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April Newsletter 
Monthly Chapter News
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Now that tax season is behind us it’s time to think about doing something fun. We have two events planned for this spring.
Join us on April 24 when we will try to escape from Locked Room Omaha followed by drinks and appetizers at DJ’s Dugout. Visit our chapter website at omahaafwa.org to register for this event.
Next on the calendar is the annual Fund Raising Dinner that will be held on May 7. We are excited to have Moniki Gunn return as our guest speaker. Moniki Gunn is an advocate for her community which is displayed in all aspects of her personal and professional endeavors. Moniki has worked in many sectors from Fortune 500 companies to small non-profits. She currently serves as the Director of Employee Relations for Boys Town in Omaha. Moniki is also the founder of Put Me In Coach Coaching and Consulting where she serves as a leadership development coach and consultant focusing on individual performance, team engagement, and organizational culture. Her core passion, purpose, and mission is to support and uplift the “underdog” in career and business. We look forward to seeing everyone at this special event. Details are being finalized with the restaurant and registration will be available soon. Don’t forget to bring your money to purchase basket raffle tickets!
We are accepting donations for the basket raffle. Your donation will be acknowledged at the Fund Raising Dinner, on our chapter website, in our monthly newsletter, and on our social media accounts. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to donate a basket or cash to purchase a basket.
Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available. If you know a deserving student or intern please encourage them to apply. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025. Visit the chapter website at omahaafwa.org/scholarships for more information and to download the scholarships forms.
We hope you will be able to join us for both of these upcoming events. This is a great opportunity to relax and reconnect with your AFWA friends.
Upcoming Events
April 22 - Virtual meeting, 1 hour CPE via afwa.org
April 24 – After Tax Season social at Locked Room Omaha and DJ’s Dugout
April 29 - Virtual meeting, 1 hour CPE via afwa.org
May 7 – annual Fund Raising Dinner and basket raffle
May 20 - Virtual meeting, 1 hour CPE via afwa.org
June 26 – 27 Connect, Advance, Lead Conference in Newport, Kentucky
Oct 21 – 25 Women Who Count Conference in Mesa, Arizona
Scholarships
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At AFWA, part of our mission is to empower and assist students pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance by providing scholarships for education and career development. By supporting our students we are contributing to the growth and success of the future leaders of the profession.
Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available. If you know a deserving student or intern please encourage them to apply. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.
The Omaha chapter offers scholarships to members and non-members pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
The Omaha chapter also offers scholarships to members only to support the exam fees of the following certifications: CPA, CFP®, CFE, CIA, CMA, or CVA.
Visit the chapter website at omahaafwa.org/scholarships for more information and to download the scholarships forms.
Fund Raising Dinner
The chapter will be hosting the annual Fund Raising Dinner in May. This event is an opportunity to showcase the chapter’s accomplishments for the year and to recognize our scholarship winners. The highlight of the evening is the basket raffle to raise funds for the chapter’s scholarship and education fund.
The success of the dinner depends on the planning done by the Fund Raising Dinner committee and the basket raffle donations contributed by local businesses. Even if you have a limited amount of time available your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in helping with the Fund Raising Dinner.
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Fund Raising Dinner committee.
Committee size: 4 or 6 members
Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month in April and May
Duties as follows:
Solicit donations from local businesses for the basket raffle fundraiser
Design invitation for Fund Raising Dinner and coordinate with Communications committee to send out invitations
Prepare and print program brochures for Fund Raising Dinner
Assign table to each member and guest
Recognize scholarship winners at the Fund Raising Dinner
Order flowers for past presidents attending the Fund Raising Dinner
Order gift for immediate Past President
Prepare name tags for dinner attendees
Assemble baskets for raffle fundraiser
Send thank you letters to basket raffle donors
Nominating Committee
The nominating committee is seeking members to serve on the 2025 – 2026 Board of Directors and to serve on various committees. The nominating committee will be contacting members to fill these positions.
Serving on a committee or the Board of Directors is a great way to develop your leadership skills and to grow your professional network. Serving the chapter demonstrates what we can achieve when we work together toward common goals.
The Omaha chapter will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. We stand on the shoulders of the women who made this chapter a success. Please consider serving so we may carry that success forward to the next group of leaders.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in a specific Board or committee position.
Committee Highlights
This month we are highlighting the Board of Directors position of President. This position comes with great responsibility but also great rewards. As chapter President you will guide the Board of Directors, the committee members, and the chapter to a successful and rewarding future.
President
Time commitment: 2 to 4 hours per month
Duties as follows:
Preside over all board and membership meetings
Execute chapter goals and monitor compliance with chapter budget
Offer guidance and expertise to Board and committee members
Delegate tasks to Board and committee members as needed
Prepare President's message for newsletter
Prepare speech for Fund Raising Dinner
Prepare speech for Board installation ceremony
Create summary report at the end of the chapter year
AFWA Mission
The mission of AFWA is to enable women in all accounting and finance fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.
