Upcoming Events

August Reading Circle - Join Patti Riva, Winter Park Evening and Weekend manager, as she discusses Balancing Career & Family: Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome, written by Marian Thomas. This book looks at realistic strategies for the woman who wants a career, a family and a life. The 70's gave us "Superwoman" the have-it-all, be everything-to-everyone, perfect wife, mother and successful career woman, who could have her cake and eat it, too. She could single-handedly raise a family, keep a perfect household, rise to the top of the corporate world and still find time to relax and enjoy herself. Unfortunately, millions of women bought into this myth, becoming consumed with guilt when they found they couldn't live up to the media image. This handbook explodes that myth, and at the same time offers real-life, workable strategies for balancing home and work without getting stressed out.

Friday, August 8, from 3-4:30 pm, room 123, Winter Park Campus.

Registration for the August Reading Circle is through Leadership Valencia.

Past Events

May 2008 Year-End Event - AAWCC members enjoyed an afternoon at the Orlando Museum of Art as they toured the American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, followed by a visit to the Cheesecake Factory in Winter Park for dessert, coffee and fellowship.

"Fresh Start: A New Way to Maximize Your Potential" - the April 2008 Professional Development Day opened with Orlando Police Chief Val Deming talking about her rise to success and the ways that she maximized her potential to get to where she is today. Professional Image Consultant and Life Coach Lisa Maile then took the stage and showed everyone how to achieve the sucessful professional image needed to maximize our potential. This year's P.D.D. was a hugh success with special thanks to AEGIS Law Firm, P.L., Valencia Foundation and Leadership Valencia.

Community Project - In December 2007, AAWCC members donated a gift certificate for "first home" items and small kitchen appliances to a young woman who must leave the Florida Foster Care System upon her 18th birthday on January 5, 2008. Jessa Heisey, Director of Development from Children's Home Society of Florida, picked up the donations on Dec. 20, 2007.

Left to Right - Amanda Hoaglen, Lois Brennan, Jessa Heisey, and Carol Johnson.

Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - Members and guests enjoyed a fabulous lunch on November 9 at the Winter Park Campus thanks to the generosity of Aegis Financial Advisors, Aegis Law Firm, and The Valencia Foundation. Jessa Heisey from the Children's Home Society of Florida was the guest speaker.

A Path to Leadership & Local Leaders - Valencia Administrators and Community Members are invited to share their personal story of professional growth. Past guest speakers included: Cheryl Robinson, Joan Andrek, Gail Paschall-Brown, Tracy Edwards, Barbara Frazier, Susan Kelley, Louise Pitts, Ruth Prather, Ann Puyana, Jennifer Robertson, Joyce Romano, Penny Villegas, Falecia Williams, Martha Williams, Liz Gombash, Silvia Zapico and many more. Two times a year.

Reading Circles - AAWCC sponsors a reading circle two times a year. Attendees have interacted with authors via conference calls, enjoyed discussions with facilitators and even listened to an audio book that included a unique individual Web-based interview analysis.

• I don't know how she does it by Allison Pearson
• Life Launch by Hudson, McLean & Frederick
• She Wins, You Win by Gail Evans
• Unleashing Excellence by Teri Yanovitch
• Business Etiquette by Emily Post
• Closing the Leadership Gap by Marie C. Wilson
• Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
• Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham & Donald Clifton
• Leading with Soul: An Uncommon Journey of Spirit by Lee Bolman & Terrence Deal

Annual Wine & Cheese Social and Silent Auction - Each Fall AAWCC members and friends gather together for an evening of fellowship. Guest speakers are invited, kudos are shared, and all proceeds of the silent auction benefit the Valencia Foundation for the AAWCC Scholarship. Annual Event each Fall.

Forum for Financial Questions / Personal Finance Workshops - Sponsored by Aegis Financial Advisors, Aegis Law Firm, and The Valencia Foundation: Helen Von Dolteren-Fournier & Julie Kronhaus address a variety of financial topics identified by participants. Presenters answer attendees questions and provide insightful and relevant information on their financial concerns.

Valencia Alumni 5K: Run, Walk or Roll - Valencia AAWCC Members participated in this 5K (3.1 mile) course through Valencia's West Campus held annually each February.

Fellowship Line Dancing - This night of line dancing was a hit for our members and friends as the dance instructor showed AAWCC all the moves and members kicked up their heels!

Private Signing with Author Anchee Min: AAWCC members provided a dessert reception for author Anchee Min. This members-only event provided an opportunity for members to interact with the author of Becoming Madame Mao. A 2006 reading circle of her work was developed the following May.

Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden Tour - This summer lunch and tour was the perfect end to the 2005/2006 academic year.

An Evening at the Enzian - What a hit! AAWCC members nibbled and sipped their way through Nine Lives. We had over 20 members attend for this casual holiday social. December 2005.

Successful Living: Five Simple Steps to Achieving Everything You Want in Life
Attendees learned how to create changes in life through a simple 5-step process with Professional Life Coach, Jeanne Henning.

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