December 2018
Monthly Newsletter of the Professional Women’s Association of Rome
VALENTINA SARNARI
the Equalizer
PWA is an international hub in the heart of Rome where ideas and values, tradition and innovation, diversity, culture and professionalism meet and intersect. On our journey into the future our travel companions are respect, ethics, and a sense of social responsibility.
Dear Members and Friends, Since the conclusion of our recent human rights joint venture with Fondazione Adkins Chiti Donne in Musica (FACDIM) with patronage by the U.N. and European Parliament, our last board meeting revealed how other associations are expressing a desire to interact with PWA. Worth mention are FIDAPA celebrating 90 years with MUSAico 90, an inclusion project (see information in newsletter); Gruppo Minerva (FederManager) with a 6 point manifesto. Other PWA initiatives are ongoing like the Business Mastermind Group or WINGS Lab, a series of peer to peer mentoring meetings conducted by special projects director, Angela Carfa. Membership director, Forencia Barbieri in order to get to know each other better, invites new members to tell their story to be published in our January issue. As we witness the growth of PWA via its new members, we realise just how much each individual has to give in order to strengthen our presence and reputation in Rome. Christmas is traditionally a time of giving to others, but year round PWA by its very mission, is already a forum for sharing information. Expertise, support, referrals are the gifts we exchange constantly to leverage business acumen. We hope you will come forward in the new year with your contributions and ideas. There are openings on our Board for a new Secretary and Newsletter editor. In the meantime, a lot of work has gone into our conference and social programmes this season for which we thank our board and team. Member participation is the essence of our success. As we prepare to celebrate this Christmas and look forward to a gratifying and prosperous new year, let’s think of how we can spread the word about what we have to offer, by encouraging new members to boost our ranks in PWA. Happy holidays!
Valentina Ferretti President
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Hanna Suni editor and layout designer www.hamedesign.com marketing@pwarome.org
in this issue
4 PWA Red Passion Christmas Party 6 Six Odd Christmas Traditions Around the World 8 Member Spotlight: Valentina Sarnari — The Equalizer 10
PWA November Conference: One Belt One Road & China Dream 2025: Opportunities and tips for doing business with China
11 Grow and Learn: PWA Mentoring Programs 12 The Art of Giving
14 FIDAPA Celebrations
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Cocktail buffet Woman of the Year 2018/19 nominees & "Winter Queen" nomination Christmas Lottery
Little bresaola bundles Sliced octopus with balsamic sauce Mozzarella buffalo cheese braid Basmati rice salad with pineapple, chicken and cumin Grilled vegetables with herbs oil Orecchiette pasta with swordfish, zucchini and mint Tortellini pasta with pumpkins and toasted almonds Chick's chest with chestnuts and Marsala wine sauce Zucchini flan and parmesan cheese fondue Seasonal vegetables Italian stuffed panettone and nougats Fruit salad Espresso Coffee
A small architectural jewel in the heart of Rome, the Donna Camilla Savelli hotel complex was created from a 17th century convent. A corner of tranquillity in the heart of the Trastevere, the Donna Camilla Savelli lies at the foot of the Gianicolo.
participate at our traditional
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around the world by Hanna Suni Markeing Consultant www.hamedesign.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For a couple of weeks every year the world takes on a magic glow, people seem merrier and even winter somehow feels cosy. At least to us in the Western world, used to celebrating Christmas in our usual way. But there are traditions that are less known and perhaps not connected to Christmas. I've piecked a few that MoMondo listed in an article last year.
Not to be confused with Weihnachtsma travels by donkey in the middle of the n Tag) and leaves little treats like coins, ch in the shoes of good children all over G the Bavarian region. St. Nicholas also vi home and in exchange for sweets or a s recite a poem, sing a song or draw a pi But it isn’t always fun and games. St. Ni Ruprecht (Farmhand Rupert). A devil-lik clothes covered with bells and a dirty b stick or a small whip in hand to punish a
Love Christmas, but think it could be improved by a spot of rollerblading? If the answer is yes, visit Caracas, Venezuela this year. Every Christmas Eve, the city’s residents head to church in the early morning – so far, so normal – but, for reasons known only to them, they do so on roller skates. This unique tradition is so popular that roads across the city are closed to cars so that people can skate to church in safety, before heading home for the less-than-traditional Christmas dinner of ‘tamales’ (a wrap made out of cornmeal dough and stuffed with meat, then steamed).
