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Grand Island Business & Professional Women's Club News Webpage
Previous BPW News
President - Regina Schunk - 308-7263
Co-Vice Presidents Sonja C. Miller and Dr. Sherry Bradford
Secretary - Mary Anne Shea
Treasurer - Claudia Lesinski
New York State Women - May 2012
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women, Inc.May Meeting
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women, Inc. will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 16 at Metro Town Center Realty, Inc. 1980 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Officers for 2012-2013 will be elected. Dinner reservations by Monday, May 14 by contacting President Diane Dinsmore at 308-6230 or email: dinsdggr@aol.com.
New York State Women - December 2011
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women, Inc.December Meeting
The Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter New York State Women, Inc. will hold a Holiday Christmas Meeting Tuesday, December 6 at 6 p.m. in the Buffalo Launch Club on Grand Island. Members will bring gifts from the Neighbors Foundation Wish List. For information and reservations, contact President Diane Dinsmore at 773 9184 or email Dinsdggr@aol.com.
New York State Women - November 2011
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York StateWomen, Inc.November Meeting
The Grand Island Professional Women’s Chapter, New York State Women’s November Dinner Meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 16 in iver Oaks Clubhouse Restaurant, 201 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. For information and reservations, contact President Diane Dinsmore at 773 9184, 308 6230 or email: dinsdggr@aol.com
New York State Women
Childhood Obesity Seminar - October2011
GRAND ISLAND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAPTER, NEW YORK STATE WOMEN, INC.
Childhood Obesity is the subject of the sixth annual Health Seminar sponsored by the Grand Island Professional Women’s Chapter, New York State Women, Inc. It will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1841 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Tickets are $10 and include refreshments.
See Childhood Obesity for complete information.
New York State Women - 2011
The Grand Island Professional Women’s Chapter, New York State Women, Inc. annual Wine and Dine Membership Drive will be held on Wedneday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Sandy Beach Yacht Club on Grand Island. Speaker is Erie County Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Fildes who will discuss “Human Trafficking.” President Diane Dinsmore said the annual Wine and Dine will feature a buffet that includes croissant sandwiches, antipasto salad and desserts. Interested women should contact 773 1715 for information or reservations.
Kathleen Rustowicz, Recipient of Professional Women Scholarship - Aug. 2011
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Kathleen M. Rustowicz of Tracey Lane, Grand Island, won the 2011 Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women's annual scholarship. She will attend Canisius College. Miss Rustowicz also received a matching funds scholarship from the Grand Island Chapter of Dollars for Scholars. The daughter of Maura and Kevin Rustowicz, she is an award-winning Irish dancer and served for two years as editor of the Grand Island High School yearbook. Math is her college major, and she hopes to teach math in middle and high school.
April Chapter Meeting: Wednesday, April 20 - 2011
Grand Island Chapter, New York State Women, Inc. will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 in the Metro Town Center Office, 1980 Whitehaven Rd., at Baseline, Grand Island. For information or reservations, contact President Diane Dinsmore at 716-308 6230.
STATE WOMEN, INC. Meeting - March 2011
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women, Inc. will meet at 6 p.m.on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Metro Town Center Real Estate Office, 1980 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Elizabeth McIntyre from the International Institute will speak on "Human Trafficking." For reservations, contact Diane Dinsmore, 308 6230 or Sonja Miller, 773 1715.
STATE WOMEN, INC. Christmas Party
Members of the Grand Island Professional Women Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. will hold their annual Christmas Party on December 1, 2010 at the Buffalo Launch Club starting at 6:00 pm. Donations for the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation will be collected at this time. Please contact Diane Dinsmore at 308-6230 or dinsdggr@aol.com to make your reservations. All are Welcome!
GRAND ISLAND CHAPTER OF NEW YORK STATE WOMEN, INC.
November Business Meeting
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women, Inc. will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 17 at The Riverstone Inn, 971 East River Road, Grand Island. For dinner reservations or information, contact President Diane Dinsmore at 308 6230 or email: dinsdggr@aol.com
GRAND ISLAND CHAPTER OF NEW YORK STATE WOMEN, INC.
Professional Women's Fifth Annual Health Seminar – Oct. 2010
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, NYS Women, Inc. will present its Fifth Annual Health Seminar at 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 20 in the Grand Island Knights of Columbus, 1841 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island. Chapter President Diane Dinsmore said that this year the Health Seminar will focus on "Organ and Tissue Donation" and "Transplants." Guest speaker is Esmeralda Sierra, who is Community Outreach Coordinator for Upstate New York Transplant Services,UNYTS. Tickets are $10. Pre-register with Diane Dinsmore at 308 6230 or email: dinsdggr@aol.com
GRAND ISLAND CHAPTER OF NEW YORK STATE WOMEN, INC.
Diane Dinsmore - Effective Leadership Award for Women in Business – JULY 2010
Diane Dinsmore, president of the Grand Island Chapter of New York State Women, Inc., received the annual Effective Leadership Award for Women in Business, presented each year by Advanced Cancer Theranostix. Dr. Sherry Bradford, president of ACT, said the award honors a woman who has provided outstanding contributions that support women in developing professional skills, as well as personal excellence and leadership. Ms. Dinsmore, co-founded LDC Construction Co. in 1973, also formed Diversified Management Services on Grand Island, which provides accounting, tax preparation and insurance consulting services.
NEW YORK STATE WOMEN, INC. STATE CONFERENCE ON GRAND ISLAND June 11-13 – JUNE 2010
New York State Women, Inc. District VIII is hosting the State Conference to be held June 11-13 at the Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center on Grand Island. District VIII Comprises Chapters in Allegheny, Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Orleans counties. District Director Ramona Gallagher of Buffalo said that two District VIII woman are running for State office—Susan Mager of Blasdell and Laurie Livingston of Jamestown. Susan Mager is a candidate for 1st Vice President. She has been an active member of Buffalo Niagara Chapter (formerly Buffalo Business and Professional Women) since 1984. She has been president of the Buffalo Chapter and was District VIII Director. She is business manager for the State magazine, NIKE. Laurie Livingston is a candidate for re-election for State treasurer. She has been a member of the Jamestown Chapter since 1999. She has served as Chapter President and District VIII Director. She is active in Chautauqua County organizations including Chautauqua Leadership Network, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and the YWCA of Jamestown. State President Mary Ellen Morgan said that the Conference will present informative speakers and workshops. “The Conference should encourage women to become better professionally, personally, and politically,” Mrs. Morgan said.
