In this issue
1) Scholarship Committee
Applications for scholarship will be opening up the end of February but we need volunteers to be part of the review & approval board for these applications.
Contact: Amy Thompson ([email protected]) or Chelsea Welch ([email protected]) to learn more!
2) Nominating Committee
This committee is tasked with finding members that would like to serve in one of the positions of the board. This could be within the upcoming year or the next!
Board Positions include: President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Communications, Director of Programming, & Director of Memebership
*Are you interested but not sure on the responsibilities and commitment needed?
Reach out to: Amanda Patrick ([email protected]) or Kari Kindler ([email protected]) to find out more!
3) Public Relations Dinner
We are all hoping that the Public Relations Dinner will be on this June 2021. Needing volunteers that could help in the planning of this event.
Contact: Krystal Elms ([email protected]) to learn more about how you can help!
February 2021 
President's Message
Many of us are just beginning or are already knee deep in one of the busiest times of the year, therefore the Omaha Chapter of AFWA is taking a break from programming for March – we hope to see you again in April for our social event (after April 15th!). Be on the lookout for more information as that time gets closer.
While we are taking a break from programming, the Chapter is still busy working on ways to continue providing value to our members and growing our chapter. Here are just a few of the things going on:
- Local and national scholarship applications are available now! The deadline for the Omaha chapter’s applications is March 31, 2021 and recipients will be announced in May 2021.
- Our nominating committee is accepting nominations for board members for the 2021-2022 year. If you are interested in leadership opportunities within the chapter, please email me at [email protected].
- Public relations dinner planning – we are in the preliminary planning stages for our public relations dinner and CPE event. We remain hopeful that this event will be in person in June 2021.
Huge shout out to our speakers and thank you to everyone that attended our virtual events in January and February. During our networking time in February, we discussed what is the one thing we are looking forward to doing most once we can and what is the best thing that has come from the pandemic. It’s easy to focus on the negatives, so we wanted to put a positive spin on a time that has been difficult for us all. The consensus is that a lot of people are looking forward to traveling and just spending time with people without worry. My personal “can’t wait” is to attend live concerts in person. The best thing that has come from the pandemic seems to be the flexibility that has come with being forced to change the way we work. I love having a virtual client meeting and seeing their kids or hearing their dog bark in the background – it reminds me that we all have lives going on outside of work and they aren’t mutually exclusive.
See you in the spring!
"Women are working more, men are understanding their value as caregivers, women are primary breadwinners—I mean, we could go on and on and on. Things are different. So we can’t keep operating like everything is the same, and that’s what many of us have done. And I think it’s up to us to change the conversation."
- Michelle Obama, Former First Lady
Krystal Elms
Member Spotlight
Get to Know Gloria:
**When did you join AFWA?
I joined in 2007
**What is your favorite part about being a member of AFWA?
All my relationships and friendships with other members, their advice, the training offered, seminars, networking, volunteering opportunities, our social events. It's very inspiring to know that there are so many dedicated, powerful, intelligent, and awesome professional women that share the same zest and enthusiasm for Finance, Accounting, & Audit. **What was your first “official” job?
At the age of 16, I was a cashier at a Supermarket & a retail store, then a teller in a bank.
**Where is your hometown?
Mexico City
**Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Norway- I lived there for one year as an exchange student. And YES, I like snow!
Previous Events
February Presentation: Estate Tax Law Changes
Thank you Lisa Lehan of Koley Jessen, for taking time to educate and answer questions related to Potential Estate Tax Law changes!
We appreciate you and all the valuable information shared to our group!
Membership Anniversaries
February Anniversaries
- Christi Olsen - 30 years
- Ashley Huss - 6 years
- Sarah Griger - 6 years
- Beth Knott - 1 year
- Kari Kindler - 1 year
AFWA National News
UPCOMING NATIONAL EVENTS
MARCH
Chapter Chat | CORPORATE AND AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP: “Selling AFWA in Your Community.” | March 30, 2021 12:00PM EST |
APRIL
Chapter Chat | FUNDRAISING: “Ask without fear.” | April 27, 2021 12:00PM EST |
MAY
Chapter Chat | PROGRAMMING: “Think outside the box!” | May 25, 2021 12:00PM EST |
For more Information or to Register: CLICK HERE
Scholarships
Dear Omaha AFWA Members and Friends,
The Omaha Chapter of AFWA (Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance) is pleased to announce the opening of our 2021/2022 Scholarship Application.
Education scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level degrees in accounting and finance fields of study are available to AFWA members and non-members. Scholarships will be awarded based upon leadership, communication, character and academic performance.
Certification scholarships are available to current Omaha AFWA members only and will be awarded for various certifications including, but not limited to, recent recipients of CPA and CFP® designations.
Applications are due no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and awards will be announced at the beginning of May.
If you or someone you know is deserving, we encourage you to apply!
Amy Thompson & Chelsea Welch
Co-Directors of Programming & Scholarships
For More Information & Applications CLICK HERE
Other News
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Board of Directors
2019-2020 AFWA Omaha Chapter Board of Directors
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President - Krystal Elms, CPA |
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Past President - Rebecca Goodwin, PMP |
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Co-Director of Programming - Amy Thompson, CPA Rossitto & Associates, LLC |
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Co-Director of Programming - Chelsea Welch |
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Treasurer – Amanda Patrick, CPA |
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Secretary - Courtney Teeter, CPA |
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Director of Membership - Sarah Lucke |
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Director of Communication - Kari Kindler |
