Paulding Charter Chapter of ABWA

2010-2011 Woman of the Year : Terri Coffelt

ABWA Paulding Charter Chapter recognized its 2010-2011 Woman of theYear, Terri Coffelt.  She works for SeArrow Realty Services, Inc. located in Powder Springs, Georgia.  She has served as ABWA Vice President 2008 and 2009, Business Associates Nights Committe 2008-2010, Hospitality Committe, Secretary.  She has been involved with Paulding County's Christmas In April, Graduate of Paulding Leadership Program.   

Terri Coffelt was selected as the 2010 Woman of the Year at the Annual Business Associates Night Banquet held by the Paulding Charter Chapter of the American Business Woman’s Association.Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Ragsdale Inn.  Francis Rakestraw, 2009 Woman of the Year,  presented Terri with roses, a plaque and framed award.  Terri has been a member of the Paulding Charter Chapter since April 2001. 

Terri service on Business Associates Night, and Fashion Show committes, and helps over see the Paulding County Charter Chapter website.  She has been an active participant in chapter activities which include monthly meetings, scholarship fund raising activities and working at the Paulding MeadowsArts and Crafts Festival.

On a personal note, Terri is engaged to Steve Adkins, and has two sons, and a daughter Trevyn, Derek, and Amanda from her first marriage.  She lives in Dallas, Georgia.

The Chapter is honored to have such an outstanding woman.

Business Associates Night is a banquet that is held each year to raise funds for scholarships for deserving individuals in Paulding County who are working to further their education.  It is also the highlight of the year where the members get to honor a deserving member for her contributions to the chapter and the community. This year’s banquet was hosted by the Ragsdale Inn, a beautifully restored bed and breakfast inn which services the community as a meeting facility as well.  The inn provided a delicious meal.  John Henderson, Paulding State Farm Insurance representative served as the Master of Ceremonies.  Frances Rakestraw, 2009 Woman of the Year made the presentation.  After the presentation, guests were treated to an inspiring presentation by speaker, Debra Day, Director of Development at The Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia.

Paulding Charter Chapter invites business women in the area to come and be a part of the organization. The chapter meets at the Ragsdale Inn on the third Tuesday of each month.  Dinner and networking start at 6:30pm; the meeting starts at 7pm. If anyone would like to attend, contact Pam Duran at 678-363-8869.