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The Giant Lantern Festival (Ligligan year on the Saturday before Christm – the “Christmas Capital of the Phili spectators from all over the country barangays (villages) take part in the as everyone pitches in trying to buil Originally, the lanterns were simple diameter, made from ‘papel de hap lit by candle. Today, the lanterns are and have grown to around six metre electric bulbs that sparkle in a kaleid
ann (Father Christmas), Nikolaus night on December 6 (Nikolaus hocolate, oranges and toys Germany, and particularly in isits children in schools or at small present each child must icture. In short, he’s a great guy. ick often brings along Knecht ke character dressed in dark beard, Knecht Ruprecht carries a any children who misbehave.
n Parul Sampernandu) is held each mas Eve in the city of San Fernando ippines.” The festival attracts y and across the globe. Eleven e festival and competition is fierce ld the most elaborate lantern. creations around half a metre in pon’ (Japanese origami paper) and e made from a variety of materials es in size. They are illuminated by doscope of patterns.
In wintry, wonderful Toronto the annual Cavalcade of Lights marks the official start to the holiday season. The first Cavalcade took place in 1967 to show off Toronto’s newly constructed City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. The Square and Christmas tree are illuminated by more than 300,000 energy-efficient LED lights that shine from dusk until 11 pm until the New Year. On top of that, you’ll get to witness spectacular fireworks shows and engage in some outdoor ice skating.
A beast-like demon creature that roams city streets frightening kids and punishing the bad ones – nope, this isn’t Halloween, but St. Nicholas’ evil accomplice, Krampus. In Austrian tradition, St. Nicholas rewards nice little boys and girls, while Krampus is said to capture the naughtiest children and whisk them away in his sack. In the first week of December, young men dress up as the Krampus (especially on the eve of St. Nicholas Day) frightening children with clattering chains and bells.
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VALENTINA SARNARI
the Equalizer
by Valerie Baxter Newsletter Consultant
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oman born Valentina Sarnari with parents from nearby regions Abruzzo and Umbria, common origins of many Romans in our densely populated city, is a CPA with an uncommon specialisation: “crisi d’impresa” or Business Crisis. Default, insolvency or bankruptcy are the nightmare words in the dictionary of any entrepreneur going through hard times, and wisely Valentina’s expertise consists in prevention, rather than cure. Valentina is also a qualified auxiliary consultant to the magistrate in banking matters and offers her support in
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judicial functions as member of the Equal Opportunity Commission to the Order of Accountants in Rome. Valentina’s big sister is a lawyer specialised in family law and their united strength as professionals in the same studio helps to sustain the patrimonial issues involved in divorce cases. The motivational aspect is also imbibed with labels like “personal failure” or “marriage default” and Valentina believes that evaluation of behavioural practice both inside and outside the workplace contributes via an alert system to the prevention of bad outcomes.
With husband Venice Film Festival
Married to a colleague in the same practice, again common as relationships go, but by today’s statistics of successful marriages, Valentina has a winning card! A happy marriage, blessed with the ideal son and daughter progeny, different in character but similar in tastes, she contentedly boasts family ties and traditions linked to the ancestral home in Umbria. The medieval feasts, historical places of interest, and Umbrian cuisine attract her like a magnet year after year. She loves cooking (cappelletti in brodo for Christmas) and the smell of liquorice and wild fennel; the undergrowth in the forest, and the brilliant green of the mountain plains of Val Badia in the summer. Valentina reminisces running madly through extensive fields of daisies, usually covered by snow when she goes skiing on the slopes with her family. Born 23rd December with a winter wedding by choice on 6th December, and honeymoon in Baden bei Wien, Austria Valentina is a cool character. Yet we are not to be fooled. A passion shared with her husband for theatre and cinema makes her a frequent flyer to Venice Film Festival. She enjoys socialising in her free time and loves to visit new places. Although content in her own company, she really is a “people person”. Several years ago stimulated by what is known as the Third Sector, Valentina became a master in fund raising in the ecclesiastical sphere and not only. Whilst not involved in the act of fund raising itself,
Valentina's beloved Narni
she dedicates her time to those who do, for the improvement of problematic nonprofits, particularly regarding scientific research. She was introduced to PWA by colleague and Social director, Valeria Parisi, who told her about the different experiences of members. Happy to share her own story with others, she recently joined, assiduously frequenting PWA with enthusiasm. Self criticism is one of Valentina’s traits, as she studies her own behaviour when in the company of others. Fascinated by people, she has a desire to improve women’s rights in the workplace, but feels these can be achieved only by the diffusion, coordination and reciprocation of a shared culture by men and women, conscious of their differences. Valentina believes that a large number of men are sensitive to projects of emancipation but they also suffer women’s behaviour which puts them at a disadvantage. She would like to eliminate the ill-at-ease feeling of men by working together leveraging reciprocal diversity to create opportunities for women and young people void of prevarication and violence. This behaviour would increase the quota of men helping to further equal opportunities. Valentina, throughout her career has earned her nickname of “equalizer”, not only by deftly balancing the books, but by going where angels fear to tread in divorce litigation in an endeavour to save the patrimony of individuals from dire straits. It’s all about sensitivity. This Christmas let’s take a leaf out of her book!
