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Numbers Too big To igNore fundraising Luncheon WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 12 noon – 1:30 pm • Check in at 11:30 am Thomas Murphy Ballroom Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313 FEATURED SPEAKER
SUSAN L. TAYLOR Editor Emerita of Essence Magazine & Founder, National Cares Mentoring Movement
Tables of ten $1,500 • Individual tickets $150 For more information, please visit www.atlantawomen.org or call 404.577.5000 Complimentary Event Parking
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Chester of Fulton County Cooperative Extension Chosen for Inaugural Leadership Academy Special to ADW to help create healthy and susMenia Chester, director of tainable families. These topics Fulton County Cooperative include human development, Extension, was one of 15 new personal and family finance, American Association of Family housing and interior design, & Consumer Sciences profesfood science, nutrition and sionals chosen from across the wellness, textiles and apparel, U.S. to participate in the 2013 and consumer issues. Inaugural Leadership Academy, Family and consumer sciencearlier this year in Houston, es (FCS) draws from broad and Texas. diverse disciplines to devel“I was honored to represent op and provide content and Fulton County at this Acadeprograms that help individuals my,” Chester said. “We hold become more effective critical Family and Consumer Sciences Menia Chester thinkers and problem solvers. classes throughout the county Through discovery and delivery and with the added benefit of being members of the Academy, we will be of research-based knowledge, FCS professionals help individuals and families develop able to provide improved assistance to indiessential skills to successfully live and work viduals and families seeking help.” in a complex world. Based in the Washington, D.C., area, Professionals in the field are uniquely AAFCS is the only association for family and consumer sciences students and professionals qualified to speak on many critical issues across multiple practice settings and content affecting individuals and families, such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, wisely areas. For more than 100 years, AAFCS has managing personal and family finances, and focused its mission on providing leadership and support for professionals whose work as- creating supportive relationships with family members, friends, and co-workers. sists individuals, families, and communities For more information about Family and in making more informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources Consumer Sciences in Fulton County, call 404-332-2400. to achieve optimal quality of life. AAFCS members provide research-based knowledge about the topics of everyday life
October 17 - 23, 2013
Victoria Barksdale McGhee wins PRSA Georgia’s Chapter Champion Award Special to ADW
Victoria Barksdale McGhee when she spent one year as a has been awarded the Chapter company spokesperson piloting Champion award of the Georgia the world-famous wienermobile Chapter of the Public Relations throughout a 10-state region. Society of America (www.prMcGhee earned a master’s sageorgia.org), in recognition of degree in communications from her outstanding volunteer work American University in Washfor the chapter. ington, DC, and a bachelor’s The award recognizes a in journalism/public relations member who has significantly from the University of Tennescontributed to the chapter’s see, Knoxville. She earned her success and is given monthly or APR accreditation in 2011. when appropriate. McGhee was McGhee has served on the presented with a certificate and Victoria Barksdale chapter’s Professional Developinscribed pen at the chapter’s ment Committee for the past McGhee monthly meeting last week three years, assisting with developing topics “I joined the chapter shortly after I and selecting speakers for monthly seminars moved to Atlanta. It was a great way to meet and luncheons. She also served on this year’s other PR professionals and to get a feel for Nominating Committee; volunteers for the industry here,” McGhee said. “Working readiness review panels for members seeking behind the scenes helps me appreciate and accreditation; has served as a panel participant and a résumé reviewer at multiple Real contribute to the chapter’s commitment to World conferences, and has twice judged its members and to our profession.” award entries for sister PRSA chapters. McGhee is a vice president and 14-year Because of this type of volunteerism, the veteran of Ogilvy Public Relations where Georgia Chapter ranks as the No. 2 chapter she has worked with clients across practices in the nation and has been recognized for in Washington, DC, and, for the past seven years, Atlanta. Most of her experience is in its best membership practices among PRSA healthcare and social marketing. chapters across the country. Among her proudest accomplishments PRSA’s Georgia Chapter (www.prsageoris creating the African American Family gia.org), the second-largest local chapter Reunion Initiative on behalf of the Nationin the national society, consists of some al Kidney Disease Education Program, an 850 professionals throughout Georgia. Its effort that continues to raise awareness of mission is to enhance the profession, provide kidney disease risk among African Americontinuing education and offer networking cans. She also “relishes” her start in public opportunities for its members. relations as an Oscar Mayer “Hotdogger,”
Adrienne’s Fine Resale Boutique opens in Buckhead
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Joni Winston
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Deloitte • Delta Air Lines • Georgia Power • Elizabeth Noe
parTNeriNg Elaine Alexander • Meredith Artley and Naka Nathaniel • AT&T Georgia • BNY Mellon Wealth Management • Ilene Engel and Bob Arotsky Libby Johnson • KMPG LLP • Macy’s • Caroline E. Moise • Newell Rubbermaid • Kilpatrick Townsend • Ray Uttenhove
eveNT spoNsor AMERIGROUP • Bank of America • Michal Hart Hillman • Danita and Billy Knight • Susan Kupferberg and Richard Mitchell • Morgan Stanley Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP • The Honorable Mayor Kasim Reed • The Schapiro Group • Lisa Cannon Taylor • Warren Averett + GH&I
DEKALB COUNTY AUCTION ADESA Atlanta is featuring 300+ available units to be sold absolute on Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m. • Open to the public. • Call 770-357-CARS (2277) for more information.
This new one of a kind consignment boutique caters to upscale and savvy women who enjoy luxury at an affordable price. The owner, Dr. Adrienne Booth Johnson, retired from The Coca-Cola Company and is fulfilling her lifelong long dream of entrepreneurship. Her consignment boutique is like no other. She has surprise visits from local celebrities and often entertains her clientele with celebrity book signings, global fashion shows, live jazz performances and many more events to keep her customers engaged. She firmly believes in giving back and is working on launching her 501c3 The Johnson Project. She launched the Johnson Project in early 2013 where she taught 50 Liberian women how to run their own Coca-Cola business and how to be entrepreneurs. She plans to take this blueprint to other
emerging countries. So, consigning with her is larger than a retail transaction but its teaching Women how to live a fulfilled life. She consigns and has relationships with some of the most successful and powerful women in Atlanta and around the country, offering her clientele the best name brand clothes at affordable prices. Along with regular women’s clothing, you can find petites, misses, plus sizes, shoes and handbags. She offers the following labels: Prada, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, St. John, and Tory Burch, to name a few. Like her on Facebook @adriennesfineresaleboutique to stay connected. The boutique is located on 2287 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA. The hours of operation are Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, contact 404-605-0024 and check out the website at www.adriennesfineresaleboutique.com.
Sponsors as of 10/03/13
Luncheon Chair – Elizabeth Noe • Honorary Chair – Ingrid Saunders Jones 4
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