Indulgence Awaits!

Who doesn’t love a long weekend of indulgent pleasure? Imagine a Thursday that begins with a luxurious pedicure, then lunch with your girl friends, followed by dinner for two at your home!

The next day you arise, wrap yourself in a snuggly new robe, and light a scented candle, while giving yourself a facial. All beautiful you head to a special Italian lunch at Alessandra’s Italian Eatery. Then you gather your overnight bag, and head into Charleston to check into the historic Francis Marion Hotel. From there you go to a special class at Charleston Cooks and learn from the pros all about the Tastes of the Lowcountry. Then you come back to the hotel to prepare for an evening out with a friend at Circa 1886 Restaurant. Before you head out, you and your guest enjoy a couple of glasses of fine wine, and hors d’oeuvres of locally made treats.

On the third day you have lunch at The Mustard Seed and book your Pilates session and then go for a salon visit followed by dinner at a Hyman’s Restaurant. Upon arriving back home you find a delicious dessert waiting for you to serve your friends.

Sound like a dream? It’s not!

All these delights await in a Treasure Chest of Indulgence that the ABWA Jessamine Chapter is using to raise funds for women’s education.

Women Supporting Women

The women of the Jessamine Chapter have gatherd donations from Charleston area merchants and members so we can raise funds to support scholarships for women in business or those just starting their education in business.  We’ve gathered all these goodies into a Treasure Chest that contains an incredible assortment of gift certificates and products to make the winner blissful.

If you’d like to have your name tossed into the hat to win this Treasure Chest, please make a donation to our scholarship collection. We request donations be a minimum of $5.00. Any member will accept your donation and place your name in the hat.

Chance to Win!

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Support Our Donors!

Our scholarship fundraising has been made possible by these very generous donors and merchants. Please thank them and support their businesses!

*Deborah Philbin, Spherion Staffing – Cash donation

*Suzanne Green,- Millie Lewis Models and Talent Agency — Gift Certificate for a 9 week teen or Kids club modeling session

*Lisa Mark, Party Lite and Two Sister Gourmet – Two Sister Gourmet pepper jelly, Apple crisp mix, Party Lite candle

*Betsy Hayden, Mary Kay – Facial cleanser and a with complementary facial

*Dale Beard, Comfortable Cuisine – Dinner for 2

*Hillary Hutchinson, Transitioning Your Life- cash donation

*Robin Rhea, Slather Brand Foods- 2 bottles of Slathering Barbecue Sauce in a sweet grass basket

*Cheryl Graham, Dorchester County, Clerk of Court- Gift Certificate to the Mustard Seed

*Cheryl Smithem, Strategic Marketing & Charleston PR- Gift Certificate to Maverick Southern Kitchens, Courtesy of Maverick Southern Kitchens

*Shirlie Taylor, Business Success Dynamics – Introductory Private Coaching Session

*Carla Jimenez, Merrill Lynch – Waterford wine glasses, Wooden Bombay storage chest, flameless candle with pedestal and potholder with oven mitt

*Tina Morris, ExecuServe, LLC – Barbecue cookbook, Manicure and Pedicure at Sandalwoods, bath and body works

*Donna Vellon, Devine Deserts – Gift Certificate to Devine Deserts

*Sandy Irving ,  Charleston Wine Tastings – Bottle of 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

*Karen Norris, Any Body’s Pilates – Gift Certificate for Pilates

Michelle Borkowski, Salon Envy – Gift Certificate

Pasquale and Andrea D’Oriano, Owners of Alessandra’s Italian Eatery – Gift Certificate

Ulta- One luxurious bath robe

Sally Davis – Charming Inns — $50 Gift Certificate to Circa 1886 for Dinner

Hyman’s Seafood- 2 Gift Certificates

Francis Marion Hotel – Gift Certificate for one-night stay in a deluxe King Guest Room

Maverick Southern Kitchens- 2 seats to taste of the Lowcountry class of Charleston Cooks.

Scholarships are presented by our national organization The American Business Women’s Association Foundation for professional education, or college credit, as well as other business women’s education.

*Names with an asterisk are members of the Jessamine Chapter of ABWA.

Women to play games for a good cause

January 28, 2010, Summerville, SC—The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Jessamine Chapter, a professional women’s networking group, holds a “Games Night” benefit and silent auction Monday, February 22, from 6-9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 Holiday Drive in Summerville. The event is based on the concept of a “family game night.” Area women are asked to gather their friends, bring their favorite game boards or cards and join the fun. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the organization’s scholarship fund. A donation of $10 per person is requested. Advanced registration is asked for, but not required. To make reservations call Shirlie Taylor, at 843-873-6769.

Over the years the Jessamine Chapter of the ABWA has donated $100,000 to scholarships for women. ABWA is nationally is recognized for its strong support of the professional development and education of women. ABWA provides scholarships through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF), the Association’s national scholarship trust fund. Since its inception, SBMEF has awarded more than 15,250 scholarships totaling more than $15.4 million.

The Jessamine Chapter’s president Kathy Berman said, “Many groups hold silent auctions to raise funds and organize them around cocktail parties. W decided to add more opportunity for networking and fun.” Everyone is invited to come to the event with their favorite board or card game and/or team for a bit of friendly competition. Prizes will be given to the winners at each table and food and beverages will be provided for all to enjoy while playing. The organization hopes to have Bunco players, Pictionary players, Monopoly players and bridge players or any other game of the players’ choice. During the silent auction, everyone can bid to purchase donated items. Items of note in the silent auction are: a weekend vacation at Walter Bailey’s mountain retreat; a gourmet dinner of your choice prepared and served in your home by Comfortable Cuisine; an in-home wine tasting complete with food pairing for up to 14 participants provided by Traveling Vineyard. Berman said, “We will have many more desirable items.” The organization will provide tables, food and a fun atmosphere conducive to lively competition. Berman continued, “Participants just need to bring their games and checkbooks!”

Purchase your admission to Games Night by clicking the Buy Now button. You will be charged $11 ($10.00 admission + $1.00 administrative fee.)