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November conference One Belt One Road & China Dream 2025: Opportunities and tips for doing business with China photos Vassilis Chatzigiannis Text Veronica Penzo
Thank you to all the people who joined our November Conference, we had a great time, it was a good opportunity for networking and meet many new people. Thank you, Lifang Dong, for having introduced us to business opportunities in China.
GROW AND LEARN PWA MENTORING PROGRAMS PWA aims to accelerate the advancement of women in all professions, facilitate mentoring, and enhance our leadership role in the community. The PWA Mentoring Programs provide highly motivated individuals with tools for personal development, their careers and leadership abilities. Through guided activities and formal mentoring partnerships, it strengthens and expands our network of women. • by encouraging women to help each other through structured one-on-one mentoring so we can all succeed. • provides an opportunity for participants to learn and share through guided activities which develop practical, goal-oriented career and leadership skills. If you are a PWA member pursuing a professional career and are willing to make the commitment, you are encouraged to apply. Please note that this program is not in any way connected with job placement. As a mentee, you will have an opportunity to: • Learn how to establish and maintain professional mentoring partnerships. • Explore career options and possible paths toward your career goals. • Set goals and develop a plan to take the next steps in your advancement. • Receive useful guidance and honest feedback from an advisor who has “been there, done that.” • Make a networking connection with someone farther along on their career path. • Learn practical skills that can be put to use right away in advancing your career. By mentoring another woman, you will have an opportunity to: • Pass along the mentoring and support you received, or become the mentor you wish you had. • Share enthusiasm for your own career, and catch enthusiasm from another. • Gain perspective on how far you have progressed, and reinforce your competency and expertise. • Develop as a leader and learn by teaching others. • Help another woman to avoid mistakes, persevere through difficulties, and reach important goals. • Build a mutually beneficial relationship with someone who may be able to help you in the future. • Enjoy the success of others, knowing you contributed to making it happen. LEADERSHIP Every team member contributes to the success of an objective. When you are adept at teamwork in both support and leadership roles, you will more easily advance to better jobs and executive positions.
By improving your skills as a team player and leader you will: • Enjoy fun activities and share your enthusiasm for growth with others. • Learn to effectively contribute to the success of a team. • Learn to lead, motivate and organize individuals and teams. • Develop career skills in event planning, public speaking, and written presentations. • Gain self-confidence as a leader in business. • Build and strengthen your professional network. • Contribute to increasing the presence of women in the professional community. PROGRAM OUTLINE & TIMETABLE Apply by January 7th — begin with Mentoring Session A Apply by July 31st — begin with Mentoring Session B Mentoring Session A: January 15th – Jun 30th Mentoring Session B: September 15th – November 30th APPLICATION & PARTICIPATION CRITERIA • PWA Membership: You must maintain membership to the PWA throughout participation in the program, and have started or be planning a professional career. If you are not currently a PWA member, please join right away. Contact our Membership director at membership@pwarome.org or see our website for details. • Registration Fee: New participants accepted into the program pay a one-time Registration fee of €25 (mentors excluded). Participation Fees: BIG SISTER €20 monthly (9 months) or €162 in advance (10% discount) Participation Fees: CARPE DIEM €40 monthly (9 months) or €324 in advance (10% discount) • Email Access: You will need regular (at least once per week) email access to communicate with the PWA Mentoring Coordination Team and your mentoring partners. • Internet Access: You will need regular internet access to interact with the PWA mentoring program. You may need to view or print the program materials in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. • Commitment to Mentoring, Career Development, and Leadership Activities: It takes time and effort to build mentoring partnerships and learn new skills. During the two Mentoring Sessions of your Choice (BIG SISTER or CARPE DIEM), we require a minimum of two communications per month, via email, Skype or telephone, with your mentoring partner. • Confidentiality: All parties are asked to respect sensitive personal information shared by mentoring partners. • Commitment to the entire program: It will take you 9 months to complete the PWA mentoring program and graduate. You are expected to commit to the entire program without interruption. At end of program term (December) you will receive recognition of your mentoring journey achievement.
