What is ABWA?
When women get together, amazing things can happen. And that’s just what the American Business Women’s Association is all about — women joining forces to further themselves professionally and personally.
Founded in 1949 by Hilary A. Bufton Jr., a Kansas City, Mo., businessman, ABWA is a 35,000 member strong association with chapters nationwide.
Each year, members have many opportunities to come together at the regional and national levels at ABWA’s district spring conferences and the annual national leadership conference. These events offer women the opportunity to build an expanded network, participate in accredited continuing education seminars and hone their leadership skills. ABWA members are diverse. We are small business owners, employees of large corporations, teachers, government workers, students, sales, technical and crafts people.
Succeeding today is all about what you know, whom you know and who knows you... And ABWA provides these advantages.
Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter - "The Superior of Women"
Founded in 1977, our chapter is one of eight throughout the State of Hawaii. We hold dinner meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Networking begins at 5:30 pm.
Each meeting features a keynote speaker focusing on a variety of topics affecting today’s working woman. Some of our past programs include:
- Balancing Work & Family
- Creative Thinking
- Personal & Home Safety
- Business Image
- Resume Tips
We also regularly feature our fellow members by offering them the opportunity to share information on their profession and industry through vocational speeches.
Guests are always welcome at our monthly events.
What will it cost me?
Becoming a member is one of the best deals in town! Local chapter dues are only $36 per year. National dues are $90 annually($75 basic membership & $15 WIN Technology fee). Full time students pay only $50 and Seasoned Professionals 70 years of age or older pay a basic fee of $40 and an optional WIN Technology fee of $15.
As a national member you’ll receive a subscription to Women in Business magazine and can take advantage of numerous discount programs.
Programs & Activities
There are many ways our chapter fulfills the mission of ABWA . Some of the activities and programs unique to Na Kilohana O Wahine include:
- Educational Tours focusing on our community & local businesses such as — Kula Lavender Farm, Sea Horse Farm, Iolani Palace, Hanauma Bay & The Honolulu Advertiser.
- Community Service projects such as the Salvation Army's Angel Tree & the Easter Seals Hawaii Gingerbread Family Festivals.
- Self Improvement Seminars such as Developing Your Intuition, ConZentrate, Feng Shui It All, Dealing with Change, and Tongue Fu.
- Social activities including an annual Progressive Dinner where family & friends are welcome.
- International Night - to expose members to different cultures -- past programs have featured Puerto Rican, Korean and Okinawan cultures.
We invite you to join us and take advantage of the many opportunities awaiting you as a member of the Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter of ABWA.
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