

We know you're busy!  Our meetings are streamlined and our programs are focused on  professional development.  We provide networking opportunities at each meeting and a safe and fostering environment for women to connect, learn and grow.

We have two former National Presidents of the American Business Womens Association as members.  Terry Howard:  1999-2000 National President.  Robin Necci:  2006-2007 National President. Terry Howard was also a 2002 Top Ten Business Woman of the Year.

HOP is a member of the Piedmont Triad Area Council.  The council includes 9 chapters in 6 North Carolina counties.  The council provides a forum to exchange best practices information/ideas and sponsors our annual American Business Women's Day celebration.

Piedmont Triad Area Council Meetings:

• April 2, 2012
• June 4, 2012
• August 6, 2012
• October 1, 2012
• December 3, 2012

For over sixty years, the American Business Women's Association has played an integral role in connecting businesswomen nationwide through education, support, programming and networking. At the heart of this association are exceptionally diverse women with a desire to succeed,and a shared personal commitment to help other women achieve the same.

Members receive career development resources through regional and national leadership conferences, local programs and the Women's Instructional Network (WIN)™ - an online learning community available exclusively to ABWA members.

So, whether you are looking for personal or professional growth and development, continuing education or the opportunity to network on a local or national level - ABWA is right for you!

2011-12 Officers of Heart of Piedmont Chapter

President, Robin Necci (robinnecci@hotmail.com)	Vice President, Angela Greene (Agreene32@triad.rr.com)
Secretary, Robin Crosier (robroysam@aol.com)	Treasurer, Barbara Walters (waltersbarbarab@att.net)
Catherine Cress – 2012 Chapter Woman of the Year Sharon Godbee – 2013 Top Ten Chapter Nominee
Program: Bessie Sparks (sparksoc@bellsouth.net) and Colleen Mitchell (colleen.mitchell@edwardsjones.com)	Membership: Sharon Godbee (sharon_godbee@vfc.com) and Carolyn Huggins (chhugs@northstate.net)
Publicity: Catherine Cress (radar56@gmail.com) and Cynthia Cress (tabs4ever@gmail.com)	Newsletter: Terry Howard (terryshoward@earthlink.net)
Fundraising: Jo-Ann Marsh (jmarsh1@bellsouth.net) and Karen McCray (kmccray3@triad.rr.com)