The Art of
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nspired by a new Netflix production of “Mowgli”, from Disney classic of “the Jungle Book” based on Rudyard Kipling’s famous novel, I was fascinated by life’s contradictions in attitudes to inclusion and generosity. Seeing the film with different eyes also served as a prompt to consider the art of giving. It is one of life's paradoxes that we limit the power of our own giving by having an expectation of getting something in return. How often do you expect back from the person you gave something to a gift of a similar or greater value? Is this true giving or merely an unvoiced expectation of an exchange of similar goods? This is an ego based form of giving. It is giving with an expectation of something in return. In reality, this is not giving at all but a veiled form of barter. If, through the act of giving, you feel that you are somehow lessened then the gift was not truly given from your heart. Sometimes, just being recognised by receiving a word of thanks is all we need for our heart to mellow. How many times is our generosity misunderstood?
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Giving
by Valerie Baxter, Newsletter consultant
The intention behind giving is most important.The intention should always be to create happiness for both the giver and the receiver. In ancient China, Lao Tsu wrote "Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in Giving Creates Love.” It’s also exponential: If you want to experience more joy, give joy to others, if you want more love, learn to give love, if you want attention and appreciation, learn to give appreciation to others. These are some of life’s most precious gifts and they don’t cost you anything. With our changing economic times, everyone is asking for help in some form. Yet there are as many reasons to give as there are ways to give. Generosity is a choice that feels right and joyful and comes from believing you have enough to share. Let’s meditate on gifts we all have that can benefit others:
Give of Your Talents. Give someone an hour of coaching or a golf lesson, perhaps child care. Give things. Give what you don’t use or need to charity. Your junk is someone else’s treasure. Give blood. Save a life. Give someone a lift. Give of yourself. Make someone feel loved, special and appreciated with a visit, phone call, email, text or card. Give a hand made gift. Give praise, gratitude and appreciation. This creates heart-toheart connections. When you encounter a quotation or a good news story, pass it on with a personal “thinking of you” note. This is spirit-lifting and can make someone’s day. Give a recommendation. Enrich someone’s life by sharing the discovery of a great blog, book, restaurant, product or service. The message you give is “This was a great find for me and I want to share it with you.”
Give forgiveness. Forgiveness offers healing to family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. Forgive yourself and others in spite of memories of unlovable times. Drop the story of what they did and what you did and the meaning you have given it. Give money. Giving away money is more difficult because it means less for you, but give money because others need it. Give money because we’re dependent on one another. Give an act of kindness. Kindness is the easiest and most abundant gift we have to give away. Open the door for the person behind you, return your grocery cart, make a dish for your neighbour. The list is endless. Kindness brings joy to the giver, receiver and anyone witnessing the act! Give love. It’s easy to love those who love us back. Challenge yourself to give love to those who deserve it the least. Make your love unconditional. Make the world a more loving place. Everyone will reap the benefits!
Give the gift of laughter. Laughter brings health and happiness to others. It offers physiological, psychological and spiritual benefits. Laugh loud and often with everyone. Give an invitation. Being invited to any kind of event means people want to be with you. When you invite someone into your life you are saying, “I want to spend time with you, you are important to me. Give affection. Appropriately offer a hug, a kiss on the cheek, a pat on the back, a touch on an arm or a tender look. We never lose the need for affection and acceptance. Touching heals emotional wounds. Give good advice If needed and wanted advice can be life-saving. Shared insights and wisdom is a precious gift. Give encouragement. When people are filled with doubt and fear they lack courage. When you inspire and motivate someone to act on their dreams, it can be life changing. You are making the world a better place.
