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February 13, 2009
Saturday
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WOMEN’S AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL SALUTES 2010 SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP HONOREES
In recognition of their professional accomplishments and contributions to the automotive industry, five successful businesswomen have been chosen to receive the coveted Women's Automotive Association International Spirit of Leadership Award during the National Automobile Dealer Association convention in Orlando Florida at the 11th Annual Spirit of Leadership Awards Luncheon on Saturday, February 13, 2010.
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2009 |
| December 2, 2009
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12th Annual WAAI Professional Achievement Award Dinner
honoring:
- Robin Pisz - National Interactive Marketing Mgr., Lexus
- Theresa Haven - Marketing Communications Mgr., Honda Motor Co.
- Anna Zarnosa - General Manager Dealix.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a
Reception & Dinner at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Bernard Room
Los Angeles, California
Tickets: $125
Tables: $1500
For more information call 248.646.5250 or
use this invitation and ticket form (PDF)
Press Release (PDF)
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| April 9th, 2009
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Women's Automotive Association International
Presents
Power of Branding & Surviving the Economy
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
During the New York Auto Show Preview days!
New York Auto Show
Jacob Javits Convention Center
Thursday April 9th, 2009
8:00 am – 12pm
Breakfast/Speaker, Panel and Q & A
Tickets:$45 Members, $60 Non Members
$25 Students
Ticket to the New York Auto Show Preview Days Included
Panel Moderator
Judy Schumacher, Schumacher Chevrolet
Panelists
Anupa Bhise, Supervisor, Internet Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA
Allan Cooper, VP of Strategic Partnerships, OneCommand
Sharita Crawford, Regional Business Development, Ford Motor Company
Charlie Vogelheim, Automotive Industry Analyst - Advisor – Commentator
Special GuestL: Bree Sandlin, Quaker State Global.
Contact Event Chair Marcela D. Fink email: mf@choicetech.ws
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| January 24, 2009
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Spirit of Leadership Award Reception & Lunch
during the NADA Convention
Aboard the Creole Queen
New Orleans, LA
Boarding 11:30, Embark 12:00 noon
Lunch and Award Ceremony
Debark 2:00 pm
Honoring
Monica Emerson
Executive Director - Corporate Diversity Chrysler
Sarah Fisher
IndyCar Series and Indianapolis 500 driver.
Ellen McKoy
Senior Director, Dealer Relations,SEMA. Executive Director, SEWA
Judith Schumacher
Principal, Schumacher Chevrolet
Read more on the Spirit of Leadership page.
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2008 |
| November 20, 2008
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Women's Automotive Association International is proud to be honoring
Susan Scarola
President and Chief Executive Officer
DCH Auto Group
Professional Achievement Award
Thursday November 20, 2008
Join us for a Reception & Dinner at the
Millennium Biltmore HotelBernard Room, Los Angeles, California
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| October 1, 2008
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You Are Cordially Invited To Attend
A Legends Luncheon
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Twelve Noon to Two Thirty pm
In honor of
Lorraine Schultz
Founder
Woman’s Automotive Association International
Location: Michigan Design Center ~ Mid-America Room, 1700 Stutz Drive, Troy, Mi 48084
Legends Unlimited LTD.
In cooperation with The American Society of Interior Designers Michigan Chapter Community Service Committee
Presents
An afternoon of celebration and sharing
Special thoughts will be shared by
Rosemary Bannon / Maggie Allesee / Lynn Wilhelm
and many friends. The Luncheon benefits The YWCA Interim House-Domestic Violence Shelter
Tickets: $40 in advance and $45 at the door.
Make checks payable and mail to: ASID c/o Debbie Gonzales / 1700 Stutz Drive Suite 102-E / Troy, MI 48084 / A Portion of Ticket Price is tax-deductible
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| August 12, 2008 |
Southern California Speed Networking Happy Hour
7pm-10pm
Location: Clubhouse Restaurant, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA
Website or Map: Click here
Event Type: Speed networking for men and women in the automotive industry.
