Coastal Womens Forum

Goals

Encouragement:
To support members in the form of personal business interaction which is invaluable. It promotes better understanding of the dynamics of women in the business and professional world, and their individual places in the community.

Education:
Programs, presentations and round table discussions, often conducted by members, foster both personal and professional self-development.

Networking:
The collective expertise of the Coastal Women's Forum represents a valuable resource for each member. Business meetings, social events, monthly newsletters and an annual membership directory offer opportunities to establish contacts, exchange ideas, and gain both experience and information.

History

In 1987, a group of women from diverse business and professional backgrounds met to discuss the possibilities for developing a networking organization. After defining initial goals and objectives, the core group invited other women to join the endeavor. The first formal meeting of Coastal Women's Forum was held in the spring of 1988. Membership has grown steadily and continues to grow. The organization today attracts women from a variety of professions and occupations.

2011-2012 Board of Directors

President: Claudia Houston- claudia.houston@yahoo.com , 252-633-3260 home, 252-571-1212 cell

Vice President: Kathy Sirpilla- ksirpilla@5sqc.com, 252-637-7133 office, 252-571-5416 cell

Treasurer: Karen Joseph-kjoseph1010@gmail.com, 252-670-1604 cell

Secretary: Lucy Lichty-lucy.laurens@yahoo.com, 252-637-6633 home, 805-451-3899 cell

Membership: Lynn Huson-lynn.nob@gmail.com, 252-288-5225 work, 443-735-9309 cell

Historian: Juliet Meyer-jrmeyer24@gmail.com, 252-636-3588

Dinner Coordinator: Amanda Norwood-ajwnorwood@yahoo.com, 252.514.6621 home

Dinner Program Chair: Cindy Blot-blotc@cravencc.edu, 252-638-1166 work, 252-876-7231 cell

Lunch Coordinator: Carol Jordan-fabac@embarqmail.com, 252-617-2091 work

Lunch Program Chair: Valerie Phillips-Valerie@seniorschoosingtoliveathome.com, 252-633-2514 work, 252-675-9927 cell

Advisory Team Chair: Susan Lucas-susanlucas249@gmail.com, 252.634.2552 home

Communication Chair: Nina Randone-nina@ninarandonegraphicdesign.com, 252-571-1999

Advisory Team: Chair-Susan Lucas, susanlucas249@gmail.com, 252.634.2552 home

Non-voting BOD members

Advisor: Leigh Wilkinson-law@wardandsmith.com, 252.672.5482 office, 638.2533 home, 252.229.2533 cell

Past President: Gayle Albertini-gayleforce1@suddenlink.net, 252.349.4996 cell

Communication Team: Chair-Nina Randone-nina@ninarandonegraphicdesign.com, 252-571-1999

Newsletter Editor: Cheri Moyers-cheri@coastalcoffeenews.com, 252-675-8282

Newsletter layout and Facebook: Nina Randone-nina@ninarandonegraphicdesign.com, 252-571-1999

Publicity: Donna Wilgus-wilgusdr@yahoo.com, 252-288-6088

Website: Gayle Albertini-gayleforce1@suddenlink.net, 252.349.4996 cell phone

Membership Team: Chair-Lynn Huson-lynn.nob@gmail.com, 252-288-5225 work, 443-735-9309 cell

Database: Carol Stewart -phoenixcjs@yahoo.com, 252-626-8074

Other responsibilities

Tradeshow Committee Chair: Carol Jordan-fabac@embarqmail.com, 252.617.2091 cell

Photographer: Kelly Williams, kelly@kellywilliamsphotography.com , 323-854-1691 cell

Women’s Expo: Valerie Phillips and Kathy Sirpilla

Scholarship Committee: Gayle Albertini, Karen Joseph, Susan Lucas, Kathy Sirpilla, Dr. Jinny Johnson

25th Anniversary Committee: Thea Kincaid and Pam Burkart

Special Guest Speaker