Join the ABWA Downtown Lakeland Chapter team in the Polk County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 18.  For details contact Christiane Decker at 616-9800 or cell phone 289-2254. 

Member Jeanette Wallace is offering a selection of commemorative bracelets, with a portion of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.  Click here to download a flier/order form. 

Don't miss our Sept. 10 meeting at the Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites. Guest speaker Mary Anderson, HR Generalist with the Polk County Clerk of Courts, will examine the hiring process from the point of determining that you have a vacancy, to selecting the best qualified person.  Information will be shared on what’s important in a job description, evaluating an applicant’s education, job skills and work history.  We’ll also cover interview questioning strategy; what to ask, how to ask it and what can get you in legal trouble!

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Sept. 23 - Celebrate ABWA Day!  Join members from five local chapters of ABWA for a special celebration of National ABWA Day, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. at Eaglebrooke Country Club. Guest speaker is Dorothy Smith and entertainment provided by Jennifer Bush.  Tickets are $35.  Mail your check to Laura Tenpenny at 3809 Dovehollow Drive, Lakeland, FL 33812, and she will mail your tickets to you.  If you have questions, call Laura at (863) 644-6191 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .