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The Northern Palm Beach Chapter Of

The American Business Women’s Association Awards

Impact Scholarship To Melanie Martinez

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American A resident of West Palm Beach, Martinez is currently
Business Women’s Association (ABWA) awarded an impact a student at Keiser University with a 3.6 GPA pursuing a
scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Melanie Martinez. bachelor’s degree in biomedical science. In 2018, she was
The scholarship is funded through the Stephen Bufton on the Presidential List with a 4.0 GPA. While pursuing
Memorial Education Fund (SBMEF). SBMEF, ABWA’s her associate degree, she was the vice president of the
national educational fund, is one of the most highly respected Veterinary Technology Association educating students
grant and scholarship funds in the country. For over 60 from high school who were interested in the veterinary
years, ABWA has helped women achieve their business and field, visiting elderly homes with pets and providing
professional success through educational scholarships. Since comfort and therapy for those with special needs. In
its inception, more than 17,000 women nationwide have been addition to being a full-time student, Martinez is also
awarded more than 17 million dollars in scholarships. working full time as a veterinary technician/receptionist

The Single Scene © Melanie Martinez, scholarship recipient

HOW TO Restart Smart Step 5: Ready. Set. Enjoy. We create your club bio and has discovered she also has a passion for teaching.
collaboratively. Following this process, the matchmaking Melanie states, “I live for sharing my experiences with
By Kelly Leary, M.S., will begin! It’s just like meeting through introduction by others, and I want to continue to share my knowledge as
Founder of Revolution a friend (only we know more candidates). Everything a professor one day.”
Dating can be done over the phone, in person, or through email/ The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of ABWA is part
“When everything mail. It’s your preference. How ideal—especially now! of a national network of business women. Founded in
changes, change Step 6: Trust your matchmakers. Let us take the lead 1949, ABWA has thousands of members in chapters
everything!” ~~ Neale and shed light on things that may be holding you back and express networks nationwide providing business
Donald Walsch romantically. We are just working to get closer to the skills training and networking opportunities for women
Happy August to all of right match by building a good rapport with you. We of diverse occupations to enhance career advancement
our loyal readers. I look are truly in this together! and personal development. ABWA has dedicated more
forward to hearing from Step 7: Collaborate with us! Call/text/email and share than half a century to women’s education and provided
all of you each month your feedback. Some have success on the first date and workplace skills and career development training for more
and I thank you again for some on the tenth date--but no match will be a debacle than 545,000 members.
spreading our message of love around town. It’s nice to (like online dating) because we know everyone and The mission of the American Business Women’s
be on the good side of the news, right? Keep on keeping have validated them! There is a kinship within the club Association is to bring together business women of
on! members. diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for
My message today is of one of hope. First of all, I Step 8: Know thyself and be accountable. If you are them to help themselves and others grow personally and
hope you all had a nice summer despite the pandemic. only after “TENs” in the club and you are a “SEVEN” be professionally through leadership, education, networking
No doubt, we are all feeling the change in our world. prepared for some letdowns. Ask us what you can do to support and national recognition.
The end of summer marks the closure of a season like get that guy or girl. We will tell you honestly and advise For more information on the American Business
no other. August resurrects what we “didn’t do” over the you. Remember we are “cupids” and not “unicorns”...we Women’s Association, contact Chapter President Loretta
summer ...almost like New Year’s Resolutions. Did you have magic and love in us, but we can’t do the job alone. Remy at (561) 317-3227 (or Loretta.spalady@gmail.com).
find summer love? Did you hit the beach enough? Did Sadly, some people are unrealistic and this could lead Website: https://northernpalmbeach.abwa.org/
you make the positive changes you desired even amidst to frustration while dating. Don’t kill the messenger!
the COVID crisis? Realize, despite all the change in our Perhaps, you are the problem? Be open minded. Listen.
lives, the BIG holidays are still coming. Luckily, we Don’t push what doesn’t belong. There is someone for
have time to rise above the chaos of the year. We have everyone (of all ages). There is a pot for every lid.
FOUR more months to get it right! We can and should Step 9: You found love! You listened. You took our
end strong. We should revisit our goals and create a new recommendations. So, welcome to final phase! You are
reality for the finale of 2020. Wouldn’t it be nice to end an #RDCouple! It is time to put your membership on
this crazy year on high note? HOLD (I.E. freeze your membership). Why? Because
This is our plan for all of you. Let me help you to get you followed these steps. It’s science. That’s why you
inspired again. Where there is hope, there is love and called to begin with, my friend. You are clearly date
vice versa. Do follow these simple steps and get ahead worthy and we love you for it! At Revolution Dating, we
of it all. NOTE: People that join in August are more do try to avoid enrolling non-compliant/difficult people
likely to find their match by the holidays. as a rule. They are not that fun, right? Clearly, you are
Ironically, during this social distancing era, the desire a catch. We knew it and so did you!
to connect is dominant in single adults. This is normal Step 10: Share and tell all of your friends about the
and now the most popular question I receive is: “How love you have found and how you found it. This will
does your club work?” Do read on for my answer... bring more love into your life. In other words, pass it
Step 1: Admit you are READY to find love and/or on. Whether you are single, divorced or widowed, we
companionship. Our club helps men and women from can help. Thank you to our many clients who have been
their twenties well into their happy eighties. Romance talking about us out there and spreading the word! The
find companionship. Some people just want to have wait to hear your love story too! The love in us honors HANDY-MAN
more the merrier. Love always wins. #TellYourFriends
is ageless. Don’t limit yourself.
Step 2: Identify WHY you want to fall in love and Congratulations on completing the process. I can’t
someone to go out to dinner with, while others want to the love in you today and every day. I wish you and
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and tired of being the third or fifth wheel. These are #WhenInDoubtLoveMore #Crush2020 #KISS
all good reasons to make a change. Frankly, if you are XOXO, Kelly
reading this article, you may need a change too. People Kelly Leary© has 29 years in the dating NO JOB TOO SMALL
are realizing that life is passing them by, the bar scene is industry and a Master’s Degree in Psychology.
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