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Care Amiche, Gentilissimi Amici della Sezione Roma FIDAPA BPW Italy, Le nostre madri fondatrici sono state delle visionarie e antesignane nell’immaginare un mondo che consentisse alle Donne di poter ambire ad essere nella loro vita delle persone con pari diritti e doveri agli uomini, indipendentemente dalla strada che esse desiderassero intraprendere: formazione scolastica, professione, ruolo politico, amministrativo ed economico. Alcune di loro, guidate dalla dott.ssa Adele Pertici Bacci primo Notaio d’Italia nel 1910, decidono di unirsi e formare quella che in seguito divenne nel 1930 la FIDAPA BPW Italy. Un movimento d’opinione indipendente che non ha scopi di lucro, persegue i suoi obiettivi senza distinzione di etnia, lingua e religione. A ragione la Sezione Roma può definirsi con orgoglio, il Club fondatore seguito a breve da Milano e Napoli. Per celebrare questi 90 anni di storia femminile a Roma, abbiamo immaginato una serie di iniziative il cui via sarà dato il giorno 8 gennaio 2019 e vorremmo che foste con noi in questo progetto. Il programma è in fase di definizione e si adatta alle adesioni che stiamo raccogliendo. Stiamo lavorando affinché questo evento non sia la celebrazione della sola Sezione Roma FIDAPA BPW Italy ma del più alto numero di associazioni femminili o associazioni con forte presenza di Socie FIDAPA presenti a Roma che, con le reciproche contaminazioni, iniziative, hanno negli anni sostenuto la causa femminile in questa città e possono continuare ad esserne motore pulsante culturale, economico, politico e sociale. Il programma prevede a grandi linee: • Nei giorni 5-6 gennaio 2019 arrivo delle socie di Houston con cui sigleremo un patto di gemellaggio e sinergie il giorno 8 gennaio. • Stiamo progettando un tour di shopping “speciale” per il centro di Roma • 6 gennaio pomeriggio ora da definire : Messa in Vaticano con coro in cui canta Letizia De Luca la nostra soprano e tesoriera di sezione. Possibile incontro privato con Cardinal Comastri. •
7 gennaio 2019 ore 14.00—16.00 : meeting tra le socie Sezione Roma e Socie Club Houston presso la Domus Circo Massimo
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7 gennaio 2019 ore 17.00—20.00 Villa Sordi, Piazzale Numa Pompilio, 00179 Roma primo appuntamento formale, per dare il benvenuto alle socie del Club di Houston e agli ospiti che vengono da fuori città. (costo €20) – posti in esaurimento o visita guidata per massimo 60 persone alla fondazione Alberto Sordi. Accesso alla sua casa e proiezione
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del film Fumo di Londra sottotitolato in inglese nella sua sala cinematografica privata con a termine un leggero aperitivo.
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8 gennaio 2019 ore 9.30-—13.00 Convegno “il ruolo dell’associazionismo femminile a Roma negli ultimi 90 anni e prospettive future” — Protomoteca — Campidoglio • Saluti Istituzionali e delle autorità • Presidente Nazionale Fidapa BPW Italy - Caterina Mazzella • Coordinatrice Europea BPW Europe - Pinella Bombaci • Presidente Internazionale BPW International - Amany Asfour • Presidente Distretto Centro Patrizia Bonciani. • Sono in attesa di conferma da parte delle autorità istituzionali, rappresentanti della cultura, associativismo e della società civile • Omaggio a Adele Pertici Bacci – la donna che anticipava sempre i tempi • A cura di Adele Zannoni e Rita Ghismondi • La storia dell’associativismo femminile a Roma • A cura di Fiorenza Taricone – Professore Associato Dipartimento: Scienze Umane, Sociali e della Salu • XXXXXXX – il ponte tra le istanze civili e le istituzioni (titolo da confermare) • A cura della Consigliera di Parità Nazionale – Franca Cipriani • Teaming up – progetto nazionale FIDAPA BPW Italy sull’efficacia delle azioni (titolo da confermare) • A cura di Margherita Mazzelli referente Teaming Up Distretto Centro FIDAPA BPW Italy • Presentazione Progetto MUSAico - progetto di inclusione condiviso con le associazioni femminili romane • a cura di Daniela Troina • Consegna Premio Donna FIDAPA ROMA Adele Pertici Bacci per: l’imprenditoria, l’impegno sociale, la cultura, la formazione, la sanità, l’innovazione, sport. • Cerimonia di gemellaggio con il Club BPW Houston • A cura dela referente task force Twinning Nellina Basile,
