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Join us for Networking Activities and Training Events.
2009-2010 Calendar
(click here for a printable calendar)
Updated 11/9/09
August |
Visit the AAWCC table at Academic Assembly, August 26, 8 a.m.-noon, East Campus PAC |
September |
Fall Reception and Fund Raiser with all proceeds going to the AAWCC Scholoarship, September 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m, West Campus Special Events Center.
A total of $455 was raised for the AAWCC scholorship! There were eight gift baskets and tickets were available to purchase for a chance to win a basket of choice. The winners were:
- 3 Valencia baskets: Donna Marino, Louise Pitts, Angela Trujillo
- 2 Jewelry baskets: Angela Trujillo, Teresa Gallagher
- 1 Book basket: Natalie Ferenc
- 1 Wine basket: Helene Loiselle
- 1 Spa basket: Erica Reynoso
It was a fabulous evening!
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October |
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November |
Thanksgiving Luncheon, November 11, 12 noon-1:30 p.m., West Campus Special Events Center with special presentation and kickoff of the annual Community Service Project with the Childrens Home Society. Click here for additional information. (please note date change)
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December |
Due to the busy holiday season we will not be doing anything in December. |
January |
Reading Circle - Leading Beyond the Walls, January 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., West Campus (note location change from original calendar)
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February |
Learning Day - February 19, all day event on East Campus. Visit the AAWCC table and enjoy AAWCC sponsored workshops |
March |
Path to Leadership with Carol Millenson, Health Services Program, March 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Winter Park Campus
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April |
Professional Development Day, April 13, 8:30 a.m.-Noon, West Campus Special Events Center, details to follow |
May |
End of Year Event - details to follow |
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 gather to enjoy a fabulous catered lunch and a special guest speaker during November.
A Path to Leadership & Local
Leaders - Valencia Administrators
and Community Members are invited to share their personal story
of professional growth. Past guest speakers include: Michelle Mcardle, 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
- Balancing Career & Family: Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome, written by Marian Thomas.
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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