Chair Report 2005

CHAIR REPORT

Dear Members

I cannot believe that a year has passed since our last AGM. They say times flies when you are having fun and boy, have we had fun his past year!

Some of our achievements and events have been:

We handed over a R 10 000.00 bursary to Nicole Lindheim
Regional Business Achiever Awards 2005 enjoyed wonderful exposure through BWA and the local media
Proceeds from Mohair Show given to Yokuselo Haven for Abused women
Sponsored Herald Matric Supplement
Collected Christmas gifts and toys for Sinethemba Aids Haven
Assisted 10111 centre with upgrading their offices as well as training and facilitation
Matric workshop presented by BWA committee and members
Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work

Some of our national speakers included:

Mary Ann Schearer: Author ? The Natural Way
Shaleen Surtie-Richards: Actress
Ryk Neethling:? Gold Medalist
Ingrid Diesel: CEO Fancourt
Faye Joubert: Director ? Cell C

Panel discussions with members included:

Branding your business
Mistakes made in business
Image
Customer Care
.. and many, many more

2006 started with a bang ? having a very successful and interactive brainstorming session in January and lunch with Businesswoman of the Year, Monhla Hlahla in February.

Our calendar is set for 2006 ? although please note ? it IS open to change at any time but Patricia will keep you posted of all up coming events.

Thank you to all of you for your wonderful support throughout 2005. In particular, a huge personal thank you to the committee of 2005 ? who have been superb. Their on-going commitment and passion for growing women has been phenomenal. Sadly we say farewell to some who are standing down after 2 years in office. BWA?s growth is also attributed to the hard work and commitment of Patricia, our very able co-ordinator who ensures that everything runs smoothly!

Here?s to a fantastic 2006!!
Wise words: You are not always going to make the best choice but you can always make the best of the choice you have made

Regards
Jane Stevenson
Chair: BWA, PE