American Society of Women Accountants — Seattle Chapter
The mission of the American Society of Women Accountants “is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of the profession.” The Seattle Chapter of the American Society of Woman Accountants holds monthly dinner meetings, where members have the opportunity to network and attend a scheduled program. The annual membership fee is $153 for regular members, with different rates for students, retirees and affiliate members. For more information, visit online at www.aswaseattle.org or call 206-467-8645.
Association for Women in Communications — Seattle Professional Chapter
The Association for Women in Communications is dedicated to leading progressive change in communication professions through information exchange, leadership, professional development and technology. According to the group’s Web site, “disciplines represented within the association include print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design and photography.” AWC meets on the third Wednesday of most months, alternating meeting times. For more information on annual dues and membership benefits, send email to awcseattle@verizon.net, call 2066542929 or go online to www.seattleawc. org.
Association for Women in Computing —
Puget Sound Chapter
The Association for Women in Computing is a nonprofit, professional organization for individuals with an interest in information technology. The Puget Sound Chapter works “to promote awareness on issues affecting women in the computing industry, further the professional development and advancement of women in computing, and encourage women to enter computing as a career.” The group holds monthly networking and program meetings from September through June, excluding December. For more information on annual dues and membership benefits, send e-mail to info@awcps.org or go online to www. awcps.org.
Association for Women in Science —
Seattle Chapter
The Association for Women in Science is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, technology, engineering and math. The chapter holds monthly educational programs throughout the academic year and promotes networking among members. All chapter members must be members of the national association. For more information on annual dues and membership benefits, go online to www.seattleawis.org or send e-mail to info@seattleawis.org.
Business and Professional Women —
Chapters serving Snohomish County
Business and Professional Women is a national organization founded in 1919 that promotes “equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.” Through its chapters, the organization provides education, community outreach, scholarships, leadership and individual development, mentoring and networking opportunities. Among those chapters serving Snohomish County are the Greater Everett BPW (www.everettbpw.com), the NORTH-5 BPW (serving north Snohomish County to the Canadian border), Olympic View BPW (serving south Snohomish County) and Woodinville BPW. For more information, go online to www. bpwusa.org.
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
The Seattle chapter was formed in 1986 with a mission to “achieve parity in oppor tunity, influence and power in commercial real estate” by providing networking and professional development opportunities. The organization holds monthly luncheon meetings, and members can access job opportunities on both the local Web site as well as the CREW Network national job bank. For more information on dues and membership benefits, send e-mail to info@ crewseattle.org or go online to www. crewseattle.org.
Northwest Women’s Business Center
The Northwest Women’s Business Center provides entrepreneurial training, counseling and small-business loans to women, minorities and disadvantaged business owners throughout Washington state. The center holds Women’s Networking and Entrepreneurial Training (WNET) breakfasts throughout the year in Everett and Marysville as well as After Hours business programs. For more information about NWBC, its events and services, call 425-954-4040 or go online to www.seattleccd.com/ wbcmain/nwwbc.htm.
Soroptimist International
The Everett chapter of Soroptimist International is a volunteer service organization for women in business, management and the professions that focuses on “making a difference for women” in the community as well as funding scholarships for local high school girls and supporting local charitable organizations. Members meet at noon on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Everett Golf &Countr y Club. For more information, go online to www. soroptimistnwr.com.
Soroptimist International of Sno-King has served South Snohomish and North King Counties since 1964. Meetings are on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 2509 196th St. SW, in Lynnwood. For more information, go online to www. soroptimist. org or www.soroptimistnwr. com.
Zonta Club of Everett
The Zonta Club of Everett is part of Zonta International, a global service organization of business executives and professionals working to advance the status of women. The local club, established in 1929, meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at the Everett Golf and Country Club and the third Thursday of the month for a Noon luncheon at the Everett Golf and Country Club. For membership and other information contact: info@zontaeverett.org, call 425-348-3501 or visit the Internet at www. zontaeverett.org.
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