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OUR MEMBERS.

Our members are driven, talented women who are building businesses with purpose, passion, and integrity. Together, they form a supportive community where collaboration is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and every voice matters. Each woman brings her own strengths, experiences, and vision; and it’s this diversity that makes our organization a powerful place to learn, lead, and thrive.

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OUR BOARD

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PRESIDENT

Debra Lee Nashed

VICE PRESIDENT

Maité Araiza

SECRETARY

Mary Hamner

TREASURER

Tanya Sandstedt

MEMBER AT LARGE

Sam Black

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FUNDRAISERS

Our fundraisers are held at various times and locations throughout the year. Our upcoming fundraiser Bingopalooza on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 2pm at The Club at Sterling Oaks in Naples.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Our next special event is a member guided tour of the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary in Punta Gorda, FL on Saturday, April 11th at 9:15am. See events page for more details.

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BOARD MEETINGS

Our board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm via zoom.

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CHAPTER MEETINGS

Chapter meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 11th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Estero, FL with networking at 5:30pm.

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Our fundraisers are held at various times and locations throughout the year. Our upcoming fundraiser Bingopalooza on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 2pm at The Club at Sterling Oaks in Naples.

Chapter meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 11th at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Estero, FL with networking to start at 5:30pm.

Our board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm via zoom.

Our next special event is a member guided tour of the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary in Punta Gorda, FL on Saturday, April 11th at 9:15am. Please see events page for more details.

What our members are saying about ABWA Imperial River...

"The Imperial River chapter has welcomed me with open arms. Everyone is so friendly and inviting. Most importantly ABWA has provided me with the opportunity to learn so much, whether that be from the guest speakers or the other members. I now have a network of women to look up to and gain so much from."

- Fabiola Martinez, Communications Student at FGCU

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