A Message From the Past National President

As your National President for 2008 - 2009, I have had a wonderful time visiting with the states in our organization. I have enjoyed catching up on news with friends and making many new friends. We have shared stories of the past and talked about the future. It was exciting to see what the chapters are doing. How rewarding to witness the impact our organization has made on the communities we serve.

Thank you Springfield Women of Today for all your support and friendship.

Janet Esper, Past National President
New Dreams - New Vision - New Stars
USWT 2008 - 2009

News From the
Membership VP

Thelma Carnduff

Programming V.P.

Debbie Funsch

Springfield Women of Today will continue to provide donations of cash, scholarships, books, toys, clothing, food and many other various items for those in need. In addition, we will continue cooking for strangers who are in anguish over a child's medical situation. We also provide our members various educational programs or simply helping another member in the chapter by lending an ear.

I am serving as your SWT Programming Vice President this year. We have some new projects in the plans with some old ones brought back up and hope you can make participate this year.

Once again we are always happy to help the Ronald McDonald House by providing meals. Sunday dates are set and booked. We will meet at 5:00 on these days to cook for them at the Center. Drop by and give us a hand. We would love to have your help!

June 28, September 20, December 6, March 7

We have a Fall Auction coming up on November 14, 2009 at the Pawnee Fire House at 10 AM (Route 104 and 8th St.) There will be lunch available with many craft, baked goods and other great items for sale that day. Mark your calendars now.

After the First of the Year in January 2010, a Healthy Cooking Class will be held in the Rochester Library. This is a fun learning experience for anyone who likes to eat.

Check back for further updates or contact me directly for more details on the programming areas.

funsch@comcast.net

Make a Wish Come True 2009- 2010

Secretary

Judy Armstrong

I am the secretary for our Springfield Chapter. This is going to be my second year holding an office in SWT and I am looking forward to spending more quality time with the wonderful women who belong to our organization.

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a single parent of 3 kids (well 2 are adults now) ages 22, 20 and 17 (two girls and one boy respectively). I went back to college as a 30 year old and have been working at a job that I love for the almost 10 years. Going back to school as an adult made a huge difference in the direction of choosing a career. I am a Reimbursement Coding Specialist at SIU School of Medicine. I am also involved and hold an office in my local chapter of the AAPC ( American Academy of Professional Coders). I also am on the advisory board at MTI for their Medical Coding Program.

I grew up on a farm and couldn't wait to move to town, now I wish I were back in the country. Well, I don't really live in the city but Auburn does have over 4000 people. I love to go camping, spend time with my family (Deb Funsch is my sister by the way), I enjoy doing crafts, but most of all I enjoy having a good time whatever I'm doing and laughing. I like to be in charge most of the time, but I just have to say no sometimes.

Personal Development Director

Chellie Funsch

I will once again be serving as your Personal Development Director for the 2009-2010 Springfield Women of Today year. I truly enjoy this self rewarding area and have held this position several times on our local board, state board and was the National Personal Enrichment Program Manager for the 2006-2007 year.

Like last year, I would like to have one member take 5-10 minutes at each of our meetings and talk about something they know, whether it be a hobby, work or your views on today's world. This will help you certify in Effective Speaking as well as help everyone certify in our Listening Course. So please be thinking about what you would like to talk about. There will be a sign up sheet at our meetings.

The Emphasis Months are as follows:
August - Team Building
October - Chaplain
November - FOCUS on Women, Leadership
January - Effective Speaking, Effective Writing
March - S.T.E.P. April - Listening Course

In order to certify in Team Building , you must have at least 30 minutes of activity to certify. Remember, you can do this through your job or your personal life. All you need to do is let me know the date and what type of activity. I have listed below some ideas.

As a Family:
•  Plant a flower garden
•  Plan a family vacation
•  Clean out the attic or basement

Through the workplace
•  Help gather information for an upcoming project that will be presented to the President/Boss, etc.
•  Recycle cans, newspapers, magazines, water bottles, etc.
•  Plan strategies in obtaining more business during these difficult economic times

I will keep you posted with more ideas to help you certify during Emphasis Months.