Chapters
Southeast Chapter
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee
The Southeast chapter has had an exciting year
so far. We have new members, new board members, and have had a number
of meetings and events for our members. It is a thrilling time for the
Southeast chapter, come join us and be part of the fun!
Board of Directors
President: Diane Warga-Arias
Vice President: Arathi Ramappa
Second Vice President, Atlanta Liaison: Melissa Rovner
Second Vice President, Tennessee/Alabama Liaison: Adriane Yontef
Treasurer: Lillian Kaplan
Secretary: Lera Lasater Lee
Chair of Communications: Caren Cotto
Chair of Scholarships/Grants: Carol Diamond
Chair of Special Events: Alicia Lagundino
We are looking for more board members and for liaisons from Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Please contact us if you would like to be in integral part of WJA’s Southeast chapter!
Chapter Newsletter Archives
March 2008
Spring 2007
WJA Southeast Chapter Shining Star:
Please join us in congratulating WJA’s Southeast
Chapter’s Shining Star, Arathi Ramappa. Arathi has been an essential
member in building the Southeast chapter and was given her award at the
WJA National Conference in March. Thank you for your hard work and
commitment to WJA!
Upcoming Chapter Events
Details coming soon!
Past Chapter Events
November
Hands On Miami Day
Hands on Miami is a non-profit volunteer organization for Dade County, Florida.
Volunteers
work with the homeless, are companions to the elderly, build low-income
housing, restore the natural environment, tutor at-risk children, read
to children in shelters, etc. In November they have a “Hands on Miami
Day” where teams of individuals work throughout the county on community
projects such as painting murals, cleaning parks, etc. WJA’s Southeast
chapter will be organizing a team to work at one of these projects.
Oct. 17-18
WJA President’s Retreat
The WJA President’s Annual Retreat was held in
Miami, Florida, and offered a chance for our chapter members to meet with
WJA national executives and presidents from other chapters. Click here to view photos!
March 7
WJA National Women in the Know Conference
More than 225 jewelry industry professionals attended this year's 5th annual Women in the Know conference in New York City!
The day was filled with phenomenal speakers and informative workshops.
All that attended were inspired, informed, and were able to network
with women from around the nation.
March
Luncheon with AAUW – American Association of University Women.
WJA & AAUW…Perfect Together
WJA
Southeast Chapter had their first event of the year with the American
Association of University Women (AAUW) on March1st. The Dollars for
Scholars Luncheon was held at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club
in South Florida and all proceeds of the event went to scholarships
that are awarded to young women in their Junior and Senior year of
college.
The theme of the event was Gangsters in your Backyard and the featured speaker of this educational event was Sally Ling, author of Run the Rum: South Florida During Prohibition.
Twelve themed gift baskets were also raffled off including baskets of
cheer/champagne from our chapter. It was an entertaining, educational
and charitable event that also provided great networking opportunities
for all that attended from our chapter.
Location: Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club
2701 NE 42nd St.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064