Well, this is my final column of the President’s Message and I want each of you to know what a wonderful experience it has been to be President of the DFW Chapter of NAWBO. I am truly amazed how quickly this year passed. Working with you all has been a very inspiring experience. I am extremely proud and grateful to have had the opportunity to be your President.

Our May program was dedicated to recognizing our Chapter leaders. It was a great program. Our Chapter Woman Business Owner of the Year, Kathy Burke, gave an awesome acceptance speech. Cynthia Stine was presented with the President’s Award in recognition of her contributions with our Corporate Partner committee and Suzi Berman received the new Pink Poodle Award in recognition for her work in designing our new Chapter look and website – this award will become a traveling trophy award in recognition of someone for special contributions to the Chapter. The 2004 slate of officers was presented and as out-going President, I was showered with a tiara, a boa, and a magic wand. I also got a little spa package - What a way to go out!

With the National Conference next week, the Chapter activity is in over-drive. Marilyn Bushey has indeed Pumped up the Volume! on this Conference. You should have received your conference brochure by now and I hope everyone is registered. You will never have a better opportunity to network with fellow women business owners from throughout the Country. As a reminder, our Chapter has 3 pre-conference activities – a Golf Outing at Cowboys Golf Course, a Sight-seeing Tour of the City, and a Spa and Shopping Excursion to the Dallas Galleria and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. These activities are not just for our visitors, so sign up and have some fun. We are also hosting a very fun and exciting Friday night event called “A Taste of Texas”, so make sure you sign up to attend this event. If you are not a conference attendee and would simply like to attend the Friday night event, again contact Ellen Bradley for information.