To attend: email Erica Sietsma, esietsma@mileone.com
This event was a blast in 2007 as attendees got to meet lots of new people due to the “speed networking format”. Every few minutes, participants switch positions and therefore switch the person across from them and start up a new conversation. This year’s event will include appetizers, sodas, beer and wine thanks to our food and beverage sponsor onecommand. Supporting sponsors include: DealerSocket, R.L. Polk & Co., and DealerCentric Solutions. Plus, we will have a giveaway of a $200 Visa Giftcard courtesy of a yet to be named sponsor.
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| July 24, 2008 |
Women in the Winner's Circle Luncheon
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Website or Map: http://www.lynstjames.com
Contact Info: Phone (317) 244-9790
Event Type: In support of Women in Motorsports
Organized By: Lyn St James
Please join us for The Sixth Annual Women in the Winner’s Circle Celebration Luncheon Honoring Women in Motorsports Indianapolis at the Motor Speedway Plaza Village Pavilion Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Luncheon 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Champion Driver Pane.
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| Mar 20, 2008 |
WAAI Networking Event
During the New York Auto Show Preview days
New York Auto Show
Jacob Javits Convention Center
Thursday March 20th 2007
8:00 am – 12 pm
Breakfast - Speaker and Panel Speakers - Q & A
Tickets: $65 Members, $85 Non Members
Tables of 10 $750.00
Students $35.
Contact Event Chair Jody DeVere : jdevere@askpatty.com
Sponsorship opportunities: Contact Lorraine Schultz
248-646-5250 lhswaai@aol.com
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| Feb 12, 2008 |
WAAI Chicago Chapter
1st Professional Achievement Awards Luncheon
“Celebrating Women in the Automotive Industry”
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
11:00am – 2:00pm
at the Chicago Auto Show
Honoring: Sandra Gillespie, Senior Vice President, Procurement & Supply, Mitsubishi Motors North America
For tickets contact: ( be sure to state you are with the WAAI)
Kathy Gilbert @ (847) 485-4390 or Kathy_Gilbert@adp.com
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| Feb 9, 2008 |
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, February 9th, from 11:30 to 1:30, at the 91st NADA convention in San Francisco, the Women's Automotive Association International, will be honoring five women with a Spirit of Leadership Award, at a luncheon to be held at the PARC 55 hotel in San Francisco. Contact event chair Marcela Fink at carfink@bellsouth.net to register for the event and get info on sponsorships and advertising opportunities.
Honorees:
* Sherri Childers Arb, Director Technology Communications, General Motors Corporation
* Pam Mabry-Cadigan, Vice President of Inspection Operations for Manheim
* Terri L. Mulcahey, Vice President, Business Development, Penske Automotive Group
* Gillian Zucker, President of California Speedway
* Juliana Curran Terian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rallye Motors
For tickets contact: ( be sure to state you are with the WAAI)
carfink@bellsouth.net
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2007 |
| September 27, 2007 |
WAAI Professional Achievement Award Dinner
honoring Lyn St. James,
Professional Race Car Driver, Motivational Speaker and founder of the Lyn St. James Foundation
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Automotive Hall of Fame
Dearborn, MI
6-9pm
Tickets $75 members $90 non-members
For tickets contact: ( be sure to state you are with the WAAI)
lmwassoc@aol.com
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| July 26, 2007 |
5th Annual Women in the Winner's Circle
Celebration Luncheon, Thursday July 26, 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Champion Driver Panel - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Register before June 1, 2007,
and receive VIP Admission to a special
intimate Post-Event
Register here: ( be sure to state you are with the WAAI)
http://www.lynstjames.com/winnerscircle.htm
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| April 6, 2007 |
WAAI Breakfast, Thursday April 6, 2007, the second day of Press Days prior to the public opening of the 2007 York Auto Show.
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| April 5, 2007 |
WAAI Breakfast and Speed Networking Event, Thursday April 5, 2007, 8:am - 10am.