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8 gennaio 2019 ore 18.30—23.00 Cena di Gala - Spazio Novecento – Catering curato da Cristal Catering - Black Tie optional – accesso anche con ascensore – costo € 95 • Cena servita con inviti fino a 300 persone • Cerimonia delle Candele : rinnoviamo l’appartenenza alla federazione internazionale e al valore del network che siamo orgogliose di rappresentare. • Esposizione di Abiti d’alta sartoria e Installazioni a cura delle Socie Sez. Roma • Proiezione MUSAico90 – progetto di inclusione condiviso con le associazioni femminili romane • 1° Esibizione Coro : FIDAPA ROMA Singing Sisters • Sorprese per rendere la serata glamour e memorabile
Vi chiediamo la cortesia di inviare la vostra adesione entro il 10 Dicembre 2018 a: fidaparoma@gmail.com copia tesoriera@fidaparoma.it specificando: l’adesione a: Visita fondazione Sordi € 20 a persona e /o Cena di gala Spazio Novecento : €95 a persona e di aver provveduto al pagamento di X quote per nome e cognome (le persone che saranno vostri ospiti) Il pagamento dovrà essere fatto necessariamente, data la complessità dell’organizzazione di questi giorni, tramite Bonifico bancario a FIDAPA BPW Italy Sezione Roma Banca Prossima IT04X0335901600100000063442 Resto a tua disposizione per ogni chiarimento e approfondimento. In attesa di un tuo cortese riscontro, ti porgo i miei più cordiali saluti Bettina Giordani
Atte ntion new ARE YOU A NEW MEMBER OF PWA? mem ber WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOU BETTER! As you know, PWA is an international hub where ideas and values, tradition and innovation, diversity, culture and professionalism meet and intersect. It is the perfect place to exchange and enhance mutual collaboration between our members to create strong and fruitful alliances and occasions for everyone. We are proud of “The people we are”, our monthly online magazine, so to get to know each other better and exploit, if possible, connections for future business occasions, we would like to propose that all our new members write a short paragraph of themselves to share with all of us a bit of their own story. These stories will be published in the January 2019 newsletter. Up to the moment this newsletter is going out, there are 20 new members for the season 2018-2019. Please send a picture of yourself (high resolution JPG) and a short paragraph either to membership director (membershipdirector@pwarome.org) or to the Newsletter Editor (marketing@pwarome.org) by January 10th, 2019. Below you can find a sample paragraph, but you can decide how and what to say about yourself. Hi, my name is Betta Lewis, I am from England but have been in Rome/Italy for the past 5 years. I am known for my creativity, my passion for people development and for travelling. I am a web designer, a blog writer and an accountant. You can find me at my web page Betta@Lewis.com or on my LinkedIn page. @Simona, Elena, Ilaria, Gaia Nina, Valentina, Cristina AS, Heather, Raffaella, Cristina V, Sabina, Isabella, Paul, Fiona, Melissa, Trystanna, Lorelay, Daniela, Anna, Krisztina, Doaa: We are looking forward to getting to know you better!
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New Members Welcome!
We would like to welcome Doaa Abdel-Motaal as member who has recently joined our Association. PWA is a place that grows with each member, therefore we are looking forward to enjoying PWA together with you! Make sure to take advantage of all that PWA has to offer, from our monthly events to scholarships and Expert Resources, from the Mentoring programs to TimeOut Professional TimeBank. If you’d like to join, visit our website and contact MembershipDirector@pwarome.org .
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rs 2018-2019 PWA Board and Team members President Valentina Ferretti President@pwarome.org Vice President&Treasurer Lisa Rosen VicePresident@pwarome.org Secretary Secretary@pwarome.org Programming Director Sabine Schuh Programming@pwarome.org Membership Director Florencia Barbieri MembershipDirector@pwarome.org Social Director Valeria Parisi SocialDirector@pwarome.org Asst. Coord.Social Events Rossella Castaldo SocialDirector@pwarome.org Sponsorship Director Cecilia Bersani Sponsorship@pwarome.org PR Director Gerlie Saura PR@pwarome.org Newsletter Editor NewsletterEditor@pwarome.org Webmistress Veronica Penzo Webmistress@pwarome.org Community Director Veronica Penzo Media@pwarome.org Newsletter Consultant Valerie Baxter Newsletterconsultant@pwarome.org Marketing Consultant Hanna Suni Marketing@pwarome.org Special Projects Director Angela Carfa Specialprojects@pwarome.org Legal Advisor Adriana Tempesta Legaladvisor@pwarome.org
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