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| Charisma Charter Chapter |
About ABWA...
Since its founding in 1949 by Hilary A. Bufton, Jr., a Missouri businessman, ABWA has made a
commitment to American working women - helping thousands of women fulfill their career
dreams and lead a better, more satisfying life. Mr. Bufton recognized the positive economic
impact working women could have and the need for a support organization to help reach their
educational and career goals.
Through seminars, self-development programs, community involvement, and leadership
training, ABWA provides opportunities for businesswomen to express their interest, achieve
their goals, and receive well-earned recognition.
Today, ABWA's national membership is over 80,000 strong and continues to grow. There are
chapters in every state, with more than fifteen in the Dallas area.
Why Join ABWA?
• To sharpen your public speaking and leadership skills
• To learn skills such as problem solving, goal setting, teaming and creative thinking
• To develop better business writing, networking and planning skills
• To receive up-to-date information on business management, personal finance, health and
other issues
• To receive the Women in Business® magazine bimonthly
• To obtain discounts on business and career-related books and seminars.
For more information on ABWA, check out the web site at www.abwa.org.
Since its founding in 1949 by Hilary A. Bufton, Jr., a Missouri businessman, ABWA has made a
commitment to American working women - helping thousands of women fulfill their career
dreams and lead a better, more satisfying life. Mr. Bufton recognized the positive economic
impact working women could have and the need for a support organization to help reach their
educational and career goals.
Through seminars, self-development programs, community involvement, and leadership
training, ABWA provides opportunities for businesswomen to express their interest, achieve
their goals, and receive well-earned recognition.
Today, ABWA's national membership is over 80,000 strong and continues to grow. There are
chapters in every state, with more than fifteen in the Dallas area.
Why Join ABWA?
• To sharpen your public speaking and leadership skills
• To learn skills such as problem solving, goal setting, teaming and creative thinking
• To develop better business writing, networking and planning skills
• To receive up-to-date information on business management, personal finance, health and
other issues
• To receive the Women in Business® magazine bimonthly
• To obtain discounts on business and career-related books and seminars.
For more information on ABWA, check out the web site at www.abwa.org.
ABWA’s Mission...
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is to bring together
business women of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves
and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking
support and national recognition.
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is to bring together
business women of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves
and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking
support and national recognition.
ABWA’s Proud Code of Conduct...
1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women's
Association.
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the
representation of ABWA's mission.
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with
honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness and in good faith.
4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network
Bylaws.
5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their
own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of
other members.
1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women's
Association.
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the
representation of ABWA's mission.
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with
honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness and in good faith.
4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network
Bylaws.
5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their
own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of
other members.