For information about this event Contact Ashley at: ashley@paragonhonda.com
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| Feb 3, 2007 |
The Women’s Automotive Association International (WAAI) will present its 12th annual Spirit of Leadership awards at a fundraiser luncheon to be held during the 2007 NADA convention in February. The annual luncheon is scheduled to be held in Ballroom D at the Las Vegas Hilton February 3 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
"The four women we are honoring this year are an inspiration for all women to achieve the highest level of success in a leadership role and in service to their communities." said Lorraine Schultz, Founder of the WAAI. "Recognition of these outstanding women highlights the many diverse opportunities available to women in the automotive industry.”
Proceeds from ticket and table sales will help the WAAI provide scholarships for young women seeking careers in the automotive industry. Tickets prices are $65.00 for members and $85.00 for non-members and can be purchased by contacting the WAAI at 248-646-5250.
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2006 |
October , 2006
date TBA
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WAAI Annual Meeting
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| October 26, 2006 |
Womens Automotive Association International
Professional Achievement Award
Honoring Pamela Rodgers of Pamela Rodgers Chevrolet
Thursday October 26, 2006
6pm Cocktails -- 7pm Dinner
Detroit Athletic Club, 21 Mason Ave, Detroit Michigan
( Corporate sponsorships available for this event, contact Lorraine Schultz
at 248-646-5250 or email LHSWAAI@aol.com)
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August 3, 2006
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Women in the Winner Circle 2006
12 noon - 2pm Luncheon
Indianapolis , IN
Honoring women in motorsports in conjunction with the Lyn
St James Foundation "Women in the Winner's Circle" event,
www.lynstjames.com
Ford Executive Vice President Anne Stevens will be the main
speaker
Elite
Sponsorship Opportunity (click here for details).
E-Bay Charity Auction - The Lyn St. James Foundation
(LSJF) is launching an eBay Charity Auction to benefit its
“Women in the Winner’s Circle” program. Please
see Press Release for more details.
Be sure to post your car stories, questions and comments
on the Ask Patty blog: www.askpatty.com
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| February 11, 2006 |
Spirit
of Leadership Awards NADA in Orlando |
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Past Events
2004-5 |
| June,
2005 |
Annual
Meeting
Sponsored by Toyota
Guest Speaker: Keith Price
Autoweek Magazine
$25 members $30 non-members
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Automotive
Hall of Fame, Dearborn, MI
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| March
24, 2005 |
8th
Annual Breakfast Meeting and Sneak Preview of the New York International
Automobile Show. "Breaking through the Clutter" Effective Automotive
Advertising. Special Guest: Mark McKinley, CEO/President, Direct
Cast Network, LLC. |
Jacob
Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
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| January
29, 2005 |
6th
Annual Spirit of Leadership Award Ceremony. NADA Annual Convention,
Lunch at Lowes ...more |
New
Orleans, LA
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| December
2, 2004 |
 Women-on-Track
Holiday Celebration -
Shop and Celebrate the Holidays! |
Troy,
MI
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| October
20, 2004 |
 Spa
Day
Benefitting Phoenix Hills Museum |
Burton
Manor
Livonia, MI
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| October
6, 2004 |
Women in Racing
Honoring: Janet Guthrie
The First Woman Ever to Qualify for the Indy 500
Cocktail Reception/ Driver Meet and Greet |
Automotive
Hall of Fame
Dearborn, MI
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| September
16, 2004 |
8th
Annual Professional Achievement Award Dinner & International
Scholarship Award Program |
Detroit Athletic Club
Detroit, MI
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| June
9, 2004 |
 WAAI
Annual Business Meeting
Cocktail Reception -6:00 - 8:30 pm
State of WAAI
Tour of the Bentley Dealership
Sponsored by Bentley Troy
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Bentley
Dealership
Troy, MI
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| April
8, 2004 |
Breakfast Meeting
and Tour of the New York International Automobile Show Featuring
“BANG: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World”
By guest speaker and best selling author Linda Kaplan Thaler
with Complementary copies of the book.
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Jacob Javits
Convention Center, New York, NY
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| January 31, 2004 |
2004
Spirit of Leadership Award Breakfast
Annual Convention of the National Automobile Dealers Association
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
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Bellagio Hotel,
Monet Room, Las Vegas, Nevada
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2003 (...more) |
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