March 2021 
Member Spotlight
Get to Know Christi:
**When did you join AFWA?
I joined in 1990
**What is your favorite part about being a member of AFWA?
My favorite part about being a member of AFWA is the friendships I have gained. I have life-long friends that I met through AFWA.
**What was your first “official” job?
Burger King – Whopper Prep Board
**Where is your hometown?
Omaha, Nebraska USA
**Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?
My favorite vacation spot is Colorado, either summer or winter. I love the Mountains, the views, the temperatures, snow skiing, trout fishing, hiking, & outlet stores. Colorado has it all. 😊
AFWA National News
UPCOMING NATIONAL EVENTS
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 |
JUNE
MEMBER BENEFIT FREE CPE | Ethics – Gary Blumish | June 8 at 2pm EST | Registration coming soon
Chapter Chat | VOLUNTEERING: “Succession planning is replacement planning!” | June 29, 2021 12:00PM EST |
For more Information or to Register: CLICK HERE
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National Conferene Committee
We are looking for individuals to assist with the 2021 conference committee! The committee will assist with planning, and executing the Women Who Count Conference 2021, it will be such a fun event! It is a once a month meeting with minimal time commitment.
If you are interested please email [email protected] (Anna) or [email protected] (Marie)
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Employment Opportunities
Controller - Growing Non-Profit Organization
One of Nebraska’s fastest growing / emerging non-profit organizations is searching for a Controller to lead their accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that makes a deep impact in our community in a key leadership role. This is an excellent fit for a fast-paced, detailed leader who enjoys mentoring, coaching and developing staff.
Scholarships
Deadline for Scholarships was March 31st.
THANK YOU to all the applicants we had this year! We had a total of 11 scholarship applications come in.
We will be starting the review process with finalizing and announcing our scholarship recipients in May.
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 |
