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Sharon LozanoFarewell President Sharon Lozano
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ust before the holidays, board members received a note from President Sharon Lozano, resigning as president. While we were all sad to see her leave, we were also happy for her. More
Sharon Lozano

Note from Interim Chapter President Theresa Brown Cortez

Theresa CortezWith an empty seat to fill, Theresa Brown Cortez stepped up to take the reins for the remainder of the year. As the newly appointed Manager of News Media and Public Relations at CPS Energy and a mom, Cortez has her hands full, but she’s excited for the opportunity. More

Theresa Brown Cortez

Enter to Win

We’ve all heard the saying, “You must enter to win.” But when it comes to the Proliner Awards Competition and the National AWC Clarion Awards Competition, it’s true. Submit your stellar communication projects by Thursday, Feb. 28, for the Proliner Awards. More

Community Outreach

Writing Coach Mary Lance poses with Grils Inc participants
Writing Coach Mary Lance poses with Girls Inc participants.

An important aspect of our chapter’s history is community involvement, specifically with regards to literacy. Taking the helm, Mary Lance joined forces with Annette Rodriquez to introduce the importance of arts and writing to teen moms of Girls Inc. The outcome is inspiring. More

Member Cheers

Fellow members of the San Antonio Chapter are making changes in both their professional and personal lives. Read all about it here! Send your own cheers to schoucair30@hotmail.com for inclusion in the next newsletter.More

 

Member Spotlight

Two fellow AWC members are making a difference in the lives of many area students. Public Information Officer Deborah Martin and Marketing Director Sara Rosales-Guerra have more in common than just AWC membership, they also both strive to promote the educational institutions for which they work, San Antonio College and the Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children, respectively.

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What Fun We’ve Had

We’ve hosted three outstanding programs since our last newsletter, and if you weren’t able to attend, here is an overview of what you missed with a few photos as well.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Upcoming Chapter Events

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Selling San Antonio featuring Scott White, Executive Director of the San Antonio Convention and Visitor’s Bureau,11:30 a.m. at The Palm Restaurant, 225 E. Houston St. Complimentary valet parking beginning at 11:30.

Tips welcome. $25 for members. $30 for non-members. RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 24, to rsvp@wicsa.org.

Tuesday, March 18
The Power of One Voice with Sarwat Husain, Publisher of Al-Ittihaad Monthly, a minority-view newspaper, will describe the challenges and “freedoms” she faces. 11:30 a.m., Water Street Oyster Bar. $25 for members. $30 for non-members. RSVP by Friday, March 14 to rsvp@wicsa.org.

Tuesday, April 15
Progress of Women Program:

Wednesday, June 4
28th Annual Headliner/Proliner Awards Dinner, 6 p.m. at The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio.

Corrections:
In the Fall 2007 newsletter, Adriana Villarreal was attributed as the 2006-2007 Newsletter Designer. Lucy Poludniak served as both designer and editor during that time. Villarreal has provided her design expertise to the chapter for many years and so was honored for her service as well.

Archive Newsletters

Fall 2007 Vol. 6, No. 1